How Many People Work for Me?
One viewer writes...
How many people work for you, including those you outsource to?"
Another great question, but I think you'll get more than you bargained for out of the answer.
Watch for a special cameo appearance from my Video Producer, Chris Harper!
March 5, 2008 10:31 AM
Hi Joel,
Couldn't agree with you more. I too started out doing it all and quickly realized that things went smoother with help. Not to mention it freed up my time to work on other projects.
To answer your question I have 4 individuals working for me, plus about 8 writers.
Kelle
March 5, 2008 10:31 AM
Hi Joel,
You should own the business,the business shouldn't own you-this is great!
Keep it up!
best wishes,
kannan
http://www.truemlmrockstar.com
March 5, 2008 10:33 AM
Hi Joel,
Thanks for sharing this critical information. As an entrepreneur who has grown weary of wearing all those hats, I'm finally outsourcing, and it is worth every penny. Best of all, it frees me to create more money-making ideas.
Thanks again.
March 5, 2008 10:44 AM
Hey Joel!
Alotta great wisdom there!
Dude, did you know that you inspired me to start my own video blog?
Maybe if you have the time you could drop me a comment. I would really love to hear from you!
To CANI,
SaiF
The World's First Teen
Personal Development Video Blogger
March 5, 2008 10:53 AM
Hi Joel,
Not getting sound from the vid. Got volume high, speakers on high... Verifying...verifying...
Nope. Still no sound. I'll try and read your lips--your stuff is too good to miss!
Ceci
March 5, 2008 11:11 AM
Best common sense I have heard in a long time, great stuff Joel.
March 5, 2008 11:30 AM
Hi Joel
I am long time follower. Keep it up, I look forward to your emails.
March 5, 2008 11:33 AM
I know this is frivolous and lacking depth, but you look younger and cuter without the 'facial hair'!
I really appreciate the content, too.
March 5, 2008 11:48 AM
kewl, info. you are right when you say you can't do it all yourself. Iam stuck doing it myself, until iam making enough money to outsource it.
March 5, 2008 12:07 PM
Hi Joel,
Great advice! There are a lot of growing pains to go through, but they only make you stronger.
Jason
March 5, 2008 12:59 PM
Unfortunately, I have spent a couple of years trying hard to do it all by myself because I had the time and not the money.
Every time I ran into something I could not do it just stalled my plans and goals to the point I had to go back to work.
Now I have a job and no time. You can bet there will be others doing the grunt work to get my sites and ideas out there.
March 5, 2008 01:04 PM
Joel,
Outsourcing is one of the most important things new business owners and vet business owners need to use now.
I could not agree with you more how important this is, and I am releasing a new course in a little while, which, people can use to help them outsource.
I even have a webinar where Joel breaks down his whole outsourcing system down for people to see, in much greater detail.
To find out more about Outsource Secrets Revealed, get on the pre-launch now.
Jeff
March 5, 2008 02:35 PM
Thanks for the videos
March 5, 2008 04:44 PM
nice video... understand internet business is abt leveraging and outsourcing as well
http://www.worldofintegratedresorts.blogspot.com/
March 5, 2008 10:15 PM
This video Q&A is a winner Joel. Your advice is practical and inspiring.....without the hype. I look forward to the day when I build my virtual team to help take my ideas to the next level
Cheers
Brian
March 6, 2008 02:19 AM
Thanks
March 6, 2008 08:56 AM
Hi Joel,
Great advice. I've been at both extremes, first as a highly effective corporate planner, visionary, researcher, tactical expert directing teams of people from each discipline. Went from being a major factor in a billion dollar institution's trebling (3x) in size and quintupling (5x) share price in just four years... to solo internet marketer, trying to learn and produce in every area of the business, busier than the proverbial one-armed bandit.
Yes, I've learned a lot. No, I have not made buckets of money yet. After all, I'm not an octopus even if I am a woman skilled in multi-tasking. No, I have not slept. Honestly, it would be better for someone to be a salary slave.
Solution? - You named it! Partnering, outsourcing, JVs, other ways with other people. I've started that, will do more, and THEN will be both effective for customers and have a LIFE! It's the only way to achieve the dream.
Thanks for pointing this out for everyone. Coming from a highly visible and likable guy of great achievement... well, maybe they will listen, survive and thrive!
Margaret Hampton
http://www.PawPersuasion.com
http://HomeHealthCareBooks.com
March 6, 2008 06:10 PM
Outsourcing is what saved my business from doom. I think I outsource more stuff now on elance than I actually do myself. That gives me the time to enjoy life.
March 11, 2008 08:14 AM
Hi Joel!
As always Great advice from wise man!
Keep it up.
Sam
March 19, 2008 11:06 AM
You kind of look and sound like Jimmy Kimmel.