Welcome back to the Love 'n Business Podcast! In Episode 47, we continue our CEO’s Playbook series with expert tips on how to hire the right talent. Whether you're building a startup or refining your hiring process, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you attract, assess, and select top candidates. We walk through each phase of the interview process, from aligning company culture to making the final decision. Our hosts share best practices and real-life stories to help you streamline your hiring strategy.   In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why top CEOs prioritize hiring and how to make it a key focus.   How to align with candidates early through video calls and vibe checks.   Tips for headhunting top talent and reviewing applications efficiently.   The importance of third-party skills and leadership assessments.   Best practices for in-person interviews with hiring managers.   Why team meet-and-greets improve candidate selection.   How executive panel interviews provide valuable insights.   Effective strategies for salary discussions and role expectations.   How to confidently choose the right candidate.   Ready to take your hiring process to the next level? Tune in for actionable insights that will help you make smarter, more effective hiring decisions.   Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications for more episodes of the Love 'n Business Podcast!   For inquiries, email us at lovenbusinesspodcast@gmail.com  OR DM us through the platforms below!   Love 'n Business Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovenbusinesspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/love-n-business-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Website: https://lovenbusinesspodcast.castos.com/   Check Us Out on Alternate Platforms… https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ds86I3NP806yiJXmkBoMd?si=d8f8640980c24fa4&nd=1&dlsi=e1a795950e3441f7 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-n-business-with-mick-and-britt/id1693371562?app=podcast   Interested in our Businesses? https://arnoldpackaging.com/ https://www.tegelercs.com/   NEW EPISODE'S EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY!   Discussion Topics: (Time Ordered) Timecodes: 0:00 – Subscribe!!! 1:30 – Why Hiring Is What Top CEO’s Do BEST 6:28 – Phase One: Alignment & Vibe Check via Video Call 11:43 – Headhunting Top Talent While Receiving Applications 16:00 – Reviewing Applications & Responding to Applicants 26:03 – Phase Two: 3rd Party Skills & Leadership Assessment 31:10 – Phase Three: In-Person Interview with Hiring Manager 40:40 – Phase Four: Team Member Meet & Greet 44:59 – Phase Five: Executive Team Panel Interview 49:02 - Discussing Salary & Revising Job Expectations 53:38 – Phase Six: Selecting the Final Candidate 59:15 – Important Closing Thoughts