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14 Signs It's Time To Outsource and Hire Freelancers
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Summary
In this conversation, Brett Ingram discusses the benefits of outsourcing and hiring freelancers for entrepreneurs. He explains that outsourcing allows entrepreneurs to tap into a global talent pool and find cost-effective solutions. Traditional hiring processes can be time-consuming and challenging, while outsourcing through third-party sites simplifies the process. While outsourcing may not be suitable for businesses focused on corporate culture, it is a valuable option for most entrepreneurs. Brett shares his personal experience of doing everything himself and the negative impact it had on his business. He provides 14 signs that indicate it's time to outsource, including feeling overwhelmed, missing deadlines, and not having time for strategic work. Brett emphasizes the importance of outsourcing to improve productivity, focus on desired tasks, and achieve business growth.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Outsourcing and Hiring Freelancers
01:06 Benefits of Outsourcing
03:00 Advantages of Outsourcing through Third-Party Sites
03:29 Outsourcing vs. Hiring for Corporate Culture
03:56 Starting with Outsourcing and Transitioning to Full-Time Employees
04:24 The Challenges of Doing Everything Yourself
05:22 The Importance of Outsourcing Sooner
06:20 Excuses for Not Outsourcing
08:16 The Negative Impact of Not Outsourcing
09:13 Signs It's Time to Outsource
09:40 Feeling Overwhelmed by Too Much to Do
10:10 To-Do List Keeps Growing or Stays the Same
11:08 Missing or Pushing Deadlines
12:35 Always Working and Thinking About Work
13:00 Getting Angry Support Tickets or Emails
13:27 Managing Daily Tasks but Not Strategic Work
15:22 Doing Repetitive Tasks Every Day or Week
16:20 Feeling Forced to Do Tasks Instead of Wanting to Do Them
17:48 Forgetting Important Things Due to Busyness
18:16 Lack of Time to Take Care of Yourself
19:13 Feeling Guilty When Not Working
20:13 Friends and Family Tell You Work Too Much
20:42 Not Being Present Even When Away from Work
21:12 Dispelling the Myth of Affordability
22:36 Conclusion and Importance of Outsourcing
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Summary
In this conversation, Brett Ingram discusses the benefits of outsourcing and hiring freelancers for entrepreneurs. He explains that outsourcing allows entrepreneurs to tap into a global talent pool and find cost-effective solutions. Traditional hiring processes can be time-consuming and challenging, while outsourcing through third-party sites simplifies the process. While outsourcing may not be suitable for businesses focused on corporate culture, it is a valuable option for most entrepreneurs. Brett shares his personal experience of doing everything himself and the negative impact it had on his business. He provides 14 signs that indicate it's time to outsource, including feeling overwhelmed, missing deadlines, and not having time for strategic work. Brett emphasizes the importance of outsourcing to improve productivity, focus on desired tasks, and achieve business growth.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Outsourcing and Hiring Freelancers
01:06 Benefits of Outsourcing
03:00 Advantages of Outsourcing through Third-Party Sites
03:29 Outsourcing vs. Hiring for Corporate Culture
03:56 Starting with Outsourcing and Transitioning to Full-Time Employees
04:24 The Challenges of Doing Everything Yourself
05:22 The Importance of Outsourcing Sooner
06:20 Excuses for Not Outsourcing
08:16 The Negative Impact of Not Outsourcing
09:13 Signs It's Time to Outsource
09:40 Feeling Overwhelmed by Too Much to Do
10:10 To-Do List Keeps Growing or Stays the Same
11:08 Missing or Pushing Deadlines
12:35 Always Working and Thinking About Work
13:00 Getting Angry Support Tickets or Emails
13:27 Managing Daily Tasks but Not Strategic Work
15:22 Doing Repetitive Tasks Every Day or Week
16:20 Feeling Forced to Do Tasks Instead of Wanting to Do Them
17:48 Forgetting Important Things Due to Busyness
18:16 Lack of Time to Take Care of Yourself
19:13 Feeling Guilty When Not Working
20:13 Friends and Family Tell You Work Too Much
20:42 Not Being Present Even When Away from Work
21:12 Dispelling the Myth of Affordability
22:36 Conclusion and Importance of Outsourcing
#outsource #outsourcing #freelancer #entrepreneur #worklifebalance #successhabits #digitalbusiness #personaldevelopment #successhacks #businesslessons #lifelessons #success #entrepreneurslife #entrepreneurialmindset #entrepreneurtips #entrepreneurmind #entrepreneurmotivation #optyoumize #brettingram #digitalmarketing #onlinemarketing #digitalmarketer #entrepreneurpodcast optyoumize.com optyoumize
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