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Renee Hastings is the President and CEO of Executive Help Now, a virtual assistance service. She and her cohort of managers, specialists, podcast producers, and executive assistants provide administrative support, video podcast production support, and business consulting services to small business owners, content creators, show hosts, and busy executives. Renee’s entrepreneurial journey started in 1996. Against all odds, she holds a degree in Business Management, she’s been a Dale Carnegie Leadership Training Coach, and she’s appeared on NBC’s KCRA News 3 discussing the pandemic, business owners, and virtual assistance. Renee is now a sought-after inspirational speaker, podcast host, successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Small Group Bible Study Coach leading women along their spiritual journey. Leveraging over 15 years of administrative and business experience, Renee and her team give busy executives the ability to: eat more meals at home; take more vacations, and increase their productivity... because life’s too short to schedule your own meetings, book your own travel, find your own guests, produce your own show, and check your own email!

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• How Renee Hastings transitioned from receptionist to CEO of Executive Help Now.
• The evolution of her virtual assistant business and the tailored packages offered.
• Key strategies for matching virtual assistants with clients to reduce burnout.
• A powerful success story of streamlining business operations for an overwhelmed client.
• The role of trust-building and technology in optimizing VA-client collaborations.
• Practical insights into the benefits of using virtual assistant services to boost efficiency.

In this episode featuring Renee Hastings, President and CEO of Executive Help Now, host Chad Gill delves into Renee's extensive 15+ years in business management and her journey from starting as a receptionist to founding her own virtual assistance business. The conversation highlights the evolution of her company, which began with hiring her first virtual assistant to manage growing workloads and has since developed tailored packages for clients. Renee shares success stories, including how her services transformed a client’s overwhelmed business operations, emphasizing the importance of finding the right match between virtual assistants (VAs) and clients to reduce burnout. The dialogue also covers the critical role of trust and technology in the VA-client relationship, advocating for flexibility and gradual trust-building as essential components of successful collaborations.

Outline:

️Introduction and Background [00:02 - 11:03]

Virtual Assistant Business Growth [11:03 - 20:14]

Client Success Stories and VA Benefits [20:14 - 28:38]

Trust, Technology, and VA Integration [28:38 - 35:20]

Follow Renee Hastings here:

Website: https://executivehelpnow.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneehastings17/

Renee Speaks Podcast on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ReneeHastings

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/executivehelpnow/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExecutiveHelpNow

X (formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/executivehelpnw

Paul Meadows is a certified EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) implementer and the president of Integrated Technology Group, Inc., a role he has held for 16 years. With a rich background in IT spanning 25 years and extensive experience as a business owner and entrepreneur, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise to his work.

As a seasoned EOS implementer, Paul has successfully guided numerous leadership teams in achieving their business goals. His academic credentials include an undergraduate degree in Business and Economics and a graduate degree in Executive Leadership, equipping him with a solid foundation to navigate the complexities of the EOS process. Paul’s lifelong entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to helping businesses thrive make him a highly effective and insightful guide in the world of EOS implementation.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: • Insights from Paul Meadows' entrepreneurial journey and transition from IT to EOS implementation • The critical role of EOS implementers in facilitating leadership teams • How EOS helps businesses navigate challenges, including economic hurdles faced in 2020 • The structure and benefits of EOS across various industries • The synergistic relationship between coaches and EOS implementers • The importance of organizational core values and leadership in fostering a healthy company culture • Key challenges in EOS implementation and the 'structure first, people second' approach • The need for vulnerability and honesty in leadership discussions

In this episode, host Chad Gill interviews Paul Meadows, an experienced EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) implementer, who shares valuable insights from his entrepreneurial journey and his transition from IT to EOS implementation. Paul explores the critical role of EOS implementers in facilitating leadership teams, highlighting their importance in helping businesses navigate challenges, especially during the economic hurdles of 2020. He explains the structure and benefits of EOS, addresses common objections, and showcases its versatility across various industries.

The discussion also explores the synergistic relationship between coaches and implementers, emphasizing the significance of organizational core values and leadership in cultivating a healthy company culture. Paul outlines key challenges in EOS implementation, advocating for a 'structure first, people second' approach and stressing the need for vulnerability and honesty in leadership discussions. Action items from the session include exploring peer groups, considering personal coaching, implementing a business operating system, reinforcing core values, and evaluating the current organizational structure.

Outline: 🎙️ Introduction and Background [00:03 - 10:32] 💼 EOS Implementation and Benefits [10:32 - 23:35] 🏗️ EOS Structure and Implementation Challenges [23:35 - 33:38] 🤝 Synergy between Coaches and Implementers [33:38 - 43:47] 📊 EOS Implementation Process and Challenges [43:47 - 51:25]

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Welcome to Laminin Coaching's YouTube channel! Laminin Coaching revolutionizes construction business management by combining expert executive coaching with specialized remote support. Our services are crafted to tackle the unique challenges of the construction industry, offering a pathway to enhanced efficiency and leadership growth.

This episode is brought to you by VAs4Construction. VAs4Construction provide tailored support personnel for construction contractors. Whether as project admins, estimator support or executive assistants, leveraging remote personnel can keep your team doing what they love while getting the data you need.

Follow Laminin Coaching here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laminincoach/videos Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5uX1Co3iAHjZdVZtWY7JeM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/86906471/admin/feed/posts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laminincoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laminincoaching X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/LamininCoaching

Follow VAs4Construction here: Website: https://www.vas4construction.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vas-4-construction/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vas4construction/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560725886770 X (formerly Twitter):...

Adi Klevit is the leader and visionary of Business Success Consulting Group. Her twenty-five years of knowledge and experience as a trained industrial engineer, management consultant, and business executive give her a unique understanding of the challenges businesses face. Adi utilizes her practical know-how and wisdom to successfully help organizations and companies of any size dramatically improve their efficiency and performance. By leveraging her ability to understand business processes as well as people and drawing on her high-caliber skills in vital areas of personnel management, finance, and operations, Adi can help virtually any business owner achieve their goals and bring order to their lives.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• How documented business processes can save time, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
• The key to identifying whether business challenges are related to your team or your processes.
• A simple, structured approach to documenting workflows that ensures consistency and clarity.
• Real-world examples of how process documentation boosts profitability in construction businesses.
• Top tools for process documentation, including Trainual and Sweet Process, tailored for growing businesses.
• Why well-documented processes are essential for scaling and staying competitive in your industry.
• Practical steps to identify high-impact areas for process improvements in your business today.

In this episode of Get the Intel, host Chad Gill sits down with Adi Klevit, a returning guest from the Business Success Consulting Group, to reveal why documented business processes are the secret weapon for scaling and sustaining growth. Tailored specifically for business owners, this episode dives into how clear, documented processes can boost efficiency, cut costs, and streamline knowledge transfer—ensuring your team operates at its best. Adi shares actionable strategies to differentiate personnel issues from process flaws, implement structured documentation practices, and leverage tools like Trainual and Sweet Process. Whether you're looking to scale your business or refine your operations, this episode provides practical insights to help you identify gaps and build a stronger, more resilient organization.

Outline:

️Introduction and Background (00:03 - 09:01)

Process Implementation and Benefits (09:01 - 18:39)

Process Documentation Software and Getting Started (18:39 - 27:29)

Follow Adi Klevit here:

Website: https://bizsuccesscg.com/

Book a Call: https://bizsuccesscg.com/book-a-call/

Phone Number: 503-662-2911 (Call or Text)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adiklevit/

Adi Klevit on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adiklevit86

Tiffany Slowinski, a seasoned entrepreneur and co-owner of three successful franchises alongside her husband, Jake. As a mother of four spirited daughters, Tiffany finds inspiration in both her family life and professional career. With a background as a former Vice President of Sales for a national franchise, Tiffany possesses expertise in optimizing work culture and driving tangible results. Leveraging her Master's degree in Psychology from Columbia University, Tiffany integrates tools like the Culture Index to enhance team dynamics and productivity. She has a unique approach that focuses on cultivating a positive and productive workplace environment, with a particular emphasis on hiring, retaining, and empowering top performers.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: • The value of using the Culture Index to enhance communication and team productivity. • Why understanding innate traits leads to better job fit and overall team satisfaction. • The importance of data-driven hiring and the 92% validity rate of the Culture Index survey. • How to tackle turnover issues and ensure the right people are in the right roles. • Tiffany's services and how to get remote consultations to improve your team's dynamics.

In this episode, host Chad Gill interviews Tiffany Slowinski, an entrepreneur and co-owner of three franchises, who shares insights on utilizing the Culture Index to enhance team dynamics and productivity. Tiffany, with her background as a former VP of sales and a Master's degree in Psychology from Columbia University, explains how the Culture Index measures innate traits versus occupational behaviors, allowing companies to understand their teams better and optimize workplace culture without necessarily replacing staff.

The conversation highlights the significance of data-driven hiring processes, emphasizing the high validity rate of the Culture Index survey, and the importance of aligning candidate profiles with job needs. Tiffany also addresses the challenges of turnover and the costs associated with hiring misfits, advocating for the right-fit approach to staffing.

Follow Tiffany Slowinski here: Website: https://www.teamsparkadvisors.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyslowinski/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/team_spark_advisors/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamSparkAdvisors

Resources Mentioned: Culture Index: https://www.cultureindex.com/ Entrepreneurs’ Organization: https://hub.eonetwork.org/

In this GSA series, host Chad Gill talks with Nathan Donaldson, founder and CEO of Boost. Nathan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his work in change management and his involvement in the Global Speakers Academy series. The interview focused on implementing changes and KPI's, creating a safe to fail environment, the importance of managing change within organizations, and Nathan's book on change management.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: • Nathan's motivation for writing his book on change management, the three essential habits or mindsets for effective change and the power of small, incremental changes for significant impact. • How small changes can quickly and effectively spread through organizations. • The difference between creating a safe to fail environment and a fail-safe environment. • Insights into Nathan's book 'Unicorns and Rainbows,' and the significance of managing change within organizations.