343: Hiring Your First Virtual Assistant: When, Where, and How to Do it Right

Published: July 11, 2019, 9 a.m.

b'We all have a limit to our capacity. For some entrepreneurs and small business owners, that\\u2019s a tough pill to swallow .\\nBut when you\\u2019re up against that ceiling you have to decide between two options. You can:\\n\\nSettle in.\\n\\nAsk for help in breaking through.\\n\\nThis episode is about growing your team in such a way that you have some breathing room in your schedule and in your mental bandwidth to do the work that\\u2019s required of a business owner.\\nEven though I\\u2019ve been hiring virtual help in my businesses since 2005, I\\u2019ve still got a lot to learn! This is something that\\u2019s been on my mind this year as I think about where I want to my current operations to go and who can help get me there.\\nTo help dive into this topic, I\\u2019m excited to welcome John Jonas and Nate Hirsch to the show.\\nBetween them, they\\u2019ve got more than 60 virtual team members and have been practicing remote management for more than a decade.\\nThey both run platforms to help you make your first virtual hire as well:\\n\\nJohn heads up OnlineJobs.ph, the largest remote job board and resume database for workers in the Philippines.\\n\\nNate created FreeeUp.com, a curated freelance marketplace for workers all around the world.\\n\\nTune in to hear John and Nate\\u2019s take on when it\\u2019s time to hire, how to find the best talent for your budget, and some common mistakes to avoid.\\nFull Show Notes: Hiring Your First Virtual Assistant: When, Where, and How to Do it Right'