Curious when to hire your first employee so you can own a business that runs itself? Jason Medley discusses the importance of scaling yourself before scaling your business. He emphasizes the need to elevate your level of efficiency and maximize your potential before hiring multiple positions. David Lecko shares the mistakes and lessons he learned when hiring assistants and highlights the significance of delegation and efficiency. He also discusses the importance of consistency and predictability in business growth. Additionally, Medley talks about the value of follow-up in lead generation and the current marketing trends in the industry. Finally, he introduces CG Elevate, a community for investors looking to double their deal flow. Takeaways • Before scaling your business, focus on scaling yourself and improving your efficiency. • Delegate tasks that keep you from doing what you're best at. • Consistency and predictability are key to successful business growth. • Follow-up is crucial in lead generation and closing deals. • Joining a community of like-minded individuals can provide valuable support and friendship in business. Key Talking Points of the Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:01 What is the right way to start hiring people for your business? 03:40 What will you learn from Buy Back Your Time? 04:18 Why do people think acquisitions should be the first hire in their business? 06:15 How do you know when it’s time to start hiring people? 08:11 What is the best approach to hiring people for your team? 10:16 What marketing trends should investors be aware of today? 13:03 What marketing strategy will get you the most results? 16:00 What is CG Elevate all about? Links Book: Buy Back Your Time https://www.buybackyourtime.com/ Website: CG Elevate https://www.doublemydealflow.com Website: The Collective Genius https://thecollectivegenius.com/ David's Social: @dlecko https://www.dealmachine.com/pod