Episode 44: The Interview Process In this episode, Sean discusses the importance of choosing the right team members and shares his five-step hiring process. He emphasizes the significance of spending time and effort in selecting the best person for the role. The five steps include a screening call, personality assessment, career story and thought process interview, references, and setting expectations and motivation. Sean highlights the need to exit candidates early if they are not a fit and to be clear about expectations and motivations from the start. Takeaways -Choosing the right team members is crucial for building a successful business. -The five-step hiring process includes a screening call, personality assessment, career story and thought process interview, references, and setting expectations and motivation. -Spending time and effort in the hiring process is essential to ensure the best possible person for the role. -Exiting candidates early if they are not a fit and setting clear expectations and motivations from the start are important for success. Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Choosing the Right Team Members 03:20 The Five-Step Hiring Process 05:17 Step 1: Screening Call 11:32 Step 2: Personality Assessment 16:25 Step 3: Career Story and Thought Process Interview 22:08 Step 4: References 27:28 Step 5: Setting Expectations and Motivation   Music Credit: "Crimson Fly" by Huma Huma Youtube Audio Library No Copyright Sounds Music without limitations