Hire in haste… repent at your leisure.<br /><br />The people you hire will either solve business problems—or create them.<br /><br />In this episode of The Mason Duchatschek Show, I speak with Theresa Bassett, CEO of The Diamond Group and author of Uplevel: Sprint Your Way to the Next Level in Your Life and Business, about one of the most costly mistakes in business: rushing the hiring process.<br /><br />From toxic culture to turnover, the ripple effect of a bad hire can stall growth, kill morale, and drain your resources. If you’re serious about building a recession-proof company, hiring right the first time isn’t optional—it’s essential.<br /><br />Theresa and I also dive into leadership, business resilience, people systems, and what companies need to thrive in uncertain times.<br /><br />Key Takeaways<br />✅ Bad hires don’t just cost money—they cost momentum<br />✅ Companies that “churn and burn” through talent create culture problems<br />✅ Strategic hiring is your first defense against recession risks<br />✅ Leadership starts with who you allow through the front door<br />✅ A strong company culture is built one smart hire at a time<br /><br />Listen to the Full Conversation<br />🎙 Podcast Episode:<br />👉 https://shows.acast.com/themasonduchatschekshow/episodes/recession-proof-your-business-strategies<br /><br />📺 Full Video on YouTube:<br />👉 https://youtu.be/6eMkF7H-xvg<br /><br />Pro Tip<br />Want to avoid costly hiring mistakes and get the right people the first time?<br />✅ Explore proven hiring tools and strategies here:<br />👉 https://workforcealchemy.com/assessment-tools-training/<br /><br />Learn More with Workforce Alchemy<br /><br />Take the Workforce Alchemy Challenge—FREE—and discover expert tools, strategies, and training to hire better, lead stronger, and grow faster.<br /><br />👉 Apply here: https://www.WorkforceAlchemy.com<br /><br />About This Channel<br /><br />Subscribe now & discover the world of Workforce Alchemy. Visit our website & take the challenge! Mason Duchatschek is an Amazon.com #1 bestselling author of numerous books, and his ideas have been featured in Selling Power, Entrepreneur, and the New York Times.<br /><br />There is a way to make every employee more valuable. People shouldn't dread coming to work. Companies shouldn't lose great employees or settle for good when great is possible.<br /><br />If you want to hire the best and avoid the rest, subscribe.<br />If you want to solve problems before they occur, subscribe.<br />If you want to get better work accomplished faster without adding staff, subscribe and share helpful ideas with others.<br /><br />Topics include how to:<br /><br />Hire<br /><br />Increase sales<br /><br />Prevent workplace drama, conflict, and violence<br /><br />Reduce labor costs<br /><br />Reduce turnover<br /><br />Improve engagement<br /><br />Improve retention<br /><br />Improve safety<br /><br />Use pre-employment assessment tests (psychometric tests)<br /><br />Follow Us on Social Media<br /><br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReverseRiskConsulting<br /><br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workforcealchemy/<br /><br />YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkforceAlchemist<br /><br />Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/WorkforceAlchemy<br /><br />Twitter/X: https://x.com/WorkAlchemist<br /><br /><br />#Workforce #humanresources #hr #hrstrategy
