We’ve all heard the expression, “If you don’t have time, you need a team.” But here’s the thing.  Before you go out and hire someone (or several someones), let’s take a moment to get clear on some stuff...like your needs, like the position itself, like the phase of business you’re in. In other words, let’s talk about you. And while we’re at it...what exactly it means to build this thing we all call a “team.” 

I've done my fair share of hiring - and yes, firing - on various levels and in many formats since I started this company called Uplevel. My team has been as large as nine full-time employees, and as small as two contractors. So I’ve been in the trenches, gaining some hard-won lessons. And today, you and I are going to have a conversation about your team. I’ll walk you through 5 key points about team-building so you can step fully into the role of owner...and think clearly about your business and hiring needs with more awareness.

I’ll give you a hint. This is a lot about mindset, and really honoring your business. For instance, before you post an ad or hire that Virtual Assistant, have you taken the time to create a pre-hiring process for you to consider and think through - like, what role do you hire for first? This is the kind of thing that most fast-moving entrepreneurs forget to do. And they end up missing out on the best part about having a team: being able to build a bigger business.

If you learn and do this well, it will pay off. So let’s set you up for success. You’ll be creating your own valuable economy now, and that comes with a whole new set of responsibilities and considerations. Best to know those now and prepare for them. 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• 5 Energies of the Entrepreneur, episode 59 of the Soul-Sourced Business Podcast
• Uplevel Cafe - Get the Pre-Hiring Clarity Process
• The Soul-Sourced Entrepreneur by Christine Kane (if you already own the book, I'd love if you leave a review on Amazon)
• Who by Geoff Smart
• Death by Meeting by Patrick M. Lencioni
• The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick M. Lencioni
• Rise, from the A Thousand Girls Album - Listen to the full song on Apple Music or YouTube Music