**Bonus inside**

In episode 15 of the Cultureproof Podcast, Sam Gembel sits down with serial entrepreneur and operator Brandon Vaughn to tackle one of the biggest growth constraints in business: people in the wrong seats in our organizations. 

Together, they unpack why most hiring problems aren’t talent issues - but expectation, alignment, and leadership clarity issues. From paycheck-driven vs. mission-driven employees to defining what an A-player actually looks like by role, this conversation gives owners and leaders a practical framework for building stronger teams and healthier culture.

Brandon shares real-world insights from scaling companies, using performance reviews effectively, and leveraging tools like HireBus to improve recruitment, onboarding, and employee development. They also dig into the real cost of keeping the wrong people too long, when underperformance is actually a leadership issue, and how the “First Who, Then What” mindset changes everything.

If you’re serious about leadership, hiring, team building, and organizational growth - this episode will challenge how you think about people decisions. Buckle up! 

Brandon also has a special offer for our Cultureproof community which you can find here…

https://hirebus.com/cultureproof

https://bit.ly/culture-proof-growth