Ep. 3 3 Secrets to Better Hiring

Hiring. It's easily one of the biggest challenges Founders experience as they scale their business. In this episode, I respond to a subscriber's question about their challenges in hiring the right people - and reveal 3 secrets to help you hire better.  While nobody bats .1000 in hiring, I've learned some very hard won lessons over the years. I cover the 3 most important things I've learned to to help you hire better - even in this tough hiring environment. In this packed 12 minutes I cover: The key step that everyone skips in their rush to hire Why job descriptions aren't the best way to think about a role (and the 3 key elements you need to get absolutely clear) Why interviews can be a poor predictor of how a candidate will perform - and what to do instead How to figure out who will be the better team member between two equally qualified candidates How to know within 30 days whether you've hired the right person  You'll come away from this episode looking at your hiring process in a whole new light! Are you Founder who has a question you'd like support on? Send your questions to steve@steveaugustcoaching.com and I will answer in an upcoming episode!

Om Podcasten

You’re an entrepreneur with ADHD. You’ve got big ideas, a fast brain… and a to-do list that’s longer than a CVS receipt. You’re driven—but staying focused, finishing what you start, and scaling your business? That can feel impossible. Welcome to the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast. Hosted by Steve August—ADHD coach, founder, and lifelong entrepreneur. Steve ha's built and exited companies, served as CMO of a $100 million business. Late diagnosed with ADHD at age 54, Steve now helps ADHD entrepreneurs get out of overwhelm find their focus and create freedom. This podcast is your go-to resource for building a business that works with your ADHD brain, not against it. We’re talking " brain-first" practical strategies to help you prioritize, start focus and finish, and sustain over time so you can reap the rewards of your brilliance. If you've ever felt like traditional business success advice wasn’t made for how your brain works, this show proves there's a different path. One built not in spite of your brain - but because of it. You’ll hear real stories from founders who are growing businesses without burning out… and we’ll keep it simple, actionable, and ADHD-friendly every step of the way. So if you’re ready to grow your business, feel free, and finally say… ‘Not now, squirrels. We’ve got work to do.’ Hit subscribe. Let’s go!