How to Hire Your First Associate
Hannah Bjorndal's
The step-by-step hiring course I’ve used to build a thriving team and scale my wedding photography business.
With clear hiring strategies, streamlined systems, and a proven onboarding process to make bringing on your first associate photographer stress-free—so you can grow your business with confidence and ease.
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Your business looks like a success on the outside, but on the inside, you're working non-stop. You're wearing all the hats and have little to no time left to do the things you really want to be doing: both inside your business and in your personal life.
You know that scaling is the only way to get your life back without losing sacrificing income or the career you love so much, but imaging how to do that is overwhelming.
This is a business-focused mentoring session that covers everything I do from start to finish. From successful marketing strategies, to creating a loyal fanbase, to time management and workflow, I will tell you anything and everything you want to know!
The session is 2 hours long and will include lots and lots of coffee, how-to's, and an optional portfolio review. We'll chat in advance so that I can prepare the very best materials for you on the day-of. In short, this mentorship is incredibly flexible to be whatever you want and need it to be
How to Hire Your First Associate is my start-to-finish method for scaling through hiring . . .
. . . so that you can work less, make more & live your best life.
You're open to hiring, but where do you even begin?
You're currently trading time for money, and you're maxed out.
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"This course is a game-changer for anyone looking to build a strong, creative team. The skills you acquire are not just theoretical—they’re directly applicable to improving and growing your business!"
avery gunter
Owner, Ash to Oak Floristry
Let's talk about what that actually means . . .
Imagine insane business growth +
an insanely healthy work-life balance
❌ No more feeling like there is never enough time and that you're constantly behind.
❌ No more missing important life events and fun with friends & family because you're working nearly every weekend.
❌ No more turning away great clients because you don't have capacity.
❌ No more feeling like you have to trade time for money.
❌ No more feeling alone, unsupported and isolated in the industry.
❌ No more feeling alone, unsupported and isolated in the industry.
❌ No more feeling like you have to trade time for money.
❌ No more feeling like there is never enough time and that you're constantly behind.
❌ No more turning away great clients because you don't have capacity.
❌ No more missing important life events and fun with friends & family because you're working nearly every weekend.
✅ With a completely self-sufficient associate team member, you're able to take a maternity leave, long trip aboard, or extended break "just because" without losing any business.
✅ You've majorly increased your income without having to work additional weekend dates because you have an associate who shares the client workload.
✅ By hiring the right way, you've surrounding yourself with talented and like-minded artists who are ecstatic to work hard to make your business successful.
✅ By investing upfront time in establishing a solid foundation and a clearly documented, proven process for hiring, you continue to grow your team with ease.
✅ You finally have a healthy work-life balance because you're not doing it all on your own anymore.
✅ With a completely self-sufficient associate team member, you're able to take a maternity leave, long trip aboard, or extended break "just because" without losing any business.
✅ By investing upfront time in establishing a solid foundation and a clearly documented, proven process for hiring, you continue to grow your team with ease.
✅ You finally have a healthy work-life balance because you're not doing it all on your own anymore.
✅ By hiring the right way, you've surrounding yourself with talented and like-minded artists who are ecstatic to work hard to make your business successful.
✅ You've majorly increased your income without having to work additional weekend dates because you have an associate who shares the client workload.
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Here's How It Works
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The start-to-finish process will result in your first associate being recruited, interviewed, hired, trained & integrated into your business in under 6 months.
To live your very best & most fulfilled life, filled with freedom, purpose and a thriving business.
What's Inside How to Hire Your First Associate
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
lay the foundation for a team
prepare to hire
recruit candidates
conduct interviews
beyond hiring
This action-packed module will show you how to create a foundation for your business by helping you define the BIG THREE: Vision, Values, Systems.
After completing, you'll feel crystal-clear about Why and How to move forward with hiring your first associate.
All those important little details & logistics that overwhelm and confuse you when it comes to hiring? They're in this module.
We'll get you prepare for the very best and smoothest hiring process so that you're more than ready to find, hire and train the perfect associate.
Follow this step-by-step guide to attract and encourage the right people to apply. You'll learn how to cut through the noise and attract precisely the perfect-fit person.
This module is filled with examples & templates to jump-start your recruiting process and keep you moving towards hiring your first associate quickly and intentionally.
In this final module, we'll go through the exact training process I use for every new hire, including a 90-day trial period that ensures your new hire is thriving.
By the end, you'll now be prepared not only to hire the best person possible, but also to set them up for success and ensure they're excited, happy and ready to do the best job possible for your business.
👉 lesson 1: Lay the foundation before hiring
👉 lesson 2: Key systems to document before hiring
👉 lesson 3: plan your hiring calendar
👉 lesson 4: create onboarding & training program
👉 lesson 5: avoid the cost of a bad hire
👉 lesson 6: hiring logistics simplified
👉 lesson 7: craft a job description
We'll dive deep into exactly how to identify the perfect person for your team, including how to clearly uncover each candidate's RED FLAGS & GREEN FLAGS.
By the end of this module, you'll have absolutely everything you need to offer the job to the perfect-fit person.
👉 lesson 8: why you need a formal hiring process
👉 lesson 9: how to create an application form
👉 lesson 10: advertise your open position
👉 lesson 11: Review applications
👉 lesson 12: overview of the interview process
👉 lesson 13: plan interview questions
👉 lesson 14: assess candidates
👉 lesson 15: legal & logistical new-hire prep
👉 lesson 16: present the job offer
👉 lesson 17: onboarding, training & the 90-day trial
👉 lesson 18: next steps for building a team
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template library
Access to our full library of done-for-you templates, including job descriptions, interview questions, email scripts, offer letters, and onboarding documents. These templates take the guesswork out of the hiring process, saving you hours of work and ensuring success. Instead of starting from scratch, you’ll have proven, customizable resources that streamline your workflow and help you hire with confidence.
private community
Access to the exclusive insider's community where you can converse with other like-minded entrepreneurs. This group is your go-to space for real-time support, feedback, and encouragement. Connect with fellow students, ask questions, share experiences, and get expert insights to help you overcome challenges along the way.
Optional One-on-One Coaching with hannah
For a limited time, you have the option to add on one-on-one 75-min private coaching sessions with Hannah Bjorndal. Coaching sessions are in a Q&A format, allowing you to get help with the specific areas of your business that need the most attention.
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By the End of This Hiring Course, You Will Have:
a full-proof, start-to-finish hiring process
confidence in understanding & navigating the logistical side of hiring
crystal-clear understanding of how to Avoid Costly Hiring Mistakes
A Stronger, More Profitable Business
a simple yet effective interview process
clarity on who to hire & when
Your repeatable step-by-step system to confidently prepare for, attract, vet & hire the right team member without second-guessing yourself.
Understand who is the best fit for your business far beyond technical ability or skillset and create a clear path forward.
Clarity on all the paperwork, pay structure, compliance steps and more to protect your business.
Master structured interviews that reveal the best candidates and dig far deeper than surface level to fully understand personality, skillset & culture fit.
Feel fully confident in your ability to navigate all the complexities of hiring without wasting time, money and energy.
Free up your time, serve your clients better, and focus on what you do best with the right support in place, all while growing your business!
