The real reason you keep hiring the wrong people

EPISODE · Nov 2, 2025 · 13 MIN

The real reason you keep hiring the wrong people

from The Start Up To Grown Up Podcast · host Heather Townsend

Are you finding it harder to stay positive when the numbers keep slipping? Do you feel like you’re constantly holding everything together for everyone else?If your business feels like it’s stuck in survival mode and you’re running on empty, this episode is for you. I share what I’ve learned about staying mentally strong when the market is unpredictable, trading conditions are tough, and the pressure never seems to stop.In this episode, I talk about how to protect your headspace so you can step up and lead you and your team through the tough patches.You’ll hear practical advice drawn from both personal experience and the real challenges small business owners face right now.I’ll explore how to build resilience, refocus your energy, and take back a sense of control, even when trading conditions are tough.What you'll learn in the podcast episode:- The hidden costs of bad hires that go far beyond salary - Why we default to gut feel recruitment and why it doesn't work anymore- The biggest mistake most firm owners make - What good hiring actually requires beyond just "someone who can do the job"Related episodes:15 ways your life will unexpectedly change (and not always for the better as your business moves from growing to scaling https://startuptogrownup.substack.com/p/15-ways-your-life-will-unexpectedlyHow to deal with your firm's dysfunctional star (without losing your sanity) https://startuptogrownup.substack.com/p/how-to-deal-with-your-firms-dysfunctional?r=l8khyUseful links:- sign up as a paid subscriber and use this link to get 20% off an annual membership of Start Up To Grown UpWelcome to a free podcast episode of Start Up To Grown Up: Your source for ideas, insights and tactics to take back control of your business and scale it sustainably and profitably by Heather Townsend, award-winning author of The Accountants’ Millionaires’ Club and Founder of The Accountants’ Growth ClubEach episode of the Start Up To Growth Up Podcast is based on my weekly Substack Article on the same topic. Head over to my substack to subscribe https://substack.com/@startuptogrownup so you never miss an article or episode again. Get full access to Start Up To Grown Up at startuptogrownup.substack.com/subscribe

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