

Ep. 111 Hiring your friends...? Listen to this first!
Jul 16, 2025
27:18
Let's answer one of the most common (and complicated) leadership questions: Should I hire someone I’m friends with?
Kira shares hard-won lessons from client stories and her own team, breaking down what makes these hires work…or crash and burn. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at what being locked out of Instagram for a month taught her about boundaries, balance, and why your socials aren’t everything.
Key Takeaways:
- Why hiring friends can work and when it absolutely doesn’t
- How to tell someone you care about they’re not the right fit
- The hiring rubric every founder needs to stay objective
- Why your leadership style is the real dealbreaker
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