All Things MSP

EP20 - Who to Hire First: Hiring Your First Employee


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In this episode of the All Things MSP podcast, Justin Esgar and Eric Anthony discuss the pros and cons of hiring a technician or an admin as your first employee. They argue that the best person to hire is the person who can fill the void of what you can't do or do better than you. They also discuss the importance of outsourcing tasks to save time and money.Justin and Eric start by discussing the benefits of hiring a technician as your first employee. They argue that a technician can help you with technical tasks, such as troubleshooting problems, installing software, and managing servers. They also point out that a technician can help you grow your business by bringing in new clients.However, Justin and Eric also note that there are some drawbacks to hiring a technician as your first employee. They argue that a technician can be expensive, and that they may not be as good at marketing and sales as you are. They also point out that a technician may not be able to help you with non-technical tasks, such as managing finances or responding to customer inquiries.Justin and Eric then discuss the benefits of hiring an admin as your first employee. They argue that an admin can help you with non-technical tasks, such as managing finances, responding to customer inquiries, and scheduling appointments. They also point out that an admin can be less expensive than a technician, and that they may be better at marketing and sales than you are.However, Justin and Eric also note that there are some drawbacks to hiring an admin as your first employee. They argue that an admin may not be able to help you with technical tasks, such as troubleshooting problems or installing software. They also point out that an admin may not be as good at growing your business as you are.In the end, Justin and Eric conclude that the best person to hire as your first employee is the person who can fill the void of what you can't do or do better than you. They also stress the importance of outsourcing tasks to save time and money.
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