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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 28 MIN

Why You Need To Hire Before You're Ready: A CEO's Guide to Strategic Growth

from The Business of Apparel · host Rachel Erickson

Why You Need To Hire Before You're Ready: A CEO's Guide to Strategic Growth Don't wait until you're drowning to hire! In this episode of The Business of Apparel Podcast, Rachel is going into the CEO mindset around building a powerful team before you need it. Whether you're a solopreneur juggling it all or a growing apparel brand ready to scale, this conversation will change how you think about hiring. Rachel shares candid stories from her own entrepreneurial journey, what she learned about burnout, bottlenecks, and building a dream team. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how top-tier brands in apparel attract elite talent, why racing to the bottom on wages is a losing strategy, and how to create roles that others are excited to step into. If you've ever asked yourself "Can I really afford to hire?" this episode will show you why the better question is, "Can I afford not to?" In this episode, you'll hear: - Why CEOs must hire before they feel ready - The hidden cost of hiring cheap - How top companies recruit elite talent - Structuring your interview process ethically and efficiently - Best practices for onboarding new hires   Join The Board here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/the-board   Sign up for the Secrets Behind Billion-Dollar Apparel Brands FREE Course here!   We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! Purchase the Business of Apparel Online Course: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/course To connect with Rachel, you can join her LinkedIn community here: LinkedIn. To visit her website, go to: www.unmarkedstreet.com.   

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