Jess Ostroff on Relegating, Automating and Delegating With Virtual Assistants
Jess Ostroff, Director of Calm at Don't Panic Management, talks about having a healthy relationship with your virtual assistants, how to choose the right person, and when to know the time is right to hire one.
Jess Ostroff is a writer, speaker, and proud Director of Calm. Her company, Don’t Panic Management, is the agency that embodies a people-first approach to virtual assistant success. Since 2011, she’s been making the best possible matches between chaotic, overworking entrepreneurs and focused, calm virtual assistants. Her new book is ‘Panic Proof: How the Right Virtual Assistant Can Save Your Sanity and Grow Your Business’.
In this conversation, Jess talks with Erik about relegating, automating and delegating with Virtual Assistants. She also shares what expectations you should have a virtual assistant, and what expectations they should have of you.
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Don’t Panic Management
- Panic Proof: How the Right Virtual Assistant Can Save Your Sanity and Grow Your Business
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