62: Can I Hire my Friends and Family?

Are you thinking about inviting a friend or family member to join your team? Many people dream of having someone they can trust like family on their team while others are dead set against it. Like most things in life, working with family and friends comes with a string of potential pros and cons. Legacy businesses have been around for centuries and starting a business with close friends is nothing new either. But, should you work with a friend, family member or spouse? Or, should you keep your personal relationships separate from your professional endeavors? On this episode, Shelli Warren shares some real-life stories from the BizChix business community who have experience working with friends or family. If you’re thinking about offering a job to someone you know or you’re considering taking a job offered to you by a friend or family member, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for!  In this episode, you’ll hear: Positive real-life stories of working with friends and/or family Potential struggles and challenges of working with someone you know Why you should only hire people that are the best fit for your business Books, Tools or Events Mentioned: BizChix Live 2019 Stacking Your Team Episodes Mentioned: SYT 60: How to Create High Performing Teams Listen to The BizChix Podcast Work with Us: One Day Mastermind GrowthChix Accelerator Program ProfitChix Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind Strategy Session Join the BizChix Community This episode was first published at BizChix.com/syt-62. Listen to our sister podcast, BizChix, on your app or at bizchix.com.