S2-E48: The Mission Only Grows as Fast as the People Do – w/ Mike Garvey of The Side Hustle Squad Podcast

Prioritize your team's growth: Recognize that your business's expansion is directly tied to the development and empowerment of your employees.

Empower your employees to sell and service: Train your team to handle sales and client interactions, freeing up your time and improving customer response.

Implement structured daily meetings: Use short, focused daily meetings to celebrate successes, review key metrics, and motivate your team.

Invest in effective hiring processes: Move beyond gut feelings by implementing multi-stage interviews that assess cultural fit, technical skills, and values.

Raise and enforce high standards: Clearly define and uphold standards of excellence, understanding that some team members may not adapt, but the overall team will improve.

Cultivate a positive and engaged work culture: Ensure your team understands the mission and vision, and create an environment where they are excited to contribute.

Look for 'teachable' hires: Prioritize candidates who are eager to learn and be molded into your company's specific way of doing things, rather than solely relying on past experience.