591: Run Your Business Like a Predictable, Repeatable, Dependable Money-Making Machine By Delegating with The Techie Mentor Susan Mershon

Susan Mershon, The Techie Mentor, teaches the strategies, skills & systems you need to design, build & grow a thriving Virtual Assistant business. She explains what you need to know to get over the hesitation of hiring a freelancer, and the many options available to you, for example, a website audit.
Quotes:
“For many of us, myself included, we pour so much time and energy into developing our business—through blood, sweat, and tears—that it almost feels like a family member. It's like a baby to us, which creates a trust issue when it comes to handing over control.” – Susan Mershon
“You have to understand that your time is more valuable sometimes than doing a lot of the admin or technology work yourself.” - Susan Mershon
“If you can find somebody that you can partner and trust with, you can fly because you have a peace of mind that you didn't have before.” - Susan Mershon
Takeaways:
01:57 Investing in expert help upfront can save months of trial and error and accelerate your business's financial success.
09:04 Your time is more valuable than struggling with technical tasks you don't enjoy or understand well.
14:13 Business systems are repeatable assets that, when set up correctly, can generate consistent income with minimal ongoing effort.
18:01 Start small with virtual assistants - a two-hour trial can help you build trust and understand their work style without massive commitment.
22:31 Outsourcing isn't about kicking back, but about freeing yourself to focus on business growth and what you're passionate about.
Resources
- The Techie Mentor (Official Site)
- The Techie Mentor (Freebies)
- Susan Mershon (Twitter)
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