0hr 44m

July 20, 2026

The Biggest Hiring Mistakes Small Business Owners Make

In this episode, Mark Andersen sits down with Will Kruer, founder of People First HR, to talk about hiring, leadership, company culture, recruiting, and the biggest HR mistakes business owners make.

Will shares his unconventional career journey from finance to recruiting, why company culture is more than just words on a wall, how to build stronger teams, and practical advice for hiring, firing, and leading employees. They also discuss remote work, entrepreneurship, networking, faith, and the challenges every small business owner faces while growing a company.

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