# 2048: Pros and Cons of Hiring Friends or Family by Laura Gariepy with Women Who Money on Personal And Professional Balance

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Podcast: [Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-work-daily-career-productivity-and-entrepreneurship-433985)
Published: 2026-05-10T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2048: Laura Gariepy explores the delicate balance of hiring friends or family, showing how trust and familiarity can speed up growth, but also introduce risks that threaten both business performance and personal relationships. By weighing the real advantages against potential pitfalls, she offers practical guidance to help you protect both your company and your closest connections. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://womenwhomoney.com/hire-friends-and-family-your-business/ Quotes to ponder: "While making a quick hire saves you time in the short run, if your best friend or cousin isn’t as skilled as you thought, you have a significant issue." "If you’re going to hire a loved one, make sure you both go into it with clearly defined expectations." "Since you know them so well, assessing their capabilities, attitudes, and personality traits can be much easier and faster as compared to external hires." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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