When I started my agency, I did it all.  (everything)

I designed the websites, managed the servers, sold the projects, sent the invoices AND swept the floors!

I find that agency owners tend to be the kind of people that are super resourceful and can just figure things out.  (You know, super smart… Am I right? lol)

But what they suffer from is knowing when to ask for help.

That was my story.

I was so busy in my business that I didn’t even know how to delegate.

It wasn’t until I was working with a business coach that he pointed out that it might be time for me to hire some help.

I thought he was CRAZY.

I had no idea how I could afford an EMPLOYEE.

Just the word alone was frightening.  It sounded like a huge commitment until he pointed out a few key things…

1. Know WHEN to start hiring.

The right time to consider hiring someone is when you believe you can afford 50% of the person’s wage.

Why?

Well, this is about buying your time back.  And when you can afford half of their wage, this should allow you the time back on your schedule to make up the difference.

He was right.  When I was able to hand off lower value tasks, I could then focus on revenue generating activities.  I simply had more time to bring on new clients and grow the business.

2. Employees & contractors come with a 0% financing plan.  

When I thought of hiring someone, all I could think about was their annual salary or wage.  That was a HUGE number in my mind.

But my coach had me go through an exercise where I took the wage and divided it by 26. The number of pay periods in a year.

That was the number I needed to cover every two weeks.

Suddenly this seemed much more realistic.  Plus if it didn’t work out, I would know after 3 to 6 weeks and could change my course of action. 

The real money I was investing in my business to see if this would work was only 1.5 months, NOT a full year.

Maybe after reading this you’re considering looking for some help.  If so, do you want access to my job description library DM me on Facebook or Instagram and I'll get you setup with member access to the video.  Mention “hiring” so I know which resource to get you.