Shannon Waller's Team Success

All Things Assistants—Do You Deserve One?

Mar 9, 2023

Discover the transformative impact of having a strong partnership with an executive assistant, the value of recognizing unique abilities and embracing teamwork, and the importance of investing in a skilled assistant to enhance productivity and drive business growth.

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Investing in a strategic assistant is a transformative and profitable decision for entrepreneurs.

The assistant-entrepreneur relationship fosters personal growth, support, and strategic partnership.

An assistant provides activation energy, focus maintenance, and creates a supportive environment for enhanced productivity.

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The Transformative Impact of a Strategic Assistant

Having a strategic assistant can be a game-changer in an entrepreneur's life. The assistant not only helps in productivity but also assists in living core values and personal growth. The assistant can anticipate needs, take proactive actions, and transform tasks by understanding the entrepreneur's way of working.

Value of Having an Assistant for Achieving Growth Goals

01:18

Value and Delegate Unique Ability Work

01:07

Deep Executive Assistant Relationship

01:16

Gentle reminders enhance focus and productivity

01:48

Intro

2min

The Transformative Impact of a Strong Partnership with an Executive Assistant

10min

The Value of Recognizing Unique Abilities and Embracing Teamwork

3min

The Value of a Skilled Executive Assistant

26min

Enhancing Productivity with Skilled Assistants

7min

The Value of Having an Assistant in Your Business

3min

Do you ever wish you had an assistant, but feel like it’s a luxury you can’t afford (or don’t deserve)? For many entrepreneurs, investing in a support person can feel like a selfish and even frivolous expense, but the reality is, a good executive assistant can mean the difference between constant burnout and a thriving entrepreneurial life. It may be one of the easiest relationships to overlook, but it can also be the most transformative—and profitable. In this episode of the Team Success podcast, Shannon Waller and Superpowers partners Steven Neuner and Ryan Cassin talk all things assistants: why you need one, what to look for, and common mistakes to avoid. Listen now to learn more!

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Shannon Waller's Team Success

All Things Assistants—Do You Deserve One?

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Transformative Impact of a Strategic Assistant

The Personal Nature of the Assistant-Entrepreneur Relationship

Activating Energy and Focusing Support

Qualities of a Successful Assistant-Entrepreneur Partnership

Recognizing the Value of an Assistant

Value of Having an Assistant for Achieving Growth Goals

Value and Delegate Unique Ability Work

Deep Executive Assistant Relationship

Gentle reminders enhance focus and productivity

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts