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260: Leadership Mistake Too Many Entrepreneurs Make When Hiring
Podcast Show Notes – Episode 260 | 12.16.2025
Episode Title: Leadership Mistake Too Many Entrepreneurs Make When Hiring
Hiring the wrong person isn’t just a bad business decision, it can quietly damage your credibility as a leader.
In this episode, Sean Barnes breaks down one of the most common traps leaders and entrepreneurs fall into as their teams grow: hiring people they trust instead of people who are qualified. From workout buddies to close friends, familiarity can create blind spots that lead to costly mistakes.
Sean explains why slowing down the interview process, involving your team…
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