Ever feel like you're constantly busy but never quite getting ahead in your business? In this episode, I’m joined by my client and hiring expert Kate Lenihan, and we’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to make your first VA hire work. We’re talking messy mistakes (yes, I’ve made them), how to know when you’re ready, and why hiring someone isn’t a magic fix unless you approach it properly. This one's for the business owners who are ready to stop doing it all and finally get the support they actually need. Highlights: (06:01) When is the right time to hire? (09:45) The hidden cost of doing it all (12:18) How hiring the wrong VA drains everything (17:55) Mistakes most business owners make when hiring (24:12) Why personality fit matters more than skills (33:45) The freedom that comes with the right hire Find out more about Kate: Kate Lenihan, founder of Rise Hire Consulting, is a hiring and delegation expert who helps overwhelmed solopreneurs step into their CEO role by hiring, training, and systemizing their first virtual assistant. With over a decade of experience in online marketing, she has worked with hundreds of small business owners - including roles with Amy Porterfield, Sue B. Zimmerman, and a leading virtual staffing agency. Her 90-day program, The Hire to Rise Roadmap, transforms overworked entrepreneurs into fully supported leaders with a trained VA, streamlined systems, and 10+ hours back each week to focus on growth. Connect with Kate: Website Instagram To find out more: Website Instagram Download the FREE Everyday Sales Machine Guide Free Quarterly Clarity Mapping Tool (FREE) THE PROFITABLE PRACTITIONER'S GUIDE This podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
