Hiring Your First Employee as an Entrepreneur

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You're an entrepreneur. You just started a business, and you're asking the question everybody struggles with. "Who do I hire first as my first employee?" Do I hire somebody in sales, marketing, operations, accounting, finance, product development, legal? Who do I hire first? Answering that question when hiring your first employee is a very simple answer that I get into in this video.
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[@ivansandoval946]

Hi Patrick! Would you give me some advice? I've noticed some of my greatest weaknesses are related to coding. How do i get my first software dev to build the inner structure of an app without having him stealing/replicating the main idea? Thanks in advance man. This young enthusiastic boy sends his greetings from Argentina.

[@pocketman5510]

Steve Jobs couldn't actually code. He was good at electronics but not as good as he was at Sales, Marketing, branding and design. However Wozniak was the opposite; an INSANE engineer in electronics and coding however was super introverted and wanted to give the Apple 1 away for free (and did at first). The two complemented each other perfectly. Great video Pat

[@matthewk1878]

This is true; listening to Jobs' biography right now!

[@Cyrus0w]

@pocketman5510 Wow! This is a perfect example of hiring your opposite strength thank you

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you WILL be!

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Let's thinking even bigger - a trillionaire.

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[@LifeMasterz]

Dam, I swear that these videos come out exactly when I need. I am literally in the process of picking my first partner/employee and i've been debating. The part about picking someone who is like you is so right. I realize I was not moving forward because It was "fun" to think about someone with my same skills along side but at the end of the day, I need to focus on fixing the weaknesses. TY!

[@crevthabeing]

Life Masterz same here man, I knew off the rip I couldn't choose friends. Wish you the best in your journey.

[@polaadillaaa3219]

Life Masterz buddy remember if you want to grow yourself and your business Then its all about good leads sales and marketing thats bussiness

[@RomanLeBg]

Hi, has your company worked out ? Just for curiosity

[@pakalzhub9654]

I am so in your position right now. a rising businessman hiring a friend and a perfect equal. didint seem to work out in the long run. 2020 sucks

[@DaveTalksBusiness]

This is awesome! One piece of advice I would add is the incredible importance of having having written copy for your processes. To new business owners, your company is what you write. When it comes time to onboard staff you will have the tasks you want to delegate on hand, in writing and ready to go for your job description!

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Makes more sense.

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Eli Allen I agree lol

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I needed this so much... I just got 2weeks to hire ppl on board before I sail.. and you popped up at right time... bless you, guys... big fan..all time

[@LacROI]

Appreciate the advice Patrick, it is incredible that this is available free of charge. My favorite part was when you were talking about hiring someone that has your opposing strength. I never thought about it that way! Thank you!

[@infinite3397]

The last line sums it all up. It's great to have people like us around but that's better suited for a friendship and not business. Major self-reflection is coming from this video but much needed information that I will be implementing. Keep the value coming!

[@armanebadi6176]

The hell!! Was the best piece of advice I’ve ever heard!! Seems obvious but once you realize how many times you made the mistake of partnering with the wrong person you’ll find this advice extremely powerful!! Way to go Patrick. Thanks ✌️

[@saadbasim5112]

Hey Patrick , Great video as usual ! I'm starting a business and a partnership !! Your videos are the ONLY videos that makes sense to me !! I recommend your videos and book to my friends and family !! I actually started sending your videos to the people that I'm going into a partnership just to see if we share same values and business goals!! Thanks man and I appreciate every second of your videos!!

[@taylorleavelle9616]

that analogy right before the 3 minute mark is priceless game for me

[@crevthabeing]

The ending had me rolling on the floor, awesome video! I'm Sales & Product Development. My weakness is Marketing, Accounting, and Admin. S/o to everyone in the comments hope to see you at the Top!

[@40EntrepreneurDrive]

I came back to watch this one a 2nd time. I think my opposing strength/partner is sales. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction for how to start building my team.

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This was much needed ... Thanks Pat I take you as my mentor This channel is the best thing on KZbin for me... You're doing a great job Thanks Sir

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I subscribed a week ago, and on this video you are challenging me to test you vs. college. KK, you're on. Am enjoying the videos very much, extremely detailed and helpful. I am single owner of a mobile pet grooming, servicing affluent and summer residents since 1993. I have every check list, EXCEPT hiring employees the big step. Now heading in that direction. Will keep you posted.

[@davidkiker3786]

I’ve been asking this question for 5 months, just answered this question for me. Thank you!

[@ricozyung6329]

I agree with what you said at the end. Learn from people who have already made it and went through all the mistakes.

[@curlytop07jd]

Great!! Im a sales and marketing person. I absolutely agree... my first hires need to be accounting and payroll admin. Thanks soo much for adding clarification.

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Thx. for the insight. You are one of the few who actually answers their own subject question very well. Now it's time for me to git er dun!

[@braziltokyoschool]

I agreed 100% I felt it over years on my business, finally I understood I am the administration guy and I needed sales driven people. Sales department is the most important. I think first we evolve then we administrate the new chaos from growth, not the inverse.

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Came in at the right time. I think I paused a qn a few days ago. Thank you. Ty

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Thank you Lord I took engineering. Because now I'm learning business thru valuetainment and did not waste money on business schools lol!

[@Saviiq]

Hanry Chan can u code apps??

[@DoubleBurgerCheese]

Hanry Chan in some ways I can understand what your thinking, business schools tends to be like that - schools of Medical, Architecture, Engineering, Law etc. tend to be better. As Patrick said in the video - 'Should you drop out of college' something like that, I'm not entirely sure. 'Those schools require more detail'.

[@TasX]

Wait, I thought most business schools were mainly post grad like Wharton. Like there’s a undergrad program, but they expect you to already have a business to do business school. Plus, it helps you build really strong connections.

[@HamedAdefuwa]

I agree 100%, I need an Admin ASAP. Thanks Pat.

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Love this channel. Straight to the point without all the fluff.

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You put it in every day words I can understand thank you.

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Pat, you are amazing ! One of my favorite and most inspiring entrepreneurs of all time ! :)

[@mr.randallinc.8591]

Wow big stuff brotha. It’s spot on... last two months I drew back and went solo, just partnering w financial guys to keep expanding 👌🏽🌊🏄🏽‍♂️

[@GetHelpTax]

We help small business owners all across the country with accounting, payroll and taxes. We’ve found that the businesses that grow are the ones where the owner delegates tasks to others and spends his or her time focused on selling.

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Really need this, Thank you Valuetainment!

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Agree that you need to build on your weaknesses!

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Pat delivers like no one else!

[@jasonbean7296]

with my tree care service, I thought I needed help in the field, both for safety and productivity. I went through a lot of helpers and my productivity remained flat. once I hired an admin assistant, my productivity soared, even without a helper in the field.

[@Healitall]

Great stuff. I coach entrepreneurs making better decisions and executing better strategies. Great advice.

[@luisabelmejiamarquez876]

Indeed, a good example of "opposing strength" relationship is the case of apple. Steve Jobs didn't have enough knowledge of engineering but he was good at marketing, public relations, and selling. On the flip side, Wozniak was a gifted engineer with a lot of experience in Electronics.

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finally pat finally.. thank you soo much man.. love you.. this is what i was looking and asking for soo long .. thanks my man...

[@Mark-zk7mv]

I just stumbled across your videos and they are very informative. Thank you for taking the time. My wife and I own a small hood cleaning company in Sacramento California, we're doing very well but we are working very hard. We need to hire two people to replace us so we can bring on more work and go to the next level.

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Thank you so so so so much this was a hurdle thank you for clearing that up..

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So impressed with your videos PBD. Thank you

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Thanks bruh. I’m writing a book on the subject. Very insightful pointers

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So much love Patrick. Thank you.

[@e_entrepreneur415]

Choose opposing and most valued.

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This video solidifies a lot of thinking I had but wasn't sure due to lack of experience.

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Abolutely. Balancers are key and help you leverage your strengths.

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[@Cyrus0w]

Awesome pat thanks for your valuable info!

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I ordered those 10books off Amazon.. thanks for your inspiration

[@Teamshmo]

Another great video. You should do another one about how to calculate how much you can afford to pay for things. I always get confused on how much I can afford to spend vs how much I will get in return.

[@bonniegakonyo5094]

We just hired for a very early stage start up, and it was a simple choice for us. We simply asked, whose contribution will help our business the most? And this means a very different person for different Startups.

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Superrr useful! Thank you Pat!!!

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[@40EntrepreneurDrive]

I came here after watching the building a Dream Team video. I think this is a good start for me. I apologize for such _basic_ questions, but I don't yet know what I don't yet know. I have a good idea of my desired end result, I just don't know the pieces to put together to make it happen

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Thank you so much for adding value..

[@joelow63]

hire opposing strength hire ehat u need logically nothing happens without sales hire your opposing strengths dont hire friends

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Hey Patrick! I gathered some cool video ideas you might enjoy making on Valuetainment: How To Keep Your Word How To Inspire / Motivate Others (Ex. Steve Jobs' Reality Distortion Field) How To Conform To Any Social "Type" (Introvert, Extrovert, etc.) How To Toughen Up Emotionally and Mentally How To Get The First Few Followers (Not social media, just in general) Best Decisions You Made As An Entrepreneur What You Should and Shouldn't Retain From High School

[@DavideRuggiero-gt9ub]

Excellent advice!

[@akilbozbas]

I wonder how he explains this sentence he makes so many times to his employees. "If you run out of money, you shut down the business and go back the having a job."

[@40EntrepreneurDrive]

This Blackboard breakdown is perfect! I didn't even know these people in the bubbles where what I needed.🤦🏾‍♀️ Like I said in my other comment, you don't know what you don't know.🤷🏽‍♀️

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I watch so many of your videos I hear your voice in my dreams at night. LOL

[@noaman456]

Hi Pat, Thanks a lot for this video.. it was really helpful.. Could you pls make a video on how determine the productivity of your employees.. thanks

[@mandeepsharma1564]

I was looking for exactly this

[@fat2crossfit902]

I have just got investment to start my own recruitment business. I was just thinking about this. I am good a sales and can win business I definitely need someone to drive candidates and admin. Thanks Pat 👍

[@luisabelmejiamarquez876]

wow I find this video really interesting. Even I am not running a business , I will probably need this knowledge in future.

[@gibransaliba8801]

I really needed this video Thanks

[@revenez]

Very good advice, much appreciated, thanks!

[@baldeepbirak]

Great advice. I feel like an all rounder but weaker at sales tbh. Sales will be my are of focus when the time is right and increase revenue.

[@ferdinandcastro7399]

Thank you Pat!

[@BHappyLoveLead]

Thank you Pat , God bless you!

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Great value video. Thanks

[@SiimLand]

What about hiring family members? One of my goals for the year is to hire my brother.

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[@Agmaio]

You made it big brother

[@Gabriel.4190]

Tough call, because the second he starts showing up late or becomes lazy “you’ll justify it and or allow it” not 💯 % of the time but because he’s your brother any Family member For that matter Ground rules must thoroughly be established & importance scale of the business success tip you either into 1. anger and frustration Causing a divide between said family member Or 2. Submittance You effectively become their employee as they stand around talking a good game but your the only one doing physical work. Don’t believe just wait and see if you don’t polite but firmly establish what needs established. will succumb to the familial hierarchy.

[@therealloulove]

Hire the most qualified your running a business

[@haroonkhan5933]

I’d be careful

[@anamericanentrepreneur]

Great info and presentation!

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wow that's a big challenge college or valuetainment btw pat college is not boring it's a experience. cheers my friend...

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really helpful information and thanks for subtitles. .

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great advice! thanks

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Thank you for your content it's brilliant 🍻

[@heatherforrest8732]

Thank you for that advice. I thought that I should hire someone in MARKETING, first. So SALES, first!

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great job Pat

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Extremely helpful

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Thank you Pat.

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Just Purely awesome 👏🏻🙏🏻