Profit with Law: Profitable Law Firm Growth The What, How, and When of Hiring An Executive Assistant (and Utilizing AI)– with Kasim Aslam - 510
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Dec 4, 2025 
Kasim Aslam, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Pareto Talent, shares insights on hiring top-notch executive assistants and leveraging AI for law firms. He emphasizes why investing in premium EAs can significantly boost efficiency. Kasim discusses his 262 framework to identify EA strengths, when to make that crucial hire, and the advantages of AI-enabled assistants. Listeners will learn about effective delegation techniques, such as 'soccer ball delegation,' and how to enhance team productivity without burning out.
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Global Team That Impressed Buyers
- Kasim built a global team during his agency exit due diligence and investors repeatedly asked where he found his people.
- He scaled with ~80 employees worldwide and achieved sustained 40% margins in a 15% margin industry.
Pay For High-Caliber Assistants
- Don’t hire the cheapest assistant; invest in high-caliber EAs who provide outsized leverage.
- Kasim charges premium rates because a skilled EA multiplies founder output and saves far more than they cost.
EA Role Is A Swiss Army Knife
- The EA role is unique: you need versatility and willingness to try tasks even if imperfect.
- Kasim's 262 framework expects 2 tasks they'll fail, 6 they'll do well, and 2 they'll excel at spectacularly.
