116: Building a High-Performing Team on a Budget

More Than Social Podcast

In this episode of the More Than Social Podcast, we talk about how building a successful remote team can be a game-changer for business owners. I share my own personal experiences and lessons that I've learned about outsourcing tasks, using platforms like FreeUp, and managing a virtual team using tools like Basecamp. The focus is on how to reclaim time, reignite passion, and balance workload through task delegation while still maintaining a relentless focus on growth. Together, we shine a light on the importance of recognizing the right roles to fill, smart hiring, and the value of enhancing efficiency with a remote team. The highs and lows of the first person I've ever hiredWe explore the emotional journey of hiring the first team member, highlighting the highs and lows that come with building a team from the ground up. Refining the Hiring Process: Learn from experience as we discuss the adjustments made in our following hires, giving you a proactive approach to refining your selection process. The Power of Teamwork: Dive into the significance of having a well-structured team, understanding the collective strength and collaborative synergy that drive organizational success. Strategic Team Building: Uncover the strategic steps involved in building a team, with insights on evaluating the specific positions necessary for optimal team composition. Outsourcing Insights: Explore practical examples of tasks and roles that can be effectively outsourced, providing a strategic perspective on leveraging external resources. Remote Team Dynamics: In the changing landscape of digital work, discover the advantages and dynamics of remote teams, highlighting the flexibility and efficiency gained through a distributed workforce. Effective Collaboration: Learn how project management tools (like Basecamp) create more streamlined communication, coordination, and alignment within a team, ensuring everyone is on the same page. Hiring on a Budget: I know hiring a team can feel costly, so I share insights and strategies for optimizing the hiring process when you don't have a massive budget. We talk about:

• [0:00] Intro
• [3:25] The highs and lows of the first person I've ever hired
• [4:25] What I did differently the next time I hired
• [5:35] Why having a team is important
• [7:20] How to build a team and evaluate what positions you need
• [12:10] Examples of where you could outsource
• [15:25] The power of remote teams
• [16:55] Using project management tools to keep everyone on the same page
• [18:00] Hiring without a huge budget

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