Episode 5: The One Hire That Can Give You Your Life Back

Did you know that the most successful entrepreneurs aren't the ones doing everything themselves? They're the ones who've mastered the art of letting go. While you're buried in emails, scheduling appointments, and handling paperwork, they're scaling their businesses and enjoying time with their families. The difference isn't talent or resources. It's knowing how to leverage the right people. In this episode of Nobody Told You This, Scott Zimmerman sits down with Ryan Goldman, a serial entrepreneur and founder of CEO Sidekicks. Ryan shares his journey from hitting rock bottom to building multiple successful businesses, including a real estate portfolio of over 30 doors in a single year. He explains how he did it by leveraging virtual professionals as the core engine of his operations. Scott and Ryan dive deep into the world of virtual assistants, debunking common myths and explaining how to find, hire, and manage them effectively. Tune in to learn how to delegate smarter, reclaim your time, and build a business that works for your life instead of taking it over. Our Guest Ryan Goldman is a serial entrepreneur who has been involved in the door-to-door sales industry for over 14 years, where he built and led large teams across multiple states. He is the founder of CEO of Sidekicks, a premier virtual assistant agency that connects business owners with highly qualified virtual professionals from the Philippines. After turning his life around from a challenging period in his early twenties, Ryan developed a passion for personal development and leadership. He applied these principles to build multiple businesses, including a thriving real estate portfolio. Along with his wife, Stephanie, Ryan founded CEO Sidekicks to help other entrepreneurs experience the same freedom and business growth he achieved by leveraging virtual talent. In this episode, Ryan shares his powerful personal story, his proven strategies for business delegation, and how he uses virtual assistants to manage every aspect of his diverse business interests. In this episode, you’ll learn -How a change in mindset can completely transform your life and business -The surprising earning potential of a career in door-to-door sales -What a "virtual professional" is and the massive range of tasks they can handle -How to identify and delegate the tasks that are holding your business back -A simple framework for hiring a virtual assistant that is tailored to your specific needs -The systems you can use to monitor performance and ensure accountability -Why providing clear expectations and feedback is the key to a successful VA relationship -The single book Ryan recommends to every new team member for personal and professional growth Timestamps 00:35 Welcome and introduction 02:34 From rock bottom to door-to-door sales 06:55 The skills door-to-door sales teaches 11:18 Introducing CEO Sidekicks 12:54 The COVID shutdown and the origin of CEO Sidekicks 15:26 What business owners use virtual assistants for 17:28 How CEO Sidekicks hires, manages, and supports its VAs 20:42 Can you outsource anything? Cost and quality in the Philippines 22:22 How to make sure your VA is actually working 28:24 The "80% as good as you" rule 29:05 Part-time vs. full-time, and what it costs 31:47 The biggest mistake in the first 30 days 34:11 Working your hours and fair pay 35:13 How to connect with Ryan and CEO Sidekicks 39:24 Closing thoughts Resources and links Ryan Goldman Website: https://www.ceo-sidekicks.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ryangoldmanceosidekicks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanjgoldma... Scott Zimmerman Website: https://scottzim.com/ LinkedIn:   / scott-zimmerman-9463a12   YouTube:    / @scottzimmerman-k6d   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OLlZNy...