In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, host Tim Melanson engages in a captivating discussion with Kris Ward, the author of Win the Hour, Win the Day. Kris is renowned for helping entrepreneurs work smarter, not harder, enabling them to reclaim valuable time. Throughout the episode, Kris shares her journey, detailing how she transitioned from working 16-hour days to drastically reducing her workload while quadrupling her income. She emphasizes the importance of delegating tasks effectively, managing virtual assistants, and creating robust systems to enhance productivity and scalability for small business owners. Kris also touches upon her upcoming presentation for Microsoft, marking her foray into the corporate world, and sheds light on her leadership programs tailored for virtual assistants. Who is Kris Ward? Kris Ward is an international speaker, leading coach, and top-selling author of Win the Hour, Win the Day. She is renowned for helping small business owners, entrepreneurs, and coaches regain their time and scale their businesses. Kris specializes in creating systems and finding, hiring, and training virtual assistants to help businesses achieve freedom and efficiency. Connect with Kris Ward: Website: https://winthehourwintheday.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisward I love connecting with Work at Home RockStars! Reach out on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email. Website: https://workathomerockstar.com WHR Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar Feel free to DM us on any of our social platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson In this Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Today's Guest: Kris Ward 01:18 Corporate World vs. Small Business 03:15 Challenges of Scaling a Business 04:31 The Reality of Overworking 06:29 Kris Ward's Personal Journey 09:53 The Importance of Delegation 18:19 Client Success Story: Transforming Business Operations 19:12 The Importance of Trust and Quality in Hiring VAs 19:53 Our 12-Point Hiring Process and Leadership Program 23:01 Signature Super Toolkits: Revolutionizing SOPs 25:21 Expanding into Corporate and Enhancing Support 26:21 Dedicated VAs: Ensuring Focused and Effective Assistance 31:02 Maximizing Efficiency with Pre and Post Work 33:16 The Value of Delegation and Systematization 35:55 Conclusion and How to Connect with Kris