Book Marketing Mentors

How to Know It’s Time to Hire: A Smarter Path for Growth-Minded Authors - BM485

Susan Friedmann Season 2 Episode 485

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:

Website
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LinkedIn

Download Jamie's free gift to listeners: Determine What to Delegate Worksheet

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