Make Space For More Melissa Swink

Episode Summary
Are you ready to hire team members to grow and scale your business, but don’t know where to start? Today’s episode of “Make Space for More” provides your blueprint!

In this episode, Melissa Swink discusses her best practices for hiring a team. She first shares her personal experience of how hiring a team has led to increased 20x revenue and 5x profitability, all while maintaining a weekly work schedule of 20-25 hours. She then provides a step-by-step guide for hiring team members, including how to create a job description, how to find quality candidates, and how to conduct interviews. Melissa addresses the importance of references and trusting your gut, and provides encouragement for business owners to take the first step right away. 

Key Highlights:
Building a team is a critical step in growing and scaling a business.Hiring a team can lead to increased revenue and profitability without working more hours.Creating a clear and concise job description is essential for attracting the right candidates.Seeking out quality candidates through social media groups, networking, and direct outreach is more effective than waiting for applicants.Conducting interviews, checking references, and trusting your gut are important steps in the hiring process.

About Melissa:
Melissa Swink, Founder & CEO of Melissa Swink & Co., has a team of virtual assistants who provide administrative and marketing support for small businesses and non-profits.

Since 2012, Melissa and her team have helped more than 100 businesses grow through the services they offer, and she is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs create profitable, scalable businesses they love.

Her work is all about doing what works (and eliminating what doesn’t) and driving real, measurable results. Visit www.melissaswink.com to learn more! 

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Episode Summary
How are you going to grow your business to its first $100,000 or $1,000,000? The answer is by building a team. In this episode, Melissa Swink breaks the news that a one-person operation is not scalable and limits your ability to make more money. 
Learn the steps to calculate what your time is worth and the return on investment you can expect by hiring help. Melissa provides examples of tasks that can be delegated, such as social media management, invoicing, bookkeeping, and website updates. For business owners who just don’t know where to start, Melissa shares three task categories you can outsource immediately. Tune in to learn what those are and how you can take your next step forward to being a true CEO!
Key Highlights:
A one-person operation is not scalable and limits the ability to make more money.Consider what your time is worth and the return on investment you can expect by hiring help.Delegate tasks that you struggle with, dislike, or have been on the back burner.Hire based on skill sets and the needs of your business.
About Melissa:
Melissa Swink, Founder & CEO of Melissa Swink & Co., has a team of virtual assistants who provide administrative and marketing support for small businesses and non-profits.

Since 2012, Melissa and her team have helped more than 100 businesses grow through the services they offer, and she is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs create profitable, scalable businesses they love.

Her work is all about doing what works (and eliminating what doesn’t) and driving real, measurable results. Visit www.melissaswink.com to learn more! 

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How much time do you spend on manual, repetitive computer tasks in your business? The answer may surprise you. In today’s episode of “Make Space for More,” Melissa Swink discusses the third step of the Make Space for More framework, which is to simplify and automate your business. 
Melissa highlights the negative impact of manual work on business owner productivity and teaches how to use tools and resources to streamline and automate repetitive tasks. Work smarter - not harder! Listen to hear examples of how apps, software, checklists, templates, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) can be used to simplify and automate business processes, setting you up for successful delegation down the line. Don’t miss this episode if you want to learn how to buy back hours of your time by identifying repeatable processes and making them more efficient!

Key Highlights:
Manual work reduces your ability to make an impact on your business. Simplifying and automating business processes can save time and increase efficiency.Tools like apps, software, checklists, templates, and SOPs can be used to streamline and automate tasks.Making a list of repeatable processes and finding ways to simplify and automate them is a crucial step in growing and scaling a business.

About Melissa:
Melissa Swink, Founder & CEO of Melissa Swink & Co., has a team of virtual assistants who provide administrative and marketing support for small businesses and non-profits.

Since 2012, Melissa and her team have helped more than 100 businesses grow through the services they offer, and she is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs create profitable, scalable businesses they love.

Her work is all about doing what works (and eliminating what doesn’t) and driving real, measurable results. Visit www.melissaswink.com to learn more! 

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Do you feel like your business is too much? Too many offers, too much busy work, too many projects that aren’t really aligned with your greater vision? In this episode, Melissa Swink discusses step two of the Make Space for More framework, which is decluttering your business. Tune in for real-life examples and success stories of decluttering in business, including products/services, clients, team members, and unnecessary meetings. This is a must-listen for business owners who need to declutter and streamline!
Key Highlights:
Decluttering your business is essential for growth and alignment.Trust your gut and consider what is draining your time and energy.Say no or change direction when something is not aligned.Gracefully transition out of relationships or services that are no longer serving you.Focus on your highest priorities and eliminate or delegate the rest.

About Melissa:
Melissa Swink, Founder & CEO of Melissa Swink & Co., has a team of virtual assistants who provide administrative and marketing support for small businesses and non-profits.

Since 2012, Melissa and her team have helped more than 100 businesses grow through the services they offer, and she is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs create profitable, scalable businesses they love.

Her work is all about doing what works (and eliminating what doesn’t) and driving real, measurable results. Visit www.melissaswink.com to learn more! 

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As the leader of your company, you should control your calendar - not the other way around! In this episode, Melissa Swink discusses the first step of the “Make Space for More” framework, which is redesigning your role as the CEO of your company. She emphasizes the importance of dividing your time between working IN your business and working ON your business. Melissa guides listeners through three steps to redesign their role: identifying personal non-negotiables, sorting and prioritizing tasks, and structuring their calendars with these priorities in mind. This is a must-listen episode for any entrepreneur who feels overwhelmed and wants to gain control of their time! 
Key Highlights:
Redesigning your role as CEO is crucial for business growth and scalability.Identify your personal non-negotiables to set boundaries and prioritize self-care.Sort and prioritize tasks into categories: generates new business soon, generates new business eventually, business management, and other miscellaneous tasks.Structure your calendar with your highest priority tasks in mind, then designate times for email and meetings, and leave open space for miscellaneous work time.
About Melissa:
Melissa Swink, Founder & CEO of Melissa Swink & Co., has a team of virtual assistants who provide administrative and marketing support for small businesses and non-profits.
Since 2012, Melissa and her team have helped more than 100 businesses grow through the services they offer, and she is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs create profitable, scalable businesses they love.
Her work is all about doing what works (and eliminating what doesn’t) and driving real, measurable results. Visit www.melissaswink.com to learn more! 

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Join Melissa Swink as she addresses common objections that she hears from business owners about hiring a team and investing in systems to streamline their operations. Most say that they can’t afford to hire team members or invest in systems, and they don’t have time to train or implement! You’ll learn from real-life stories of business owners who took the leap, including how they made it work from a financial standpoint. Melissa also reveals her strategic approach to financial management using the Profit First system, which enabled her to invest profits wisely back into her business, prioritizing team growth over personal salary temporarily. This episode also touches on practical tips for those preparing for significant life changes, like maternity leave, highlighting the importance of documentation, process sharing, and leveraging experienced hires to maintain business operations. Tune in to discover how structured financial planning and embracing systemized operations can lead to sustainable business growth and personal peace of mind.
Key Highlights:
Business owners need to overcome financial fears and invest in growth tools like software and essential team members.Implementing a centralized project management system enhances team productivity and ensures alignment on deliverables.Learn how Melissa uses the Profit First system for effective cash flow management, enabling reinvestment in team growth.Documentation of processes and using tools like Loom aids in consistent training and efficient task delegation.Strategic financial planning, including setting aside funds for taxes and expenses, supports sustained business expansion.
About Melissa:
Melissa Swink, Founder & CEO of Melissa Swink & Co., has a team of virtual assistants who provide administrative and marketing support for small businesses and non-profits.
Since 2012, Melissa and her team have helped more than 100 businesses grow through the services they offer, and she is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs create profitable, scalable businesses they love.
Her work is all about doing what works (and eliminating what doesn’t) and driving real, measurable results. Visit www.melissaswink.com to learn more! 

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