What If You Can’t Afford Help Yet?

30 Oct 2025 · 1 min

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In this short advisory video, the speaker addresses entrepreneurs who want to delegate tasks but lack the funds to hire help. He recommends first working harder to increase revenue and profit, then considering unpaid interns from local business schools or universities—emphasizing that while they may work for free, it should not be exploitative and they should be compensated once the business can afford it. He also suggests enlisting family members for limited assistance, but stresses the importance of setting clear expectations about the lack of immediate payment and promising future support. The overall guidance balances practical cost‑saving tactics with ethical considerations and clear communication.

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What should you do if you can't afford to delegate yet? Work harder to make some money and some profit so you can delegate. Maybe you can get an intern. You can go to a local business school, local college or university. A bunch of these smart kids, they want to get an internship on their resume. They're willing to intern for free. I'm not saying you take advantage of that, but it's free labor. Make use of it. As you make more money, pay these people. They helped you, right? But if you don't have money, that's okay. Potentially you can have a family member who could help you a little bit. But a lot of these relationships, make sure the expectations are clear. You know, I can't afford to pay you. I will not pay you. You're helping me out now. I will help you out in the future.