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When your business grows, expect to get busy. But what happens when there is just too much on your plate? You might need an Executive Assistant (EA).
It's a pivotal role within the organizational structure, providing crucial support to CEOs while helping steer the company toward success.
So how do you go about hiring one?
What do they do?
Do you really need one?
How do you manage their responsibilities?
And how do they help grow your business?
In this episode, Gina Cotner and I talk about the pivotal role Executive Assistants play in business growth, covering essential topics such as how to choose one, how to build trust, and, the art of delegation.
Gina Cotner is the CEO of Athena Executive Services, a firm that pairs virtual Executive Assistants around the United States with swamped and successful entrepreneurs and executives. Her team of high-caliber Executive Assistants work part-time, from home, taking many tasks and projects off the plate of successful people, leaving them free to spend their time where they are needed most.
We discuss: (timestamps)
02:16 Introduction to Executive Assistants
04:30 When is it time to get an EA
06:27 What is a Chief of Staff?
09:32 What are the qualities of a Chief of Staff?
13:41 Core Responsibilities of EAs
16:34 How EAs can manage your inbox
20:37 What type of work do EAs generally excel in?
22:03 How much managing will EAs need?
25:54 Questions to ask to determine if an EA is the right fit
29:50 EA costs
35:13 The pros and cons of using an agency to hire an EA
36:40 Agency culture vs your business culture
38:13 Actionable step to take to figure out if you need an Executive Assistant
Resources:
Gina Cotner, CEO, Athena Executive Services
www.athenaexecutiveservices.com
LinkedIn -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/athenaea
Facebook -
https://www.facebook.com/AthenaVirtualAssistants
Instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/athena_executive_services
YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/@athenaexecutiveservices5248
LinkedIn -
https://www.linkedin.com/company/athena-executive-services/
FREE RESOURCE: Schedule an initial call with Gina: https://athenaexecutiveservices.com/explore-hiring-a-va/
Kathy Svetina, Fractional CFO:
https://www.newcastlefinance.us/
Blog post | Finding the Right Executive Assistant
https://www.newcastlefinance.us/listen/findi
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