If your workload is overflowing, your team is maxed out, and your pipeline’s heating up, it’s probably time to hire. With the right plan, it doesn’t have to be scary.

You know that feeling. Business has been ramping up. You’re doing well, but it’s also getting “a bit much”. You’re wondering if maybe, just maybe, it’s time to hire someone. 👀

But then your brain chimes in with, “Whoa there… are we sure about this? What if we jump too soon?”

Totally valid. Hiring feels like a big leap. 🪂
Because it is.

So how do you know when it’s time to stop doing everything yourself and start expanding your team?

Let’s talk it through. 🗣️

The “Am I Ready?” Stage 🧩

There comes a point in almost every small business where you hit a crossroads.🚦

Here’s how you know you might be standing at that intersection:

• You’re saying no to awesome projects because your calendar is bursting at the seams.
• Growth has stalled, not for lack of interest, but for lack of hands on deck.
• Admin, sleep, weekends, and your sanity are all taking a hit.
• Clients are starting to feel like they’re in a queue at the supermarket checkout.
• Freelancers are helping, but it still feels like duct tape on a leaky boat.

If any of this sounds familiar, guess what?
It might be time to hire. 🕒

Hiring = Exciting and Terrifying 😵💫🎉

Hiring someone is a big deal. You’re not just delegating. You’re becoming responsible for someone’s paycheck. 💸 That’s a lot.

Even if the numbers look good now, your inner critic might still be yelling, “What if this goes south in three months?” 😨

I hear you. I’ve been in business a long time, and it still gives me that fluttery nervous energy. 🦋 But here’s the thing:

You’ll never feel completely ready.

There’s a saying in business: “Don’t hire when you’re desperate.”
You hire before you think you’re ready.

That doesn’t mean wing it. It means plan it.

How I Decide When It’s Time to Hire 🧭

Let me walk you through how I make the call.

Continue to read my process here at: https://www.sandrajulian.co/podcast145

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