S3.11 How We Hired Backwards & Built the Perfect Team
Ever wondered how small businesses grow without following the “traditional” hiring rules? In this episode of Pretty Funny Business, we dive deep into the terrifying—but ultimately rewarding—process of hiring for the first time. From manifesting the right team to navigating sales growth and onboarding virtual assistants, learn how we scaled our business while staying true to our unique culture.
We’re Talking:
The fear of hiring for the first time
How we used fractional support to fill gaps
Backwards hiring: finding the right people first
Managing freelancers and growing your team
Lessons from red flags in hiring
Creating a team that fits your company culture
🔗 Mentioned in this Episode:
Outsourced Doers (Virtual Assistant support)
https://go.doneverse.com/refer-a-frie...
📲 Connect with us:
Lauren → / laurenaquilino
Sydney → / sydneymulligan
🔗 Extra Links:
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