SPI 753: Working with an Executive Assistant for 10 Years—What Did We Learn?

The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast

Pat Flynn

Business, Emailmarketing, Entrepreneurship, Videomarketing, Podcasting, Affiliatemarketing

4.8 • 3.8K Ratings

🗓️ 24 January 2024

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

#753 I wouldn't be where I am in business and life without Jess Lindgren, my incredible executive assistant. That's a fact! To help you level up and foster a similar relationship, Jess and I share an inside look at the workflow we've perfected over the last decade. Listen in because this dynamic is an essential part of everything I do, from SPI to Deep Pocket Monster! So how and where do you find your Jess? Why are we switching back to remote work after collaborating in person for years? If you already have an assistant, how do you improve your relationship and get more done? Tune in to find out! I'm excited because we also dive into how Jess is growing her Ask An Assistant podcast and brand. Don't miss out because she's doing a fantastic job helping people in her profession and developing a niche business. Enjoy! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session753.

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1:09.0	We talked about how and where and why to hire an executive assistant. Basically you need to tap into your
1:15.1	network, you need to ask friends and family, your colleagues, people that might be
1:20.0	in a mastermind or coaching group with you, what are your pain points? Like figure out first, what do you actually need help with?
1:28.0	Look in unexpected places. A lot of times, parents, stay-at-home parents that have been out of the workforce
1:34.3	for a long time are overlooked. Some of these people are just like these gems
1:41.2	just waiting to come and shine in your business. So be creative.
1:45.0	Today we are bringing back somebody on the show a fan favorite in fact and a
1:50.7	favorite of mine and this is my executive assistant, Jess,
1:55.2	who's been with me for over a decade, now 10 years
2:01.2	working with Jess, and we have learned a lot and we've done a lot to pass on a lot of the
2:06.8	information of what it's been like to work together and how to work together and what a great
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