Fifteen Minute Fridays episode #60 Rob Levin. As your business grows, the pace of change increases, making it increasingly difficult to keep up with the demands. Hiring an assistant not only sets you on the path to a better life but also allows you to focus on your unique abilities, which drive significant value for your company. Today, Ben Albert interviews Rob Levin, a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience helping SMBs improve their operations. Rob is currently the Chairman and Co-Founder of WorkBetterNow (WBN), a company that provides US-based small and midsize businesses with exceptional talent from Latin America. Rob shares invaluable insights on why every business owner should consider hiring an assistant, emphasizing the strategic advantages and practical benefits this role can bring. He provides practical advice on where to start if you’re looking to hire an assistant and what to do once you’ve hired them. Additionally, he discusses the critical decision of choosing between a full-time or part-time assistant, highlighting that a part-time assistant may limit your ability to fully maximize your capabilities. Quote Of The Day: “Every business owner should have an assistant.” ~Rob Levin Timestamp: [01:04] Quote of the day: “Every business owner should have an assistant.” ~Rob Levin [01:21] Why every business owner should have an assistant  [03:09] Where should you begin if you’re looking to hire an assistant [07:08] The advantage of hiring an assistant [08:14] What you should do after hiring someone [11:18] Should you hire a full-time or a part-time assistant? [12:56] Website: https://www.workbetternow.com/e-guide-library/ [13:00] Questions to help you determine if you’re hiring people who meet your standards [14:20] Integration assignment [15:17] Connect and support Rob Website: https://www.workbetternow.com/ Key Takeaways:   • “Every business owner should have an assistant.” ~Rob Levin [01:04] • As your business grows, the pace of change continues to increase. [01:21] • If you’re handling the administrative work in your business, you’re not focusing on the tasks that drive value.[02:03] • Hiring an assistant sets you on the path to a better life and a more successful business. [07:08] • Hiring a part-time assistant may limit your ability to fully maximize your capabilities. [12:04] • “Your unique ability drives a lot of value for your company.” ~Rob Levin [14:53] Integration Assignment:  Step #1: Write down a list of high-impact activities you could accomplish with an extra 10 hours per week. Step #2: Record every task you perform over the course of two days. Once you have your list, evaluate whether each task could be delegated to someone else or if it falls within your unique abilities. Keep In Touch with Rob Levin: Website: https://www.workbetternow.com/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/workbetternow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workbetternow/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-better-now/ — Follow Balbert: Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website:  https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – FMF is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/ - This feed is JUST FIFTEEN MINUTE FRIDAY EPISODES. To listen to all of our episodes from "Real Business Connections," search 'Real Business Connections' on your podcast player, or head to www.RealBusinessConnections.com