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Hire Slow and Fire Fast- Lessons on Building a Team

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Building a dream team isn’t about luck, it’s about leadership, discernment, and the willingness to make hard decisions.

In this insightful episode, Jen shares 20 years of experience hiring, firing, and leading teams through both deep mistakes and remarkable breakthroughs. From the fear of financial responsibility to the lessons of betrayal and the art of building a culture no one wants to leave, this conversation is a masterclass in leading like a CEO.

Whether you’re hiring your first VA or managing a full team, this episode will change the way you think about delegation, leadership, and your role as the visionary of your business.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to know when it’s time to hire and what tasks to delegate first
• The single mindset shift that allowed Jen to scale to $100K months within weeks
• Why “hire slow, fire fast” protects your peace, profit, and team culture
• How to avoid hiring from fear, guilt, or the need to be liked
• What true leadership looks like when it comes to boundaries, feedback, and culture

Mentioned in episode:

Legendary Leadership: https://becomingiconic.co/legendaryleadership

Connect with Jen:

  continue reading

348 episodes

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Manage episode 517508823 series 2929317
Content provided by The Iconic Podcast | Jennifer Szpigiel. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by The Iconic Podcast | Jennifer Szpigiel or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Building a dream team isn’t about luck, it’s about leadership, discernment, and the willingness to make hard decisions.

In this insightful episode, Jen shares 20 years of experience hiring, firing, and leading teams through both deep mistakes and remarkable breakthroughs. From the fear of financial responsibility to the lessons of betrayal and the art of building a culture no one wants to leave, this conversation is a masterclass in leading like a CEO.

Whether you’re hiring your first VA or managing a full team, this episode will change the way you think about delegation, leadership, and your role as the visionary of your business.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to know when it’s time to hire and what tasks to delegate first
• The single mindset shift that allowed Jen to scale to $100K months within weeks
• Why “hire slow, fire fast” protects your peace, profit, and team culture
• How to avoid hiring from fear, guilt, or the need to be liked
• What true leadership looks like when it comes to boundaries, feedback, and culture

Mentioned in episode:

Legendary Leadership: https://becomingiconic.co/legendaryleadership

Connect with Jen:

  continue reading

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