I was asked to write a post about hiring, and so many of you had such great questions that I’ll do my best to answer them here while also sharing my own experience and perspective. When I started, I read a lot of different experiences, and learning about everyone’s different approaches helped me form a more holistic picture. There’s no one right way to hire, but I’ve definitely learned what works for me and what doesn’t. I inadvertently followed Dan Martell’s Replacement Ladder before it was even published, but that’s a big recommended read for you all (PDF is attached below). The concept is in the Buy Back Your Time book. Another solid one is Who Not How. For context, here’s what my support team looks like right now: - About 12 instructors, lifeguards, and safety instructors - 3 social media people (one manages the others and also manages the data analytics team member) - 1 VA - 1 marketing and analytics executor (doing a lot of the doing that comes from the marketing coach) - 1 marketing coach (big rec here- https://angiecolee.com/work-with-me/#caos) - 1 executive coach (big on vision and growth strategies) - 2 financial people (a CPA who does my taxes and used to do bookkeeping and payroll, but we’re bringing that internal now) - I also co-own another business with 4 technicians, an on-site manager, and 2 admin staff I do believe a VA should be most people’s first hire. My first backend hire was an ops assistant because I could make more money teaching swimming than what I paid her ($22/hour). My teaching rate was around $150/hour at the time, so it made sense. My very first hires were more instructors because I couldn’t teach enough to match demand. !!!! You will never feel ready to spend the money on a hire, but once you do, you won’t go back. !!!! I’ve used Indeed, Fiverr (originally, not anymore), and Seek (an Australian platform for overseas talent). Now, I have enough team members that I just tell them what kind of person I’m looking for, and they handle finding me the right fit and someone who can hang with our expectations and growth.

Hello, you beautiful soul! 👋 Welcome to the free Focus Founders community! 🎉 This is a space for you to connect with other business founders and creative thinkers and get access to daily virtual co-working. 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣𝗦: 1. Create a new post introducing yourself and what you do. Add a picture (or, better yet, a video) of yourself so we can all get to know each other better. 2. Head to the Classroom tab and take the "Start Here" course to learn more about what we offer in the community and how you can use it to support your entrepreneurial journey. 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗨𝗟𝗘𝗦: 1. Be positive – We are here to uplift each other and help each other become successful. 2. Make an effort – Post in the right category, stay on topic, and add value. 3. No self-promotion — This is a safe space for people to let their walls down. Have something you want to share with the community? Just ask Rex or Bill! 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗦𝗞 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: We are a community of entrepreneurs and coaches. There is a lot of value here—so ask questions! - Write a short explanation of your question - Include what you have tried to solve the problem - We comment on plans. What do you plan to do? - Post your question in the "❓ Ask A Coach" category. That's all for now, folks! Excited to have you as part of the community :) Much love, Bill & Rex

What’s the ONE thing you can do today, such that It would make everything else easier or unnecessary? This is something I ask myself every day. Because as ADHD entrepreneurs, we have a LOT of shit on our plates. And it all FEELS crucial. But when it comes down to it, there is almost always just one or two really major things that actually move the needle. And getting those done? It often gives us incredible joy and momentum that carries us through many of the other tasks we face. So I ask you… What’s the ONE thing you can do today, such that It would make everything else easier or unnecessary?