Are you overlooking a critical aspect of leadership in accounting? Could your involvement in hiring be the key to elevating your influence and driving your firm's success? Rob Brown challenges the common misconception that hiring is solely HR's responsibility. He argues that regardless of your position in an accounting firm, if you aspire to leadership, you should be actively involved in the hiring process. Brown emphasizes that bringing in new talent is as crucial as acquiring new clients, if not more so. The episode is part of a three-part mini-series focusing on strategic hiring decisions. Brown explores the critical moments when hiring becomes necessary, such as filling sudden vacancies, addressing team overload, expanding services, or acquiring specialized expertise. He provides actionable insights on how to approach these situations strategically, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and improvement. Key Takeaways: ✓   Hiring should be everyone's responsibility, not just HR's ✓   Strategic hiring can set you apart as a leader in your firm ✓   When filling a vacancy, take the opportunity to reevaluate staffing needs ✓   Overworked teams are less productive; recognize signs of overload ✓   Specialized expertise hiring is crucial for meeting evolving client demands Quotes: "The talent you bring in today will shape the success you'll see tomorrow." "Firms offering advisory services see a 15 percent higher growth than those that don't." You can watch this specific episode on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/LmU2RgHnBgw ___________ This is the Accounting Talent Podcast, dropping every Thursday to accounting professionals, finance specialists, software vendors, tech providers and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. If you'd like to sponsor the show and elevate your brand with our audience, reach out to show host Rob Brown on LinkedIn and his team will reach out to fix up a chat to explore. The Accounting Influencers Roundtable (AIR) runs regular international virtual speed networking events to build your personal brand and make valuable industry connections network in the accounting, finance and tech world: Book your place at our next gathering here: https://accountinginfluencers.com/events More Accounting Influencers content here: https://www.youtube.com/@accountinginfluencers for all of our podcast episodes https://www.linkedin.com/company/accountinginfluencers for our events and posts Thanks to our sponsors: ACCOUNTINGFLY. Accountingfly connects employers with top U.S.-based accounting talent through a variety of services including dedicated searches, Always-On Recruiting, and freelance placements for seasonal or temporary needs. They specialize in remote accounting recruitment, recognizing early on the significant advantages that remote work offers to employers, job-seekers, and their own operations. They pride themselves on their track record of matching the right candidates with the right opportunities and building a robust team of industry experts. Additionally, their partnership with Going Concern—an esteemed source for accounting news and insights—further enhances their ability to stay on the cutting edge of remote recruiting by tapping into a natural pipeline of job seekers. TOA GLOBAL. TOA helps you hire elite talent for your accounting firm. Join thousands of leading firms empowering their teams with job-ready outsourced accountants & bookkeepers. They work to...