Before I get into this post, I want to give you a quick heads up about something, and then tell you how it ties into the interview above.
The thing I want to tell you is that going forward, you will see more of a business focus on the podcast. There are a couple of reasons for this.
First, it’s the direction my own life and business are going. You probably already know that I’m a full-time ghostwriter. I’m also working on my next couple of books, and I have the Daily Writer podcast, as well as the Daily Writer Community. There are several different business activities happening in my realm.
Second, I want you to think of your writing as a business. I know for some of you that comes naturally, and for others, it feels like a stretch. And that’s OK. Wherever you are on this journey, I want you to be aware of things like book marketing, sales, copywriting, networking, productivity, and all the other things that go into a business. Why? Because if you want to sell books, you’re not only an author and an artist—you’re also a business person.
With all that being said, let me introduce my guest, Mitch Gray, who is here to help us understand an important aspect of running a successful business: hiring an assistant.
Mitch Gray has combined over two decades of experience as a former pastor, life coach, entrepreneur, community developer, and creator to develop a brand of leadership that is at its deepest level… human.
Taking his heart for inspiring others and his passion for empowering leaders, Mitch creates the space needed to consider a new way of leading. He is the creator and host of The Mitch Gray Show podcast, author of multiple inspirational books, and a highly regarded speaker.
Mitch has a new book coming out very soon, which is called How to Hire and Keep Great People. The book focuses on designing great culture, where to find great people, the art of interviewing, how to develop employees once they are hired, and how to invest in your employees so they are fulfilled and want to build your company with you.
That’s the very topic I wanted to ask Mitch about because, at the time of this recording, I was considering hiring an assistant. In this conversation, we actually turned the tables and Mitch did a coaching session with me about why I needed an assistant and the process for hiring someone.
Mitch offered a lot of great suggestions, which I followed, and I’m thrilled to say I am now working with a fantastic assistant! If you are considering hiring someone for your team, you’ll find a lot of value in this interview.
You can connect with Mitch on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, or through his website.