Welcome to the Jake & Gino Podcast! Today, Jake and Gino sit down with business mogul Sean Connolly, who shares his journey from burnout to building multiple successful businesses—including a $90 million virtual assistant company, Scale Virtually. Sean dives into how he transitioned from hands-on management to a systems-based approach, allowing him to work just one hour a day on several thriving companies!

In this episode, Sean reveals the process behind scaling a business with virtual assistants, the importance of building systems, and the role of process engineers in freeing up time for high-level growth. This conversation is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to optimize their time, scale their operations, or break free from the day-to-day grind. Whether you’re a real estate investor or business owner, Sean’s advice on leveraging VAs, AI, and other tools is invaluable!

Topics Discussed:

• Introduction and Background - Sean’s path from IT and sales to online marketing and real estate investments.
• Building a Remote Workforce - How Scale Virtually operates with top-level VAs trained for maximum efficiency.
• Importance of Systems and Processes - Transitioning to systematized workflows with Six Sigma methodologies.
• Real Estate Business Management - Sean’s approach to managing multifamily properties and the role of VAs in maintenance coordination.
• The Power of Delegation - Why delegating to VAs has transformed Sean’s business life and tips on letting go of control.
• Implementing AI - Where AI fits in today’s business operations and how it complements VAs.
• Advice for Multifamily Investors - Essential roles for VAs in scaling real estate portfolios.
• Closing Thoughts - Building businesses with sustainable, scalable systems.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

08:59 - Understanding the Real Estate Business as a “Second Business”

19:28 - Exploring Maintenance Coordination Through Virtual Staffing

33:10 - Real-World Examples of VAs Saving Time and Money

40:01 - AI vs. Virtual Assistants: When to Leverage Each

46:20 - Gino Wraps it Up

Guest Contact Information:

• Email: sean@scalevirtually.com
• Website: Scale Virtually – where you can learn more about Sean’s business and schedule an appointment directly.

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