Episode #1557
5 Red Flags It’s Time To Hire More Employees
November 10, 2020

In episode #1557, we talk about the five red flags that mean you should hire more employees. Hitting that sweet spot of good-sized team, while maintaining your profit margins is central to your business’ success. Today we discuss what to look out for when thinking about hiring someone new, so tune in hear about good salaries, utilization rates, and more!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:25] Today’s topic: The 5 Red Flags When It’s Time to Hire More Employees.
  • [00:32] Don’t pay peanuts if you want to get good help!
  • [01:25] Overloading yourself with responsibilities in the company.
  • [01:47] Increased profit margins means more funds to grow the team.
  • [02:05] Maintaining a good utilization rate and a happy set of employees.
  • [02:40] Hitting a wall with growth while being profitable.
  • [03:48] A swamped customer service department means dropping standards.
  • [04:05] Preparing for any scenario before you have to hire quickly. 
  • [04:38] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!

 

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