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Category: Scaling Your Business

Why Waiting Until You’re at Full Capacity to Hire is a Recipe for Burnout

Posted On April 9, 2025March 24, 2025 By Dream Support

Don’t Wait Until You’re Overwhelmed to Get Help

Many leaders think they’ll hire support once they’re at full capacity—but by then, it’s often too late. Waiting until you’re maxed out makes hiring, onboarding, and delegation overwhelming, leading to burnout and missed opportunities. Instead, operate at 80-85% capacity and use that margin to bring in the right support before you hit a breaking point. This proactive approach creates space for growth, higher productivity, and long-term sustainability. Ready to make room for the help you need? Let’s talk about finding the right Executive Assistant for you.

Category: Working with your EA

Find Your Erica: 7 Lessons in Building a Lasting Partnership with an EA

Posted On April 2, 2025March 24, 2025 By Dream Support

Imagine working with someone for over a decade without ever meeting them in person. That’s the story of Zach Clark and his Executive Assistant, Erica Foster. Their 12-year partnership is built on trust, dedication, and shared purpose—proving that a great EA isn’t just a helper but a true partner in success.

From balancing results and relationships to creating “ridiculous value,” Zach and Erica’s story highlights what makes an EA invaluable. If you’re a leader weighed down by daily tasks, it’s time to find your own “Erica.”

At Dream Support, we specialize in matching busy leaders with exceptional remote EAs who bring the same level of commitment and impact. Let’s find the right EA for you!

Category: Working with your EA

Your EA as a First Line of Defense: Protecting Your Time in the Digital Age

Posted On March 26, 2025February 27, 2025 By Dream Support

Communication never stops—emails, LinkedIn messages, and social media DMs can quickly take over your day. But what if you had a first line of defense?

An Executive Assistant (EA) can serve as your gatekeeper, filtering out distractions, prioritizing key messages, and ensuring only the most important communications reach you. From managing your inbox to screening social media and LinkedIn connections, an EA helps you stay focused on what truly matters.

Reclaim your time, reduce decision fatigue, and maximize your impact by leveraging your EA as a communication filter. Ready to streamline your digital world? Let’s dive in.

Category: Scaling Your Business

The Organic Growth Myth: Why Structure Is Still Essential for Success

Posted On March 12, 2025February 27, 2025 By Dream Support

The idea of “organic growth” sounds appealing—letting your business evolve naturally without forcing it. But here’s the truth: even the most organic things in nature follow a structured blueprint. Growth doesn’t happen by accident.

Just like a tree needs sunlight, water, and nutrients to thrive, your business needs a framework—clear goals, intentional strategies, and the right conditions for success. Simply “seeing what happens” won’t get you there.

In this post, we’re debunking the Organic Growth Myth and exploring how structure and adaptability work together to create meaningful, sustainable growth. Read on to learn how to build your growth blueprint!

Category: Scaling Your Business

When You’re Tempted to Rebrand, It’s Time to Retell

Posted On March 5, 2025February 27, 2025 By Dream Support

Feeling Like You’re Repeating Yourself? Good.

As a leader, your message feels second nature—you’ve said it countless times. But here’s the thing: most people haven’t heard it enough for it to truly sink in.

🔁 Repetition = Clarity
People need to hear something 30+ times before it sticks. What feels repetitive to you is likely just starting to resonate with your audience.

📖 Retelling = Refining
Every time you share your why, you get better at it. Instead of rebranding, focus on retelling—through fresh stories, new mediums, and with renewed passion.

🎯 Consistency Builds Trust
Changing your message too often confuses people. Stick with it, refine it, and keep telling it—because someone is always hearing it for the first time.

Keep saying it. Say it better. Say it louder.

Category: Working with your EA

The Secrets of Our “Do Not Hire” List (And Why They Matter)

Posted On February 5, 2025February 6, 2025 By Dream Support

Not Everyone is Cut Out to Be an EA – Here’s Why

Building a powerhouse team of Executive Assistants means knowing who isn’t the right fit. Over the years, we’ve identified key traits that don’t align with the high-level support we provide. From indecisive decision-makers to slow responders, our “Do Not Hire” list helps us find the best of the best. In this post, we’re sharing 7 red flags that signal an EA might not thrive in this role—plus why these details matter.

Read on to see what makes (and breaks) a great EA.

Category: Working with your EA

The Art of Transferring Trust

Posted On January 29, 2025February 6, 2025 By Dream Support

Transitions are inevitable in business, but they don’t have to disrupt trust. Whether introducing a new team member or delegating responsibilities to an Executive Assistant, transferring trust is essential for growth.

Here’s how to do it successfully:

Communicate Clearly: Be transparent about the transition and highlight the strengths of the person taking over.
Show Trust in Action: Let them lead, demonstrating your confidence in their abilities.
Transition Gradually: Start with smaller tasks and provide ongoing support.
Keep Communicating: Regular check-ins ensure everyone stays aligned and concerns are addressed.
Celebrate Wins: Recognize successes and handle challenges with transparency.
Building trust during transitions strengthens relationships, empowers your team, and sets the stage for sustainable growth.

Ready to embrace change with confidence? Let’s make trust the foundation.

Category: Scaling Your Business

Driven by Purpose, Not Opportunism

Posted On January 22, 2025February 6, 2025 By Dream Support

Starting a business often comes down to one big question: Are you creating a problem to solve or solving a problem you see?

For us at Dream Support, the answer was clear. We built our business on a calling—to meet a real need. It all started when leaders kept turning to Erica, my wife and co-founder, for support. Overwhelmed with her own workload, she couldn’t say yes to everyone. That recurring problem sparked a solution: helping busy leaders like you by matching them with skilled, remote EAs.

When you build a business by solving genuine problems, it’s not just about profit—it’s about making a meaningful impact. At Dream Support, that’s our foundation, and we’re here to serve leaders who need support to focus on what they do best.

If you’re considering your next move, ask yourself: Are you creating a problem or solving one? True impact starts with solving real needs.

Category: Scaling Your Business

The Importance of Owning a Dream

Posted On December 18, 2024November 7, 2024 By Dream Support

Owning a dream is essential for growth. Whether it’s a small goal or a Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG), having a dream fuels purpose and drives us forward, especially during tough times. Dreams aren’t just about the destination; they transform us along the way, challenging us to learn, grow, and stay focused.

Why own a dream?

Inspiration and Motivation 🌟 – Dreams give us energy and purpose.
Direction and Focus 🎯 – They help us make choices aligned with our goals.
Growth 📈 – Pursuing a dream challenges us to develop new skills.
Fulfillment 💖 – There’s deep satisfaction in following a meaningful path.
To own your dream, define it, break it into steps, stay committed, and celebrate your progress. And remember—dreams should be bigger than ourselves. So, what’s your dream? Find it, own it, and enjoy the journey.

Category: Scaling Your Business

What Fuels You?

Posted On November 20, 2024October 23, 2024 By Dream Support

In 2012, with a baby on the way and a new church to build, I explored remote job options to support my growing family. A chance interview with Wrike’s founder taught me the importance of a compelling vision—a lesson I carried into creating Dream Support six years later. Today, we provide busy leaders with fractional, remote Executive Assistants, helping them achieve their goals.

What fuels your vision? If you’re ready for the next step in your business, maybe it’s time for an assistant.

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