🎙️ How Clara Ma Built the #1 Hub for Chiefs of Staff | Level Up Creators Podcast
In this episode of Level Up Creators, Amanda sits down with Clara Ma, founder & CEO of Ask a Chief of Staff—the go-to resource for high-performing Chiefs of Staff and the executives who hire them.
Clara shares how she went from burned-out operator to leading voice in startup ops, building a 450+ member community, a boutique recruiting engine, and a business that helps Chiefs of Staff land high-impact roles and thrive once they’re in them.
🎯 In this episode, you'll learn:
✔️ Why the Chief of Staff role is more mindset than job title
✔️ Clara’s exact career pivot → business launch → scalable model
✔️ Her top automations for saving time and protecting her lifestyle
✔️ What to consider before hiring a Chief of Staff—or becoming one
✔️ What it’s like inside the MRR Accelerator
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🧋 Amanda Links:
Amanda’s LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/northcuttamanda/
Website → https://welevelupcreators.com/
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đź”— Clara Ma Links:
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarama/
Website → https://askachiefofstaff.com/
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