There’s a good chance you’ve been in this situation before — or you will be.
Someone quits, the workload doesn’t, and suddenly you’re trying to find a great hire while still running the business.
In this episode, I walk through some practical approaches that could help you find the right person faster than you might expect.
Listen below.
0:44 When your team is small and work is piling up, losing someone can feel like the whole operation is about to unravel.
1:42 Departures don’t just create gaps; they shatter overextended systems. This sudden instability triggers instant panic, proving that a contingency plan is a vital necessity most owners ignore until a crisis hits.
2:40 With 1.5 accountants retiring for every new entrant, the talent pool is actively shrinking, not growing.
3:16 Referral bonuses are probably the most underused hiring tool available to firm owners. You offer a cash bonus to anyone who refers a candidate you end up hiring. That’s it.
4:30 Don’t sleep on Facebook groups. There are accounting and bookkeeping-specific ones with tens of thousands of members, and a lot of them see consistent daily activity.
6:37 Talent marketplaces are another option, and they’ve come a long way. Some platforms now let you browse candidates the same way you’d shop online.
9:21 Don’t ignore your instincts. If something feels off during an interview, even if you can’t articulate what it is, that’s usually worth taking seriously.
