You didn't leave your 9-to-5 to work more hours. But if you're answering emails at midnight, chasing invoices, and stuck in daily tasks, you've built a job, not a business. 

In Episode 20 of Hire Smart, Scale Fast, host Hunter Miranda breaks down the real reason service-based founders feel stuck even when things are "going well" and how remote hiring is helping small teams scale faster, leaner, and with more freedom. 

If you're tired of doing everything yourself and want to scale smarter, this episode will change how you think about building your team. 

Time stamps: 

00:00 - Intro: Why you feel stuck even when you're "doing everything right" 

01:25 - The real reason founders start businesses 

03:15 - Why traditional hiring doesn't work for lean teams 

05:05 - Remote hiring advantages & success stories 

07:42 - Delegation: from doing to directing 

10:05 - Addressing doubts about remote hiring 

12:00 - Final thoughts: Build smarter, not just bigger 

About the show: 

Hire Smart helps business leaders build teams that scale smart and stay strong. Hosted by Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda, the show offers actionable insights into hiring, company culture, and leadership in the age of rapid growth and AI-driven transformation. 

Subscribe and learn how to hire better, lead stronger, and grow smarter. 

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