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Make yourself redundant
It's often vital to hire yourself out of a job in order to scale and grow your startup.
If you're unable to step back and let go of some control, your startup will not be scalable or sustainable. You need to find people who can help take your business to the next level.
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When to begin scaling
You are ready for scaling when you’re satisfied that the foundations of your team are strong, meaning that your team can confidently run itself.
Success indicators to look for:
- Your team has all of the key roles filled
- The team is functioning well and mee...
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Knowing how to find your dream team and when to scale
As a thought experiment, imagine you are leaving on a week-long trip to a remote destination without internet access. Would your business survive the week without you?
The majority will answer no, but it doesn't have to be that way. Another approach is to find the right team of self-suffici...
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Strategic team building
- Find people who complement your skills and weaknesses in the early stages. Find individuals who share your vision.
- Don't disregard similarities. Hire people who complement your skill set, but are similar to you from a worldview perspective.
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Focus on your first 10 hires
Ensure they are the best of the best. Look for people who share the mission.
To ensure your first hires are rock stars:
- Cast a wide net. Reach out to friends, family, and alumni networks.
- Use social media wisely. It's easy to come across ...
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Discovering who you aren't
"You have to make mistakes to find out who you aren't. You take the action, and the insight follows: You don't think your way into becoming yourself." -- Anne Lamott
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