So many founders tell themselves, “I will hire help when I am ready.” It sounds practical, but in reality it becomes a trap. Many entrepreneurs delay bringing on support because they believe they need to hit a certain revenue milestone first. Ironically, waiting often slows their progress.
The Growth Paradox
Support is not the reward for growth. Support is the catalyst that creates growth. Without operational systems and the right people to execute, your business cannot scale sustainably. The longer you wait, the more you hold back your potential.
The Reality Check
One of my clients waited two years before hiring a Virtual Assistant. She felt that until her business had more revenue, she could not justify the investment. Within three months of finally bringing on support, she had doubled her client capacity simply because she had the bandwidth to focus on sales and client relationships. That growth had been waiting for her all along.
Practical Next Step
If you are waiting for the “right time,” ask yourself this instead: What would it look like if I already had support today? What could I accomplish if someone else managed my calendar, inbox, and systems? Often, the answer is exactly what you need to hear.
Your Takeaway
The right time to get help is when you are too busy to keep up. That is your signal that growth is ready to happen, if you choose to unlock it.
