how I hired my second designer
In 2014, I realized I wanted more time with my family. To achieve this, I would physically need to work less.
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M Y B IGG EST F EAR WAS THAT I WO ULD NEV ER FI ND ANY ONE W HO WOULD...
• Represent my business like me • Be able to create floral like me • Maintain my image + my brand • Treat my clients as well as I do
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It doesn’t happen overnight. J U LY 20 14 -DEC EMB ER 20 14
Danae’s Position: production assistant, as needed W H AT I NOT IC ED:
• Great attitude • Great work ethic • Never complained mundane tasks like bleaching buckets • She was kind to my clients • She was a Team Player J A N U A RY 20 15 -DEC EM B ER 20 15
Danae’s Position: Design Assistant J A N U A RY 20 16 -DEC EMB ER 20 17
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Three things to look for when hiring a second designer:
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Someone who does not want to be you Someone who does not desire to have their own floral design business Hiring a team player who clearly understands it’s because of the brand you’ve established that he or she has this position
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