From Burnout to Breakthrough: Scaling Businesses via Virtual Teams with Alexis Schomer

In this episode of Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, Dave sits down with Alexis Schomer, an entrepreneur with over a decade of experience building startups and scaling businesses. Alexis shares her honest journey from co-founding a health tech startup in college to overcoming legal battles, burnout, and early hiring mistakes. She dives into the challenges every founder faces—from recruiting top talent to managing virtual teams—and reveals how partnering with Jenna to launch Your Startup Operations changed everything.

You’ll hear practical advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners about delegation, building efficient systems, hiring virtual assistants, and managing remote teams. Alexis explains how AI is reshaping VA roles and boosting productivity so teams can focus on growth and revenue-generating work. This conversation is packed with insight for startup founders seeking sustainable strategies for scaling, maintaining work-life balance, and knowing when to pivot or let go.

If you’re searching for actionable entrepreneur tips, team management strategies, or are curious about leveraging virtual assistants to free yourself from admin overwhelm, this episode delivers real-world guidance from someone who’s walked the path—no hype, just experience you can apply right now. Don’t forget to check the show notes for links to Your Startup Operations and ways to connect with Alexis Schomer.

Connect with Alexis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisschomer/

Lear more about working with a virtual assistant: https://www.yourstartupoperations.com/

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