337: Hiring in 2026? My Best Advice & The Most Common Mistake I See

Hiring doesn’t have to feel risky, chaotic, or overwhelming—but for many advisors, it does. In this episode, Libby breaks down why hiring the wrong way is one of the biggest drivers of stress, frustration, and team dysfunction in advisory firms. Whether you’re actively hiring or just thinking ahead, this conversation will help you step into your role as CEO, clarify what your business truly needs, and design a team structure that actually supports growth instead of creating more work.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why hiring a person before defining the role often leads to burnout, confusion, and poor performance
• How to use a simple org chart exercise to identify role gaps, overlaps, and misaligned responsibilities
• The difference between stewarding people and stewarding results—and how great leaders balance both
• Why more help isn’t always the answer, and when clarity and systems matter more than another hire
• How defining roles creates better onboarding, stronger accountability, and clearer growth paths for your team

Hiring well starts long before interviews and job descriptions. When you design roles intentionally and align them with your vision, hiring becomes less stressful and far more effective. This episode will help you slow down, think like a CEO, and build a team that makes your business feel easier to run—not harder.

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