{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63896826b5a6630010e23a2c/64bdd716e0e7180011dcd185?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP124: The Most Important Hire","description":"<p>When I talk to contractors, they all think that the most important hire is a project manager or foreman. While that is an important role to fill in your business, it is not the MOST important person you need to hire. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we discuss:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Why an office manager is the most important hire&nbsp;</li><li>Why the office manager is the last person to get fired&nbsp;</li><li>Taking a pay cut in order to hire an office manager</li><li>Why you shouldn’t hire your spouse as your office manager&nbsp;</li><li>The personality types that are a good fit for this role</li><li>A long list of things an office manager can do for you</li><li>What not to do when you hire an office manager</li><li>The best way to train them and get them up to speed</li><li>Dedicating a significant amount time to train them&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links to Resources:</strong></p><p>Get the skills and confidence to:</p><p><br></p><p>Max out profits</p><p>Get off the tools</p><p>Have more freedom</p><p><br></p><p>Get the business you deserve - <a href=\"http://www.hammerandgrind.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Join the Profit Club</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Join the Free Facebook Group - <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/contractorprofitblueprint\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Contractor Profit Blueprint</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you don't have it yet - <a href=\"https://www.contractorsalesaccelerator.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sales Accelerator </a></p><p><br></p><p>Get Paid for Estimates - <a href=\"https://theprofitclub.hammerandgrindpodcast.com/sales-training-optin\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Free Guide</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Plan Your Profits - <a href=\"https://links.hammerandgrind.com/pj-podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Profit Journal</a></p><p><br></p><p>Help us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast!</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Brad Huebner"}