When to Outsource or Hire Your First Team Member

 If you're listening to this episode in real-time, I am celebrating my new Mastermind course, Scale On Social; The mastermind to help you streamline, scale, and skyrocket your social media business! One of the things that's a big focus for the program is outsourcing and building your dream team. So that's what I am going to chat about in this episode.     Suppose you feel like you might be ready for outsourcing, or you're confused about what you could outsource or just what to do if you're thinking about hiring your first team member. This has been a real journey for me, and I've picked up a lot of tips and advice through this process myself, so today, I am going to be giving you guys some guidance and direction on how to start outsourcing so you can scale your business!    In this episode, you'll discover… What kind of roles you can potentially hire for your business The flexibility around contractors over employees Why experience is so valuable  A timeline of all the hires in my business How I pay my contractors    Thank you so much for listening. If you are enjoying the Dishing Up Digital Podcast, please leave a review on Apple and let me know! Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram, let me know what you would like to hear in future episodes, and share this episode with anyone you think would benefit from it!    Links & Resources:    Work with Ellen: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/ Connect with Ellen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee Scale On Social    

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The Dishing Up Digital Podcast is here to empower social media managers to build their dream life and business. In this podcast, you will learn everything there is to know about being a successful social media manager. From social strategy and Instagram hacks through to practical business advice like how to host a sales call or the mindset of an entrepreneur. I started my business as a small side hustle and quickly discovered the demand and growth potential in this industry. Within 10 months, I had scaled my business to match my corporate job and decided it was time to leave the 9-5 world and go all-in on my business. Now I run a six-figure agency and coaching business from the comfort of my own home in New Zealand! If you're ready to create your own life of freedom, you've come to the right place. Grab a cup of tea or a glass of rose, and let's turn those dreams into a reality.