Book Marketing Mentors
Jam-packed with smart, easy and simple ideas, this weekly podcast features experts who share proven techniques to add power and zest to supercharge your book marketing plan. Hosted by Susan Friedmann, CSP, international bestselling author, and founder of Aviva Publishing, this new and exciting podcast aims to rev up your marketing efforts with fewer struggles, and more success. Start listening today and discover how to get noticed in a crowded marketplace.
Book Marketing Mentors
How to Know It’s Time to Hire: A Smarter Path for Growth-Minded Authors - BM485
Thinking about hiring help for your author business—but not sure where to start?
If you're feeling stretched thin, stuck in the weeds, or simply unsure how to grow beyond “just you,” this episode is for you.
Jamie Van Cuyk, CEO of Growing Your Team, knows how overwhelming hiring can feel—especially when your business is personal. She’s helped countless creative entrepreneurs like you find the right first hire without the stress or second-guessing.
What if hiring didn’t have to feel risky? This conversation reveals when to take the leap, who to hire, and how to protect your time and money.
Key takeways:
- 4 Signs It’s Time to Hire
Stop wondering. Start watching for the key signals your business is ready to grow. - Which Role Fits Your Book Business?
Contractor or part-timer? Jamie breaks down your options and what works when. - How to Avoid a Bad Hire
Get clear on who you need before you post the job. - A Smarter Way to Hire
Learn Jamie’s step-by-step system—from job post to onboarding. - Costly Hiring Mistakes to Skip
Avoid desperation hires and mismanaged handoffs that stall your momentum.
Ready to stop doing it all and start growing smarter?
Listen now and make your first hire the right one.
Here's how to connect with Jamie:
Download Jamie's free gift to listeners: Determine What to Delegate Worksheet
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