Justin Popovic and I talk about the entrepreneurs struggle to decide when to bring in outside help. I have always had at least one employee, to me it’s an essential part of my business. Allowing me to focus on my strengths while letting others pick up the slack.

Truth be told, I couldn’t do everything on my own. Without Claire handling my finances, Megan handling EVERYTHING else, and my various outsourcers doing the work that we are all terrible at, I would not be where I am today.

I think one of the best things you can do as an entrepreneur is embrace your strengths and hire people to handle your weaknesses. The older I get the happier I am to admit when something is out of my realm.

Outside of this video my best advice to you is to begin outsourcing a few of the tasks you hate the most. Somebody somewhere is really good at those tasks and will be happy to do them for you in exchange for a small fee.

I would love for you to share your story below. Maybe you could tell us about your first employee hiring decision or if you are struggling with the decision now.

  • I agree to everything that was said. You both are very well spoken.
    I believe that if your in business, you have to take risks. Never wait for the right time to hire someone because there never will be 'a right time'. Hire someone and money/cash flow will come your way!

  • marklyford

    I think Im a Steve jobs type :) Good video guys :)

  • toniosmith

    Wish I seen this video about a year ago lol.

    ClinTonio Smith

  • I have been really surprised by the amount of different products Brad have released, and I think outsourcing is the key to achieve that level of productivity, I think that you should think of your project like a series of tasks that need to be done and you outsource specific tasks, you do not hire employees, besides you are decreasing the risk (financially) of having a full time employee, you do not treat them as an employees, you treat them as contractors (as Brad explains) Having the mental frame of knowing what are your strengths and leave the rest to others is key, Brad said once he is going to create a blueprint for product development and I am really waiting for it. Thanks

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