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The BizChix Podcast:  Female Entrepreneurs | Women Small Business | Biz Chix

319: How We Hired an Executive Assistant

The BizChix Podcast: Female Entrepreneurs | Women Small Business | Biz Chix

Natalie Eckdahl

Business, Female, Podcaster, Tank, Twitter, Media, Biz, Social, Management, Mom, Entrepreneurship, Chick, Productivity, Children, Eckdahl, Google, Facebook, Shark, Entrepreneur, Plus, Paradise, Balance, Bizchix

4.8630 Ratings

🗓️ 24 May 2018

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Join us behind the scenes as we share the highs and lows in our journey to hire an executive assistant for BizChix. Natalie needed and wanted to hire an executive assistant (EA), but for various reasons was stalling the process.

Shelli uncovers what was holding her back and what finally helped her move forward. Learn our process of finding candidates, shortlisting them and hosting a trial period with the right candidate.

There were also a few unexpected benefits of choosing to hire a local assistant--both in Natalie’s business, and in her life! Plus we are sharing the job description we used to find our incredible new hire. Don't miss the free download.

Get your free template for hiring an Executive Assistant!

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0:00.0

Hello, my friend, I know something about you. You are listening to the BizChicks podcast, but have not yet checked out our newest show, stacking your team, which launched in January. It's okay. I know how busy you are with your podcasts and videos and Netflix, so I am making it easy for you and bringing one of the 16 episodes we have launched so far right here

0:22.8

into the Bizchicks feed. This is a story about how we hired our amazing executive assistant

0:29.6

Tiffany and it includes some ups and downs and a few vulnerable moments on my part. I'm excited to

0:37.0

have another show under the Bizistichs brand that I

0:40.6

can occasionally drop in and share of what is happening on my team. And Shelly is there every week

0:46.4

interviewing guests, doing on our coaching calls and doing amazing training episodes that will

0:52.2

help you become the leader that your business needs, whether

0:54.7

you're hiring right now or you're going to be hiring in the future. And if you've already caught

0:59.9

this episode on the stacking your team feed, stay tuned to the end for a few new updates since

1:05.0

we originally aired this. Let's roll. Welcome to stacking your team, a show for entrepreneurs who are ready to step into the

1:16.1

CEO role of their business by attracting and retaining key talent.

1:21.3

Hey there, I'm Natalie Eckdal, host of the Bizchicks podcast.

1:25.5

Our clients and community are rapidly expanding their businesses and need support as they

1:31.5

stack their teams.

1:33.5

Through on-air coaching calls, training episodes, and interviews, we will share insight on how

1:39.5

to hire, fire, and inspire team members who will contribute to the long-term success of your business.

1:48.5

Your incredible host, Shelley Warren, leverages her background growing and leading teams in

1:54.3

multiple organizations, including a Fortune 50 corporation.

1:59.1

Whether you are hiring for the first time or expanding your team locally or virtually,

2:05.2

join us each week so we can set you and your team up for success.

2:09.7

So are you ready to stack your team?

2:12.0

Here's Shelly.

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