This episode is brought to you by FultonFishMarket.Com, the most trusted name in seafood.  Visit the official website, www.fultonfishmarket.com and explore their incredible selection of seafood and let your clients experience quality that has captivated palates for generations. Use code PRIVATECHEF at checkout to get 15% off your first order. In this special holiday edition of the Private Chef Podcast,  Brittany Dolin, co-founder of Pocketbook Agency shares her journey as a personal and executive assistant to high-profile families, which inspired her to create a recruiting firm specializing in the family office sector, The Pocketbook Agency.  We delved into the nuances of giving notice in a private service role, emphasizing the importance of maintaining positive relationships and the potential impact on future employment. She also discusses the challenges of launching and managing a business, and provides insights into the unique lifestyles of ultra-high-net-worth individuals.  Additionally, Brittany shares her enthusiasm for cultivating enduring connections and guiding college students through Heart of Los Angeles as part of her mentoring efforts. Tune in to learn more about Brittany's experiences and insights in the private service world. Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-personal-assistant-to-ceo-brittany-dolins-journey/id1648363134?i=1000639713536 Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3f1m0S67wTOZmpRv7NdUWK Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@hanneshennche Connect with Brittany Dolin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-dolin/ Website - https://www.pocketbookagency.com/ Time Stamp [00:02:57] Transitioning to entrepreneurship [00:05:31] Long-lasting client relationships [00:07:41] Giving notice and maintaining relationships [00:10:37] The importance of references [00:15:04] Unique family dynamics and alignment [00:17:41] The importance of giving back [00:21:51] Personality tests in hiring [00:26:00] Building great teams and caring [00:31:02] Working with challenging families [00:37:29] Challenging lifestyles of music artists [00:39:29] The territory of an assistant [00:43:40] Paid time off in the US [00:49:47] Longevity in personal assistant roles [00:53:18] Financial independence and job satisfaction [00:56:58] Shifting from assistant to agency Quotes "We wanted to be different because, obviously, that would define our successes." "What matters is keeping that relationship and never burning bridges, because ultimately that person could be a reference for you for future jobs as well." "References to me and to any agency are the most important part of the process because references are the point where we really find out how you performed in your past roles and if you're a great candidate for this new role." "I love to hear when people have like 10 plus years with the family and they still feel excited to work there and about their relationship." "It's really who you are to someone else that can completely shift the trajectory of your career." #theprivatechefpodcast #privatechef #privateservice #recruitment #recruitingagency #careerdevelopment