Interns to A-Players A Playbook for Remote Bosses

Turn your interns into your most valuable players without micromanaging, overhauling your company culture, or hiring a full-time manager.

Interns to A-Players A Playbook for Remote Bosses

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BOOK'S KILLER FEATURES

BOOK'S KILLER FEATURES

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Intern-First Model

Treat interns as real contributors from day one.

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Built-In Trust

Create accountability without micromanaging.

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Fast Onboarding

Kickstart clarity, confidence, and early wins.

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Real Ownership

Empower interns to lead, not just follow.

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Track in Real Time

Spot growth or issues before they escalate.

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Culture Fit

Build connection even across time zones.

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ABOUT THIS BOOK

This book is your proven framework for turning remote interns into high-impact, reliable team members who make your business stronger. Whether you’re leading a fast-paced startup or a growing agency, you’ll find the practical strategies, templates, and systems that actually work.

What You’ll Gain

A confident, capable intern team that drives real results.

More time to lead, less time fixing avoidable mistakes.

A stronger culture without needing to be in the same room.

Smoother intern cycles with higher retention and loyalty.

Early wins that boost momentum across your whole team.

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ABOUT AUTHOR

PETER MURPHY LEWIS

Peter Murphy Lewis is an entrepreneur, educator, and content creator with over 15 years of global experience. He’s the founder of Strategic Pete, a digital marketing consultancy, and currently works as a fractional CMO. Peter launched his entrepreneurial journey in Chile, where he built La Bicicleta Verde into a leading travel company. Since returning to the U.S. in 2019, he has developed the Intern-First Model mentoring more than 100 interns and championing a mentorship approach rooted in vulnerability, trust, and empowerment across diverse teams.

FAQ

FAQ

Who is this book for?

This book is ideal for CEOs, remote team leaders, and business owners looking to build a strong team, particularly by developing interns and new hires into top performers.

What is the main focus of Interns to A-Players?

This book is a practical guide for remote team leaders to successfully hire, onboard, and develop interns into high-performing, full-time team members. It focuses on trust, communication, and creating a thriving remote work culture.

What makes this book different from other leadership or remote work books?

Interns to A-Players is the first book built around an Intern-First Model which treats entry-level hires as core contributors from day one. It’s founder-tested and comes packed with plug-and-play templates you can use immediately. If you're juggling growth, culture, and delegation, this book shows you how to scale people beyond tasks.

How can this book help me improve my remote team?

The book provides actionable strategies to establish effective communication, build a thriving company culture, and retain high-performing team members, all in a remote setting.

Does the book cover remote hiring processes?

Yes, Interns to A-Players includes detailed guidance on remote hiring, including how to identify high-potential candidates, streamline the hiring process, and create a seamless onboarding experience for new hires.

Can this book help with employee retention?

Absolutely! This book provides methods to engage and retain top talent by creating a culture where employees feel valued, empowered, and connected to the company’s mission.

What practical tools does the book offer?

The book includes tools like the Daily Reflection Survey, performance tracking strategies, onboarding templates, and systems for cross-training and skill development, all designed to help you build a high-performing remote team.

I’ve never managed interns before. Will this book still help me?

Absolutely. The book is beginner-friendly and includes step-by-step templates to help you hire, onboard, and delegate with confidence.

How quickly can I start seeing results with the strategies in this book?

If you implement the actionable strategies and tools provided in the book, you can start seeing improvements in communication, trust-building, and team performance within the first 30 days. The focus is on quick, impactful changes that create long-term growth.

What will I walk away with?

You’ll leave with a plug-and-play system for onboarding, clear delegation, performance tracking, and building team culture in a remote setting.

TESTIMONIAL

TESTIMONIAL

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Jason Long

"When Peter first started recruiting early career professionals at Experience Care, I was skeptical that he would be able to get them to perform the way that later-stage workers would, but I was very pleasantly surprised to see that not only did they perform, but they excelled at their jobs. Peter was great at implementing systems to not only identify high-performers but also understood where they were weak and help them grow. Eventually, we ended up with a very high-performing, low-cost team of relatively early-stage workers in the Marketing department that ended up substantially driving up the sale price of the business."

Jason Long — Tangent Solution

★★★★★
LynnLee Schimdt

"Peter starts with deep questions to truly understand the challenge. Then he rapid-fires smart, creative solutions—adjusting based on what your team can actually execute. Working with him feels like having a strategist, coach, and partner all in one. Our team had no formal marketing background, but we were hungry. Peter challenged us, gave real feedback, and made each person better. He brings out hidden strengths—but doesn't tolerate apathy. That's how high-performing teams are built."

LynnLee Schimdt — Tanganyika Wildlife Park

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Greg Wilnau

"Before Peter, I was buried in solo work. Now I have a system, a trusted team, and time back. One of my interns—hired through his method—is now a key player. Peter doesn't just teach you how to delegate. He teaches you how to lead. He helped me redesign our onboarding process and ask better interview questions so I could find talent I was genuinely excited to work with. That changed everything. Peter leads with empathy and strategy. He builds trust, confidence, and connection across continents. He's not just a mentor—he's the kind of person who shows up, helps you grow, and becomes a lifelong friend."

Greg Wilnau — Wilnau Designs

★★★★★
Kyle Kuderewski

"He doesn't just hire for potential—he develops it. Peter creates SOPs, fosters a growth environment, and builds up team members like Claudia into experts. The breakthroughs they achieve benefit both the business and their careers. Peter's leadership stands out because he cares deeply and works incredibly hard. He understands what each person on a remote team needs to succeed—and then makes sure they get it. Peter thinks through problems, removes roadblocks, and builds an environment where people learn and grow. His educator's mindset blends structure and empathy in a way that makes remote teams thrive."

Kyle Kuderewski — WebStreet

★★★★★

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