The $80K Promotion That Outperformed a $150K Hire

Before you spend $150K+ on an external hire, look at who's already proving themselves on your team.

A manufacturing company asked me to recruit a high-priced GM for their 15-person operation.

But their executive assistant kept coming up in our conversations.  They kept mentioning how she goes above and beyond every expectation.

I asked the obvious question they hadn't:  "Why not promote her?"

She was trustworthy, competent, knew the operation, and had the team's respect.  Everything you'd want in a GM – already validated through performance, not promised in interviews.

They promoted her.  She excelled for four years and helped transform the business before relocating.

The cost difference?  Roughly $80K in salary savings, zero onboarding risk, and months of productivity gained.

Your best hire might not need hiring at all.  They might just need recognition and opportunity.

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