You can’t grow a business if you’re doing everything yourself.

What happens when you stop trying to do it all? Magic—and Jessica Koch knows exactly how. With over 25 years of experience in government contracting, sales leadership, and team building, Jessica now helps entrepreneurs outsource with confidence. In this lively, wisdom-packed episode, she breaks down how outsourcing—even from day one—can lead to freedom, focus, and financial gain.

Through storytelling and proven frameworks, Jessica explains how to seamlessly integrate virtual assistants, AI agents, and human processes. From onboarding and SOP creation to trust-building and backup planning, she offers a roadmap for sustainable scaling. If you’ve ever thought, “No one can do it like I can,” this episode is your wake-up call.

Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Why smart outsourcing is the key to growth
✔️ When and how to bring in a VA—without breaking the bank
✔️ Jessica’s "Now Is Later Sooner" delegation philosophy
✔️ Building scalable systems with SOPs and video instructions
✔️ Combining AI tools with human touch (and when each works best)
✔️ The critical role of business continuity and backups
✔️ Common VA pitfalls and how to avoid them
✔️ Tech stack essentials: Trello, Clockify, LastPass & more
✔️ Empowering your team for performance, not just productivity
✔️ How to monetize your podcast, build membership sites, and reclaim your time

🎙️ Guest:
Jessica Koch
Jessica Koch Consulting
🌐 https://www.jessicalkoch.com
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🙌 Acknowledgements

Special thanks to:

• Carl Richards from Podcast Solutions Made Simple
• Fred Crouch from Property Wizard Podcast
• Jovan Strika from @Hive
• Melanie Webber – Business Partner
• Wayne Pratt from Motive8U Inc – Coach & Co-host

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🗣️ Call to Action

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