Podcast Summary
Effectively marketing and recruiting volunteers for a side hustle: Market and recruit volunteers effectively, provide valuable training, and create a learning environment to inspire dedication and success within the organization
Starting a side hustle with a team of volunteers can help keep overhead low and is a viable option for building a business. According to Donald, who grew his side hustle from a team of interns to 35 employees while working at Disney Streaming, the key to getting people to work for free is effective marketing and recruitment, followed by mentoring, training, and keeping the learning process fresh. By believing in volunteers, providing valuable training, and creating a learning environment, entrepreneurs can inspire volunteers to respect their mentor and strive for success within the organization.
Assessing interns' potential during onboarding: Successful internship programs provide value to interns and identify their potential through structured learning experiences and rigorous onboarding processes.
Creating a successful internship program involves providing real value to interns through structured learning experiences and identifying their potential. The process starts with a rigorous onboarding period to assess their enthusiasm, cultural fit, and work ethic. Those who don't meet the initial requirements may be moved to different roles or let go. However, interns who show promise can be developed into valuable team members and even progress to leadership positions. The key is to let the flow of the company's growth dictate the roles and responsibilities of the interns. This approach has led to the growth of many successful businesses with young, passionate team members.
Recruiting and Training Interns through LinkedIn and Google Forms: The speaker's internship program involves recruiting interns through LinkedIn and Google Forms, a week-long boot camp, hands-on projects, communication via Slack, supportive managers, and a clear career path.
The speaker recruits interns primarily through LinkedIn and a Google form application process. Once accepted, interns undergo a week-long boot camp and begin working on real projects in their respective departments, such as social media or podcast production. The communication primarily takes place through Slack. Interns receive assignments and have managers or onboarding buddies for support. The educational progress is structured with a focus on hands-on experience and learning from experienced team members. The goal is to eventually hire the interns as full-time employees, providing motivation and a clear career path. The speaker manages the internship program with a team, which includes managers who have been personally trained by the speaker.
Discovering new talent and providing real-world business education through internships: Running a social media management internship program offers businesses the opportunity to find skilled professionals, gain legal compliance, and provide valuable education to individuals, potentially leading to hiring and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Running an internship program for social media management can be a legal and beneficial way to discover new talent and provide real-world business education. Interns can gain valuable skills in areas like copywriting, client relations, account management, analytics reporting, and social media management, making them attractive candidates for various jobs or even entrepreneurship. The program should provide a stipend to make it legal and fair, and some interns might even be hired before the end of the program. This approach not only helps businesses find trained staff but also offers opportunities to individuals who didn't finish college or couldn't afford it. With a well-structured program, businesses can potentially have a team of skilled professionals in just a few months.
Offering value and creating opportunities for growth: Invest in future financially, provide comprehensive training, and utilize effective tools to retain interns and build successful teams.
Providing real value and creating an exciting work environment are key to retaining interns and building a successful team. The speakers shared their experiences of offering comprehensive training programs, which included managing social media accounts and running podcasts, leading to valuable learning opportunities for interns. They emphasized the importance of investing in your future financially, and the convenience of using tools like Yahoo Finance to manage all your investment accounts in one place. Additionally, they highlighted the ease of setting up and scaling a business using platforms like Shopify. Overall, the discussion underscores the importance of offering value, creating opportunities for growth, and utilizing effective tools to help individuals and businesses thrive.
Empowering Entrepreneurs with Shopify: Shopify provides user-friendly tools and support for starting and growing businesses, helping entrepreneurs focus on their pursuits. Hiring young talent brings fresh perspectives and contributes to team success, and Shopify's internship program offers valuable opportunities.
Shopify is a powerful and user-friendly platform for starting and growing businesses, especially for those with no coding skills or limited experience. With Shopify, businesses can access easy-to-use tools and award-winning support, enabling them to focus on their entrepreneurial pursuits. Shopify powers a significant portion of e-commerce in the US and has helped businesses like Thrive Cosmetics achieve success. Additionally, hiring young talent can bring fresh perspectives and valuable contributions to a team, but it's essential to provide structure, clear expectations, and regular feedback for their growth and development. Shopify's internship program, for instance, offers opportunities for young individuals to gain valuable experience and skills while contributing to the business. Overall, Shopify's platform and support make it an excellent choice for entrepreneurs looking to start and grow their businesses, and investing in young talent can lead to significant benefits.
Effectively managing an internship program: Give interns continuous feedback, treat them as team members, and use tools like Slack for effective communication to lead to personal and business growth.
Creating an effective internship program can significantly benefit both the interns and the business. The speaker emphasizes the importance of giving interns multiple chances and continuous feedback to help them improve. He also mentions the significance of treating interns as part of the team and incorporating them into the community, whether it's virtual or in-person. Even for small businesses, like an insurance brokerage, an internship program can lead to new revenue streams by training interns to take over tasks and potentially join the team full-time. The use of tools like Slack and regular team meetings can help mobilize and manage a remote team effectively. Overall, an internship program can lead to personal growth for interns and business growth for the company.
Effective leadership through delegation and internships: Delegating tasks and training team members enhances leadership effectiveness. Internships offer practical experience, surpassing traditional education, but clear communication and opportunities for future employment are crucial.
Effective leadership involves delegating tasks and training team members to perform them well, allowing the leader to focus on higher-level responsibilities. An internship program can provide valuable practical experience for participants, potentially surpassing the value of a traditional college education. However, to ensure motivation and a sense of fulfillment, it's essential to communicate the program's structure and the potential for future employment opportunities. Additionally, having a well-defined curriculum and encouraging knowledge transfer among interns can create a productive and engaging learning environment. Paula's business, which focuses on social media management and podcast production, offers valuable insights into best practices for these areas. Stay tuned for a future conversation with Paula on this topic.
Expert Hala to return with social media and podcasting insights: Listen to Hala's upcoming visit for valuable tips and strategies on growing a successful social media presence and podcast audience
Hala is an expert in social media and podcasting, and she will be returning to the show in six weeks to share her insights and knowledge on these topics. Donald expressed his excitement for the upcoming conversation and encouraged listeners to tune in. Hala's passion for growing social media and podcast audiences was evident, and she promised to provide valuable information for those looking to succeed in these areas. Stay tuned for Hala's return visit, where she will undoubtedly share actionable tips and strategies for growing a successful social media presence and podcast audience.