Entrepreneurs often suffer from ”superhero syndrome”—the misconception that to be successful, they must do everything themselves. Not only are they the boss, but also the salesperson, HR manager, copywriter, operations manager, online marketing guru, and so much more. It’s no wonder why so many people give up the dream of starting a business—it’s just too much for one person to handle.
But outsourcing expert and ”Virtual CEO,” Chris Ducker knows how you can get the help you need with resources you can afford. Small business owners, consultants, and online entrepreneurs don’t have to go it alone when they discover the power of building teams of virtual employees to help run, support, and grow their businesses.
Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive, and Build Your Dream Business is the step-by-step guide every entrepreneur needs to build his or her business with the asset of working with virtual employees. Focusing on business growth, Ducker explains every detail you need to grasp, from figuring out which jobs you should outsource to finding, hiring, training, motivating, and managing virtual assistants.
With additional tactics and online resources, Virtual Freedom is the ultimate resource of the knowledge and tools necessary for building your dream business with the help of virtual staff.
Industry Reviews
“Think about the most useful book you've ever read. It will now become the second most useful. This is the field guide for building a team, outsourcing, and taking back control of your life.”
—Jay Baer, New York Times bestselling author of Youtility
“Chris Ducker explains exactly how to get more done in less time—and, as a bonus, get back the life you gave up when you decided to go into business for yourself. Virtual assistants are the key, and Virtual Freedom gives you everything you need to know.”
—Michael Hyatt, New York Times bestselling author of Platform
“Chris Ducker passionately teaches freedom. His manifesto is a wake-up call for all entrepreneurs seeking to take back more of their time – in business and life.”
—Michael Covel, bestselling author of Trend Following
“Set your ideas free, and you'll think bigger. Set your entire work system free, and you'll grow bigger. Chris Ducker is on to something here. Get in fast!”
—Chris Brogan, New York Times bestselling author of Trust Agents
“Who would you rather trust to learn about building a virtual team, to help grow your business? Someone who 'talks' about outsourcing, or someone who LIVES it? Chris Ducker lives it – everyday - and this book proves it!”
—Derek Halpern, founder of SocialTriggers.com
“Countless business owners are getting bogged down dealing with mundane tasks. Chris Ducker, has the book you NEED to read. He takes the fear out of virtualizing your business and shows you how to live your life, while your business works for YOU!”
—Peter Shankman, bestselling author of Nice Companies Finish First
“This book shall become the bible on how to build your dream business, without working yourself into an early grave!”
—John Lee Dumas, host and founder of Entrepreneur On Fire
“In Virtual Freedom, Ducker gives incredibly practical, proven advice for getting our time back so we can live a life of true freedom with the most luxurious of luxuries: choice over what we do with our time.
—Kate Northrup, bestselling author of Money: A Love Story
“Your small business won't grow without a team behind you. Chris Ducker has written a step-by-step guide to building and managing a virtual team machine. Follow his framework and watch your enterprise grow into your dream business.”
—Melinda Emerson, bestselling author of Become Your Own Boss in 12-Months
“Have you ever read a book that you just couldn't put down because you simply need to know what's on the next page? Virtual Freedom did that for me because what Chris has produced in this book will literally change your business, and your life!”
—Pat Flynn, bestselling author of Let Go
“I’m not going to lie: my business used to be a stress-fest, until I unleashed the power of outsourcing on it. When it comes to learning how to do this, there’s no better expert than Chris Ducker, and no better bible than Virtual Freedom.”
—David Siteman Garland, mediapreneur and host of The Rise to the Top
“This is a book for a new world of business, where technology - not subways or planes or cars - connects people to their offices and team members to each other. It offers you a prescription that’ll lead you to a more flexible, efficient, and (ultimately) more productive business.”
—Ann Handley, bestselling co-author of Content Rules
