In this episode of Hire Smart, Scale Fast, Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda unpack one of the most overlooked yet high-impact elements of team building: employee onboarding.
A strong onboarding process isn’t just a checklist — it’s the foundation of trust, connection, and retention. Eric and Hunter share proven strategies and personal stories that transform those first days into powerful moments that inspire long-term commitment.
You’ll learn how to design onboarding with intention, why swag and structure matter, and how leadership presence can make or break a new hire’s experience — whether you're in-person or fully remote.
This episode is a playbook for turning new hires into loyal team members from day one.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Why Onboarding is Everything
01:40 – When Onboarding Actually Starts
03:25 – Swag, Structure, and Surprise
05:10 – Creating Trust with Leadership Presence
07:00 – Mistakes That Lead to Early Turnover
08:45 – Building Culture from the First Email
10:00 – Final Thoughts: Investing in the First 90 Days
ABOUT THE SHOW
Hire Smart, Scale Fast helps business leaders build teams that scale smart and stay strong. Hosted by Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda, the show offers actionable insights into hiring, company culture, and leadership in the age of rapid growth and AI-driven transformation.
More episodes at: https://hiresmartpodcast.com
Follow Eric Farber on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericfarber123/
Follow Hunter Miranda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/huntermiranda/
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