Jason On Firms Podcast 491 My Accounting Firm’s Biggest Hiring Mistake
Jul 31, 2025
Delve into the pitfalls of hiring without considering time management. Discover the concept of 'buyback rate' to reclaim lost time through strategic delegation. Explore the mental barriers to effective hiring and learn how to overcome them for growth. Prioritize strategic direction to enhance firm productivity and transform your approach to recruitment.
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Hire To Protect Your Time
- Hire to protect your time, not just to handle more client work.
- Delegating routine tasks frees you to focus on strategic growth and firm management.
Work Smarter, Not Harder
- Doing your best is not just working hard but making tough, strategic decisions.
- Breaking habits and challenging assumptions leads to healthier firm growth.
Calculate Your Buyback Rate
- Calculate your "buyback rate" to understand what your time is worth.
- Delegate any task that costs less than your hourly buyback rate to reclaim your time.
