Why You Should Never Hire You 2.0
Episode 613: Show Notes
Today we are going to be sharing some thoughts and some hot takes about hiring! There are so many people out there saying all sorts of things that make our insides squirm, and we don’t want you to waste your time and effort on strategies that definitely do not work. We also got sucked into the sexiness of the idea of hiring duplicates of ourselves, so we speak from firsthand experience when we tell you that this is a BIG mistake!
When people get to the point where they know they need to bring on someone else, it’s usually because of one of two main reasons; either that they need to hire for a very specific role for their company, or they’re burning the candle at both ends and therefore if they hire “another me” they’ll be able to get twice as much work done, but if you keep listening you’ll understand why you should never hire another you!
The #1 Thing You Need to Know Before You Hire
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How Resentment Builds Up In Your Company Culture
As entrepreneurs, we often assume that when people get hyped up on our mission and vision and purpose, they'll really work towards the long term success of our company. But the thing is, they don’t have any ownership or stake in the business, and the risk factor is what completely differentiates behavior. And that is what makes all the difference in the long term. When you try to hire “You 2.0” you give them all the responsibilities of an owner and the freedom to make choices, without any of the risk! The entitlement, resentment, and unmet expectations you’ll be faced with in this scenario will be out of this world. They will never understand what you’re going through as a business owner, and they don’t have to. In fact, we encourage you not to strive for that because it’s likely to scare people away.
You Can’t Do Everything, And That’s Okay!
Every person and every company is unique, so there is no formula for hiring, and we can’t tell you who to hire! But we do know what questions you need to ask yourself in order to find the answer. For example; What are your goals? What’s your zone of genius? What are you trying to accomplish? What’s your background? What do you like doing? What have you failed at? You likely have tasks on your plate that are adding inefficiencies, unnecessary risks, and you might think that everything you are doing is within your zone of genius, but we’re here to tell you that’s not true, and that it’s okay!
The Problem of Hiring To Solve A Problem
We’ve done this, but we’ve learned the hard way from experience that you don’t want to be hiring to solve problems. Instead, you want to be hiring to fulfill solutions! When you’re coming up against a problem in your business, you might think that the only way to move forward is to bring someone on who you can pay to solve it. But, as a business owner, you can’t hand over your “big hat” problems (like leads, conversions, profit margin etc) to a VA or a contractor. It’s YOUR job, and your job only, to identify problems and solutions within your business. Once you’ve come up with the solution, you can train someone to come in and fulfill it! We don’t want you to make the same mistakes that we did with hiring, so we are sharing all of them with you so you can learn by listening, rather than by doing!
How To Identify The Next Hire You Actually Need To Make
Before you hire someone, you need to think about the goals that you have for your business for the next year, and whether you currently have the tools, resources, and manpower to reach them. If the answer is no, then you need to do something about it. And often that means transitioning from being the “doer” to teaching others how to do too! Once you’ve decided that you need to hire someone, you then need to ask yourself whether you should be hiring a contractor or an employee. If you’re hiring someone for a core function of your business, you should absolutely be hiring an employee, even though it’s a more complicated, time consuming process. On the other hand, if you’re hiring for a specific task, you should be hiring a contractor who is an expert in that particular niche. If you need help making these kinds of decisions, we can help you, so don’t hesitate to apply for the Boss Project Incubator!
Quote This
So often, the desire to hire a duplicate of yourself comes from the place of wanting to take care of your personal needs, not the needs of your organization.
Highlights
How Resentment Builds Up In Your Company Culture. [0:04:29.1]
You Can’t Do Everything, And That’s Okay! [0:07:07.1]
The Problem of Hiring To Solve A Problem. [0:10:30.1]
How To Identify The Next Hire You Actually Need To Make. [0:27:56.1]
ON TODAY’S SHOW
Abagail & Emylee
The Strategy Hour Podcast
We help overwhelmed and creative entrepreneurs break down their Oprah-sized dreams to create a functioning command center to tame the chaos of their business. Basically, we think you’re totally bomb diggity, we’re about to uplevel the shiz out of your business.
KEY TOPICS
Hiring, Company Culture, Resentment, Unmet Expectations, Problem Solving, Fulfilling Solutions, Contractors, Employees, Purpose, Mission
