Small Business Confidential

The Time Wasters

Mike Reilly Episode 42

Mike, Brook and A'marri discuss their new process for hiring as well as learning lessons from the past, how people spend all their time looking for jobs instead of working them, how hiring is a stress tester for your managers as well as a quick journey into the similarities between managing and being a father.
1:15 Mike introduces the concept of “time wasters” and how they show up in business—especially in hiring, partnerships, and communication.
5:30 Brook talks about how vague job interviews and non-committal communication are early red flags when hiring or delegating tasks.
10:45 A’marri shares a personal experience with a job candidate who failed to follow up, stressing the importance of action over talk.
14:20 Mike outlines the “Four Filters” they use in their hiring process to quickly weed out unreliable applicants.
20:05 The team emphasizes that time is more valuable than money—and learning to protect it is one of the most important business skills you can build.