Learn why hiring a virtual assistant can supercharge your business. Tricia Sciortino, Virtual assistant hiring expert, discusses the qualities to look for in a VA, how they can help with tasks like social media and launching digital courses, and why they ignite creativity.

As a business leader, you know what it's like to constantly juggle multiple responsibilities and face the demands of a fast-paced work environment. Your days are filled with meetings, calls, and strategic decisions that require your undivided attention. Time is of the essence, and it feels like you never have enough of it. In this competitive landscape, staying on top of your game requires strategic delegation and effective time management.    In today’s episode, Donald Miller talks with the CEO of Belay, Tricia Sciortino, about best practices for hiring and using a virtual assistant. A virtual assistant can help you handle crucial tasks such as scheduling, correspondence, meeting note-taking, and follow-ups to give you back hours of your workweek. With a virtual assistant by your side, you can reclaim precious time and focus on the strategic initiatives that drive your business forward. Tune in now to learn best practices on hiring and using a virtual assistant!   Schedule your free consultant from Belay to see how a virtual assistant can help you get your time back at YourNewAssistant.com.    Get more small business managment tips and tools with Tricia each week on the One Next Step Podcast.    --   ORDER DON'S NEW BOOK "HOW TO GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS": GrowYourSmallBusiness.com   SUBMIT FOR YOUR CHANCE TO GET COACHED ON THE PODCAST: BusinessMadeSimple.com/Podcast    FIND AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/BusinessMadeSimple      

Tricia Sciortino, CEO of Belay, discusses the importance of leaders having an assistant to delegate tasks and focus on the bigger picture. She emphasizes the need for a proactive assistant who thinks like a leader and highlights the benefits of open communication, hiring professional assistants, and creating a safe feedback environment. The podcast also explores the challenges faced by business owners, the value of strategic delegation, and the importance of investing in people.

In this conversation, Tricia Sciortino, CEO of Belay Solutions, shares her expertise in delegation and efficiency for busy leaders. She emphasizes that taking vacations is not just a personal need but essential for business growth. Tricia provides practical strategies for disconnecting, fostering trust in team members, and leveraging executive assistants to ensure smooth operations while away. Listeners discover how to set clear boundaries and ultimately enjoy guilt-free, rejuvenating breaks without the stress of work looming over them.

In this engaging discussion, Erin Perry, Chief Experience Officer at Full Focus, shares five practical strategies to conquer year-end overwhelm. Shannon Litton, CEO of Five by Five, dives into leading teams through the chaotic December landscape while maintaining clarity in objectives. Tricia Sciortino, CEO of BELAY Solutions, emphasizes the importance of planning and work-life balance as the year wraps up. The trio highlights effective delegation, reevaluating deadlines, and fostering team engagement to ensure a strong finish.