”I Was The Bottleneck”
Join me and my guest Kirsten Graham, co-founder of Six Figure Business Coaching (www.sixfigurebusinesscoaching.com). Kirsten understands that time is the most valuable asset for business owners and has firsthand experience in the challenges entrepreneurs face when trying to scale without Burnout. Recognizing the power of strategic delegation, she helps business owners outsource effectively so they can focus on revenue-generating activities. Kirsten teaches entrepreneurs how to leverage the expertise of Virtual Assistants (VAs) to streamline operations, increase visibility, and drive business Growth.
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Summary
In this conversation, Kirsten Graham and Blaine discuss the intricacies of business staffing, focusing on the role of virtual assistants and the importance of effective training and onboarding processes. They explore how outsourcing can empower small business owners, the challenges of managing remote teams, and the significance of creating a supportive work environment for virtual assistants. The discussion emphasizes the need for business owners to step into leadership roles to effectively manage their teams and drive growth. In this conversation, Kirsten Graham and Blaine Bartlett explore the dynamics of leadership, the importance of hiring for cultural fit, and the diverse roles that virtual assistants can play in a business. They discuss the challenges business owners face in stepping into leadership roles, the significance of building a strong company culture, and the cost-effective solutions that virtual assistants provide. The conversation highlights the impact of steady Employment on the lives of virtual assistants and emphasizes the importance of treating them as valued team members.
Takeaways
- Kirsten Graham is co-founder of Six Figure Business Coaching.
- Outsourcing can make hiring affordable for small business owners.
- Training virtual assistants is crucial for effective integration.
- Business owners must step into leadership roles for success.
- Standard operating procedures are essential for managing tasks.
- The right support can significantly help business growth.
- Virtual assistants can work for multiple clients depending on needs.
- Creating a supportive environment is key for virtual assistants.
- Effective onboarding processes are often lacking in Small Businesses.
- Understanding team dynamics is vital for business success. Many clients struggle with stepping into leadership roles.
- Setting clear expectations is crucial for effective management.
- Hiring for both hard and soft skills is essential.
- Virtual assistants can become integral parts of a business culture.
- Empowering team members allows them to work in their unique abilities.
- Diverse roles of virtual assistants extend beyond administrative tasks.
- Cost-effective solutions can be found through virtual assistants.
- Cultural differences must be understood and respected in outsourcing.
- Steady employment can significantly improve the lives of virtual assistants.
- Building long-term Relationships with virtual assistants fosters loyalty and productivity.
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Blaine Bartlett consults, advises and coaches globally with leaders, executives, companies, and governments. He is internationally recognized as a leadership development master and through his work has personally delivered programs to and worked with more than 300,00 individuals, directly impacting more than one million people worldwide.
As CEO of Avatar Resources, a global leadership consultancy he founded in 1987, he’s worked with entrepreneurs and leaders of many of the largest (and smallest) companies and organizations on the planet to change the way leadership is used to foster thriving through Compassionate Capitalism.
Blaine is a co-host of Office Hours on AppleTV as well as being featured in the TV series World’s Greatest Motivators and the movie and book Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Beijing University, Managing Director of the Global Coaching Alliance, a Chancellor at Napoleon Hill Institute, a longtime member of the Transformational Leadership Council and serves as a member of the teaching faculty of the American Association for Physician Leadership. Blaine sits on numerous Boards including the Board of Directors of the World Business Academy and the Unstoppable Foundation. In 2012, he was formally invested as a Knight of the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights of Malta, the world’s oldest humanitarian organization.
Blaine is the author of five books including the #1 international best-seller Compassionate Capitalism: A Journey to the Soul of Business. His newest book is The Leadership Mindset Weekly.
