Aurel Davidyan Show

In this episode of The Aurel Davidyan Show, Aurel sits down with Andrew Crapuchettes, CEO and Founder of RedBalloon and President of MilitaryHire.com, to discuss what separates great hires from costly mistakes.Andrew shares lessons from building and selling eight companies, the true cost of a bad hire, and why culture matters more than most business owners realize. The conversation explores hiring for values versus skills, building a strong company culture, attracting top talent, and the role AI should play in recruiting.Andrew also opens up about losing his CEO position after refusing to compromise his personal beliefs, how that experience led to the creation of RedBalloon, and why faith, leadership, and courage continue to shape the way he builds businesses today.Whether you're a founder, business owner, executive, or hiring manager, this episode is packed with practical insights on leadership, culture, recruiting, and building teams that perform at a high level.Topics discussed include:• The real cost of a bad hire• Why company culture determines long-term success• Hiring for values versus hiring for skills• Building an employment brand that attracts top talent• How AI is changing the hiring landscape• Leadership lessons from building and selling multiple companies• Faith, courage, and staying true to your values• Why awkward conversations make better leadersIf you're serious about building a stronger team and a stronger business, this conversation delivers actionable advice you can apply immediately.

What does it really take to build and scale high-performing offshore teams?In this episode of Aurel Davidyan Show, Aurel sits down with Cybill Getgood, Founder and COO of People Avenue, a fast-growing offshore staffing company connecting businesses in the United States and Australia with top Filipino talent.Cybill shares the leadership lessons she has learned from scaling teams from startup stages to hundreds of employees, building operational excellence, and creating cultures that balance accountability with genuine care. She explains why many companies fail when outsourcing, how founders can successfully build remote teams, and what separates organizations that execute at a high level from those that struggle.The conversation dives into project management, leadership, psychological safety, operational discipline, and the systems required to scale without sacrificing quality or culture.Whether you're a founder, executive, or business owner looking to grow your team, this episode is packed with practical insights on leadership, hiring, and building companies that can scale sustainably.In this episode you'll learn: Why offshore teams don't solve unclear operations  The biggest mistakes companies make when outsourcing  How to scale from zero to hundreds of employees  The importance of operational discipline and strong systems  Why psychological safety drives better execution  How to create a people-first culture without lowering standards  What causes companies to break when they grow too quickly  Leadership principles that help teams perform at their highest level 

What does it really take to build, run, and scale a successful company without burning out?In this episode of the Aurel Davidyan Show, Aurel sits down with Scott Abbott, Founder & CEO of BOS-UP, to break down the realities of entrepreneurship that most people don’t talk about.With over 35 years of experience, Scott shares hard-earned lessons on failure, mindset, and why systems - not hustle alone - are the foundation of sustainable growth. He dives into the balance between structure and adaptability, how leaders can make better decisions as they scale, and the importance of combining strong systems with human-centered leadership.The conversation also explores: Why failure is often more valuable than success  The biggest blind spots founders have  How to avoid becoming the bottleneck in your business  Where AI can truly help (and where it can hurt)  How to grow without burning out This is a practical, no-fluff conversation for entrepreneurs who want to scale smarter, lead better, and build something that lasts.Learn more about Scott and his work: http://www.scottabbott.com/

What actually drives growth in today’s world of SEO and AI?In this episode of the Aurel Davidyan Show, we sit down with Andrew Shotland, CEO of Local SEO Guide, to unpack what 20+ years in SEO has taught him about growth, mistakes, and staying relevant in a constantly changing landscape.Andrew shares stories from scaling early internet companies, the painful lessons that shaped his expertise, and why even the biggest brands still get SEO wrong. We also dive into how AI is transforming search, where it actually adds value, and why it’s not replacing humans anytime soon.This is a practical, no-fluff conversation on growth, curiosity, and what it really takes to build something that lasts.