My advice for anyone…

HIRING

[1] Work with systems.

I hired without a system for way too many years. My hit rate for "A-players” was mediocre at best. Figuring out a consistent, repeatable system changed everything for me.

My process these days is: Topgrading + Culture Index + Criteria Corp. More about these in this free guide: 9 Systems Every Small Business Needs.

Then, take a look at the resources below:

• Google Drive folder containing:

  • My Hiring Process - this scales up or down depending on the level of seniority I’m hiring for

  • Sample Job Description

  • Associate Program: job descriptions, program outline, and interview process

  • Sample Employee Contract

  • Green flags on resumes

  • The slides from my live lecture

• Stuff I’ve written about incentives:

  • Bonuses that get more from your senior team

  • How to set up a simple profit-sharing plan

  • Non-monetary incentives that outperform cash

  • How to screw up employee bonuses

[2] Hire from Latin America

I swear by hiring from Latin America. It’s a great culture fit, the time zones line up, and they’re killer teammates.

My company Near can set you up with a free list of candidates, plus a discount on your first hire. Book a free call here.

[3] Check out my full lecture on hiring.
Here’s the recording of my live lecture from July 30th, 2025.

Here are the slides.