Why Your New Hire Quit Before Starting (Part 2/2)

13/10/2025 40 min

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Episode Synopsis

This is part two of our series on candidates who quit before day one, keep reading for more.—Last week, I shared with you why some prospective employees will accept a job offer then back down at the last second. In this week’s episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I break down what exactly you can do about it. I share with you seven strategies you can implement right now to reduce the number of people who vanish after saying yes. Listen now and learn:How to probe for real motivation The dangers of long lead times between offer and startWhy asking directly about counter-offers is a power moveHow to create emotional “stickiness” that keeps people from backing outWhat to do when someone ghosts you… and so much more.If you are looking to build a team with integrity, resilience, and commitment, then this is the way to do it!Tune in now.Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)Probe motivation early (03:40)Shorten the gap between offer and start date (09:29)Create stickiness before the starting date (13:06)Be direct about counter-offers (15:03)Accept a certain rate of attrition (23:34)Strengthen your employer brand (27:17)Don’t forget to circle back (32:38)Additional Resources:⚡ [Free Training] 5 steps to never stop growing:  https://lawfirmmentor.net/go/ ⭐ Connect with us on socials:  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawFirmMentor/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/law_firm_mentor/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-firm-mentor-llc/ —Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor is a podcast aimed to help lawyers and law firm owners scale their business, make more money, and escape the 60-hour week grind for a life they love. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss a thing!