From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL’s in these archive episodes are still relevant.

Serial tech entrepreneur Aaron Kemmer is the vice president and co-founder of the remote hiring service Magic, and the co-founder and Chairman of the in-space manufacturing company Made In Space, Inc.

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Magic – Grow your team with Magic Dedicated Assistant! Use the code MAGICFIRE for 10% off!

Magic’s Instagram – Follow Magic on Instagram.

3 Value Bombs

1) Having a great team is key to success.

2) Freelancers and virtual assistants help you get freedom in your life and business.

3) Communication is essential for all businesses with teams.

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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: How to be More Productive and Maximize Efficiency Through Delegating with Aaron Kemmer

[2:10] – Aaron shares something that he believes about becoming successful that most people disagree with.

• He believes that having a great team is key to success.

[3:14] – How do you know when it’s time to delegate a project?

• You only get about 20,000 days in life – make them count.
• You can buy more time by delegating.
• Make sure you have the time to train the person and build a process before you delegate.

[6:17] – Aaron talks about the process of handing a project off while ensuring it gets adequately handled.

• You can maximize your team by thinking ahead – how are they going to impact your business in the future?
• Start with a goal, and make it as straightforward as possible.
• Relay the goal to the person you are delegating the task to.
• Keep the channels open and have good and constant communication.

[9:31] – Can you leverage remote work to get more done?

• The pandemic has shown that you can work remotely.
• You can hire someone from overseas and have a 24-hour operation.
• You can hire the best talent worldwide. It allows you to grow a solid team

[12:02] – A timeout to thank our sponsor!

• HubSpot: Get ready for growth, without the growing pains! Visit HubSpot.com/spotlight to see the dozens of major product updates that’ll make impossible growth feel impossibly easy!

[14:43] – What is the difference between a freelancer and a virtual assistant, and how are they helpful in becoming more efficient?

• You can contract a freelancer to handle any part of your business.
  • Social media
  • Advertising
  • Graphics
  • Customer service and sales
• A virtual assistant is someone who works with you with anything random in your business.
• Freelancers and virtual assistants help you get freedom in your life and business.

[19:57] – How can you communicate effectively?

• Communication is essential for all businesses with teams.
• Sometimes, your team gives different opinions and it can slow down the process.
• The Color System can help when a large group of people are disagreeing and you need to make decisions fast.
  • Green – I love this decision.
  • Red – I hate this decision.
  • Yellow – I’m in the middle.
  • Orange – I really don’t like this decision, but we can proceed with it.

[25:11] – Aaron shares some other tips to increase productivity and efficiency.

• For efficiency, identify the 20% that will give you 80% of your results. It will get your business to move fast.
• Magic – Grow your team with Magic Dedicated Assistant! Use the code MAGICFIRE for 10% off!
• Magic’s Instagram – Follow Magic on Instagram.

[28:18] – Thank you to our Sponsor!

• HubSpot: Get ready for growth, without the growing pains! Visit HubSpot.com/spotlight to see the dozens of major product updates that’ll make impossible growth feel impossibly easy!

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