Join us for another engaging episode of Harmonious at Lunch! I'm Brandon Gano, your host, dedicated to bringing you impactful business strategies that drive growth and success. Today, we’re diving into a topic that might ruffle some feathers – delegating for reluctant delegators and why a virtual assistant (VA) might not be the best first hire.

Ashlee Berghoff, Founder of A Squared Online, LLC, joins us to shed light on the complexities of delegation and the nuances of making your first critical hire. If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting to grow your business but dreading the process of hiring and delegating, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Ashlee explains the common pitfalls business owners face when they rush to hire VAs without proper systems in place. She discusses why VAs are excellent for executing well-defined tasks but may fall short if you don’t have established processes and structures. Instead, Ashlee suggests considering an ops manager or project manager who can help design and implement the necessary frameworks before bringing in VAs to maintain and run these systems.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the different levels of work: deciding what to do, designing how it gets done, and executing the plan.
• Learn why hiring a VA without established systems can lead to frustration and inefficiency.
• Discover how an ops manager can help you organize chaos, streamline operations, and prepare your business for scalable growth.
• Gain insights into how successful businesses transition from disorganized solo operations to well-oiled teams with the right support roles.

Notable Quotes:

• "Most entrepreneurs don't enjoy the operations side. They want to make money and avoid the structural elements, but then realize the importance when things start to slip through the cracks."
• "It's often better to get fewer hours of a higher-level person who can plan and execute, rather than more hours of a VA who needs detailed instructions."

Ashlee shares her approach to assessing your business’s needs and making strategic hires that align with your long-term goals. Her company, A Squared Online, LLC, specializes in helping businesses navigate these decisions, ensuring you build a team that supports your vision.

Guest Bio: Ashlee Berghoff believes that ops people are underappreciated and is on a mission to change that! As the founder of A Squared Online, LLC, she helps businesses find clarity in their operations and build sustainable systems.

Visit Ashlee’s website for more resources: www.asquaredonline.com Download her free playbook: www.asquaredonline.com/playbookE Connect with Ashlee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleeberghoff/

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