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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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

[11:55] – A timeout to thank our sponsors, HubSpot and OurCrowd!

[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 – Upgrade your life with a 24/7 personal assistant!

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