The Freelance Podclass

In this Podclass, I am joined by the co-founder of FreeeUp.com, Nathan Hirsch, who shares his wisdom on how to successfully transition from being a one-person operation (solopreneur) to a multi-person agency. We discuss the advantages of delegating tasks to others, the steps you take, and how to figure out who would be the best fit for you and your business.   Podcast Outline: 0:00 - Opening thoughts 1:03 - Introduction to Nathan Hirsch and Freeeup.com 3:06 - Nathan shares his story and background 6:33 - Craig shares how his story parallels Nathan’s 7:27 - What are the warning signs when it’s time for a freelancer or solopreneur to look for a hire or move into an agency model? 7:44 - Step #1: Look at yourself as a business. 8:22 - Step #2: Take a look at your numbers/budget.   9:55 - How do you know if you’re cut out to actually manage a team, let alone a remote virtual team? 10:15 - Remote vs. in-office teams 10:58 - The importance of learning to manage people   12:13 - The advantages of hiring freelance