Kit BarberOwner, Kit Coaching · Business Coach and Mentor

The Hiring Mistake Most Business Owners Make

14 Jun 2026 · 0 min

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In this concise advisory video, Kit Barber warns business owners against "hiring blind" and emphasizes that successful hiring starts with clear definition of what a new employee actually owns, what success looks like within six months, and the level of decision‑making authority they have without constant supervision. He argues that without answers to these questions, no amount of interviewing can compensate. The job description, he stresses, is not merely paperwork but the actual job itself, and therefore must be written before the hire is made, not retroactively.

Stop hiring blind. If you've ever hired someone and wonder why they're still coming to you for everything 2 months in, then this is why. What does this person actually own? What does good look like in 6 months? And what can they decide without asking you? If you can't answer those, there's no amount of interviewing is going to save you. The job description isn't the paperwork, it's the job. So write it before you hire, not after.