Hiring a Virtual Assistant? Do NOT Skip This Step | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly | Ep 13

Most people screw up VA hiring, not because they pick the wrong person… …but because they don’t have a system. In this training, Mike and Chris break down the 3 proven models for hiring virtual assistants. Agency, recruiter, and self-hire. Plus the crucial 4R framework you need before bringing anyone on. Whether you’ve got 5 properties or 100+, this is the training that saves you from wasted money, broken systems, and constant turnover. What you’ll learn: • The 3 types of VA hiring models (and when to use each) • The biggest reason your VA won’t work out (it’s not what you think) • How to build a talent pipeline that scales with your portfolio • When to hire for skills vs culture fit • Bonus: Where to find agency + recruiting referrals we actually trust _ Want to get the FREE VA Contract and 4R Doc? Just click the link to our Instagram below and send 'Contract' https://ig.me/m/mike.sjogren?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Captivate&utm_campaign=T013&utm_content=Contract 00:00 – Hiring Roadmap: Breaking Down the VA Models 02:00 – Agency Model Explained: Training Wheels for Scaling Leaders 05:00 – Recruiting Model: Upfront Investment, Long-Term Efficiency 08:30 – Self-Hiring Secrets: Full Control, High Risk, High Reward 11:00 – Referral Power: Leveraging A-Players to Source Talent 13:30 – Cultural Pitfalls: The Hidden Risk in Team Referrals 16:00 – Specialty Roles: Revenue Management vs. Marketing VAs 19:00 – Creating Execution Frameworks for Social & Brand Marketing 22:00 – Revenue Management Mastery: Metrics, Mindset, and Misconceptions 25:00 – Bonus Resource: Contract Templates & Legal Protections for VA Hiring Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings: https://group.strsecrets.com