"In this packed episode of Unleash Your Unique Genius, I’m joined by Dan Fleisher, co-founder of HireBus, to explore one of the biggest growth barriers for business owners: people. Whether you’re struggling with hiring, unclear roles, or a team that just doesn’t quite click, this conversation breaks down the real reason most businesses hit a wall—it’s not marketing, systems, or sales… it’s people.
We dive into how to attract the right talent, qualify candidates with behavioral data (not just gut feeling), and how to stop draining your energy trying to fix a bad fit. If you’re tired of hiring based on vibes and hoping it works out, this episode is your roadmap to building a team that actually drives your growth—and saves your sanity.
🔥 Here’s what we cover:
The Truth About Hiring
Why most business owners make a hiring decision in 30 seconds—and why that’s a big problem.
How using data to assess candidates removes bias and helps build stronger, more diverse teams.
The Cost of the Wrong Fit
What happens to your energy and leadership capacity when you put someone in the wrong role.
How to stop building your business around “fixing” people who don’t have the right capacity.
Attraction + Qualification = Winning Team
How to write job ads that attract the right candidates—and what three levels of messaging actually work.
The hiring funnel and why you should treat recruiting like marketing.
How AI is transforming the hiring process and what tools to use to stay ahead.
Moving People to the Right Seat (or Out)
The “rinder” tool from HireBus that helps you realign or repurpose team members based on their strengths.
How to use behavioral data to guide tough conversations and create win-win outcomes.
Knowing Yourself = Better Leadership
Why every business owner should take a behavioral assessment and learn where they lead best—and where they don’t.
How Dan’s own assessment revealed the trait that held him back in letting go of low-performing team members.
💬 Favorite Quotes:
“Most people don’t have a hiring problem—they have a qualifying problem.”
“If they don’t have the capacity, no amount of coaching will save them—or you.”
“People drain you not because they’re bad, but because they’re in the wrong seat.”
“Save yourself from yourself. Let the data lead.”
💡 Want to Reflect?
Here’s your challenge this week:
What’s one thing you can do to build or strengthen your team—without relying on emotion or instinct alone?
Whether it’s reviewing your job ads, taking a behavioral assessment, or moving someone to a better seat, your business depends on it.
Take the free HireBus owner assessment here: https://hbus.com/free
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Learn more about Dan and the HireBus platform at hirebus.com"
Unique Genius
Hosted by Angela Schroeder, Unleash Your Unique Genius is a powerful podcast designed to inspire entrepreneurs, business leaders, and growth-minded individuals to lean fully into their unique strengths and live with intention. Through raw and empowering conversations with leaders, creatives, and changemakers, Angela uncovers stories of resilience, vision, and courage — highlighting how each guest has harnessed their unique genius to create meaningful impact.
The show equips listeners with actionable strategies for personal growth, leadership, and unlocking greater freedom and fulfillment in their lives and businesses. Whether you're building something new or seeking a deeper sense of alignment and purpose, this podcast is your space to be encouraged, challenged, and reminded that the most powerful thing you can be is unapologetically yourself.