195: ADHD, Running an Online Business and Hiring Help with Digital Marketing Strategist, Jen Lehner

Sep 29

When I first started this podcast I had so many creative ideas and big ambitions for how to connect with other ADHD women, but actually executing my ideas consistently was a whole different story.

Even though I was drowning on my own, I couldn’t imagine hiring someone to help me with the tasks I was struggling with. What if their work wasn’t up to my standards? Could I really afford to do that? Where would I even begin?

It wasn’t until digital marketing strategist, Jen Lehner, came along with her program, Front Row CEO, that I was finally convinced that not only was it possible to hire help, it was a necessity if I wanted to grow my podcast and achieve my goals. So, I finally caved and hired a virtual assistant, and I haven’t looked back since.

Being ADHD herself, Jen knows how easily all the little tasks can start to snowball on us until we’re left buried under a pile of overwhelm and shame. Getting a virtual assistant completely changed her relationship with her business, her home life, and most importantly, her family, because it allowed her to focus her time and energy on the work she’s brilliant at and take the rest off her plate.

Jen now helps others navigate the process of hiring a VA, including how to find quality candidates, what tasks you can delegate to a VA (it’s more than you’d think!), and how to establish and maintain open communication.

If you’re drowning in overwhelm but don’t feel deserving of a virtual assistant or don’t know where to start, I know Jen’s guidance and encouragement in this episode will give you that push you need to take the first step, just like it did for me.

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Quotes:

"I also believe that hiring a VA is just the cost of doing business. You know, you wouldn't open up your business without a computer or access to wifi or even business cards, those are things where we just say, ‘yeah, of course I need a printer.’" 
- Jen Lehner

"If you can help someone, then go out there and do it. And you don't have to know all the things in a lot of subjects, you just need to be one step ahead." 
- Jen Lehner


"Success depends on communication. And so, as many tools as you can put in place to make that easy, it's going to be good." 
- Jen Lehner

[00:00 - 25:00] Entrepreneurship and ADHD

  • Jen shares her passion for helping others with ADHD, particularly women, and credits Tracy with giving her permission to speak about the topic.
  • Jen discovered the importance of hiring the right help through Front Row SEO, which changed her life.
  • Jen suggests communicating expectations clearly and repeatedly to avoid misunderstandings.

[25:00 - 41:03] Podcast Production and Communication

  • Jen suggests adding a checklist for photo quality to podcast checklists, ensuring photos are current, attractive, and present the person in a good light.
  • Jen struggles with batching and consistency in her podcast and YouTube content, despite having a great team to help with production.
  • Jen discusses her podcasting process with a producer, Grace, who helps her find and schedule guests.

[41:03 - 46:33] ADHD, Virtual Assistants, and Productivity Tips

  • Jen shares her experience with neurodivergent brain workarounds, including the importance of organization and alarms to help her remember appointments and tasks.
  • Jen offers a free masterclass on hiring and training virtual assistants, and provides a task list of 160 things to consider handing off to a virtual assistant.
  • Jen podcast episode provides valuable insights for women with ADHD, and the free Facebook group ADHD for Smart Ass Women offers a supportive community for successful and ambitious women with ADHD.



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Resources:
Instagram: @jen_lehner
160 Tasks you can outsource to a VA: jensprograms.com
Front Row CEO program: frontrowceo.com
Join our Front Row CEO Masterclass: jensprograms.com
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Hi, I'm Tracy

I teach Smart Ass ADHD women how to use their brilliant brains to build the life they want by embracing their too-muchness and focusing on their strengths.