Thestoryographist.com and shawnkunkler.com present: Soloprenuer180 Episode 9, hiring employees for the first time.

As a solopreneur, you initially envisioned running your business as a one-person show. After all, you competent, intelligent, and passionate about it. Surely, you can handle any situation that comes your way. And, the thought of trusting another individual with your business, your baby is scary.

But, if you find yourself overwhelmed with no time to breathe, that initial vision of handling everything in your business by yourself may need to change, and that's okay. 

In this week's episode, San Francisco's favorite Realtor, Shawn Kunkler, and The Storyographist examine the ins and outs of hiring your first employee. From knowing when to hire, to what you need to ask, both share insights from their hiring journeys to help you understand what to do and who to look for when bringing a new person into the mix.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• To hire, you must first learn to let go
• Take it out of your head and put it on paper
• Don't hire for things you don't understand
• Have a clear understanding of your needs
• Don't hire someone you like

You can connect with Shawn and The Storyographist on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @solopreneur180. We'd love to connect with you.

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