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

Listen to this episode from Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast on Spotify. 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=Contract00:00 – Hiring Roadmap: Breaking Down the VA Models02:00 – Agency Model Explained: Training Wheels for Scaling Leaders05:00 – Recruiting Model: Upfront Investment, Long-Term Efficiency08:30 – Self-Hiring Secrets: Full Control, High Risk, High Reward11:00 – Referral Power: Leveraging A-Players to Source Talent13:30 – Cultural Pitfalls: The Hidden Risk in Team Referrals16:00 – Specialty Roles: Revenue Management vs. Marketing VAs19:00 – Creating Execution Frameworks for Social & Brand Marketing22:00 – Revenue Management Mastery: Metrics, Mindset, and Misconceptions25:00 – Bonus Resource: Contract Templates & Legal Protections for VA HiringGet FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:https://group.strsecrets.com