Chapter
Fear of Hiring
32:18 - 37:37 (05:18)
There's an issue in Silicon Valley with people starting companies but being too afraid to hire others to run it. This is hindering growth and success, with examples including Nasty Gal which scaled up to hundreds of millions in sales but failed to reach its true potential.
Clips
Some individuals who begin startups are afraid to hire other people to run their companies.
32:18 - 34:23 (02:04)
Startup
Summary
Some individuals who begin startups are afraid to hire other people to run their companies. This is particularly prevalent in Silicon Valley amongst those people who like managing at a mid-level and prefer the perceived security of that position.
ChapterFear of Hiring
Episode#75 with Randy Hetrick - Navy SEAL To $50M TRX
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker shares their experience with hiring CEOs for small businesses and how it never worked out for them, preferring someone who can be scrappy and adaptable rather than a big company suit.
34:23 - 37:37 (03:14)
Small Business
Summary
The speaker shares their experience with hiring CEOs for small businesses and how it never worked out for them, preferring someone who can be scrappy and adaptable rather than a big company suit.