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"How do you create systems to manage workers effectively?"

Welcome to episode 9 of Entrepreneurs Can Party! In this episode, I'll be detailing how to outsource time-sucking tasks to virtual assistants.

These aren't just tasks related to podcasting. The framework I use can applied to your YouTube channel, blog, social media - whatever it may be.

Key Points:

• The reasons for outsourcing work to virtual assistants [VAs] (6:55)
• Listing all the tasks you want to outsource (8:22)
• Detailing really specific, granular instructions for each task (12:32)
• Managing your workflow with Asana (13:47)
• Putting processes in place to successfully onboard a new VA (15:45)
• Working with VAs and setting expectations (17:35)
• Onboarding emails to VAs (19:10)
• Next steps - employing my first VA (21:55)

Resources I highlight during the episode relating to systems:

• Louise Henry's YouTube video about Asana: Although Asana is intuitive to use, a podcast doesn't necessarily do it justice. Luckily, Louise's fantastic video can help you navigate this workflow management tool.
• Travis Marziani's YouTube Channel: Travis's videos about creating systems to outsource work to VAs have been an absolute god-send! This video is a great a place to start, and his incredible FREE Google Doc details step-by-step how to hire a VA.

Other resources from the episode:

• The Be Glad Movement with Pollyana: Pollyanna is on a mission with her podcast to bring you as many stories as possible of good coming out of bad and reasons to be glad. Highly recommend checking it out!
• Alex Chisnall's Podcast Launch Programme: Alex is the host of the #1 rated podcast, 'Screw It Just Do It', and Entrepreneurs Can Party achieved a top 10 ranking in the Apple Podcast charts because of his guidance! If you're looking to launch your own successful podcast, Alex is your man.
• Masters of Scale episode featuring Danny Meyer: Danny is the CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and in this candid conversation, he shares why he and his team decided to lay off over 2000 workers amid the recent Coronavirus Crisis. Well worth a listen.
• Setting the Table by Danny Meyer: This fantastic book details Danny's philosophy around enlightened hospitality and how Union Square Hospitality Group successfully operates over 20 award-winning cafes & restaurants in the U.S.

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