Mastering Delegation and Hiring for Business Growth with Anita Woodward

Update: 2025-06-19

Description

Steve Hamoen and Anita Woodward discuss the differences between entrepreneurs and business owners, focusing on balancing tasks and overcoming the common issue of being perpetually busy. They explore the Pareto principle's role in task management and delve into effective delegation, emphasizing the importance of building systems and measuring success through KPIs. The conversation covers hiring considerations, comparing internal employees to external virtual assistants, and implementing a structured hiring process. They also discuss the pros and cons of hiring domestic versus overseas virtual assistants and the significance of understanding both seen and unseen business processes.

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(0:00 ) Introduction and the difference between entrepreneurs and business owners
(0:57 ) Common issues with being busy and hiring help
(2:58 ) Utilizing the Pareto principle to balance tasks
(6:42 ) Steps to effective delegation and building systems
(9:43 ) Measuring delegation success with KPIs
(10:20 ) Hiring considerations: Internal employees vs. external VAs
(12:49 ) Implementing a hiring process
(13:10 ) Hiring domestic vs. overseas VAs
(15:17 ) Understanding seen vs. unseen business processes
(16:13 ) Closing remarks and contact information