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June 17, 2025 73 mins

Josh emphasizes the importance of being a bar raiser during hiring, explaining that new hires should elevate the entire team. By raising the bar with each new team member, existing talent will also be inspired to improve. Tune in to the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast for more talent acquisition tips!

In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, Josh— the host of this podcast and an experienced eight-figure brand owner—shares a proven seven-step hiring process tailored for entrepreneurs scaling to 8-figures and beyond. Listeners learn how to conduct a time study, craft compelling role profiles, source and filter candidates, assign test projects, and leverage group and one-on-one interviews with reference checks. Emphasizing practical assessments over resumes, the episode offers actionable strategies to attract A-level talent, streamline hiring, and build a high-performing team—empowering business owners to delegate effectively and accelerate their company’s growth.

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> Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. 

  • Importance of hiring management-level staff effectively
  • Challenges entrepreneurs face in the hiring process
  • Seven-step hiring process for improving hiring practices
  • Conducting a time study to understand time allocation
  • Creating a detailed role profile with key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Sourcing and filtering candidates using various platforms
  • Utilizing test projects to assess candidates' skills and abilities
  • Conducting group interviews to evaluate interpersonal skills and team dynamics
  • Importance of one-on-one interviews and thorough reference checks
  • Strategies for crafting compelling job descriptions to attract top talent

Build a Team That Scales With You
Hiring is the highest-leverage activity for any entrepreneur aiming to scale. By following this rigorous, data-driven, and human-centered 7-step process, you’ll dramatically increase your odds of hiring management-level staff who drive growth, embody your values, and help you reach 8 figures and beyond.

Here are 3 actionable takeaways that you can get from this episode:

1. Slow down to speed up: Invest the time upfront to avoid costly mis-hires.
2. Be relentless in your standards: Only A-players will help you scale.
3. Systematize and optimize: Use tools

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