081 - How to Actually Work With Your EA - JP Forno

JP Forno, founder of Meteor and executive assistant strategist, joins Brandon for a practical and eye-opening conversation about one of the highest-leverage moves a founder can make hiring the right assistant and actually setting them up to win. From the biggest misconceptions about delegation to the intersection of AI and human talent, this episode gives you the real framework behind buying back your time without burning it all down trying.🎯 What You'll Learn:Understand why most founders fail with their first assistant and how to avoid the same mistakeStop hiring for the perfect candidate and start de-risking the hiring decision insteadKnow the four non-negotiable traits to look for when hiring an executive assistantUse the thirty-sixty-ninety day framework to onboard an assistant the right wayHire for integrity without relying on gut feeling alone and what actually worksLearn when AI is a tool multiplier and when it quietly becomes your biggest liabilityUnderstand why the analog is making a comeback and what that means for your businessThink of your assistant as an implementer of AI, not a replacement for it🔑 Key Topics Covered:✅ The Biggest Misconception About Hiring an Executive Assistant✅ The Four Traits of a Great Assistant — Proactiveness, Critical Thinking, Coachability & Integrity✅ The 30-60-90 Day Onboarding Framework✅ How to Test for Integrity During the Hiring Process✅ AI vs. Human Assistants — The Real Answer✅ Why Automating Everything Is a Trap✅ Intuition as a Business Superpower — And Why We're Losing It✅ The Gold Rush Problem With AI Tools👤 Featured Guest:JP Forno Founder | Meteor📲 Instagram: @jp.forno🎙️ About The Open Concept Podcast:Your go-to podcast for construction industry insights, trade business strategies, and leadership advice that actually works.📱 Connect With Us:🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes👍 Like if this helped you💬 Comment your biggest takeaway🔄 Share with someone who needs this