The 5-Step Hiring Process That Helped an Agency Grow to 7-Figures

<p>Have you struggled to find the best way to find and hire new agency employees? Are you overwhelmed by the thought of growing your team? Do you want to make sure the people you work with are devoted to the success of your agency? It can be really hard to find the right fit for your agency. But when you take the time to make thoroughly vet new hires and streamline processes, you'll set everyone up for success.</p> <p>In today's episode, we'll cover:</p> <ul> <li>2 tips to help your agency perform strong from the start.</li> <li>Why streamlined processes helps your team succeed.</li> <li>The 5-step process for hiring the right agency employees.</li> </ul> <p>Today I sat down with Ray Sinlao, founder of <a href= "https://standardconversions.com/">Standard Conversions</a>, a conversion rate optimization agency. Thanks to his background as a developer, Ray was able to develop in-house processes and even his own software, <a href="https://buyertool.io/?post=swenk">Buyer Tool,</a> to help his agency surpass the six-figure mark in less than one year. He's here to talk about the innovative hiring process that helped his agency grow to 7-figures.</p> <h2>2 Tips to Help Your Agency Perform Strong From the Start</h2> <p>It's not unheard of to reach the 1-million mark in under a year as an agency — but it's not exactly an everyday occurrence. So what tips does Ray have to help you find similar success?</p> <ol> <li><strong>Performance-based pricing:</strong> Ray says <a href= "https://jasonswenk.com/performance-based-pricing/">performance-based deals</a> helped him scale his agency at a rapid rate from the get-go. But it wasn't without a few hiccups. The key, he says, is always working with clients you trust. If there is even 1% hesitation, walk away.</li> <li><strong>Hire a team early on:</strong> In the beginning, Ray was working 16-hour days and was quickly burning out. But then he realized the whole reason he started his agency was to be able to spend more time with his family and have more control over his life. When y