Ice Cream with My Mom š„°
š Tampa, Florida, Monday, October 13
This isnāt a ālook at me, I can take Mondays offā post.
Itās simply a reminder that our time with the people we love is finite, especially our parents.
If our businesses arenāt designed to make space for moments like this, then whatās the point of it all?
Iām deeply grateful for a team that allows not only me, but everyone on the team, to enjoy these moments.
Every person at Staff4Half has the same freedom and flexibility to design their work around what matters most in life, and that could very well be an ice cream on a Monday afternoon with mom and the nieces.
Three things that help us:
1ļøā£ Design for redundancy. Cross-training and clear SOPs ensure that no single person becomes a bottleneck, myself included.
2ļøā£ Protect moments that matter. We encourage teammates to block time for important family moments, no questions asked.
3ļøā£ Lead with trust and clarity. When I take time off for moments like these, it sends a message that everyone can too.
Business is a vehicle, but the destination is a life youāre proud to live with the people you love. ā¤ļø
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Hiring Isnāt About Filling Gaps, Itās About Building With Purpose
We often think of hiring as patchwork: thereās a hole, so we scramble to fill it. But I believe building a truly great team isnāt about plugging gapsāitās about recognizing potential and making room for it.
Thatās how I think about hiring at Staff4Half. Because weāre building with purpose, weāre not just filling seats. To me, hiring is about inviting someone to join a mission.
I started this company to create opportunity, connecting brilliant Argentine talent with U.S. companies doing meaningful work. And thatās why Iām so excited to welcome Guadalupe to our team.
She brings experience in social media and a strong understanding of our space, but what stood out most was her eagerness to grow and her mindset. Weāve already started working on the podcast relaunch, and Iām excited for everything ahead with her.
I know sheāll bring heart and sharp thinking to everything she touches.
Guada, Iām thrilled to have you on this journey. Letās build something meaningful, together š
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What I Found in Argentina
Thereās been a lot of talk about Argentina lately.
Iād like to share my take. Not on economics or politics, but on something Iāve come to know well: its people.
When I first started working with Argentina, I didnāt know what to expect. What I found was creativity, honesty, and a kind of grounded intelligence thatās hard to put into words.
People who donāt just show up to work ā they show up with the intention to improve, to change, to build something meaningful.
People often talk about outsourcing as a cost decision, but for me, it was never just that.
I love Argentina. And if I can work with people who bring creativity, grit, and a sense of calm to every challenge, how could I ever say no?
Today, many of our most important projects are led by incredible professionals from Buenos Aires, CĆ³rdoba, and Rosario ā people who bring warmth, clarity, and an unshakable sense of purpose.
That spirit has become part of who I am.
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The Freedom Test: Can Your Business Run Without You?
I barely checked my email for the past two weeks and drastically reduced my workload. Itās summer, and Iāve been traveling through Europe. On my way to Bulgaria, I had breakfast with Janet Bell, who happened to be here as well. Janet and I have known each other for years, going back to our time in OPWIL (Office Products Women in Leadership).
Even though so much has changed around us, our connection was instant. We enjoyed coffee in the sun and talked about the changes AI is bringing to the office supply space.
That conversation reminded me of something Iāve come to appreciate deeply: as business owners, we need to build companies that can run without us. If my business canāt operate while Iām away, while Iām traveling, then itās time to redesign the system.
Hereās what made that possible for me:
āļø Delegation rooted in trust
āļø Systems that carry the weight
āļø People who show up and take ownershipIt sounds so obvious and even banal, yet it took me years to get right. And I see so many business owners who know this, yet still struggle to find the right people who allow them to let go.
This trip gave me gratitude for the freedom Iāve been able to build.
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