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Chore gives founders and executives the ultimate advantage: a fully managed back office that runs seamlessly—because while time is priceless, we give it back to you.
Today's guest is Adam Spector, Founder & CEO at Chore (formerly Levy). Chore takes operations & admin off your plate, freeing busy founders and CEOs from back-office distractions. Adam is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and host of the Entrepreneurial Excellence podcast, and he’s backed 200+ startups and built multiple companies throughout his career.
(PS: if you’re interested in Chore, just schedule time here!)
In this episode, Adam and I discuss:
Why most companies underestimate the true cost of hiring full-time employees
How to build a rigorous hiring process that filters out the wrong candidates early
The importance of role clarity and when to hire contractors versus full-time staff
His key lessons learned from investing in 200+ startups and being a 4x founder
The delicate balance between hiring for growth and maintaining operational efficiency
Why founders must ruthlessly prioritize their time and core competencies
Show Notes
00:00 - Chore's rebrand from Levy
00:33 - The three pillars of successful business
01:31 - Why software couldn't solve operations challenges
02:15 - Behind the scenes of the rebrand to Chore
04:17 - Adam’s career evolution: from law school to entrepreneurship
09:30 - Deep dive on job hopping and hiring red flags
14:40 - Core hiring principles and the hidden costs of employees
20:19 - Common mistakes in hiring
32:38 - Inside Chore's rigorous hiring process
42:28 - How successful startups can still fail
45:29 - Personal lessons from startup setbacks and co-founder relationships
49:50 - Time management and strategic hiring
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