Hiring the wrong people is one of the most expensive mistakes you can make in business. Wasted time, lost money, and a toxic work environment—it all starts with poor recruitment. In this episode of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, Matt dives deep into the 10 biggest hiring mistakes entrepreneurs make and, more importantly, how to fix them.
If you’re struggling to build a high-performing team, this is your wake-up call. No bollocks, no theory—just real-world hiring strategies that work.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The #1 reason you keep hiring the wrong people (and how to stop)
✅ Why 90% of hiring problems come from YOU—not the candidates
✅ How to instantly spot a bad hire before signing the contract
✅ Why culture fit matters more than skills (and how to test it)
✅ The red flags you’re ignoring that are killing your team’s success
Timestamps:
0:00 – Why You Keep Hiring the Wrong People (And How to Fix It)
0:31 – Mistake #1: You Don’t Even Know What You’re Hiring For
1:08 – Mistake #2: Hiring for Skills, Ignoring Culture—Big Mistake!
1:44 – Mistake #3: Rushing the Process = Expensive Regrets
2:10 – Mistake #4: The Red Flags You Keep Ignoring
2:38 – Mistake #5: You Trust a Resume, But Can They Actually Do the Job?
3:59 – Mistake #6: Winging It in Interviews? That’s Why You’re Failing
4:29 – Mistake #7: The Power of Probation—Why You’re Not Using It Right
4:54 – Mistake #8: Skipping Background Checks? Say Hello to Future Problems
5:34 – Mistake #9: Why You NEED Your Team in the Hiring Process
5:53 – Mistake #10: Repeating the Same Hiring Mistakes (Without Learning)
6:12 – Final Thoughts: Fix This Now & Stop Hiring Disasters
📌 Don’t waste another second hiring the wrong people. Watch this episode now and start building the high-performing team your business needs.
Connect with Matt Haycox:
▶ Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/thematthaycox/
▶ 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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