Josh emphasizes the importance of being a bar raiser during hiring, explaining that new hires should elevate the entire team. By raising the bar with each new team member, existing talent will also be inspired to improve. Tune in to the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast for more talent acquisition tips!

In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, Josh— the host of this podcast and an experienced eight-figure brand owner—shares a proven seven-step hiring process tailored for entrepreneurs scaling to 8-figures and beyond. Listeners learn how to conduct a time study, craft compelling role profiles, source and filter candidates, assign test projects, and leverage group and one-on-one interviews with reference checks. Emphasizing practical assessments over resumes, the episode offers actionable strategies to attract A-level talent, streamline hiring, and build a high-performing team—empowering business owners to delegate effectively and accelerate their company’s growth.

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> Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. 

• Importance of hiring management-level staff effectively
• Challenges entrepreneurs face in the hiring process
• Seven-step hiring process for improving hiring practices
• Conducting a time study to understand time allocation
• Creating a detailed role profile with key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Sourcing and filtering candidates using various platforms
• Utilizing test projects to assess candidates' skills and abilities
• Conducting group interviews to evaluate interpersonal skills and team dynamics
• Importance of one-on-one interviews and thorough reference checks
• Strategies for crafting compelling job descriptions to attract top talent

Build a Team That Scales With You
Hiring is the highest-leverage activity for any entrepreneur aiming to scale. By following this rigorous, data-driven, and human-centered 7-step process, you’ll dramatically increase your odds of hiring management-level staff who drive growth, embody your values, and help you reach 8 figures and beyond.

Here are 3 actionable takeaways that you can get from this episode:

1. Slow down to speed up: Invest the time upfront to avoid costly mis-hires.
2. Be relentless in your standards: Only A-players will help you scale.
3. Systematize and optimize: Use tools

Resources & Links Section

Here are the mentions with timestamps arranged by topic:

• Ecomm Breakthrough
• Ecomm Breakthrough YouTube
• Ecomm Breakthrough Consulting
• Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast
• Email Josh Hadley: [email protected]
• Amazon
• ChatGPT
• Loom
• Grok
• OnlineJobs.ph
• Workable
• Criteria Corp
• Culture Index
• Upwork
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz on Amazon
• The One Thing by Gary Keller on Amazon
• The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber on Amazon
• Who on Amazon

Special Mention(s):

• Adam “Heist” Runquist on LinkedIn
• Kevin King on LinkedIn
• Michael E. Gerber on LinkedIn

Related Episode(s):

• “Cracking the Amazon Code: Learn From Adam Heist’s Brand Scaling Secrets” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast
• “Kevin King’s Wicked-Smart Tips for Building an Audience of Raving Fans” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast
• “Unlocking Entrepreneurial Greatness | Insider Secrets With E-myth Author Michael Gerber” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast

Episode Sponsor

Sponsor for this episode...
This episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures. 

I started Hadley Designs in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.

I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.

If you’ve hit a plateau and want to know the next steps to take your business to the next level, then go to www.EcommBreakthrough.com (that’s Ecomm with two M’s) to learn more.

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Josh Hadley 00:00:00  Welcome to the Ecomm Breakthrough podcast. If you are tired of hiring the wrong people, or you're tired of putting out a job post and finding poor applicants, I've got the system for you. I'm going to be showing you and breaking down my seven step process in order to hire management level staff from anywhere in the world. All right. So let's get into it. First of all, 99% of you entrepreneurs are hiring people the wrong way. We're going to be diving in exactly how you should be hiring them here. All right. So let's talk about what is the easiest way to use AI and to be able to find incredible management level contractors. First of all, who am I? I am a father of four, husband to a beautiful wife. that is my pride and joy. Right there is my family. Also, I've been an eigh...