Just how do you go about hiring an OBM? If you are wondering how to hire an online business manager for your business, this post will help you make sure you are choosing the right OBM for you. Not all online business managers have the same zone of genius, and some might even specialize in a particular area or two (like launching or marketing strategy). That’s why it’s important to know what to look for when thinking about hiring an online business manager.

Here are some key questions or things to think about when considering working with an online business manager to help you organize, streamline, and scale your business.

Know Their Zone Genius

On the discovery call, you should ask questions about their zone of genius or favorite parts of being an online business manager. You wouldn’t want to hire an online business manager whose main priority would be team management, but it is their least favorite aspect of the OBM role.

Ask them what their typical day looks like as an OBM, what aspects of it they love, and their least favorite part. You’ll learn a lot about if they are the perfect fit or not based on their answers to those questions.

Find the Right Personality Fit

As an online business manager, I become the right hand for my clients. It’s so essential to make sure your personalities are a good fit to work together long-term. Ask yourself some key questions and really reflect on your answers about who is right for your business:

• Do you thrive when someone is holding you accountable?
• Are you very easygoing?
• Do you get overwhelmed by someone with a loud personality?
• Does this person align with your values? What are your brand values?
• What’s your Enneagram or Human Design?

There’s no right or wrong answer to any of these questions, but it will help you determine, personality-wise, what it would look like to work with someone long-term. Most of the time, your online business manager, is involved in many aspects of your business, so getting along and working well together is pretty essential.

Let’s Work Together

My main love of being an online business manager is organization, systems, launching, and project management. If you want to learn more about me and if we’d be a great fit to work together, click here!