{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Cheat Code & Friends","title":"Hiring, Grit and Risk - Season 4: Episode # 77","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/eed387d3\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2681,"description":"If you’ve ever underestimated the power of hiring, this episode will change the way you think about growth.Join the hosts for a conversation with Dr. Heidi Ojha, Founder and CEO of Aware Health, on how no-nonsense hiring can make or break your growth story. From identifying organizational gaps to building scalable hiring processes, Heidi shares what it takes to grow a team in one of the toughest sectors: healthcare. She explains why founders should approach hiring like a marketing campaign, the traits that define true high performers, and how onboarding and culture influence long-term success. Listen in as they discuss startup realities, flexibility, career pathing, and why founders should spend nearly half their time recruiting. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Energy Check01:57 The Importance of Hiring in Growth06:10 Identifying Gaps and Roles09:51 Hiring for Clinical and Non-Clinical Roles13:56 Qualities of High Performers17:53 The Hiring Process as a Marketing Campaign21:52 Onboarding and Setting Up for Success23:24 Revamping Onboarding Processes27:15 The Importance of Team Integration30:31 Flexibility in Roles and Responsibilities32:45 Career Pathing and Growth Opportunities39:11 Vision and Future Planning in StartupsReferences in the Show:https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/recruitment-strategies/ https://vettio.com/blog/startup-hiring-practices-the-ultimate-guide-for-founders/ Quote of the Show:\"If they're lukewarm in the beginning, that's probably not a good recipe for them working out and being a really strong team fit. So, I think it's a bummer sometimes because I'm like, oh my gosh, this is a perfect candidate, and they're like, eh. So I'm like, nope, I'm going to be eh and pass on them because I want somebody who's like, this is what I want to do with my life.” - Dr. Heidi OjhaWays to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpM8myxsUinc5bfLIbjJz?si=0af576adfb8e49f8 Apple Podcasts:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/AoPG3flkss3fsfc-m7ywyJ39XTunoIaKRubQ7PAkerg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNWVl/YWZiNDRlMGVlYjVi/MmE4MzhjNWQ1ZWMz/NDZmMC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}