You’re a Key Hire Away From Doubling Your Business | Justin Bartley

Prioritize hiring the right people for key roles, as having the wrong individuals can severely hinder business growth and owner freedom.

Utilize an organizational chart to identify critical positions and where the owner's time is misallocated, then strategically fill those gaps.

Invest in coaching or join a mastermind group; external accountability and diverse perspectives can accelerate growth and prevent prolonged 'me problems' in leadership.

Don't shy away from making hard personnel decisions; while painful in the short term, retaining ineffective employees costs more time and money in the long run.

Implement clear job descriptions, KPIs, and consistent accountability practices (like EOS) to quickly identify and address underperformance.

Consider hiring a part-time or 1099 recruiter, especially for smaller businesses, to professionalize and streamline your hiring process without immediate full-time commitment.

When lead flow is down, aggressively market to your existing customer database through consistent direct mail, emphasizing home value increases or other relevant positive data points.