How to Hire Awesome Team Members for Your Small Business

Episode Summary

Are you ready to hire team members to grow and scale your business, but don’t know where to start? Today’s episode of “Make Space for More” provides your blueprint!

In this episode, Melissa Swink discusses her best practices for hiring a team. She first shares her personal experience of how hiring a team has led to increased 20x revenue and 5x profitability, all while maintaining a weekly work schedule of 20-25 hours. She then provides a step-by-step guide for hiring team members, including how to create a job description, how to find quality candidates, and how to conduct interviews. Melissa addresses the importance of references and trusting your gut, and provides encouragement for business owners to take the first step right away. 

Key Highlights:

  • Building a team is a critical step in growing and scaling a business.

  • Hiring a team can lead to increased revenue and profitability without working more hours.

  • Creating a clear and concise job description is essential for attracting the right candidates.

  • Seeking out quality candidates through social media groups, networking, and direct outreach is more effective than waiting for applicants.

  • Conducting interviews, checking references, and trusting your gut are important steps in the hiring process.

About Melissa:
Melissa Swink, Founder & CEO of Melissa Swink & Co., has a team of virtual assistants who provide administrative and marketing support for small businesses and non-profits.

Since 2012, Melissa and her team have helped more than 100 businesses grow through the services they offer, and she is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs create profitable, scalable businesses they love.

Her work is all about doing what works (and eliminating what doesn’t) and driving real, measurable results. Visit www.melissaswink.com to learn more! 

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