Comments on: Tim Ferrissâ€™s missing link and why your business needs a Rosie

By: Myr

Myr — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:59:10 +0000

Love it! Love it! Love it! There must be some inner peace attained by helping people on with their lives because you are really good at this.

By: Jennifer Louden

Jennifer Louden — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:17:57 +0000

I hate Tim Ferriss – I mean, not personally, but the whole myth of his book. Outsource my life so I can hack / cheat at accomplishments. My God that is a hollow scary idea.

Thanks for this thoughtful post. As someone who has been self employed almost my entire life, I’m always learning how to be the hub… it’s challenging. You make it easier.
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By: Marissa

Marissa — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:06:05 +0000

@Donetta, Sarah & Kelly: Thank you for the notes! I’m glad this resonated with you!

@Allan: Good point about the investment of time in training someone. Very true. And like any other investment, I think there has to be a certain amount of caution about how you’re investing–a big investment can pay off hugely, but a series of investments can be really, really costly if they’re not well planned. I may wind up doing another post about the Human Investment side of small biz. Thanks for getting those gears turning!

By: Sarah Bray

Sarah Bray — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:34:34 +0000

Oh YEAH. Fabulous stuff! I just read The E-Myth, and it talked about this concept, too. The fact that when you’re solo, you’re really not solo. You’re Entrepreneur, Manager, and Technician. You’re doing three jobs in one.

And thanks for bringing Rosie into the mix. True insight, that.
.-= Sarah Bray´s last blog ..John Bray: The man behind the curtain =-.

By: Kelly Parkinson

Kelly Parkinson — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:08:56 +0000

This metaphor is so wonderfully playful. Marissa, I never really thought about having a Rosie, but now that you made the case so well, I can’t imagine why anyone WOULDN’T have a Rosie. Sign me UP!

By: Allan Bacon

Allan Bacon — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:59:05 +0000

Great post! I totally agree with this. Another attribute I’d add is a little bit of “drill sergeant” attitude. Someone who is willing to push people when they need to get things done.

The other thing to remember is that anytime you bring more people on, there will be a period where it takes you more time. The added time is for training them. This is an investment that will pay off in freeing you up.
.-= Allan Bacon´s last blog ..How Best-Selling Author Pam Slim Started Her Blog to Balance Her Life and Dreams =-.

By: Donetta

Donetta — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:37:04 +0000

Hurrah for this post.

I love the honesty and the courage. A blessed sycophancy-free zone.

Lots of food for thought Marissa. Great post.