The Sweaty Startup 424: Why business IS NOT all about finding good people
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Mar 5, 2025 The discussion challenges the widespread belief that success hinges solely on finding exceptional employees. Instead, it emphasizes that effective systems and processes are crucial for empowering average team members. Listeners discover how structured environments can enhance productivity and drive business growth, shifting the focus from individual talent to collective efficiency.
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Good People Myth
- Many successful people attribute their success to finding good people.
- However, this is often a humblebrag and not practical advice.
Systematize, Don't Unicorn Hunt
- Build a business that operates with average people, not unicorns.
- Focus on systems and processes to make jobs simple and repeatable.
Early Struggles
- Nick Huber and his partner initially blamed their struggles on not finding good people.
- They later realized this was a cop-out for their own failure to build effective systems.