Episode

3 Costly Mistakes Founders Make When Hiring and Firing Employees

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The People Side of Business | Team Management Strategies, How to Manage Employees, Leadership for Business Owners
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Jul 16, 2026
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Summary

Hiring and Firing Employees isn't simply about filling vacancies or managing performance—it's one of the biggest leadership responsibilities you'll ever have as a founder. Yet many business owners wait too long to hire, recruit from overwhelm instead of strategy, or avoid difficult conversations because personal loyalty gets in the way. The result? Expensive mistakes that impact growth, culture, and your ability to scale. If you've ever found yourself thinking, "I'll just keep doing it myself...