I NEED HELP, do I have to hire someone? ~ Frannerd

[@hollyexley]

Fran, sometimes I feel like you are reading my mind when you make videos like this. You answered so many of my queries. Thank you for being a fountain of knowledge and wisdom!

[@piyoasdf]

Muchas gracias Frann! En este momento cumplo con varias de las cosas que dijiste, cómo escribir a mano (de verdad se siente como más amor, pero al final todos botarán el envase xD), o siento que empaquetar y responder mails de verdad toma mucho tiempoooo! Espero llegar a un punto más seguro monetariamente para poder contratar a alguien 😊 Sigue siendo tan bacán, y me alegro mucho que te esté yendo muy bieeeen! ❤️❤️❤️

[@DianaDiaz]

Fran sólo quiero que sepas que tus vídeos me ayudan mucho para practicar mi inglés además de los consejos que aprendo sobre la ilustración porque igual quiero serlo. Sería cool que dijeras como aprendiste o perfeccionaste poco a poco tu inglés. Saludos! Espero vuelvas a México

[@luciblue_art]

Diana Diaz Una pregunta, ¿eres una patreon de Frannerd? Sí no, no entiendo cómo has dejado el comentario hace 2 días si lo ha subido hoy.😓

[@koruuruu]

wtf 3 days ago how

[@ohnuh]

LuciMochi Viene del futuro :O

[@GabrielAugustoLaraMugarte]

vienes del futuro :o

[@nubiishootingstar]

:0

[@sophiewiddikins]

Fran, please could you chat about comparing yourself with other artists and how to encourage yourself xx

[@biaaraujo472]

When people ask me "what do you want to do a few years from now?" I wish I could just simplify and say "I want to be like Fran"

[@drawninthefog]

I love that you say it's important to be a nice employee: to ensure you pay them enough/decent benefits and say thank you etc 😍

[@ashmitanandy]

Regular people: Fangirls and waits in line for Apple products. *Me, An Intellectual™* : Fangirls and waits for Fran's graphic novel.

[@vinccimoraless]

"A man who must say 'I am the king' is no true king"

[@ashmitanandy]

JMOR M "I've waited my whole life for this. The world's going to start over. IMMA BURN IT ALL!"

[@chloewalker4508]

Ashmita Nandy Frangirls** :)

[@aezakmitoan]

your vlogs are the most calming things ever to hear while I paint. (and lotr soundtrack)

[@bakura2402]

I know this probably won't be the case for most people, but I kept my hand written envelope because I didn't want to throw away something you'd clearly put time into! I use it to keep my prints safe until I find a frame for them :D

[@peekabooink]

bakura2402 Same, whenever I get nice letters and packages I always save them because it feels like a waste to throw them out. Sometimes I put them in my scrapbook/journals to put them to good use.

[@KaiserNicole]

This is really cute!

[@labdian]

I swear, every time Fran says “my loves”, I first feel surprised and then for some inexplicable reason - so very pleased 😄

[@KhinJohnson]

Thank so much for the video, Fran! You are so right - it is so hard to find information on hiring staffs. I was so swamped a little over a year ago with my Etsy shop that I missed out on a huge order. I was overwhelmed and very sad. After discussing about the situation with my husband for a few days, he decided to quit his job to join me full-time. Best decision we made, ever! And last year, I also hired a virtual assistant to help me with listing new products on my website because I didn't have time to do it. I think virtual assistant is a good way to go if we aren't ready to hire a full-time staff or have someone comes into the home to work with us (I lived in a tiny studio apartment, so no space for staff). And, they can be hired on hourly basis, so they are pretty affordable.

[@llamabean529]

I'm not sure if your envelopes are handwritten anymore but there's a cool way to turn your handwriting into a font. If you print labels you can still have it in your handwriting 🌌♥

[@handfulofgames4666]

Llama Bean that‘s what I thought, too, when she talked about that!

[@rubynewby3559]

I'm not an illustrator and I don't have my own business... but I just adore your videos Fran and find them so inspiring! I get a creative buzz after watching them and want to work on my writing/KZbin! Thank you for making videos. xx

[@SmallTownSpells]

I love these types of videos! It's so useful to hear about how you're figuring things out, it makes it feel way more doable for a noob like me.

[@Nevilk]

I love when Fran warn you about that you don´t need to see the video, and you can put her in the background, cos, i see the videos at work so a usually put her in the other screen while working, so is really helping when you say it! ♥ Thanks

[@saorirf7222]

Hi Fran, this video was very interesting! I was running an etsy shop and know very well how time consuming is packing, taking photos and generally the whole maintainance of the online shop! It's great you have more time to be creative! Very lucky you found someone you get along with! :) And like how you manage their time and get the time to communicate as well! Have a nice weekend!

[@OtoKano]

Thank you for giving us such a thorough and thoughtful advice based on your experience! Tips like taking someone else with you to the interview is the kind of tip you wouldn't even think about beforehand. Also, miss Hastings so much, I grew up in Eastbourne!

[@dianabloomdesigns]

Thanks Fran!! This was such a great video! It made hiring someone seem like a fun and exciting time and not as intimidating as I once thought. 😊

[@ayacyte443]

Your videos are so relaxing and informational!

[@dottiebowles2658]

Great information Fran!! I love listening to you and sketching 😁

[@EduardooRocha]

I honestly love your sense of humour and you're super adorable, Fran

[@basedCRM]

Fran. I got a crush on you. Your looking great in that business casual pro artist outfit, and your facial expressions remind me of honesty. Your videos are great, and they help me out, plus, it's kind of like hanging out with an art friend for a while -- which is really a solid service you're providing the community. Super jealous of your high functioning artist cooperative relationship, but I'm glad the two of you are making something cool happen. And really grateful that you put these videos out.

[@unaanguila]

¡Qué vídeo tan bueno! ¡Muchas gracias por compartir! Y me encanta que todo lo hagas de la manera formal ♡

[@bettyszwagierczak4062]

It was a very good video. As a person who helped with hiring/training staff, I wasn't bored with all the details :) . In many companies you'll have yearly appraisals, which helps setting future goals and such. Also, if you can, having a trial day for future assistant is a good idea - even few hours spent together can help with making right decision. Can't wait for graphic novel details, so excited!!! :D

[@HannaBella98]

Fran.. this is nice, YOU'RE SO NICE

[@ValkiriStudio]

This was such a helpful video, Fran. My illustration business has been growing and although I'm not quite ready to hire an assistant yet, I am hoping I will eventually be able to so this video is awesome! So much good information

[@noteworthydesigns]

Just so you know, I totally kept the envelope!

[@MegLivingInsideOut]

I've heard multiple people say that they waited too long to get help!! I'm going to try to outsource the packing and shipping as soon as I can. I plan to write a contract where I pay someone else on a "per package" basis. I hope I can find someone that I love and trust as much as you trust Jess!! I'm so happy for you!!!

[@jackebb9271]

Es increíble, porque de verdad cuando supe de Jas pensé que ella debía tener uno de los mejores trabajos del mundo. Ahora puedo ver el increíble ambiente de trabajo que has creado y debe ser maravilloso y saludable poder trabajar con personas con las que amas convivir, con las que te llevas bien y tienes un buen ambiente de trabajo. Estoy estudiando para ser profesora y en todas mis prácticas todo lo que veo es el apestoso ambiente que conlleva trabajar en el sistema educativo público hasta recientemente en que ví un buen ambiente en una institución (1/47) Sigue hablando de todo esto, porque me parece perfecto y muero de ganas de conocer a Jas

[@lizwell]

esto es tan lindo Fran!!♥ que bonito, muchas felicidades por tener una compañera como ella♥♥♥

[@MayelizCarolinaFranc]

FRAN, eres un ser humano maravilloso, te admiro tanto! mil gracias por esta valiosísima información, te quiero!

[@KatnippStudios]

i NEED THIS HELP! - Also yay for supporting YUKFUN!

[@gisellavigo8331]

Fran: trabajo en Recursos Humanos y la tienes más clara que varios que conozco jajaaa Creo que en esto de conseguir ayuda (en realidad en la vida misma) debe primar la frase “trata a los otros como te gustaría te tratasen a ti”. Muy buenos tus tips! Quedo a la espera de la novela gráfica 😍

[@АсяКулешова-б4п]

It’s so nice to listen to you. Even that I don’t care about the topic at all. Maybe you could talk about mental health. And how you, you know, dealing with this life. Thank you.

[@lythanae89]

Ohhhh yo aún tengo el sobre del envío, escrito por ti, y lo tengo como oro en paño jajaja sí lo aprecié, Fran! MUCHO!! y tus notas a mano, también!!!!!

[@fialovanna]

Ok, I have seen everyone of your videos. And I mean EEEVERY ONE. Vlogmas in Berlin, the older ones than that, the new ones, eeevery single one of them. Now I'm addicted. I need to go to rehab now. (Two months because of your channel and two months because of Neko Atsume which Ed showed in one of the vlogmas videos.) :)) Greetings from the Czech Republic.

[@fraffee]

I really needed this video, Fran! You are the best

[@Arovarel]

This was very nice! This kind of content is really useful! And btw I love how you look with your hair shorter 😍😍

[@IsabellaVonWillebrand]

You´re so much fun!! ☺️☺️ Sending you big hugs

[@Pharphette]

I want a boss like Fran.

[@PixelationGirl]

Don't need to hire no one for now but your advices will be always in my mind for future experiences. I did have to interview people for a lot of different projects so I'm used to it, but I like how you considered everything from where she's gonna hang her coat till the insurance and legality of the hiring.

[@everythingimelda5438]

I am watching Fran because I love her, I dont care if she is a graphic desiner or a butcher.

[@leandralavanda]

Very interesting video fran!

[@esmeraldavelasco7844]

Querida Fran. ¿Podrias hacer un video acerca de tu experiencia con la ansiedad como artista y como la superaste o como la sobrellevas? realmente es un video necesario (O eso pienso). Por cierto estoy con un hype muy grande por tu novela grafica. c': 💖

[@Garcia49]

Cat Foster lo tiene. Es sobre la incertidumbre y la ansiedad 😉

[@khali122]

I love your honesty.

[@veraschmidt5098]

Hi Fran, thanks so much for this video. I have a rather uncomfortable question, well it feels a bit uncomfortable to ask, but thinking of hiring someone makes me nervous concerning the payment. I mean there is a moment in a freelancer’s life when it feels like there is too much work and a need for someone to help but still maybe not enough money to pay someone else properly... when do you think comes the point or when it happened to you when you have to risk to spend money you maybe don’t really have to pay an assistant for allowing you a better chance to grow WITH this help of the assistant and in the end to have MORE money BECAUSE of the help... it sounds so complicated, sorry. But do you know what I mean?? Did you have these issues and thoughts too? I would be very interested to hear your opinion about this. For me it is so difficult because I’m fully booked and have no time to do more but also think it’s not enough to pay a salary for someone else, so it seemed there is no chance to grow, although I have so many ideas for other ways to use my illustrations. Well I will find a way somehow but would love to hear your opinion. Thanks so much, hugs from Vera

[@CassRudolph]

Vera Schmidt I’m in a similar spot as you. Too busy that you need help but not quite comfortable profit wise to afford hiring someone consistently. I started billing clients on projects that could make use of an assistant for the days I’m working on those projects and no one seems to mind so far. I maybe have someone helping me 3 times a month but it’s helpful, even if they’re just doing admin work or moving gear for me.

[@veraschmidt5098]

Cassandra Rudolph wow, thanks for your answer, it’s good to hear that I’m not alone and I appreciate it very much. Yes maybe it’s a good way to start small and just hire someone for 3 days a month and see how the profit really is. I should think about it. :-)

[@CassRudolph]

I would do as Fran mentioned to make a list of all the things you could use help with and see what can be done in a few days a week? or on one specific project. Another thing I know some people do is they hire someone to take care of their personal task list, like they have a cleaner come in twice a month to clean the house (which is usually less expensive than an assistant for work) or have someone go buy their groceries. It means you have more time to work and less time dealing with things in the way.

[@veraschmidt5098]

Cassandra Rudolph yeah that’s something which doesn’t work unfortunately. I have a cleaner but only drawing without doing personal stuff like going to the grocery store or just sniff a bit fresh air from time to time leads me to burnout. 😂 but thank you for all the tips! 😊

[@hadleyr6945]

Jess's work could be the best work in the world.

[@hellobont]

I loved hearing your experience. Sometimes it’s more than enough to share your experience, rather than thinking on teaching something. I love how honest and humble you are, you really inspire me :) My name is Adrian Somoza BTW, this is the account of my channel. Keep up the awesome! :D

[@пирожокскартошечкой-ъ8д]

Fran, I love you so much!

[@emilyreeves7854]

love this, Fran! Also, what are your top 3 recommendations for people who visit Berlin? I'm visiting this May, and I can't wait:)

[@milenabdesign]

Really useful video! So cool to see your business grow! Now I'm super curios to meet Jess! What about a behind the scene pic on Instagram with you both?

[@siepkevankeulen]

Iiiiiiii, graphic novel! I'll be waiting for it!! xD ...Also, 'you need to look at the screen now' xD ... really helped me ^_^

[@anajara4114]

Gracias! 💛

[@maiegurza]

Oooj! Ahora todos queremos conocer a Jas!!! Jajajajaja. Fran, tengo una pregunta. Me pareces siempre tan adorable que no creo que te haya pasado (aunque quién sabe), pero ¿Cómo lidiarías con un hater? Un abrazo enorme, ojalá tenga ocasión de conocerte en persona algún día. :)

[@Chihirooo]

Me veo reflejada en muchos de los "tips" que has dado a la hora de llevar tu tienda online. Empezar a vender tus productos ¡es tan satisfactorio! Pero cuando se te acumulan email, pedidos, viajes a Correos,... entras en nube gris que si no la controlas , ella lo hará contigo. A mi me ayudó, un poco solo, el añadir en las politicas que los feedbacks a pedidos y email solo los respondería entre semana. Trabajar al mismo ritmo los fines de semana que entre semana, hace que si el domingo no tienes ganas para ponerte, pero te llegan email con mucha prisa, te sientas culpable por no responderlos. Y lo haces, pero la urgencia no era tanta y no responden hasta 3 días después. Prioridades y sobretodo saber decir que no. ¡Abrazo! :)

[@marcella18021993]

Me encanta el contenido de tus vídeos y que sean temas que no son tan fáciles de encontrar o que la gente no habla mucho.

[@elpinchetti]

Me reí muchísimo con las ediciones jakdjksjka si pudieras hablar de como fue tu proceso de mudanza de chile a europa, dinero y precios y esos temas sería genial. TE AMO FRAN

[@brianjones8897]

Gracias por los subtitulos!!

[@bellajenkins5669]

I really enjoyed listening to this :)

[@Hello__isi]

Es uno de mis sueños contratar a alguien para que responda mis mails. Excelente video como siempre Fran, me encanta tu camiseta

[@eternityriver9524]

in America, when you pay them without insurance and retirement, people with pay them "under the table" meaning it's off the records and the no one is taxed, but there's no contract and no benfits. So you're way better than most employers in America, you're paying for someone for reals.

[@korneliajewelry]

How do you know when your business is ready to hire someone? I also feel like I am very bad in delegating :) I often feel like I can not do everything on my to do list all alone, but I feel it is so difficult to find out what kind of skills I am looking for in the person who helps me? Is it someone who can help me with finishing my jewelry-orders, so a technical skilled goldsmith, or someone who knows how to use Social media and can help me with my Etsy shop? Both things in 1 person? But if someone can do all of this, why would they want to work for me and not just have their own business... maybe I am overthinking this...

[@eldazamora4646]

Que buen video!! explicaste todo muy claramente! yo ni siquiera estoy interesada en contratar a alguien! y me encantó! jajajajja

[@MrsNoji]

That's so interesting!!

[@frozycozy7902]

I want you as my boss! Nice and full of love video as always. Thank you for so many interesting and useful things! Thank you Frann ♥️ Forever love from me (Russia, Siberia) 🙂

[@barbaraliana2200]

Fran, how do you deal with your spanish speaking audience? Your home audience? What happens in Brazil is that some digital influencers who seek to grow internationally, they suffer unfortunate comments like "poor thing, now only wants to speak english and forget portuguese". How organize so many types of public?

[@maria-jh3fd]

keep talking about this, is really interesting ^^

Nice to see you.. I love watching your videos and looking forward to see you... Regards from Turkey ☪ best wishes for you

[@lolamendez7901]

hola Fran, no tenía idea de todo lo que implica contratar a alguien. y ahora me surgió una duda, hem, ¿que pasa si la persona que contraté tiene que faltar al trabajo? por enfermedad, u asuntos personales. eso me imagino biene en el contrato pero me pica un poco más especificaciones sobre los contratos así. La verdad me gusta como explicas jajaja saludos 🙋

[@jennifervoss6846]

Love your vidios 💚💚 you make my day

[@o0Daisy0o]

I have a business related question!! I am preparing to work as a freelance illustrator (will also be on youtube) and run an online shop, but something that always causes me great anxiety is the accounts. I have dyscalculia (dyslexia with numbers and all things mathematical) and I've been trying to figure out a way I can handle the accounting side of running my own business. Do you know of any kind of software that could help with this?

[@emilyreeves7854]

Intuit quickbooks seems to be most popular! Good luck:)

[@NadaSerafimovic]

What did you actually do to make steady income? Thanks!!!! :)))))

[@prendascriacoes5480]

hello! I just arrive to your channel.

[@gibo2234]

Definitely hire someone BUT decide BEFORE how much you're gonna give them and tell them because it'll be awful afterwards otherwise.

[@proyc95]

I like how Fran talks with her lips squeezed together 0:13 haha I sound so weird! But she is so cute xD

[@lesliealarcon7649]

Me gustan muchisimo tus videos y soy de Perú

[@explicitlyme7497]

Never hire anyone you're greatly attracted too. (Remember that episode of "Friends" with Rachel)

[@aZnLy96]

i want cute stickers on my contract as well 😂

[@NadaSerafimovic]

Except creating products of course!!!:) lol

[@cocinarydibujar]

what's up with the "baby" ?

[@lauragonfer]

Wowww you're like the perfect boss😭 can I work for you???😂😂😭

[@Doubleoreviews]

Sup.

[@_cotarder_]

:c

[@rebecasandra8774]

No sé inglés y leo los subtítulos , pero hablas muy rápido y los subtítulos van también muy rápido por favor ve más despacio . gracias me encantas

[@lesliealarcon7649]

Hello

[@АнастасіяБурда-ъ6ц]

I really want to buy any things but I live in Ukraine 🇺🇦