1133: Hire Remote Talent: Transform Your Business Operations with Zabota Founder Benjamin Moróne

Friday, July 5, 2024

Struggling to scale your business while being overwhelmed with day-to-day operations is a common issue for many entrepreneurs. Feeling trapped in a cycle of reactive management can make it difficult to focus on strategic growth. This constant firefighting can leave you exhausted and unable to see the bigger picture. The challenge is balancing immediate demands with long-term planning, which can feel nearly impossible at times.

Benjamin Moróne is the founder of Zabota, a game-changing remote staffing company. With a keen eye for talent and a passion for connecting businesses with skilled professionals, Benjamin helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs transform their operations. His expertise lies in sourcing top-tier remote talent from Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America, focusing on executive assistants and project managers who can systematize and scale businesses. Today, Benjamin discusses the power of hiring skilled remote talent, common pain points for small business owners, and success stories of businesses. Stay tuned!

Quotes

“If we can find someone who already has the skills that you want, instead of thinking, ‘Okay, I need to build this person's skills,’ you're going to be more successful with that hire.” – Benjamin Moróne

"Move with the same intensity in the recruitment process, as you would a sales process." – Benjamin Moróne

“If you don't have complete vision and control of everything in the company when you're first starting, you're just not going to be able to scale it to that next level.” – Benjamin Moróne

Takeaways

01:19 Hiring reliable, trustworthy, and skilled remote workers, particularly executive assistants and project managers, can transform a business by enabling effective delegation and systematization.

05:31 Hiring from specific regions, such as Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America, can provide cost-effective solutions while also leveraging time zone advantages and language proficiency.

15:34 Implementing a well-structured onboarding process is crucial for new hires' success, as it can turn an 85% hire into an A player.

20:10 Maintaining a clear and efficient recruitment process, with set timelines for communication and decision-making, can improve the hiring experience and reduce churn.

22:57 Focusing on key inputs and metrics, rather than just outputs, is essential for scalable business growth and maintaining complete control and visibility over the company's operations.

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