Ep.409 Why “Hiring Your Way Out” Is Killing Your Margins

Most leaders treat hiring like shopping. Find a problem. Buy a “better” employee. It feels smart. It’s usually expensive. Replacing talent doesn’t just cost salary. It costs momentum, context, and lost productivity. By the time a new hire is “fully ramped,” you’ve often spent twice their paycheck. The best operators don’t chase talent. They compound it. They invest in the people who already know the system. They automate what shouldn’t need humans. They tur...