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Hire Smart, Scale Fast with Hunter Miranda & Eric FarberThe Culture Crisis: Why 70% of Remote Teams Fail How do you create a thriving culture in a fully remote team? Most founders don’t even realize they’re building one, until it’s too late. In this episode, Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda break down the hidden ways founders shape team culture, why 70% of remote hires fail, and the 4 silent killers of remote environments. With stories from Uber, Spanx, and real startups, you’ll learn how to build a culture that actually works even across time zones. Time stamps: 00:00 — Intro 01:22 — Uber vs. Spanx: Two very different company cultures 03:07 — How...2025-07-2312 min
Hire Smart, Scale Fast with Hunter Miranda & Eric Farber30% of Code Is Now Written by AI: What It Means for Your Career In Episode 16 of Hire Smart Scale Fast, hosts Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda unpack the ongoing wave of tech layoffs and how artificial intelligence is accelerating a new era in hiring, recruiting, and job relevance. From Microsoft’s job cuts to the rise of AI-written code, this episode breaks down the impact of economic pressure, automation, and the future of human-centered hiring. Discover what leaders, job seekers, and recruiters must do to stay ahead in a market shaped by rapid innovation—and why relevance is everything. They also share firsthand insights from HelloVV’s AI-powered platform and discuss...2025-07-1710 min
Hire Smart, Scale Fast with Hunter Miranda & Eric FarberWhy Top Performers Don’t Always Succeed in New Roles Description: In episode 15 of Hire Smart Scale Fast, Hunter Miranda and Eric Farber dive into a compelling question: Should you hire the best of the best? Drawing on a Harvard Business Review study, they explore why top performers often fail to replicate success in new environments. From predictive hiring and adaptability to team culture and internal promotions, this episode is packed with insights on what really makes a great hire. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 15: Should You Hire the Best? 00:45 – HBR study on top stock analysts and performance drop 01:54 – Hollywood analogy: One...2025-07-1609 min
Hire Smart, Scale Fast with Hunter Miranda & Eric FarberTitle: The Fake CFO Story Every Founder Should Hear We explore the shocking true story of a CFO who faked his resume and slipped through the hiring cracks of a major aerospace company. What happened next involved the SEC, a public investigation, and major fallout for the organization. We break down what went wrong, what this means for hiring in the age of AI, and how founders can protect their companies from deception at the highest level. 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 off...2025-07-1007 min
Hire Smart, Scale Fast with Hunter Miranda & Eric FarberFix Your Hiring Funnel with Clear Candidate Communication In this episode of Hire Smart | Scale Fast, hosts Hunter Miranda and Eric Farber break down a critical — and often ignored — part of the hiring process: candidate communication. Did you know 50% of applicants expect regular updates, yet 80% never hear back after applying? Learn why this is costing you top talent and how to fix it. They also explore: Why treating candidates like customers matters 2025-07-0309 min
Hire Smart, Scale Fast with Hunter Miranda & Eric FarberThe First 90 Days: How to Set Your New Hires Up for Long-Term Success In Episode 9 of Hire Smart and Scale Fast, Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda unpack the critical importance of a new hire’s first 90 days. From psychological insights to tactical onboarding strategies, this episode outlines how early experiences shape long-term retention and performance. You’ll learn why onboarding is one of the most overlooked drivers of culture, how remote teams require a different approach, and why failing to create momentum early on could cost your business its best people. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or your hundredth, this episode is packed with frameworks, stats, and real...2025-07-0208 min
Hire Smart, Scale Fast with Hunter Miranda & Eric FarberSmarter Hiring in 2025: The Non-Negotiables for Scaling Teams In this episode of Hire Smart and Scale Fast, Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda dive deep into the biggest hiring challenges startups face in 2025. With applications per role skyrocketing by 182% since 2021, founders are overwhelmed by volume—but still struggling to find the right people. Eric and Hunter break down the key traits of successful hires, including: ✔️ Innovation ✔️ Mission alignment ✔️ Ownership mentality ✔️ Resourcefulness ✔️ Strong job history They share actionable strategies for vetting smarter, reducing bad hires, and building teams that scale—plus why posting salary in your job ads is a game2025-07-0124 min
Hire Smart, Scale Fast with Hunter Miranda & Eric FarberInside Project Aristotle: The Science of High-Performing Teams Is your team truly safe to speak up? Or are they just staying quiet to survive? In Episode 6 of Hire Smart, Scale Fast, Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda break down Project Aristotle—Google’s massive study on team performance—and explain why psychological safety is the #1 predictor of success. You’ll learn how to build trust in remote teams, why ambiguity kills productivity, and how meaning and impact keep employees engaged. Whether you're scaling a startup or leading a growing business, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you lead—and how your culture actually works. ...2025-06-2509 min
Hire Smart, Scale Fast with Hunter Miranda & Eric FarberStop Hiring Wrong — Write a Killer Job Post Writing a job post isn't just a hiring task — it's a marketing strategy. In this episode, Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda dive deep into how to craft job posts that actually attract top-tier talent. From headline hooks to transparent pay and culture statements, they explore why clarity, honesty, and testing different versions matter more than ever. Plus, Eric shares why he doesn’t want a “rock star” — he wants someone who shows up and does the work. Whether you're a startup or a growing company, this episode is your blueprint for smarter hiring. About the show: ...2025-06-2412 min
Hire Smart, Scale Fast with Hunter Miranda & Eric FarberSmart Teams Start with Smart Hiring In this episode of Hire Smart, Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda tackle one of the most difficult dilemmas in leadership: what do you do when your highest performer is also your worst cultural fit? While most hiring strategies focus on skills and output, this conversation dives deep into the unseen costs of toxic behavior — even when it comes wrapped in top-line results. Eric and Hunter explore real-world examples of how a single disruptive individual can unravel team cohesion, morale, and long-term success. They break down the psychology behind tolerating toxic talent, the dangers of confusing performance with ali...2025-06-1311 min
Hire Smart, Scale Fast with Hunter Miranda & Eric FarberThe Power of First Impressions, mastering Employee OnboardingIn this episode of Hire Smart, Scale Fast, Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda unpack one of the most overlooked yet high-impact elements of team building: employee onboarding. A strong onboarding process isn’t just a checklist — it’s the foundation of trust, connection, and retention. Eric and Hunter share proven strategies and personal stories that transform those first days into powerful moments that inspire long-term commitment. You’ll learn how to design onboarding with intention, why swag and structure matter, and how leadership presence can make or break a new hire’s experience — whether you're in-person or...2025-06-1208 min
Hire Smart, Scale Fast with Hunter Miranda & Eric FarberDeepfake Job Applicants? Here’s What Recruiters Need to Know NowIn this episode of Hire Smart, Scale Fast, Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda dive into one of the most urgent hiring threats of 2025: AI-generated deepfakes in job applications. As artificial intelligence and remote work reshape how teams are built, they explore how fake candidates are slipping through early hiring stages and what companies must do to stay ahead. You’ll learn how job seekers are using AI avatars and synthetic video interviews to land roles they're not qualified for, why one in four job applications could soon be a deepfake, and how top teams are fighting back us...2025-06-1113 min
Hire Smart, Scale Fast with Hunter Miranda & Eric FarberThe power of values in company cultureIn this first episode of Hire Smart Scale Fast, Eric Farber, founder of Pacific Workers and Viva Global, and Hunter Miranda, a first-time leader with a background in the Fortune 500 world, dive into the foundational (and often overlooked) challenge of building company culture that actually scales. As organizations shift to hybrid and remote models, culture has become a buzzword—often confused with perks and vibes. But Eric and Hunter unpack why true company culture is about behaviors, systems, and accountability—not bean bags or pizza Fridays. They explore the uncomfortable truths of leadership, including why bad hires are l...2025-06-1122 min