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Wow, it's been a whole week since my last post went live. Here are THREE things I learned from it... 1: It was TEN YEARS since my last post on LinkedIn. And that was an automated job advert from when I used to work at Groupon. Yes, I know, I'm dynamic. 2: It's really great to hear from old colleagues and alumni again. I don't normally post on social media (except for dreadful book titles on X like "Drinking Less, by Arthur Pint") but maybe I should? 3: Looking for new clients sucks. I was happy to chug along with some great long-term clients, but it ain't keeping the lights on any more, and daddy wants new shoes. Want someone to write stuff for you? I can do that. 4: I was never very good at lists. I DID however add a post to my website. www.harryduncton.com It's about how to hang things up on a wall.

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My last day at Venn was this past week. The past 4+ years have been incredible in terms of growth and networking. Never in my life did I think I'd have an understanding of what double entry accounting was. Don't get me wrong, you still don't want to take accounting advice from me! 😉 By far the best part over the last four years watching and learning from the genuineness of Scott Hollrah in his relationships with others. I repeated many times the origin story of Venn and beyond building a company that he would want to work for he made sure it was built on relationships, not transactions. It was an absolute honor and blast to continue to deepen existing relationships he built and also add plenty of new ones. So, what's next? I'm not quite sure. I've had some great conversations and have been using the last month to network 🤝, learn more about this wonderful world of sales 📈 , spend time watching our boys play baseball ⚾ and spend some much needed time with family 🏖! If you know of anything from an individual contributor as an AE to leading a team of sellers or helping a team through RevOps, please let me know by commenting below. Bonus points for tagging someone that's hiring! 🤜🏼💥🤛🏼 #opentowork #salesjobs

Here's one way to save money. 💰 Them: "My [spouse/sibling/cousin/child/nibling/neighbor/friend/intern] does [PR/social media/web content/design]. We're going to hire them to save some money." Fast forward 30-90 days... Them: "So my [spouse/sibling/cousin/child/nibling/neighbor/friend/intern] didn't work out. Can you help us out again?" When this happens, 99% of the time... Best case: That [spouse/sibling/cousin/child/nibling/neighbor/friend/intern] quiet quits or ghosts within six months. 👻 Worst case: They messed up everything! And I mean everything! And that can cost the company millions in reputational harm or several thousand in fixing whatever they messed up. 🤯 Three somewhat obvious business rules: 1. Always hire qualified professionals. 2. No one person can do it all. 3. Rarely hire friends and family.

Hiring at the right time can boost your firm’s success. I once worked with a solo attorney who was doing everything herself—billing, admin, marketing. She was exhausted. Together, we looked at her finances and decided it was time to hire an assistant. She worried about the cost, but within a few months, she saw how valuable that support was. Her productivity increased, and her profits did, too. Sometimes, hiring is the best investment you can make in your firm’s growth. #Hiring #LawFirmTips #Efficiency #BusinessAdvisor

How to 'explain your value' without telling people 'you're professional'. *Hint: homeowners have no idea what that means, and they don't care. Instead: Document Your Difference - Create content showing your unique processes - Film your quality control checks - Share your team training sessions - Show how you handle problems when they arise SHOW don't TELL. For instance, I have a higher-end client that has a unique process for working with stay-at-home moms with kids. - They take lunches at nap time - They have extremely meticulous cleanup, including the 'hiding' of equipment so no pets/kids can get into anything - They don't allow for music to be played, keeping the job site very quiet This means that the homeowners don't even know they are there. They hardly feel it when they go about their normal routines. The biggest travesty? They weren't showcasing this in their marketing. Don't settle for just saying you do it all; actually showcase it by showing up to a job site and showing how, when you walk into a perfectly silent house, you turn to the camera and say, "Would you believe me that there are six guys here doing housework right now?" Then start to show how the job site is spotless. If you can, have the homeowner step out and quickly ask her what she thinks about the job site so far. She'll ramble on about how quiet and nice the workers are and how it's a godsend that she doesn't have to leave the house all day because contractors are blaring AC/DC and stomping around yelling at each other. Start to make content like this, and don't be surprised if you start to have more moms reach out about hiring you.

Rest > Hustle As a business owner and mom, I often feel the pressure to keep going nonstop. But this season, I’m proud to say that I’ve embraced the power of rest and delegation. Taking a much-needed family vacation and leaving my laptop behind was a huge step for me. It allowed me to fully recharge and be present with my loved ones, which is just as important as any marketing strategy. Another game-changer for me has been hiring an Executive Assistant before I was “ready”. It’s lifted a huge mental load off my shoulders, allowing me to delegate admin projects to an expert. So I can focus on the work I’m good at. So take this as your reminder that rest is not a reward; it’s a necessity. What scheduled rest do you have planned? #EntrepreneurLife #MomLife #fractionalcmo

Jessica Cafferty is back at it again with another #MarketUpdate for the month of May. She's here to update you on housing price increases, unemployment rates, and cost of living updates in the Northwest. Have questions about what we're seeing in the hiring market? Drop them in the comments below! Check out our April Market Update (linked in comments) and be on the lookout for more video content from our team as we continue to keep you posted on market changes throughout 2024. #FindYourRoute #MarketTrends #Boise #Idaho #Montana #Oregon #Washington #Utah #HiringTrends #HiringNow #Hiring

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💡 Lesson learned: Hiring the wrong person can cost you more than money. I recently hired a painter, thinking it would save me time and effort. Instead, it turned into a disaster. The work was rushed, and sloppy, and now I must redo it myself. Time, money, and energy—gone. It got me thinking: this is exactly what happens when you hire the wrong person for any job, especially a personal assistant. 🖌️ An incompetent assistant, like my painter, can create more work for you, adding stress and frustration. 🗂️ A skilled, reliable assistant, on the other hand, can streamline your life and let you focus on what truly matters. Hiring isn’t just about checking boxes. It’s about finding someone who brings quality, care, and expertise to the table. The right person saves you time, money, and countless headaches. Have you ever experienced something similar? #HiringTips #PersonalAssistant #CompetenceMatters