In this first episode of Hire Smart Scale Fast, Eric Farber, founder of Pacific Workers and Viva Global, and Hunter Miranda, a first-time leader with a background in the Fortune 500 world, dive into the foundational (and often overlooked) challenge of building company culture that actually scales.
As organizations shift to hybrid and remote models, culture has become a buzzword—often confused with perks and vibes. But Eric and Hunter unpack why true company culture is about behaviors, systems, and accountability—not bean bags or pizza Fridays. They explore the uncomfortable truths of leadership, including why bad hires are like a virus, why B-players don’t hire A-players, and why growth requires more than just good intentions.
This episode is a candid, practical conversation about what it takes to scale a business without losing your team’s soul—and why leaders must get smarter about hiring, fast.
Because culture isn’t what you say. It’s what you tolerate.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to Hire Smart Scale Fast
01:30 – Why Culture Matters More Than Ever
03:00 – A-Players vs. B-Players: Hiring for Excellence
05:15 – What Fortune 500 Didn’t Prepare You For
08:00 – The Myth of “Startup Vibes”
10:45 – Real Leadership: Accountability Over Perks
13:30 – Building Culture in a Hybrid World
15:00 – Final Thoughts: Hire Smart, Scale Fast
ABOUT THE SHOW
Hire Smart Scale Fast is a podcast for founders, team builders, and leaders who care about company culture—and want to scale without compromising it. Hosted by Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda, the show brings honest conversations, tactical insights, and hard-earned lessons on hiring, leadership, and growth.
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