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EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 25 MIN

How to Build a Winning Startup Team: The Most Common Hiring Mistakes (& How to Avoid Them) | The Making of Me

from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde

Your startup is only as strong as the team behind it — so why do so many founders keep hiring the wrong people?In this practical and eye-opening episode of The Making of Me Podcast, operator, strategist, and founder of Your FRX, Kati Peterman reveals the most common hiring mistakes that hold capable companies back — and the proven strategies to avoid them.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:Why hiring your own clone is one of the most dangerous mistakes a founder can makeHow unclear onboarding silently sabotages even the best new hiresWhy rushing the recruitment process costs you far more in the long runActionable steps to assemble a team that truly moves your business forwardHow fractional executive teams can give your startup the edge it needsPractical strategies for finding and keeping the right team members at every stageIf you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with your hiring results — this episode is packed with advice you can act on today.🔗 Learn more about fractional executive teams at Your FRX: https://yourfrx.com/🔗 Connect with Kati Peterman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katipeterman/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it helped you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's the biggest hiring mistake you've made as a founder and what did you learn from it?#StartupHiring #TeamBuilding #MakingOfMePodcast #KatiPeterman #YourFRX #Podcast #FounderLife #HiringMistakes #FractionalExecutive #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Recruitment #SmallBusiness #Strategy

Your startup is only as strong as the team behind it — so why do so many founders keep hiring the wrong people?In this practical and eye-opening episode of The Making of Me Podcast, operator, strategist, and founder of Your FRX, Kati Peterman reveals the most common hiring mistakes that hold capable companies back — and the proven strategies to avoid them.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:Why hiring your own clone is one of the most dangerous mistakes a founder can makeHow unclear onboarding silently sabotages even the best new hiresWhy rushing the recruitment process costs you far more in the long runActionable steps to assemble a team that truly moves your business forwardHow fractional executive teams can give your startup the edge it needsPractical strategies for finding and keeping the right team members at every stageIf you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with your hiring results — this episode is packed with advice you can act on today.🔗 Learn more about fractional executive teams at Your FRX: https://yourfrx.com/🔗 Connect with Kati Peterman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katipeterman/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it helped you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's the biggest hiring mistake you've made as a founder and what did you learn from it?#StartupHiring #TeamBuilding #MakingOfMePodcast #KatiPeterman #YourFRX #Podcast #FounderLife #HiringMistakes #FractionalExecutive #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Recruitment #SmallBusiness #Strategy

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