Hiring Beyond the Resume: Finding the Right Fit for Your Team with Jamie Van Cuyk

"Even when you hire an expert who knows what they're doing, they've never done it for you."

- Jamie Van Cuyk

In this episode, we’re focusing on how to hire the right people for your business, with insight from Jamie Van Cuyk. Jamie is a hiring consultant who helps women small business owners become confident leaders who hire right every single time. After leaving a successful corporate career to follow her entrepreneurship dreams, Jamie quickly learned that many business owners had little experience hiring. She now uses her 15+ years of leadership experience to help business owners master the hiring process. Jamie also hosts the Growing Your Team podcast and is a contributing author of *Rise and Find*. She lives in St. Petersburg, Florida with her two daughters and enjoys traveling, home winemaking, and aerial dance activities like rock climbing.

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"We could find someone that could be absolutely fantastic at the skills, but they're never gonna fit inside your organization... and that's not gonna work."

- Jamie Van Cuyk

Hiring the Right Way From the Start

Jamie explained why hiring the right person is more than just finding someone with the right skills. It’s about making sure they fit into your business and understand your values. She shared how she helps small business owners figure out who their ideal hire is by asking deep questions. Things like, what does “good communication” or “team player” really mean to you? That makes it easier to find someone who’s not just qualified, but truly right for your team.

Planning Ahead for Growth

We talked about how hiring is about more than filling a seat — it’s about preparing your business for the future. Jamie said small businesses often wait too long to think about growth. She helps owners look ahead and think about what roles they’ll need later. That way, they can train team members to grow into bigger roles instead of always hiring new people from outside. She also reminded us that bringing someone up into a leadership role can make it easier to let go of control.

Why Training and Feedback Matter

Jamie pointed out that even the best hires won’t succeed without proper training. Just because someone’s experienced doesn’t mean they know how you like things done. She stressed how important it is to give clear feedback and have honest conversations early on. If something’s not working, it could be a training issue, not a hiring mistake. She also reminded us that avoiding tough talks can hurt the whole team, not just one person.

Creating a Team That Lasts

Jamie gave great advice about keeping your best people. She said employees want to grow, so you need to show them how they can move up — even in a small company. If you ignore this, they may leave, and that costs time and money. She also shared that businesses hoping to sell one day are worth more when they have long-term staff and good managers. It all starts with hiring smart and giving your team the support they need to succeed.

"Just because you can do, doesn't mean you can teach — and just because you can lead, doesn't mean you can manage."

- Jamie Van Cuyk

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