In this practical and eye-opening episode of Big Dreams Great Teams, Paula Maidens dives into the hidden fears that hold many small business owners back from making their next hire.

If you've ever delayed writing a job ad, second-guessed your interview process, or wondered if you're really ready to bring someone on board, this one’s for you. Paula shares real, actionable hiring tips for small businesses, pulling back the curtain on what’s really going on beneath the surface of “I’m just too busy to hire”.

With over 20 years' experience and her proven Hiring Mastery™️Method, she’ll walk you through the five common fears around hiring from fear of making the wrong choice, to concerns about cost, onboarding time, and “what if no one good applies?”. You'll walk away with small business hiring strategies you can implement straight away to start building the dream team your business needs.

This episode is full of smart, honest and down-to-earth hiring advice for small business owners who are ready to stop doing it all themselves and start hiring with clarity and confidence.

🔍 Paula also shares how you can work with her via her Hiring Mastery™️Method whether you want strategic hand-holding or a repeatable DIY process.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

• The five most common fears keeping small business owners stuck when it comes to hiring
  
• Why your job ad might be attracting the wrong applicants and how to fix it
  
• The overlooked cost of delay when you put off your next hire
  
• Fresh hiring tips for small businesses that make onboarding feel achievable
  
• How to build your confidence in interviews and assess candidates with ease

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 – Why small business owners delay hiring (and how fear shows up)
03:45 – Hiring tips for small businesses: Fear #1 – What if I hire the wrong person?
09:40 – Smart hiring tips: Fear #2 – I can’t afford the hire I really want
15:20 – Time-saving hiring tips: Fear #3 – I don’t have time to train someone properly
22:50 – Fear #4 – What if they don’t work out? (and how to handle it like a pro)
29:15 – Small business hiring tips: Fear #5 – What if no one good applies?
36:00 – How fear-based procrastination delays hiring (and costs you more than you think)
41:30 – Hiring tips for small business owners: How the Hiring Mastery™️Method builds confidence
44:40 – Book your Dream Team Discovery Call and get personalised hiring advice

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Book a Discovery Call - Unsure of where to start? Let’s talk it through. Access my free resource - a complimentary 45-minute discovery call to explore your specific challenges and what support will make the biggest difference.

🔗Book here: https://paulamaidens.com/go/discovery-call-45-minute/

Transform your hiring process with the Hiring Mastery™️ Method – a comprehensive self-paced course designed specifically for small business owners who want to hire with confidence, not overwhelm. Get the clarity you need to make better hiring decisions, plus enjoy a bonus Private Implementation Call with Paula for personalised guidance tailored to your business.

🔗Get Started here: https://paulamaidens.com/go/hiring-mastery/

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