Hiring Your First Employee: Key Considerations for Entrepreneurs

Hiring your first employee is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as a business owner. In this episode of Build Your Business, Matt and Chris Reynolds explore everything you need to know before making that first hire—from financial readiness to ensuring a strong cultural fit. Are You Ready to Hire Your First Employee? Hiring too soon—or without the right systems in place—can do more harm than good. Matt and Chris explain: Why you should have 6 months of payroll saved   How to identify tasks you should delegate   The importance of onboarding systems and SOPs   Why time commitment—not just financial readiness—matters   Financial Readiness: Are You Prepared to Pay Your First Employee? Hiring involves more than just writing a paycheck. Understand the full cost: salary, taxes, benefits, admin expenses   Model how hiring affects your financial forecasts   Have a cushion for months when the hire isn’t yet generating ROI   Avoid financial stress by staying prepared   Hiring for Skills and Cultural Fit It’s not just what they do—it’s how they work with you. Hire for skills and shared values   Be clear on the role and expected outcomes   Weigh the pros and cons of hiring someone you already know   Focus on long-term compatibility, especially in small teams #Entrepreneurship #HiringTips #BuildYourBusiness PS -  Coach Smarter, Earn More: https://bit.ly/3X4ixOX Matt's Links Website: https://ryanmattreynolds.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsstrong/?hl=en Chris's Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismreynolds/   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.