Diving into hiring for the first time doesn't have to be complicated. It can be simple as long as you follow the process that you need for success. Often, what stops designers from hiring is that they are afraid of managing people. Yet the right team can effectively manage themselves while saving you time and giving you back that creative energy for projects where you thrive.  Today, I want to focus in on hiring additional talent locally, as it seems to be the first step most designers take. We’ll discuss the ins and outs of how to identify what positions you need to fill, how to write job descriptions that will attract quality applicants, how to sift through resumes quickly and efficiently, where to seek the best talent, and so much more. I’ll also share with you some of my tried and true tips on getting to know your team and managing them effectively so that you can feel confident taking on additional hires in your business.  Tune into today’s episode to get that jump start into effective hiring and next week, we’ll continue our discussion of the process by going into further detail about what to expect during the interview process and beyond.  In this episode, you will hear: How to identify what positions to fill and write a job description for those positions that will attract quality applicants. What a red velvet rope policy is and how to apply it Where to post to attract the best talent How to know who will be the best fit for your team Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to our podcast? We’d love to welcome you to our creative community, if you haven’t yet subscribed. We’d truly appreciate it if you drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: For more information about The Affluent Creative, check out my website www.melissagalt.com Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @MelissaGalt and TikTok @MelissaGaltBusinessCoach Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.  Let them know we sent you.