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AFRAID OF MAKING
A BAD HIRE?
Is IT keeping you overworked &
under-supported?
GET UNSTUCK!
GET THE HIRING SUCCESS KITS NOW!
AFRAID OF MAKING
A BAD HIRE?
Is IT keeping you
overworked &
under-supported?
GET UNSTUCK!
GET THE HIRING
SUCCESS KITS NOW!
AFRAID OF MAKING
A BAD HIRE?
Is IT keeping you overworked &
under-supported?
GET UNSTUCK!
GET THE HIRING SUCCESS KITS NOW!
LEGACY BUSINESS BUILDERS • September 9, 2025
The Simple System I Give All My Clients to Hire With Confidence
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Why Your Hires Don't Work Out (And What to Do Differently)
Hey There, I'm
Taryn Cadena
Hey There, I'm
Taryn Cadena
I turned years of HR experience into simple, affordable systems to help women entrepreneurs build effective teams and step into their CEO power! I love sugary coffee, early mornings, and brainstorming new ideas with amazing women. I’m happiest in yoga pants, snuggled with my laptop and my dog Napper. My mission? To help women entrepreneurs create powerhouse teams, lead like CEOs, and build highly successful businesses that last!
Hey There, I'm
Taryn Cadena
I turned years of HR experience into simple, affordable systems to help women entrepreneurs build effective teams and step into their CEO power! I love sugary coffee, early mornings, and brainstorming new ideas with amazing women. I’m happiest in yoga pants, snuggled with my laptop and my dog Napper. My mission? To help women entrepreneurs create powerhouse teams, lead like CEOs, and build highly successful businesses that last!
LEGACY BUSINESS BUILDERS • September 9, 2025
The Simple System I Give All My Clients to Hire With Confidence
If the idea of hiring your first team member makes your stomach turn, you’re not alone.
Most founders I meet are confident in what they do, but when it comes to hiring, they feel overwhelmed. Not because they aren’t smart or capable, but because no one ever showed them a simple, repeatable way to do it right.
That’s where my system comes in!
This isn’t HR fluff or corporate red tape. It’s a real-life framework I’ve used with over 2,000 small business owners to help them hire confidently, without overthinking every decision or wasting time on the wrong candidates.
Let me walk you through it!
Why Founders Struggle With Hiring
Here’s what I hear all the time:
“I’m just not sure what I need.”
“What if I hire the wrong person?”
“I don’t want to mess this up.”
Most founders treat hiring like a one-time emergency instead of an intentional process.
That’s when you end up guessing your way through, reacting to problems, or hiring out of panic.
And that’s exactly how you wind up with mismatched roles, underperforming contractors, or chaos that follows you home.
Free up your time for CEO-level tasks
Help you hit revenue goals faster
Improve client experience and retention
Reduce burnout and business stagnation
Here's the truth: Hiring confidence doesn't come from winging it. It comes from using a system that's proven to work - especially for small, growing businesses.
Before you post a job ask yourself:
What does the business need most?
Do I need help generating revenue?
Do I need more efficiency behind the scenes?
The 3-Part Hiring System I Share With Every Client
You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. My clients use this simple 3-step system to get clear, get strategic, and get the right people in the door.
1. Define the Role With Purpose
Before you post a job, you need to know exactly why you’re hiring.
Ask yourself:
What’s not getting done right now that’s holding the business back?
What kind of support will actually move the needle?
Once you have that clarity, you can:
Create a role that actually solves the problem
Write a job description that attracts the right person
Avoid wasting time on “maybe” hires
Use tools like my Job Description Template to cut hours off this step.
2. Attract and Evaluate Strategically
Don't settle for whoever shows up.
Founders often skip this step and feel disappointed before the new hire even starts. With a system in place, you can:
Write a job post that gets real applications
Structure your interview process with clear criteria
Avoid hiring based on gut feel alone
My Hiring Kit includes sample job ads, behavioral interview guides, and evaluation rubrics, so you’re never scrambling for what to ask or how to decide.
3. Make It Official (and Legal)
Here’s where most small business owners make expensive mistakes.
You must get your paperwork right, especially when choosing between a W-2 employee and a 1099 contractor.
You need to:
Send the correct offer letter or contractor agreement
Set up payroll or contractor payments
Create a basic onboarding plan
The Hiring Kit includes employee and contractor templates, a 1099 compliance checklist, and onboarding tools, so you don’t have to figure it all out yourself.
Client Win: “I Finally Stopped Overthinking Everything”
One of my clients, a coach scaling her services, said it best:
"Once I saw the system, everything clicked. I didn't have to know everything. I just had to follow the steps. I finally felt like a real CEO."
That's the power of a plug-and play framework.
You stop guessing and start leading.
Recap: What Hiring With Confidence Actually Looks Like
To hire with confidence you need:
A clear reason for the hire
A role that fits your actual needs
A strategic process for attracting and evaluating talent
The legal basics handled with zero stress
And most importantly, you need a system that works every time, not just when you get lucky.
You Don’t Need to Be an HR Expert, You Just Need the Right System
Hiring doesn’t have to feel risky.
You don’t need a corporate HR department or 50 hours to spare.
You just need a proven, step-by-step system built for founders like you.
That’s exactly why I created the Hiring Kit, so you can follow the same process I give my 1:1 clients, for just $37.
Everything you need to define your role, make smart hiring decisions, and stay compliant is ready to go:
✅ checklists
✅ templates
✅ interview guides
✅ legal docs
…and more.
If the idea of hiring your first team member makes your stomach turn, you’re not alone.
Most founders I meet are confident in what they do, but when it comes to hiring, they feel overwhelmed. Not because they aren’t smart or capable, but because no one ever showed them a simple, repeatable way to do it right.
That’s where my system comes in!
This isn’t HR fluff or corporate red tape. It’s a real-life framework I’ve used with over 2,000 small business owners to help them hire confidently, without overthinking every decision or wasting time on the wrong candidates.
Let me walk you through it!
Why Founders Struggle With Hiring
Here’s what I hear all the time:
“I’m just not sure what I need.”
“What if I hire the wrong person?”
“I don’t want to mess this up.”
Most founders treat hiring like a one-time emergency instead of an intentional process.
That’s when you end up guessing your way through, reacting to problems, or hiring out of panic.
And that’s exactly how you wind up with mismatched roles, underperforming contractors, or chaos that follows you home.
Here's the truth: Hiring confidence doesn't come from winging it. It comes from using a system that's proven to work - especially for small, growing businesses.
The 3-Part Hiring System I Share With Every Client
You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. My clients use this simple 3-step system to get clear, get strategic, and get the right people in the door.
1. Define the Role With Purpose
Before you post a job, you need to know exactly why you’re hiring.
Ask yourself:
What’s not getting done right now that’s holding the business back?
What kind of support will actually move the needle?
Once you have that clarity, you can:
Create a role that actually solves the problem
Write a job description that attracts the right person
Avoid wasting time on “maybe” hires
Use tools like my Job Description Template to cut hours off this step.
2. Attract and Evaluate Strategically
Don't settle for whoever shows up.
Founders often skip this step and feel disappointed before the new hire even starts. With a system in place, you can:
Write a job post that gets real applications
Structure your interview process with clear criteria
Avoid hiring based on gut feel alone
My Hiring Kit includes sample job ads, behavioral interview guides, and evaluation rubrics, so you’re never scrambling for what to ask or how to decide.
3. Make It Official (and Legal)
Here’s where most small business owners make expensive mistakes.
You must get your paperwork right, especially when choosing between a W-2 employee and a 1099 contractor.
You need to:
Send the correct offer letter or contractor agreement
Set up payroll or contractor payments
Create a basic onboarding plan
The Hiring Kit includes employee and contractor templates, a 1099 compliance checklist, and onboarding tools, so you don’t have to figure it all out yourself.
Client Win: “I Finally Stopped Overthinking Everything”
One of my clients, a coach scaling her services, said it best:
"Once I saw the system, everything clicked. I didn't have to know everything. I just had to follow the steps. I finally felt like a real CEO."
That's the power of a plug-and play framework.
You stop guessing and start leading.
Recap: What Hiring With Confidence Actually Looks Like
To hire with confidence you need:
A clear reason for the hire
A role that fits your actual needs
A strategic process for attracting and evaluating talent
The legal basics handled with zero stress
And most importantly, you need a system that works every time, not just when you get lucky.
You Don’t Need to Be an HR Expert, You Just Need the Right System
Hiring doesn’t have to feel risky.
You don’t need a corporate HR department or 50 hours to spare.
You just need a proven, step-by-step system built for founders like you.
That’s exactly why I created the Hiring Kit, so you can follow the same process I give my 1:1 clients, for just $37.
Everything you need to define your role, make smart hiring decisions, and stay compliant is ready to go:
✅ checklists
✅ templates
✅ interview guides
✅ legal docs
…and more.
Hey There, I'm
Taryn Cadena
I turned years of HR experience into simple, affordable systems to help women entrepreneurs build effective teams and step into their CEO power! I love sugary coffee, early mornings, and brainstorming new ideas with amazing entrepreneurs. I’m happiest in yoga pants, snuggled with my laptop and my dog Napper. My mission? To help women entrepreneurs create powerhouse teams, lead like CEOs, and build highly successful businesses that last!
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE TOOLS
01. Jazz HR
If you're posting jobs on multiple boards, save yourself time, money and major stress by using a hiring platform designed for small business hiring.
02. Talent LMS
My go-to for creating easy onboarding experiences and training programs that grow with your business.
If you're a small business owner who's ready to stop winging it when it comes to hiring, you're in the right place.
But hiring isn't just about filling a seat. It's about building a foundation for sustainable growth.
This post walks you through the exact hiring plan I use with my clients to help them scale their business confidently.
Whether you're making your first hire or trying to fix past hiring mistakes, this simple but strategic approach can change everything.
Why Your Hiring Strategy Matters More Than You Think
Most entrepreneurs wait too long to hire, or they make rushed decisions when things get overwhelming.
You’re missing key pieces of information that would have helped you make a better decision up front.
Hiring the right person in the right role can:
Free up your time for CEO-level tasks
Help you hit revenue goals faster
Improve client experience and retention
Reduce burnout and business stagnation
And yet, so many founders struggle because they:
Hire based on personality instead of skill
Skip onboarding and hope for the best
Confuse “help” with actual “fit”
Sound familiar? If so, this hiring plan is for YOU!
STEP 1: Identify the Right Position for Right Now
Hey There, I'm
Taryn Cadena
I turned years of HR experience into simple, affordable systems to help women entrepreneurs build effective teams and step into their CEO power! I love sugary coffee, early mornings, and brainstorming new ideas with amazing women. I’m happiest in yoga pants, snuggled with my laptop and my dog Napper. My mission? To help women entrepreneurs create powerhouse teams, lead like CEOs, and build highly successful businesses that last!
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE TOOLS
01. Jazz HR
If you're posting jobs on multiple boards, save yourself time, money and major stress by using a hiring platform designed for small business hiring.
02. Talent LMS
My go-to for creating easy onboarding experiences and training programs that grow with your business.
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