Struggling to find the right people to grow your business? In this episode of Time to Thrive, Bethany Meadows sits down with Kasim Aslam—hiring expert, bestselling author, and serial entrepreneur—to break down a revolutionary approach to finding and keeping top 1% talent.
Kasim shares why traditional hiring methods fail, how to think beyond resumes and interviews, and the “flytrap” strategies he uses to attract high performers (and repel imposters). Learn how to hire for miracles, not just metrics—and why Pareto Talent can completely shift your business trajectory.
Whether you’re making your first hire or scaling a fast-growing team, this episode is packed with practical, no-fluff advice on building a team that fuels your freedom, not your burnout.
🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why hiring is broken—and how to fix it
- The red flags most entrepreneurs miss
- How to pay more and get 10x the output
- Why international hiring might be your secret weapon
- The difference between delegating tasks and empowering ownership
Ready to stop hiring out of desperation and start building a dream team by design? Don’t miss this one.
Get Kasim’s free book and resources: thehirebook.com
00:00 Introduction to the Guest: Cassum Islam
00:43 Icebreaker Questions and Personal Insights
02:21 Challenges in Hiring and the Art of Finding Top Talent
03:28 The Flaws in Traditional Hiring Practices
08:17 Understanding Pareto Talent and Its Importance
12:41 Effective Hiring Strategies and Fly Traps
19:24 When and How to Hire for Growth
23:49 Hiring Strategies for Entrepreneurs
24:36 Identifying Red Flags in Hiring
25:16 Understanding the Entrepreneurial Mindset
27:41 Effective Delegation Techniques
31:31 Managing Remote Teams
32:31 Aligning Incentives with Remote Work
39:05 Deciding on Business Opportunities
46:07 The Reality of Success and Sacrifice
47:59 Conclusion and Resources
Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.
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