Episode 99

Making Your First Hire? Here's How to Nail It!

Making your first hire doesn't have to be daunting; it can be exhilarating and empowering! If you've ever wondered how to make your FIRST hire in your business, buckle up because we're about to take you on a thrilling ride packed with practical tips and insider secrets!

I remember when I was just starting, the idea of hiring someone was overwhelming. But building a dream team can take your business to new heights. You know, that superstar squad that gets things done! You might feel a bit unsure about the whole hiring process. Well, I've been there, and I'm here to tell you – you've got this!


To ensure a successful hiring process, you need a bulletproof game plan. I'll walk you through creating a strategy that guarantees you'll find the right talents to fuel your business growth. Not only that, but I know the most common pitfalls and paths to success, so you can save loads of time and headaches.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[1:15] Today’s episode is for listeners who have never hired before and are wondering where to start.

[3:45] The importance of building a team, but you have no idea how to do it well.

[6:15] Hiring is one of those things that people assume you know how to do, but you don’t.

[8:40] The four quadrants of hiring: clarity, velocity, traction, and velocity.

[12:00] The three biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when starting a business.

[15:05] How to track your hours.

[17:35] You can hire an agency, a contractor, or a freelancer.

[19:10] The importance of having a game plan for hiring.

[21:45] The importance of having a project management tool in place.


Listen to Similar Episodes:

How to Use ChatGPT to Facilitate Team Hiring and Management

Building a Successful Business and Hiring Freelancers with Sandra Chau

Hiring for Impact: Making the Right Choice for Your Business


* Connect with me on IG @jackie.koch_

* Find more information on my website https://www.jackiekoch.com/

* Check out People Principles to build your hiring and people operations right the first time around https://peopleprinciples.co/

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Jackie Koch

Hey, I’m Jackie Koch. I have over 15 years of experience prospecting talent and building teams for Fortune 500 companies, startups and small businesses in all types of industries.  Technically, I have an MBA from Concordia University, although I’d argue I learned more about growing and scaling a modern business over the last 5 years in the LA tech start up scene. There I built out recruiting and People Operations teams for high growth tech start ups. I love entrepreneurs and being one at heart, I started my own business during the pandemic. I’m the founder and CEO of People Principles where I help founders scale through fractional recruiting and people operations services.