The Right Hire. Right Now: How BELAY Ensures You Get the Right Team Member with Guest Lisa Zeeveld [Episode 262]
Jun 24, 2024
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Lisa Zeeveld from BELAY discusses the game-changing power of delegation for financial advisors, emphasizing how it frees up time and allows you to focus on your strengths. Delegation is not just about dumping tasks but about leveraging the expertise of virtual assistants for increased productivity and peace of mind. Clear communication and aligned expectations are key for a successful partnership with your assistant.
Delegating tasks to virtual assistants frees up time for high-priority activities, enhancing productivity.
Having a dedicated bookkeeper ensures financial compliance and risk management, supporting accurate reporting.
Starting with small tasks builds confidence in delegation, leading to improved efficiency and growth.
Deep dives
The Power of Delegating Tasks to Virtual Assistants
Delegating tasks to virtual assistants, like those from Bele, allows professionals to focus on high-priority activities, enhancing productivity and work-life balance. Through delegation, tasks ranging from email management to personal appointments can be efficiently handled, leading to increased peace of mind and improved client service quality.
Risk Management and Compliance through Delegating Bookkeeping
Delegating bookkeeping responsibilities to a knowledgeable assistant, such as a bookkeeper, aids in risk management and ensures compliance with financial regulations. Having a dedicated expert handle financial tasks prevents errors, supports accurate financial reporting, and mitigates potential audit challenges, thus safeguarding business operations.
Overcoming Mental Blocks and Embracing Delegation Early
Addressing mental barriers around delegation, such as feeling guilty or hesitant to pass on tasks, is crucial for professionals seeking efficiency and growth. Starting with small tasks, like gifting or scheduling, helps build confidence in delegation and promotes a mindset shift toward sharing responsibilities for improved effectiveness.
Establishing Effective Communication and Review Processes with Assistants
Regular communication processes, such as weekly Zoom calls and task lists, ensure alignment between professionals and their assistants. Quarterly planning meetings, focusing on promises, expectations, and skill growth opportunities, foster trust, enhance task prioritization, and enable efficient delegation of tasks to maximize productivity and effectiveness.
Immediate Action Items: Delegating Email, Calendar Management, and Personal Appointments
Professionals can take immediate action by delegating email handling, calendaring, travel arrangements, and personal appointments to virtual assistants. Utilizing tools like Bele's ebook on delegation can serve as a valuable self-assessment guide to identify tasks that should be delegated for improved efficiency and peace of mind.
Lisa Zeeveld from BELAY joins Matt to explore the game-changing power of delegation for financial advisors. Lisa dives deep into how skillfully delegating tasks can revolutionize your business, freeing up precious time and mental bandwidth to focus on what truly matters.
Shatter the myth that delegation means dumping unpleasant chores. Instead, Lisa reveals how enlisting the expertise of virtual assistants and bookkeepers allows you to leverage their skills, enabling you to soar in your zone of genius. Say goodbye to the daily grind of email management, calendaring, travel arrangements, and personal appointments – hand them over to your capable assistant. Delegation skyrockets productivity and bestows a priceless sense of peace of mind.
Effective delegation also demands clear communication and aligned expectations, and Lisa shares invaluable insights into fostering a seamless partnership with your assistant through regular check-ins and quarterly planning sessions.