The key to building a thriving business is surrounding yourself with what Danielle Mulvey calls “five-star employees” — the top 15% of talent who think and act like owners. Danielle has scaled multiple businesses generating over $50 million annually while working only around 10 hours a week, thanks to her proven hiring system.  Drawing on 25 years of experience, Danielle reveals the five essential criteria for identifying five-star talent, how to design a hiring gauntlet that attracts the right people and repels the wrong ones, and why clear metrics and cultural alignment are non-negotiable. She also shares practical steps to upgrade an average team without disrupting what works — and how the right hires can be the catalyst for sustained growth and profitability.  Takeaways  A clear hiring gauntlet helps attract high performers and repel low-quality candidates.  Core values alignment is the foundation for building a strong, cohesive team culture.  Testing skills before hiring prevents costly mistakes and ensures candidates can deliver results.  Clear success metrics empower employees to self-manage and drive consistent performance.  Toxic employees drain productivity and morale, making timely exits essential for growth.  Hiring for aptitude and cultural fit is more important than filling a vacancy quickly.  Great hires produce at least 3.5 times their salary in business value.  Follow Danielle Mulvey https://theallincompany.com/ https://daniellemulvey.com/  Books on this episode  How great leaders build unstoppable teams with Michael Michalowicz https://amzn.to/4lPEtba HR Magic by Danielle Mulvey will be released in October. Details: https://daniellemulvey.com/ You Haven't Taught Until They Have Learned: John Wooden's Teaching Principles and Practices by Swen Nater https://amzn.to/4ofryRu  Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners  Newsletter – each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/ Books – Learn more about our books https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/ Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process. Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster. Follow me: on https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles on https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth Enjoying the show? Leave a review Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/evolutionpartnersperthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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