E18: Today, we are debunking the myth of solopreneurship. Yes, there are a lot of benefits to being a solopreneur. But nobody talks about the downsides of solopreneurship. I'm here today to expose the truth. I know because I was also a solopreneur when I first started my own business back in 2015. But since then, I've scaled up my team and my company has grown with it.

By the end of this episode, I'll show you how you can still enjoy the benefits of solopreneurship while removing the roadblocks that come with being solo. I'll explain how you should approach your hiring strategy and where you should look to find your best employees.

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TOPICS:

Rise of Solopreneurship (1:46)

Two Hidden Costs of Flying Solo (6:03)

Strategies on Hiring Your First Employees (11:04)

The Important of Your Zone of Genius (12:11)

Hiring Freelancer vs. Hire Employees (14:34)

Ask Me Anything (19:45)

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