Hire For Growth, Not Help | Ep14

Hiring is one of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs—but it’s also one of the most important drivers of business growth. In this episode of The Shift Podcast, Evan Weiland and Matt Ware break down the difference between delegating and empowering, why hiring for character over skill leads to better long-term results, and how to set new hires up for success with clear expectations. They share practical strategies for building a high-performance team, avoiding common hiring mistakes, and ensuring your next hire moves your business forward. If you're a solopreneur looking to expand your team or struggling with past hiring failures, this episode is a must-listen. Contact: theshiftpodcast.co Evan Weiland: https://evanweiland.com/ Matt Ware: https://themattware.com/ Recommended Books: The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni https://www.amazon.com/Ideal-Team-Player-Recognize-Cultivate/dp/1119209595/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RMzd_nKajGijDiJf-6rG8MhX98btJD1f1AfLhyKP8Hz-ABtiAkTzk9xxDbwOy05UQDKKhLvVVPE13YtRkp3HbhPJL7hiwkRJk-Gm0zB-jAiG9EiNBI6ftVV48b79XNzi6Yhb1y8y6W_PoD2H_6dP-FTq2rGw0ytulvp5hqup9tHIk9_QaSw_VKTPxmzpcV5eQbxnDiRAYnJ9SoPPydCOfHgUV5PHDUnoOABSAL4uSTs.Bm7bDYwu_lsHc3RTHk9wMsCQqLi1MYsQAf-4mtt5mOI&qid=1738115943&sr=8-1 Relaunch by Dr. Mark Rutland https://www.amazon.com/ReLaunch-Rutland-Mark-David-Hardcover/dp/B00E2RI8BK/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2LA2LWF7NSQ5H&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nK_WDwDVRHBk8_MmwPlm36zlsJDfSt_RNtBjQS71tn6KVfK7kKUN5yOQpaSUo78S.u_UzzfkNwMTmsRI_w3iaxQ8ylI6f-toFPvPX6gcj8rw&dib_tag=se&keywords=relaunch+book+mark+rutland&qid=1738115988&sprefix=relaunch+book+mark+rutland%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-3