Most entrepreneurs claim they want freedom, but they often find themselves trapped in daily chaos. They complain about not finding good people, yet they hire the wrong ones. They say they want to scale, but never stop playing small. What if the problem isn’t the market—but how you think about talent, delegation, and money?
In this high-energy episode, Mike Abramowitz and Andrew Biggs welcome serial entrepreneur Kasim Aslam, founder of multiple successful companies, including Pareto Talent and AEO.co. Kasim breaks down how entrepreneurs can stop micromanaging, start delegating, and hire peak performers who actually think and lead. Known for his raw honesty and strategic depth, Kasim reveals why most business owners never reach the $100 million mark—and what he’s doing differently to achieve it.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction and recap of Kasim’s viral first episode.
[02:00] Kasim shares his $100 million goal and how he’s cleaning his slate to get there.
[05:00] Discussion about Pareto Talent and its role in building bigger ventures.
[09:00] Exploring the opportunities and challenges in the home services industry.
[12:00] The critical mindset shift: delegate projects, not tasks.
[17:00] How to find top performers using Kasim’s seven-step hiring process.
[20:00] Why paying more leads to better hires and better results.
[27:00] Where to find the best tradespeople and how to recruit them.
[31:00] How to filter applicants and use paid trial projects effectively.
[40:00] How to onboard and lead without micromanaging.
[48:00] Why every business owner should hire an executive assistant.
[51:00] Modernizing blue-collar businesses for long-term growth.
[53:00] Kasim defines true wealth as freedom and time with family.
Key Quotes:
“If you’re delegating tasks, you’re not delegating—you’re micromanaging.”
“Every human is a miracle capable of incalculable value.”
“Winners want to win, and money is how we keep score.”
“Authorship creates ownership.”
“When I got money, I didn’t buy stuff—I bought time.”
Key Takeaways:
Mentioned Links:
TheHireBook.com
ParetoTalent.com
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