Listen "The Hiring Guru: Why You’re Hiring the Wrong People – And How to Fix It Now!"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, Matt sits down with Jigar Sagar, a seasoned business expert who’s mastered the art of building companies by making tough decisions. Jigar doesn’t sugarcoat it: "Mediocre people are killing your business. Cut them and find the A-players." If you’re holding on to underperformers out of loyalty or sunk costs, this episode will challenge your mindset and show you why upgrading your team is the key to growth.Jigar shares actionable strategies to identify and attract A-players and explains why employee churn can actually be your secret weapon for success. Whether you’re scaling a small business or refining a growing team, Jigar’s performance-first mindset will help you break through bottlenecks and focus on what matters most: results.Who is Jigar Sagar?Jigar Sagar is an entrepreneur, growth strategist, and mentor with a proven track record of scaling companies through high-performance teams. With decades of experience navigating hiring challenges and operational complexities, Jigar knows how to spot talent, streamline operations, and build businesses that thrive.Key Takeaways:Stop Wasting Money on Mediocre Hires – Learn how bad hires are draining your business and how to avoid them.Churn is Your Secret Weapon – Embrace employee turnover to filter out B-players and create a high-performing team. Hiring on a Budget – Jigar’s practical strategies for attracting A-players, even with limited resources.Performance-First Mindset – Why performance should be the only metric that matters when hiring and managing your team.If you’re ready to build a team that scales your business instead of holding it back, this episode is packed with game-changing advice to transform your hiring process.Timestamps:0:00 - Why Hiring the Wrong People Is Killing Your Business1:09 - Why Jigar Starts a New Business Every 3 Months4:04 - Jigar’s Framework for Starting or Investing in Businesses5:53 - Common Pitfalls in Startups8:53 - Lessons from Jigar’s Father’s Gold Souk Business12:13 - Building Long-Term Relationships Through Sales15:19 - Top 3 Hiring Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make19:35 - The True Cost of Recruitment and Bad Hires25:59 - Final Thoughts: Performance Over Everything========================Connect with Matt Haycox, No BS Business Podcast Host & 8-Figure Entrepreneur. I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that actually works. I’ve raised over £750M, built (and rebuilt) 8-figure companies, and learned the hard way what it really takes to win. On No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bollocks to bring you raw conversations with 7–8 figure founders, investors, and experts who’ve been there, done it, and got the scars to prove it. No hype, no theory, just actionable strategies you can use today to start, grow, and scale your business. Whether you’re stuck in your 9–5, building your side hustle, or trying to hit your first £100k month, this is your go-to podcast for entrepreneur tips, startup growth strategies, raising capital, building a personal brand, and avoiding the costly mistakes most founders make. 📩 Get Matt’s free business newsletter for weekly strategies, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes lessons → https://nobollockswithmatthaycox.beehiiv.com/subscribe ▶ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox/ ▶ YouTube – No Bollocks Podcast - YouTube ▶ LinkedIn – https://www.li...
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