# He Fumbled a $500,000 Deal… and Still Didn’t Get Fired

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Podcast: [The Bad Hire Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-hire-podcast-7361470)
Published: 2026-01-14T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebadhire/episodes/He-Fumbled-a-500-000-Deal-and-Still-Didnt-Get-Fired-e3dh2j5
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## Resource

What happens when you blow a $500,000 client shoot… and your boss still takes you to dinner? In Episode 15 of The Bad Hire, Ken and Nathan sit down with guest Hudson, founder of Unify Visual Marketing, to unpack what excellence looks like, even when things fall apart. They talk: – The pressure of hiring in small creative teams – When friends make bad hires – The difference between talent and trust – Why every leader should know their “bad hire” moment And yes—Hudson tells the story of how he nearly ruined a half-million dollar client shoot… and came out the other side better for it. 💸 Submit your own bad hire story to win $10,000: TheBadHire.com Key Takeaways: • Hiring friends? Always get proof of concept. • Being a great hang doesn’t make someone a great hire. • When things go south, how leaders respond makes all the difference. • Culture fit can matter more than technical skill. ⸻ Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com 📧 Email: team@thebadhire.com 📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod 🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire — Sponsored by BChex: Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered. www.bchex.io — 🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com

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