Tim Francis, founder of Great Assistant, shares his journey from hitting rock bottom to building a successful business through smart delegation and high-level access. He gives strategies for hiring and working with assistants, while also pointing out the real keys to scaling—focusing less on saving time and more on maximizing your impact by doing what only you can do. Tim also goes into how imposter syndrome, networking, and risk management play a role in long-term success, making this an insightful conversation for entrepreneurs looking to take their business to the next level.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 - Navigating Life’s Waters: The Journey Begins
• 00:00:49 - Kindred Spirits: Meet Tim Francis
• 00:01:45 - Quick Wins: 3 Game-Changing Strategies for Hiring Assistants
• 00:04:10 - Tim’s Wake-Up Call: Rock Bottom and the Rise
• 00:06:59 - Pivot or Persevere: The Moment of Truth in Entrepreneurship
• 00:12:30 - The Breakthrough: Optimizing for Exponential Success
• 00:21:42 - The Surgeon’s Secret: High-Level Access and Scaling
• 00:23:41 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Thriving Among Experts
• 00:24:13 - Nailing Your Niche: Finding Value in What You Do
• 00:26:46 - Network Power: How High-Level Connections Accelerate Growth
• 00:27:07 - Event Hosting 101: Building Impactful Relationships
• 00:30:15 - A CEO’s Lifesaver: The True Value of a Great Assistant
• 00:32:16 - Playing It Smart: Risk Management in Entrepreneurship
• 00:38:23 - The Road to a Great Assistant: From Struggles to Success
• 00:43:59 - Start Strong: How to Get Your Own Great Assistant

Links and Resources

• Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realtimfrancis/ 
• Great Assistant: https://greatassistant.com/ 
• Profit Factory:
• Dustin on LinkedIn
• Simple Success Coaching
• Engaged Marriage
• 7 Figure Leap
• FireCreek Snacks

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