Absolutely thrilled to add another epic client to the Paperboy roster! Welcome Chris!

Most entrepreneurs think a “rockstar hire” will fix everything. Find A-players. Hand off the work. Watch them shine. But the reality is, even the best talent can’t thrive in broken systems. 1️⃣ Talent Needs Structure → Even top performers need clear workflows to execute at

And fortunately for us, both are possible. But only if you design for it.

Making money is great. But freedom and peace of mind are significantly more important.

I want: ✅ A company that can run without me ✅ Clients who respect my time ✅ Work that energizes (not drains) ✅ Systems that ACTUALLY scale ✅ Freedom to take time off —without guilt

These days, my metrics for success when building a new business are a bit different.

IMO, yes, making money matters. But you know what matters more? How you make it. After all, what’s the point of big revenue if you’re burned out and miserable?

We entrepreneurs are funny lot. We start out chasing freedom— then accidentally build ourselves yet another job.

Most people don’t own their business. Their business owns them.

You'll never be "ready" to start your business. Do it anyway. I've seen too many talented people stuck in the 'planning phase.' They read every book, watch every YouTube video, make every plan... but never actually GO. Here's the deal...what you do today probably won't work.

Had a similar (or different) experience hiring entrepreneurs? Drop your thoughts below. 👇

You want team players, not lone wolves. People who: ✅ Work well within your systems ✅ Focus on your goals ✅ See success as growing with your company

I know what you’re thinking: *This seems way too obvious.* Don’t overthink it. Most people will tell you exactly what you need to know.

Ask two simple questions: 1️⃣ “What’s your ultimate goal right now?” 2️⃣“Where do you see yourself in two years?”

The good news? You can filter for this in the interview. And it’s less complicated than you might think.

4️⃣ If you need long-term stability, you can’t hire someone already plotting their next move.

3️⃣ They’re juggling too much. Most entrepreneurs have multiple projects. If they’re not fully focused on your business, you’ll feel it.

2️⃣ They’re short-term by nature. They always have one foot out the door. The second their side hustle takes off? They’re probably gone.

1️⃣ They hate following systems. Entrepreneurs thrive doing things their way. That’s great for their business—not so great for yours.

Don’t get me wrong—I *love* entrepreneurs. They’re creative, driven, and scrappy. But they also make terrible employees. Here’s why:

I’ve been running my agency for 8+ years, and the biggest hiring mistake I’ve made is hiring entrepreneurs.