736: Outsource School: Crack the VA Code with Podcast Outreach, Lead Generation, and Implement Standard Operating Procedures for Predictable Online Income with Nate Hirsch

Nathan Hirsch is a 30 year old entrepreneur that's been scaling businesses since 2009. Nathan's first business, Portlight, sold over $30 million in sales through Amazon. Nathan then co-founded FreeeUp.com with an initial $5,000 investment in 2015, scaled it to $12M per year in revenue, and it was acquired in 2019.

Today, Nathan is a co-founder of OutsourceSchool, a company working to educate entrepreneurs on how to effectively hire and scale with virtual assistants through in-depth courses. With all of his businesses, Nathan has hired and scaled with hundreds of virtual assistants and freelancers from all over the world. He shares his roadmap for scaling businesses with virtual assistants through OutsourceSchool. Nathan has built himself into a social media personality online, he has appeared on over 300+ podcasts, and has spoken to thousands about remote hiring at industry events.

Quotes

“I'm a big fan of trial and error and just trying various freelancers for different things.” - Nate Hirsch

“For me, it's about what I want to do at certain times. For example, from 7 to 9 am, that's my most productive time of the day. So I try to maximize that time and work on my most important project.” - Nate Hirsch

“If you're doing it organically, and you have the partnerships, you've been on the podcast, the backlinks are there. Those are things that complement anything you do on the paid ad side, and that makes your business even more valuable.” - Nate Hirsch

Takeaways

09:26 Developing detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for various business tasks and delegating them to virtual assistants can make a company more scalable and valuable for potential buyers.

17:30 Building a company culture of accountability and open communication, where team members can provide honest feedback, is crucial for the long-term success of a business.

21:38 Maintaining a balanced work schedule, with dedicated time for the most important tasks and personal activities, can help entrepreneurs avoid burnout and stay productive.

24:10 Implementing an organic marketing strategy, where virtual assistants handle the majority of the tasks, can free up the founder's time to focus on high-impact activities.

29:51 Automating repetitive communication tasks, such as sending standard responses and links, can significantly improve an entrepreneur's productivity.

Resources

 

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Filed in: Archive 3: 2018-2020 • Interview • Podcast

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