When Should a Tech Entrepreneur DIY Hiring, and When to Call in Pros?

29/09/2025 7 min
When Should a Tech Entrepreneur DIY Hiring, and When to Call in Pros?

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How much is a bad hire really costing your business — and how do you know when to call in experts instead of doing it yourself? For entrepreneurs trying to grow, hiring is both the biggest opportunity and the biggest risk. Sorting résumés, screening candidates and hoping for a good fit can drain your time and budget, while the wrong hire can set back an entire team. In this episode, Anthony Bucci and Blake Babcock from BV Staffing share their hard-won tips on when founders should handle recruiting themselves and when it pays to partner with a staffing firm. Learn simple, no-cost ways to tighten your hiring process before you post a single job. Understand the hidden costs of mis-hiring and how to avoid them. Discover what to look for in a staffing partner and how to hold them accountable with clear metrics. Press play to get practical, money-saving insights on building your team from two pros who help high-growth companies hire right the first time. If you want the full TechVibe Radio interview, click here! Let's jump into the conversation. Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing  entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.

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