Management for Dummies

Managing people can be intimidating. 

Or even triggering if you’ve been burned in the past.

You went into business for yourself to simplify your life, right?

How is wrangling people who don’t have as much experience as you possibly going to move the business forward?

I've been there.

I’ve had those thoughts. 

And I’ve been proven wrong time and time again.

Truth is, until you conquer your fear of managing, you’re stuck like a rat on a treadmill.

But once you turn that frown upside down? 

Hiring the right people and managing them well is a game-changer. 

For both your business and your personal satisfaction.

Your time frees up. 

Your business becomes more consistent.

You become happier.

So the next time you hire, here’s how you can become an effective manager  in five simple steps.

First, write down what they should be doing every day. 

As if it were a job description (because it is).

Make it crystal clear. Give feedback and reinforce your expectations.

Second, set communication standards. 

Tell them how you'll work together and how they should communicate with you. 

Establish boundaries for questions and feedback.

Set standards for reply time and message formats.

Third, come up with metrics to measure their performance. 

It could be part of your company values, a scorecard, or a fancy KPI.

It’s your call. But it has to be something.

How else will you know if they're nailing it?

Fourth, keep everything updated by reviewing their progress regularly. 

Check in several times weekly to start.

Add monthly feedback sessions and quarterly scorecard reviews.

Adjust the job description as needed.

As they become more valuable, they will take on more responsibility. 

This might mean paying them more, which is a natural part of leveling up and replacing yourself.

Fifth, help them document their role. 

When they are ready to move up in your organization or move on, documentation allows the next hire to step in seamlessly. 

It's not about saying goodbye… it's about setting up the next level of your company.

Now, let's do a quick reality check. 

Are you avoiding management because you're lazy? 

Or are you scared of growth?

Don't let past experiences hold you back.

Start fresh. 

Remember, your company needs people to thrive.

Once you crack the code, management will become a strength, not a burden.