CEO Playbook Ep 8: How To Stop Hiring the Wrong People and Finally Build a Team That Delivers

You don’t lose sleep over strategy. You lose sleep over your team.You’ve got the vision, the drive, the plan and yet your days are hijacked by people problems, dropped balls, and the exhausting loop of managing dysfunction. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why can’t my team just execute?” then this episode is for you.In this episode, Jonathan Herps opens his playbook and breaks down why most founders get hiring wrong and what to do instead. From defining roles that attract the right people to building a team that delivers without needing you to prop them up, this is a masterclass in leadership that actually scales.Jonathan shares the tools, filters, and mental models he’s used to help founders build businesses powered by values-aligned, execution-obsessed teams. From startup missteps to strategic hiring frameworks, this conversation is a crash course in building a company that actually runs and grows without you propping it up every day.In this episode of Stories of Scale with Jonathan Herps, you’ll discover:The silent way CEOs sabotage team performance without realizing it (05:19)A smarter way to define roles so you get the right people, not just the available ones (06:38)The delegation quadrant every scaling CEO needs to use for team design (10:57)What to do when you can’t afford A-players, yet  (16:13)Key takeaways for CEOs and business owners:People problems are usually clarity problems. Vague expectations equal inconsistent execution.Your org chart is a mirror. If your team is underperforming, it reflects your tolerance and blind spots as a leader.A-players exist at every budget level. It’s not just about salary. It’s about values alignment and trainable potential.Team design is strategy. Who does what (and why) is as critical as what you sell.If you’re serious about scaling, it starts with building the right team and letting go of the wrong people.Listen in now and upgrade how you lead your people from the inside out.CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPSWebsite: www.scaleupgrowth.coLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherpsFacebook: www.facebook.com/scaleupgrowthInstagram: www.instagram.com/scaleupgrowthYoutube: www.youtube.com/@scaleupgrowthEmail: [email protected] 🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Business?If you’re interested, here are 3 ways I can help you right now: 1. Subscribe to our podcast Get actionable strategies to run a more efficient business from someone who built & exited 3 multi-million $ companies. Click Here to listen & subscribe now! 2. Download our free CEO Dashboard template  Build a step-by-step business plan for consistent growth.  Click Here to download.3. Book a 20-min Business Growth CallMap out a growth plan for your business and identify your biggest bottleneck & leave with a clear action plan. — Click Here