Earlier this week, I posted something unusual on Facebook: An image of an inspirational quote.
The image described the value of hiring a professional versus hiring an amateur. Within five minutes of posting it, the image generated:
- 14 likes
- 2 comments
- 1 re-share
Not exactly mind blowing figures, but I normally post my weekend pictures and general nonsense on Facebook so this response took me by surprise.
For reference, here is the image below:
Until I went into business for myself and truly began to care about the costs & efficiencies that business owners think about on a daily basis, I didn’t understand the true value of hiring a professional as opposed to an amateur.
In the two short years I have been self employed, the value I’ve received from hiring a pro include:
No Hand Holding
If I wanted to hold the person’s hand through the project, I’d hire an intern.
It doesn’t matter to me what experience you have in the past; if I have to hold your hand through the process then I am wasting my time assisting you with the project I am paying YOU to perform.
The Ability to Let Go
When I trust handing off a piece of work to a true professional, I am investing in the piece of mind that the project will get done correctly the first time and I won’t need to micro-manage the individual.
The Opportunity to Be Blown Away
More often than not, when I provide clear instructions to a talented professional they come back with a final work product that blows my expectations out of the water.
Never under-estimate the power of concise, clear instructions combined with a talented individual.
What Are Your Thoughts on the Value of Hiring a True Professional?
Mike Krass | CEO of MKG Media Group
Aside from being the CEO at MKG Media Group, Mike is a dark beer aficionado with a healthy appetite for travel and pushing personal boundaries. A proud graduate of Washington State University, Mike currently calls San Francisco home.