Episode 62: How Brian O’Connor Learned Hiring the Hard Way and Fixed His Mistakes

What happens when a management consultant helping Fortune 500 companies scale decides to build a business of his own?In this 62nd episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Brian O’Connor, founder of Talent HQ, to talk about his journey from advising businesses on strategy to building a recruiting agency that helps companies hire top talent from Latin America.Brian shares how his recruiting business started almost by accident, the lessons he learned transitioning from consultant to builder, and the real challenges of scaling a company from 0 to 1.They also dive into hiring mistakes founders often make, how AI is reshaping recruiting, and why building systems is critical when your business suddenly starts growing fast.If you’re building a service business, agency, or startup, this episode shares practical insights on growth, hiring, and building teams that scale. 🔥Connect with Brian:👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfoconnor/ 👉 https://x.com/BrianFOConnorLet's connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacabaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacabaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacabaWebsite: https://2xyou.com/