{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Out of the Hourglass","title":"Ep. 270: Business is Messy – Finding, Hiring, and Keeping Your Number Two","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2e247c82\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2604,"description":"Finding and keeping a strong \"number two\" is one of the most important — and most difficult — hires a trades business owner will ever make. In this episode of Business is Messy, Brian and Colin make the case that the best candidate probably isn't coming from your industry — and break down exactly where to look, how to bring them on, and how to lead them once they're in the door. From outcome-based compensation and reference checks to one-on-ones and the tough conversations most leaders avoid, this episode covers the full picture. If you've been putting off this hire — or struggling to make it stick — this one's for you.\n\nToday’s Podcast is brought to you by Painter Marketing Pros","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/4WTzhw7RRXQxFmL4J1P6PvhHyXVUK0RG4Tj8CNJU3QI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEwODg0LzE1OTA2/NzMxMjQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}