How to hire GOOD Warriors?

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I am in the process of hiring some warriors to do some work. (The job is posted on warrior for hire section)

My question though is what process have you used when outsourcing?

How quick to hire/fire?

I want it to be a long term hire not just build a banner/website/article stuff.

Any good suggestions you have? Horror stories? What to avoid?

I have made some good money marketing online (10 years+ working from home) but am a bit of a control freak but I want to let go of the reins a bit and get some additional areas of income coming in.
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  • Profile picture of the author KayaIsmail
    I've never hired anybody from WF, but my first suggestion would be to check out their personal blog/website before hiring them. Prevention is better than cure

    If they don't have a personal blog/website, that's a red flag if you're hiring them for content creation.

    If they do, check out their writing style, their attitude in the comments section, and other indicators of their professionalism (or lack thereof).
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  • Profile picture of the author GregBrooks
    Additionally, consider testing out a few potential hirees with something small (don't tell them it's a test, simply request a task that doesn't take a long time).

    This way, you'll get a preview of how everyone works, responsiveness, communication, etc. before you commit to a larger project.
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  • Profile picture of the author evilclown
    Originally Posted by alleycatnews View Post

    I am in the process of hiring some warriors to do some work. (The job is posted on warrior for hire section)

    My question though is what process have you used when outsourcing?

    How quick to hire/fire?

    I want it to be a long term hire not just build a banner/website/article stuff.

    Any good suggestions you have? Horror stories? What to avoid?

    I have made some good money marketing online (10 years+ working from home) but am a bit of a control freak but I want to let go of the reins a bit and get some additional areas of income coming in.
    Hiring is a tough process, but you have to remember you want to hire their skills and response to you. As with any team, adding a new member is not an easy task as he needs to be molded into the team, that's the coach job. That would be your job.

    So how to simplify the process? Don't hire the first guy that comes in, don't hire pushers. Pushers are the ones that want to sign you up right now, pay here now! avoid those at all cost.

    Don't be afraid to ask questions. If you don't understand him because language differences, then make sure he understands you. Many are ready to do as you say.

    Just be careful, don't go a lot up on front. Make sure you really due your diligence on him. Speak with him over skype, and keep regular verbal meetings. Don't be afraid to reprimand when something is not right, but also don't close the door, maybe was because of the lack of explanation of what you wanted. Be a manager not a boss.

    All and all, work with them, mold them to your liking.
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  • Profile picture of the author alleycatnews
    nice advice evil and greg appreciate it.
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  • Profile picture of the author williamrs
    Man, it took me a while to find really good guys for a long-term business relationship... You can see the portfolios and everything, but if you're like me and need to create banners, landing pages, etc for specific campaigns and always focusing on high performance, it's tough to see how good someone can be for you just by looking at their previous works. Of course, a portfolio can give you an idea and prevent you from making big mistakes, but you will ony be sure when you actually hire the person and see how good they are working on your stuff.
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  • Profile picture of the author travlinguy
    1. Ask for proof they can do what they say (portfolio).
    2. Ask for references. References hopefully that will be outside of this forum, at least a few.
    3. Go on gut instinct. It's usually right.
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