Episode
Don't Let Your First Hire Backfire
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- Freelance to Founder
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- Sep 21, 2026
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- 1239
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Summary
Hannah is ready to make her first hire, but she's stuck on one big decision: stay local or go global. Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies and a three-time agency builder, joins Preston to break down what actually separates a great international hire from a costly mistake. They dig into which regions fit which management styles, why the follow-the-sun model can quietly burn out a team, and how to avoid losing a week over one unclear instruction. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices