Hire Smart, Scale Fast with Hunter Miranda & Eric Farber

If you're a small business owner hiring remotely especially for a law firm, service-based business, or founder-led team guessing what to pay and how to title your next hire can lead to slow hiring, mismatched candidates, and endless back-and-forth.   In this episode, I'll walk you through a simple four-post experiment that uses data, not guesswork, to find the pay and title combo that attracts you...

If you're a small business owner hiring remotely , especially in a law firm, service based business, or founder led team , every hire is a risk. This video is about the one strategy top companies use to reduce that risk: candidate testing.   I'll walk you through why adding structured, role-specific tests after the first interview helps you spot the people who can truly deliver long-term value, no...

I work with founders who want to scale service businesses without losing time to hiring mistakes. In this episode, I break down why relying only on gig workers and freelancers could be holding your company back, and why full time, committed team members are the real foundation for growth.   If you're a law firm owner, service provider, or founder led team hiring remotely, you'll walk away knowing...

If you're a founder l ed small business, a law firm, or a service provider, this video is for you. Most owners think recession proofing means cutting costs when things get tough. I take the opposite approach: prepare while times are good so you can grow when others are shrinking.   In this episode, I break down how strategic remote hiring , especially from top talent in Latin America , can save yo...

In this episode, I break down Gallup's 2025 Global Workplace Report and why it matters more than ever for small service business founders like you. If you're hiring remote talent or building your first few roles, this data is your wake-up call. With 77% of employees worldwide disengaged, the cost of getting it wrong  isn't just wasted money; it's lost momentum. I walk you through how disengagement...

What does it really take to grow a service business to 7+ figures? 💡   This episode is a masterclass in building smart, hiring right, and leading with vision , from someone who started in an attic and now runs 3 global companies.   On Hire Smart Scale Fast , Hunter sits down with serial entrepreneur and SAP expert Cris Carter , who shares how he turned a scrappy start-up into a group of thriving...

Think McKinsey frameworks are only for Fortune 500s? Think again. These 12 elements will change how you scale, systemize, and build freedom into your business.   In this episode of Hire Smart Scale Fast , Hunter breaks down McKinsey's brand-new Organized to Value framework . A n evolution of their iconic 7-S model. While it was built for global giants like Apple and Amazon, these 12 elements can s...

Are you struggling to scale your service business because you don't trust your team to maintain quality without constant oversight?   In this episode of Hire Smart, Scale Fast , solo host Hunter Miranda breaks down a proven framework to delegate effectively without slipping into micromanagement. Learn how to turn your hands on experience into scalable systems that empower your team, protect qualit...

Hiring your first remote employee? Or your 10th?   In this episode, Hunter breaks down how small service business owners especially those without a corporate background can set up simple but powerful onboarding systems to help remote hires ramp up fast and feel like part of the team from day one.   Forget complex tech stacks and fancy HR playbooks.     If you're a founder or operator scaling your...

In this episode of Hire Smart, Scale Fast , Hunter Miranda explores why remote communication often fails , not because of bad tools, but because most teams never design a real system. As comp anies grow, communication doesn't scale automatically. In fact, it often decays, especially in remote settings where silence, confusion, and tool sprawl take over.   Hunter explains how to build a communicati...

You didn't leave your 9-to-5 to work more hours. But if you're answering emails at midnight, chasing invoices, and stuck in daily tasks, you've built a job, not a business.   In Episode 20 of Hire Smart, Scale Fast , host Hunter Miranda breaks down the real reason service-based founders feel stuck even when things are "going well" and how remote hiring is helping small teams scale faster, leaner,...

In Episode 19 of Hire Smart, Scale Fast , Hunter Miranda breaks down Deloitte's latest insights on the workforce crisis, the "experience gap," and how U.S. founders can gain a competitive edge by hiring experienced, agile professionals from Latin America. Discover why AI, remote work, and distributed teams are shifting the game, and how you can build capacity without burning through your budget. F...

How do you create a thriving culture in a fully remote team? Most founders don't even realize they're building one, until it's too late.   In this episode, Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda break down the hidden ways founders shape team culture, why 70% of remote hires fail, and the 4 silent killers of remote environments. With stories from Uber, Spanx, and real startups, you'll learn how to build a...

In Episode 17 of Hire Smart Scale Fast , Hunter Miranda breaks down the hidden legal risks U.S. founders face when hiring remote talent in Latin America.   From $400,000 fines in Colombia to Brazil's crackdown on digital payments, this episode is a wake-up call for any startup founder trying to cut corners by misclassifying full-time remote workers as contractors.   Hunter reveals a 3-step decisio...

In Episode 16 of Hire Smart Scale Fast , hosts Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda unpack the ongoing wave of tech layoffs and how artificial intelligence is accelerating a new era in hiring, recruiting, and job relevance. From Microsoft's job cuts to the rise of AI-written code, this episode breaks down the impact of economic pressure, automation, and the future of human-centered hiring.   Discover wh...

Description:    In episode 15 of Hire Smart Scale Fast , Hunter Miranda and Eric Farber dive into a compelling question: Should you hire the best of the best? Drawing on a Harvard Business Review study, they explore why top performers often fail to replicate success in new environments. From predictive hiring and adaptability to team culture and internal promotions, this episode is packed with ins...

In Episode 14 of Hire Smart Scale Fast , Hunter and Eric dive into the viral story of Soham Parekh—an engineer who secretly worked for five tech companies while outsourcing his tasks to other developers.   They discuss how remote work, VPNs, and weak hiring processes are opening the door to hidden fraud, and what business leaders can do to prevent it. From red flags in interviews to the power of r...

We explore the shocking true story of a CFO who faked his resume and slipped through the hiring cracks of a major aerospace company. What happened next involved the SEC, a public investigation, and major fallout for the organization. We break down what went wrong, what this means for hiring in the age of AI, and how founders can protect their companies from deception at the highest level.     Abou...

Turnover isn't just a people problem — it's a financial one. In this episode, we break down the true cost of losing an employee, especially in leadership and specialized roles. Discover why bad hires can act like a virus in your company, and how strong culture, transparency, and smart hiring practices are your best defense. Learn the strategies successful teams use to retain top talent and reduce...

In this episode, we explore the rise and decline of the middle class in the U.S., considered by many to be one of the country's most impactful creations—and now one of its greatest losses. The conversation contrasts the wealth and legacy of today's billionaires with those of the past, raising important questions about economic responsibility, social contribution, and the long-term impact of hiring...

In this episode of Hire Smart | Scale Fast , hosts Hunter Miranda and Eric Farber break down a critical — and often ignored — part of the hiring process: candidate communication . Did you know 50% of applicants expect regular updates , yet 80% never hear back after applying ? Learn why this is costing you top talent and how to fix it.   They also explore:   Why treating candidates like customers m...

In Episode 9 of Hire Smart and Scale Fast , Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda unpack the critical importance of a new hire's first 90 days. From psychological insights to tactical onboarding strategies, this episode outlines how early experiences shape long-term retention and performance.   You'll learn why onboarding is one of the most overlooked drivers of culture, how remote teams require a differ...

In this episode of Hire Smart and Scale Fast , Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda dive deep into the biggest hiring challenges startups face in 2025. With applications per role skyrocketing by 182% since 2021, founders are overwhelmed by volume—but still struggling to find the right people.   Eric and Hunter break down the key traits of successful hires , including:   ✔️ Innovation   ✔️ Mission alignm...

In Episode 7 of Hire Smart, Scale Fast , Eric and Hunter dive into one of the most pressing topics in the business world right now: the wave of tech layoffs.   From the automation power of AI to the rise of global talent hubs like Colombia and Argentina, they explore what's really happening behind the scenes — and what it means for the future of hiring and building companies.   They also discuss w...

Is your team truly safe to speak up? Or are they just staying quiet to survive?   In Episode 6 of Hire Smart, Scale Fast , Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda break down Project Aristotle —Google's massive study on team performance—and explain why psychological safety is the #1 predictor of success .   You'll learn how to build trust in remote teams, why ambiguity kills productivity, and how meaning an...