Growth requires owners to become (or hire) managers. But without "A Players" owners are stuck putting out fires and working around the inabilities of employees who need too much hand holding. If there is a common complaint among small business owners it is the trouble they have finding and retaining top talent. In this episode we tackle the greatest constraint to sustained business growth. Without the right people you will not have a prayer of reaching the next level, whether that is $2 million, $5 million, $10 million or $20 million. You need "A Players" to grow year over year and you must have them to accomplish extraordinary things.

Topgrading by Bradford Smart

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Using the career history form video

Topgrading Snapshot explained

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