Welcome to the very first episode of The Systems Professor Podcast! In this kickoff episode, I’m walking you through one of the most common questions I hear from creative entrepreneurs: “Do I need a coach… or do I need someone to just get the dang thing done?”
If you’re overwhelmed, stuck in indecision, or not sure what kind of help your business really needs right now—this one’s for you. I’m sharing how to make the right hire based on your current stage of business, the most common mistakes to avoid, and how I personally transitioned from doing it all to fully stepping into my Systems Professor Era. Whether you're in clarity-seeking mode or you need someone to take the reins and execute, this episode will help you decide what kind of support to bring into your business next.
01:17 Coach vs. contractor: what’s the difference?
02:09 Your business stage matters when hiring
02:58 Signs you need strategic support first
03:35 Why I stopped doing implementation
04:13 Signs you need a doer instead
04:56 Behind the scenes of my delegation
05:19 Questions to ask before you hire
06:06 Common hiring mistakes I see often
06:13 Hire intentionally—not from desperation or chaos
06:51 What’s coming next on the podcast
Mentioned in this Episode
Client Experience Audit
The Systems Shop from Colie James
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Business-First CreativesWant to dive deeper into the hiring and delegation topics mentioned in this episode? Check out these past conversations from my first podcast:
Hiring a Team Series Overview
Explore the full series on building a team and making strategic hires
Knowing What Your Business Needs Based on the Stage You’re In with Jessica Dornieden
The Role of Hiring in the Journey to Becoming a CEO with Angelica Pompy
Successfully Delegating to Your Team with Selina Johnson
