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How I Hired the Wrong VA (& How to Avoid My Mistake!)

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How I Hired the Wrong VA (& How to Avoid My Mistake!)

This Week's Message...

  • πŸ“Œ The sneaky hiring mistake I made (even though I knew better!)
  • πŸ“Œ The costly VA error that led me to create a foolproof hiring system
  • πŸ“Œ The exact framework I use to hire A-players who actually make my life easier!

Dear Entrepreneur,

"I’m the most needy person to get this job." 

That message pushed me over the edge with the Virtual Assistant I hired! 

And the worst part? I knew better. 

It all started out amazing—like most things do. I was focused on growing my YouTube channel and needed someone to edit my videos. 

On a day when I was overwhelmed by a publishing deadline, a casual email popped into my inbox: 

"I was checking out your YouTube Channel and I know I can help you get more views with better editing." 

So, in the typical small business owner scenario:
βœ… Small Business Owner has a problem – video deadline
βœ… Someone presents a solution – video editing in 24 hours
❌ Small Business Owner mistake – hiring them without following a proven system 

After hiring thousands of people, I knew better. But I was overwhelmed and just needed editing OFF. MY. PLATE. ASAP! 

And for a few weeks, it went okay… until
🚨 The price started creeping up.
🚨 Deadlines weren’t met.
🚨 The quality was diminishing. 

Then, on a day when I could finally breathe, think, and assess—I realized I had made a hiring mistake. 

So, I ended it. And like every bad breakup, the messages came rolling in… begging to be taken back. 

The final message? "I’m the most needy person to get this job." 

I sent a professional reply, took accountability for my hiring mistake, and blocked the VA. Then, I swore to myself—never again. 

Since then, I’ve built a vetted list of virtual assistants that I share with clients inside Sailynn’s Little Pink Book (along with my Done-for-You hiring system) to make sure when they hire a VA, they’re hiring someone who makes a BIG impact in their business and their bottom line! 

And this Tuesday, February 25th at 11 AM EST, I’m showing you exactly how to find and hire your dream VA for free! 

πŸ’‘ Join me LIVE as I break down the 3-Part Hiring Framework my expert Human Resources team developed inside my franchise business—the same framework that helped me slash my weekly hours by 80%! 

πŸ‘‰ Click here to save your seat!

Avoid These Costly Hiring Mistakes: 

❌ The Overload Confusion Loop – You're burnt out & overwhelmed, and while you know you need help, you don’t know where to start.
❌ The Generalist Trap – You hire a "jack-of-all-trades" to handle everything, but they excel at nothing.
❌ The Dart Method – You randomly pick a VA from Fiverr or Upwork, hoping for the best.
❌ Perfectionism Paralysis – You don’t delegate because no one can meet your high standards (so you either micromanage or do it yourself).
❌ The Winging-It System – You’re in full-on reactive mode all day, unsure where to fit in a VA.
❌ Outsourcing One-Off Projects Gone Wrong – You followed all the "steps" but the results were… meh. 

🚫 Stop wasting time. Get the help you need NOW—without the headaches! 

πŸ“Œ Scroll down to the MOVE section to discover the most critical step before hiring your virtual assistant! 

And next week? I’ll be sharing how to backtrack on a YES when it should have been a no.

Remember to live your one life,

 πŸ’—Sailynn...

Your FUN Business Coach

Creator of The Legacy Business System

PS Hey, still scrolling? Don’t miss out! πŸš€ Join me for my free webinar on Tuesday, February 25th at 11 AM EST to finally hire your dream VA!
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Spark

Inspiration to uplift your mindset and set the tone for your week. 

❝

"You don’t build a business. You build people, and people build the business." – Zig Ziglar


Move

One simple action step to improve your business this week. 

⏳Before you even think about hiring a VA, you need to know exactly what you want them to do!

Hiring someone without a clear list of tasks is like handing them a juggling act and hoping they catch the right ball.

πŸ“Œ Scroll down to the FUEL section for help!


Momentum

Wins and progress from women like you, showing what’s possible.

"I have used a lot of what Sailynn teaches in hiring a VA to grow my business to multiple millions a year—while working just 20-hour weeks." – Brandon Lucero


Fuel

Tools or resources you can use now to add clarity and ease to your business.

πŸ“ ACTION STEP: Grab a sheet of paper and list out every task that is outside your Zone of Genius. This will be your starting point for what you can delegate to a VA!


Next Step

Your invitation to explore deeper transformation and growth when you're ready.

The Legacy Business School: A 90-day program to grow your business with laser-focused intention and ease. Using my unique blueprint, The Legacy Business System, you’ll learn strategies to reduce your working hours, grow your revenue, and stop wasting time on overwhelm. Self-guided with 1-1 support in a group setting.

The 7-Day Shortcut to Hiring Your Unicorn VA: Find, hire, and onboard your dream VA in just 7 days with a custom job description, vetted recommendations, and clear next steps. Delegate with confidence and scale your business faster.

The Concierge Club: Transform Your Business, Reclaim Your Life! Join The Concierge Club, an exclusive 90-day 1-1 coaching experience built around The Legacy Business System—my proven blueprint for creating a profitable, purpose-driven business. Together, we’ll align your goals, simplify your operations, and build a mission-driven team—empowering you to achieve lasting success with ease, balance, and clarity.

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