Ever tried to woo a dream hire… and got rejected?
In this behind-the-scenes episode, I share how hiring a new executive for one of my companies turned into the business version of 90 Day Fiancé. 😅💼
You’ll hear:
- Why I risked public rejection to share this
- How I courted a former agency partner to lead our sales team
- What I did when she turned me down (spoiler: I celebrated her)
- Why I believe every “no” is just a “not right now”
- And how I literally scouted talent… at church 👀
This isn’t a hiring tutorial—it’s a real look at trusting your gut, building your dream team, and staying open to magic in unexpected places.
Click play to hear all of this and:
[00:00] Why hiring feels like a business version of 90 Day Fiancé
[01:00] Why I debated sharing this episode (vulnerability + risk of rejection)
[02:00] How I approach “no” in business and why I reframe it as “not right now”
[03:00] The backstory of hiring a sales team—and the moment I clocked someone for a leadership role
[04:30] What happened when I reached out... and she already took another job
[05:50] The DM voice memo I sent anyway—and why celebrating others matters
[06:30] How I scout talent in everyday places (yes, including church)
[07:15] Why your dream hire might be closer than you think
Listen to Related Episodes:
- Hiring, training, and retaining high-performing team members with Natalie Dawson
- How to Find and Hire the Perfect COO or Operations Specialist
- How to Know if You Need a “Force Multiplier” and the Steps to Hiring One with Adam Hergenrother and Hallie Warner
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