You finally hired help… so why does it feel harder? “Your associate’s job isn’t to be you, it’s to deliver the result you’ve outlined.”In this episode, Holly dives into the challenges of hiring, especially when bringing on help doesn’t feel like the relief you hoped it would. If you've ever had that "what have I done?" moment after onboarding your first associate, you're not alone.From team tension to client complaints, Holly explores why hiring isn’t always the magical fix we imagine and more importantly, what to do when it feels like it’s making things worse, not better.If you’re stuck managing instead of leading, frustrated that things aren't being done “your way”, or unsure whether your team is really serving your business, this episode is for you. It will help you to hit pause, reflect honestly, and move forward with clarity and confidence.Key takeaways If your associate isn’t doing things “how you would,” ask yourself, did you give them a process or expect them to read your mind?Micromanaging isn’t sustainable. If you're still rewriting everything, it might be a training issue or a ‘you’ issue. Either way, it’s learnable.Trust is non-negotiable. If someone’s consistently missing deadlines or causing friction, it’s okay to have that hard conversation. It’s not harsh, it’s business.Hiring is never perfect from the get-go and that doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Take a breath, check your systems, revisit your expectations, and keep going. Leadership is a skill, and you’re learning it every day. You’ve got this.Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get our free mini course on Creating Solid Business Foundations ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hiring Associates free guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free monthly metrics tracker download⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the website

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