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When is your business truly ready to hire a high-powered executive?
In this solo episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, Corey Harlock breaks down one of the most expensive mistakes growing companies make: bringing in a big-ticket executive before the business is structurally ready to support them.
Drawing from real client case studies, Corey walks through what happens when companies hire a VP or C-level leader without the infrastructure underneath them to execute. From the “inbox manager” executive who waits for problems to come to their desk, to the sales leader who increases revenue while operations are already redlining, this episode unpacks why strategy without support can stall momentum.
Corey also outlines the three biggest DIY hiring mistakes small business owners make:
Failing to clearly define the role
Hiring for today’s revenue instead of tomorrow’s
Lacking a consistent, structured hiring process
You will learn how to assess whether your business needs a Director, VP, or C-level executive and how your current growth stage determines the right move. Corey explains the five Key Owner stages, from the overwhelmed business owner to the strategic operator, and how each stage impacts your hiring strategy.
If you are scaling toward $40 million, $50 million, or beyond and wondering whether it is time to invest in executive talent, this episode will help you make the decision with clarity and confidence.
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