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It\u2019s time to talk team!\nIn the last 6 months, it\u2019s been a staffing bonanza: I\u2019ve hired four of the five full-time positions on my team. And boy, has it been a whirlwind, filled with mistakes, wins, fears and A LOT of excitement.\nBut through the process, I\u2019ve identified\xa07 big distinctions to help you build your own team. Now, I\u2019m not saying go out and hire right now! At this point, all you might need is an amazing VA, or a part-time contractor to help you out.\xa0I\u2019m tackling this subject as well, so stay tuned.\nBuilding your team\u2014the right kind of team\u2014is\xa0essential to the growth of your business,\xa0to eliminate some of the stress and overwhelm, to make a bigger impact, and yeah, to make more money! So if you\u2019re a business owner growing your business,\xa0this will be a must-listen for you.\xa0(44:34)\nWith the right team on your side, the sky\u2019s the limit!\nSo, join me as I share with you how I built my \u201cSmall, But Mighty\u201d team, and how I figured out what I needed and what I didn\u2019t need. I\u2019ve also got an awesome freebie for those of you starting to build your team virtually\u2014you can get my \u201c7 Make or Break Questions When You\u2019re Interviewing for a Virtual Position\u201d here.\xa0Let\u2019s get started!\nThis episode is brought to you by:\nGravy\u2014my very own 24/7 engagement team who contacts my customers within hours of their failed payment, captures updated billing information and saves the customers I worked so hard to acquire. If you have a subscription model business or offer payment plans,\xa0you\u2019ve got to check out Gravy!\nCheck out these highlights:\n\nWho is on my team\u2014what each team member does\u2014and when I started building my team. [5:29]\n\nWhy I wanted local team members (and how I ultimately changed my mind!). [15:26]\n\n\nAbout those trial periods\xa0(yes, they\u2019re a bit corporate, but they work!) [20:39]\n\nSo, what if they\u2019ve got the skill set but not much of the right personality? [23:34]\n\n\nWhen it\u2019s OK to hire\xa0even if they don\u2019t have all the experience (and what to do). [31:37]\n\n\nMy fave hiring tools.\xa0[35:17]\n\nHiring a referral vs. hiring from an ad. [37:36]\n\nGetting over the fear of hiring [45:07]