Before You Hire a Studio Assistant… (Part 1)

About this episode

The episode discusses how to determine if you're ready to hire a studio assistant and the steps to take before making that decision.

Thinking about hiring a studio assistant—but not sure if you’re actually ready? In Part One of this conversation, we break down how to identify bottlenecks in your studio, when better systems might be the real solution, and how to decide if it’s time to bring someone on. We also talk through how to find the right person, what to prioritize when hiring, and how to delegate and train in a way that genuinely frees up your time. 📬 Join the Wheel Talk Email List Get occasional updates, listener qu...

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Hosts: Ryan Durbin, Becca Otis

Topics covered

• hiring
• studio assistant
• delegation
• training
• bottlenecks
• systems

Keywords

• studio assistant
• hiring process
• delegation
• training
• bottlenecks

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