Toolkit Series: How to Hire a House Manager with Expert Kelly Hubbell of Sage Haus

About this episode

This episode discusses the role of a house manager and how it can alleviate the burdens of modern motherhood.

What if hiring a house manager is the secret to finally feeling off duty at home? Feeling like you’re drowning in chores, constantly playing catch up, and carrying the invisible load of running your household? You’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. The truth is, most modern moms are doing the job of multiple people without the actual support. This episode is for the moms who feel like everything runs through them. Host Barbara Mighdoll sits down with Kelly Hubbell, founder of Sage Haus and hiring manager expert, to break down the real role of a house manager (sometimes called a family assistant), and how this kind of support can completely shift the way your home operates. Spoiler: it’s not about doing more, it’s about finally doing less . Whether you’re looking to create breathing room, delegate the chaos, or transition your nanny into a broader support role, this episode is your crash course. Kelly shares what a house manager actually does, where to find the right person, how much they typically cost, and how to onboard them successfully. This episode is part crash course, part pep talk, and part action plan. By the end, you’ll see how applying the same…

People in this episode

Host: Barbara Mighdoll

Guest: Kelly Hubbell

Topics covered

• house management
• delegation
• work-life balance
• support roles
• modern motherhood

Keywords

• house manager
• family assistant
• delegation
• onboarding
• household management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sage Haus

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