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The First Hire: When, Who, and Why It Matters
In this first episode of Series 2, The People Puzzle, hosts Ashley Carlson and Nichole Hughes kick off the hiring conversation by tackling one of the biggest milestones in business growth: hiring your first team member.
They explore the signs that signal it’s time to hire, why waiting until burnout hits can stall momentum, and how creating capacity before overwhelm is a powerful leadership move. Ashley and Nichole also unpack the freedom that comes with delegation, common roles that make strong first hires, and why chasing a “unicorn” employee often leads to frustration.
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