Hiring support is one of those milestones that feels exciting and overwhelming at the same time, and it usually happens right when you realize you can't keep doing everything alone.

In this behind-the-scenes episode, Rizza shares what it really looks like to hire help as a small service-based business owner. Instead of glossing over the hard parts, she walks through the full picture: knowing when you're at capacity, choosing between employees and contractors, setting expectations, and creating workflows that actually protect your creative energy. She also shares her own trial-and-error journey of finding the right contractors—and what finally made it work.

This episode is especially helpful if you're craving more ease and structure but aren't sure what kind of support actually fits your season of business.

In this episode, you'll learn:

1. How to recognize when it's time to stop doing everything yourself
2. The difference between employees and contractors and how to choose what fits your needs
3. Signs that a contractor might be a better fit than an employee (and vice versa)
4. Tools that make payroll and hiring logistics easier
5. Why finding the right person takes patience and what to expect from the process
6. How clear expectations and solid workflows are the secret to feeling supported instead of stressed
7. Why hiring help is a long game and how to build support that actually works

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