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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 15 MIN

You're Hiring in the Wrong Order (Here's Who to Hire First)

from Focus on the Fun Stuff · host Emma Mills

Send us Fan MailMost business owners hire in the wrong order.The instinct is to hire more people to sell, market, or deliver your service. But what if that's actually slowing your business down?In this solo episode, Emma explains why the smartest first hire isn't someone who generates revenue directly, it's the person who removes you as the bottleneck.She shares the three questions every business owner should ask before making their next hire, how to calculate the true value of your time, and why buying back your time creates more growth than simply adding more people.If you're feeling busy but your business still relies on you for everything, this episode will help you rethink your next hire and start building a business that can truly scale.📥 Get the Free Productivity Planner:https://mi-pa.co.uk/planner/🔑 Topics covered:Why most business owners hire in the wrong orderHow to calculate your true hourly valueThe hidden cost of doing your own adminWhy you're losing opportunities without realising itThe three-step framework for deciding who to hire firstHow to stop being the bottleneck in your business🎧 Hit play to discover why your next hire shouldn't just grow your team, it should buy back your time, remove you as the bottleneck, and give you the freedom to focus on the work that actually grows your business.Support the showSupport The Show--Ready to reclaim your time? Grab our free guide and start delegating all of the things a business owner shouldn't be doing: 👉 The 106 Tasks You Must Delegate--Connect with Emma!Get my personal weekly newsletter here - if you want to Win the Week, every week.World Class Virtual PA support here: Mi-PA.co.ukFollow Emma on InstagramConnect with Emma on LinkedinWatch the Episodes on YoutubeEmmaMills.co.ukReviews and Feedback:Loving the show? Your feedback means the world to me and helps others find us!Thanks so much for listening to Focus on the Fun Stuff Podcast! Let’s make business a bit more fun together! 🌟

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Send us Fan Mail Most business owners hire in the wrong order. The instinct is to hire more people to sell, market, or deliver your service. But what if that's actually slowing your business down? In this solo episode, Emma explains why the smartest first hire isn't someone who generates revenue directly, it's the person who removes you as the bottleneck. She shares the three questions every business owner should ask before making their next hire, how to calculate the true value of your time,...

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