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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 20 MIN

Most People Get This Wrong When It Comes to Hiring

from Freelance to Founder · host Millo

Omar is standing at a critical crossroads in his business, wrestling with a fundamental hiring decision that could shape his team's future. Should he bring on a jack-of-all-trades virtual assistant who can handle multiple tasks, or invest in a specialized VA with laser-focused expertise? Preston Lee and Joey Vitale dive deep into the strategic nuances of VA hiring, revealing a framework that helps entrepreneurs make smarter team-building decisions that scale their businesses effectively. From understanding the power of generalist VAs as "Swiss Army knives" to recognizing when specialized talent becomes essential, this episode unpacks the art of building a flexible, high-performing remote team. Learn how to start small, create robust processes, and empower your virtual assistants to become true partners in your business growth. Support our show sponsors -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit your own question -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/ask⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Joey -> ⁠https://indielaw.com⁠ @TheJoeyVitale on all social media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Omar is standing at a critical crossroads in his business, wrestling with a fundamental hiring decision that could shape his team's future. Should he bring on a jack-of-all-trades virtual assistant who can handle multiple tasks, or invest in a specialized VA with laser-focused expertise? Preston Lee and Joey Vitale dive deep into the strategic nuances of VA hiring, revealing a framework that helps entrepreneurs make smarter team-building decisions that scale their businesses effectively. From understanding the power of generalist VAs as "Swiss Army knives" to recognizing when specialized talent becomes essential, this episode unpacks the art of building a flexible, high-performing remote team. Learn how to start small, create robust processes, and empower your virtual assistants to become true partners in your business growth. Support our show sponsors -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit your own question -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/ask⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Joey -> ⁠https://indielaw.com⁠ @TheJoeyVitale on all social media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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