Years ago, I made my first “big” hire: Mariah. She was 23, sharp enough, and I paid her $10/hour to do things like answer phones, schedule appointments, and keep my chaos to a manageable level.

It sounded like a genius move. Except… it wasn’t.

Every week, without fail, Mariah had a story:

• “My husband took the car, so I can’t make it in today.”

• “I’ll be late; my mom’s sick, and I need to check on her.”

• Or my favorite: “I can’t find the stapler, so I’m just going to head home early.”

I paid $1,600/month for this. Sixteen. Hundred.

Fast forward to today, and for less than $300 a month, I have technology that does everything Mariah used to do. No sick days. No missing staplers. No “husband stole the car” drama. Just 24/7, no-nonsense efficiency.

The kicker? That $300 is saving me time and money.

Now, some people might say, “But what about the human touch?” To which I reply: What about my sanity and profit margins?

This isn’t just about upgrading; it’s about evolving. If you’re still paying for things tech can handle, you’re bleeding money in slow motion.

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Trust me, your future self will thank you for ditching the “Mariahs” of the world.

Leland Baptist