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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 26 MIN

"Episode 6: Green Flags, Red Flags: Where To Find Your Next Great Hire"

from From The Field · host Joe Knuppel and Josh Riekena

Josh and Joe get real about hiring — the good, the bad, and the "how did I miss THAT" ugly. From how JR finds his best people to the sneaky AI trick candidates are pulling in interviews, this one's packed with hard-earned wisdom for anyone building a team.Chapters:0:00 – Intro0:51 – How Josh Finds His Best Hires — spoiler: it's rarely job ads3:12 – Characteristics of Great Employees — what "hardworking" actually means7:13 – Accountability and Coachability in Interviews — the pushback test10:52 – Financial Red Flags to Watch For — money habits don't stay at home13:05 – Pre-Work Assignments as a Hiring Signal — the ones who half-ass it, tell you everything14:57 – AI in the Interview Process — when candidates sound too polished on video17:54 – Trusting Your Gut and Learning from Bad Hires — plus a wild "ghosted after onboarding" story20:13 – Always Be Recruiting — even when you're not hiring22:45 – Hiring from a Position of Strength, Not Desperation — beware the "hiring beer goggles"24:54 – Closing Thoughts

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Josh and Joe get real about hiring — the good, the bad, and the "how did I miss THAT" ugly. From how JR finds his best people to the sneaky AI trick candidates are pulling in interviews, this one's packed with hard-earned wisdom for anyone building a team. Chapters: 0:00 – Intro0:51 – How Josh Finds His Best Hires — spoiler: it's rarely job ads3:12 – Characteristics of Great Employees — what "hardworking" actually means7:13 – Accountability and Coachability in Interviews — the pushback test10...

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