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A customer at my shop gave me the best advice on hiring my first employee
Last month, a regular named Dave was waiting for his oil change and saw me running around doing everything. He owns a small print shop across town. He said, 'Mason, you're working 80 hour weeks to save on one salary, but you're losing two new jobs you could be out getting.' That hit me hard because I'd just turned down a big fleet account I didn't have time for. I mean, maybe it's just me, but I was so focused on keeping costs low I didn't see the lost money. Has anyone else had a moment like that that pushed them to finally hire help?
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parker_palmer446mo ago
Yeah, that's the trap right there. We get so stuck looking at the number going out for a paycheck that we miss all the other numbers we're leaving on the table. It's like being scared to buy a good ladder because it costs money, while you're staring at a roof that needs fixing. The right hire isn't just a cost, it's the tool that lets you reach the work you can't get to alone. Dave nailed it, you're not saving one salary, you're losing two jobs.
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seth_singh207mo ago
That's a nice story but it sounds like a best case scenario. Most first hires don't magically bring in two new jobs right away, they're just another cost at first.
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charlesk887mo ago
Wait, are you saying your first hire didn't bring in any new work at all? That's wild. My friend's first employee basically paid for herself within three months just by freeing up his time to go get more clients. If you're just adding a cost with zero plan for growth, you hired way too early. The whole point is they should help you make more money, not just do tasks.
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