In today’s episode of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, Matt sits down with Jigar Sagar, a business expert who has built multiple companies by making tough, often uncomfortable decisions. Jigar doesn’t sugarcoat the reality of building a successful business – he believes “mediocre people are killing your business” and that you need to “cut them and find the A-players.” If you’re still holding on to B-players out of loyalty or sunk costs, this episode will challenge your way of thinking. Jigar shares why employee churn can be a blessing and how cutting the dead weight and constantly upgrading your team is crucial for growth.
Hiring isn’t about finding the perfect resume – it’s about finding the right performers. With his straightforward advice, Jigar teaches entrepreneurs how to identify the A-players and how to build a team that will actually help scale your business. Whether you’re scaling a small business or looking to streamline a growing team, Jigar’s no-nonsense strategies will help you break through the bottleneck and focus on what matters – results.
Who is Jigar Sagar?
Jigar Sagar is a seasoned entrepreneur and business growth strategist who has successfully navigated the challenges of scaling companies in competitive industries. With a proven track record of building high-performance teams and navigating the complexities of hiring, Jigar knows how to spot talent, streamline operations, and lead businesses to sustained growth. He’s passionate about mentorship and has made it his mission to help entrepreneurs overcome the common pitfalls of business expansion and leadership.
Key Takeaways:
- Stop Wasting Money on Mediocre Hires: Jigar reveals how hiring the wrong people is draining your business and resources and shares how to avoid it.
- Churn is Your Secret Weapon: Embrace employee turnover to filter out B-players and create a high-performing, scalable team.
- Real-World Hiring Strategies: Jigar’s no-nonsense approach to hiring will show you how to attract A-players, even with limited resources.
- Performance-First Mindset: Find out why performance is the only thing that matters when hiring and managing your team.
Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
1:09 – Starting a New Business Every 3 Months
4:04 – Jigar’s Methodology When Starting a Business or Investing
5:53 – Start Up Businesses
8:53 – Jigar’s Father’s Gold Souk
12:13 – Perfume Sales Stand and Building Long Term Relationships
15:19 – 3 Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs are Making
19:35 – The Time and Cost of Recruitment When Hiring
25:59 – Final Thoughts
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