Welcome to episode 7 of The Automate & Delegate Podcast! Thank you so much for coming and attending this episode of the Automate and Delegate Podcast, where we are talking all about fast, portable and flexible ways to grow your life, your business and relationships. I am your host, Brad Stevens and today I am super excited to be joined by Chip Dodd. Chip is the founder of Support Services of Virginia that focuses on helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He also launched a new company during COVID, Adventure Racing, which provides a virtual racing experience. Chip shares what his biggest takeaways are as an entrepreneur in this episode, along with some advice for new entrepreneurs that are starting out. [00:00] Introduction to Chip[05:26] Most impactful and provide most takeaway value[11:10] Technologies tools used to integrate to digital [14:10] Hiring a virtual assistant  [21:42] Retention tools[23:42] Launching a new business during covid[31:52] One skillset you would give as a starting point[36:35] Clearly define happiness  [38:42] Connect with ChipWHERE TO FIND CHIP:Website – Support Servies of Virginia (https://www.ssvainc.org/)ThisAbility website – Adventure Racing (https://www.thisabilityadventures.com/)ThisAbility YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY7C9YkZzd2tEEFBTLt80_g)ThisAbility Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thisABILITYRacing/) Don't forget to check out this week's featured tool for entrepreneurs below! * Capture screen recording and record with your microphone or computer audio * Choose between Automatic or White Glove for a perfect transcription * Edit audio, remove silence, add crossfades, remove filler words Descript: https://www.descript.com/