In this episode of the No Broke Months Podcast, Dan Rochon breaks down why most virtual assistant relationships fail—and what you can do to prevent it. From real-world examples to live team coaching, Dan shares how to build a scalable business using a clear, role-specific hiring process. Whether you're managing inside sales agents, marketing help, or VAs, this episode teaches you how to create clarity, track results, and lead with intention. This is a masterclass in hiring, expectation setting, and leadership essential listening for anyone growing a real estate business.

What you’ll learn on this episode

• Setting vague expectations is why most VA hires fail.
• Clear metrics like “1.8 appointments/day” are essential for performance tracking.
• Prospecting costs time, marketing costs money—know which you're trading.
• Leadership is teaching people how to think so they can get what they want.
• Use role-specific benchmarks and evidence from peers to inspire new hires.
• Assign tasks based on skills and strengths, not convenience.
• Scaling requires more than delegation—it requires direction.
• Hiring without clear expectations is a recipe for disappointment.
• Use trackers and visual dashboards to manage performance.
• Just like in life, business relationships require clarity and commitment.

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell – And What They Do Instead: Preorder Dan Rochon’s upcoming book for a proven system to lead without selling.

To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check these links:

• Website: No Broke Months
• Podcast: No Broke Months for Salespeople Podcast
• Instagram: @donrochonx
• Facebook: Dan Rochon
• LinkedIn: Dan Rochon
• Teach to Sell Preorder: Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell – And What They Do Instead