In these ‘Mic Drops,’ I’ll be spotlighting my favourite, most impactful moments from past episodes of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox. These are the moments that hit hardest, offer the most value, and deserve to be heard again.
Hiring the right people is the single biggest factor in scaling your business successfully. Yet, most entrepreneurs get it wrong—and it costs them time, money, and momentum.
In this Mic Drop moment, Daniel Priestley reveals why your hiring process is broken, why big corporate hires can actually destroy your business, and how elite military strategy can help you build the perfect team.
If you’ve ever struggled with recruitment, retention, or building a high-performance team, this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why 90% of business owners hire the wrong people (and how to fix it)
✅ The ‘McDonald’s Model’ for building scalable teams
✅ Why hiring ‘experienced’ corporate people can be your biggest mistake
✅ The British Military’s 400-year-old hiring strategy that works for business
✅ The Scout Team Strategy: How to test new ideas with the right hires
Timestamps:
0:00 – Why Most Business Owners Suck at Hiring
1:08 – The Biggest Hiring Mistake You’re Making Right Now
3:15 – Why Experience Can Be a Business Killer
6:59 – The McDonald’s Model for Scalable Hiring
9:18 – How the British Military Builds High-Performing Teams
9:50 – The ‘Scout Team Strategy’ for Testing New Business Ideas
10:30 – Final Thoughts & How to Fix Your Hiring Process
📌 Stop hiring the wrong people. Watch now and learn how to build a high-performance team that drives real success.
Connect with Matt Haycox:
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▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-haycox/
▶ Website: https://matt-haycox.com/podcasts/
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Who Is Matt Haycox? – Click for BADASS Trailer
I’m Matt Haycox—entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and your go-to guy for no-bollocks advice on business and personal growth.
With over 25 years of experience building and funding businesses across industries, I’ve faced it all—wins, losses, and the ultimate comeback story. Through my podcasts, No Bollocks with Matt Haycox and Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bullshit to bring you real, actionable strategies and raw conversations with entrepreneurs, celebrities, and industry leaders.
Whether you’re looking to scale your business, secure funding, or avoid the mistakes I’ve learned the hard way, my goal is simple: to help YOU create YOUR success story.
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