Framework: Topgrading for Small Teams
📌 “The cost of a bad hire is 10× their salary. The upside of a great one is infinite.” – Geoff Smart
Mini Course: Build Teams Like a Billion-Dollar Founder
In business, few things move the needle like who you work with. Top founders apply a high bar to hiring—even for freelance or part-time roles.
Use the 3C Hiring Lens:
Competence – Can they do the job exceptionally well?
Character – Do they take ownership and raise standards?
Culture – Do they align with your values, pace, and attitude?
Avoid “maybe” hires. A “maybe” is always a “no” in disguise.
Task: Upgrade Your Next Hire or Collaborator
Write the outcome you need, not just a job title
Define 3 specific traits someone must show in their past work to prove they’re “A-player” material
Interview for evidence, not opinions
Trust your gut—but verify with examples and results
Insight:
People build businesses. The sharper your filter, the faster your success. One killer hire beats ten average ones.