{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67979adb64a671b4e186c640/69b2cbf4bffd975a45b87729?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Marks Morning Business Show March 12th 2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67979adb64a671b4e186c640/1773325285331-6b8aa177-58cc-4ef1-84fc-108d779e3ea0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In today’s episode, I talk about one of the biggest challenges business owners face — <strong>finding the right people for a management team.</strong></p><p>Building a strong management team is critical to the success of any business, but the reality is that many of the best people are <strong>not found through CVs or traditional recruitment processes.</strong></p><p>In my experience, most senior hires come through:</p><ul><li>Personal recommendations</li><li>Networking events</li><li>Industry reputation</li><li>People you have worked with before</li></ul><p>Trust and reputation often matter far more than what appears on a CV.</p><p>Today, however, <strong>AI is increasingly controlling what CVs are seen and which candidates make it through the first stage of recruitment.</strong> While technology can help filter applications, it cannot replace the value of knowing someone, understanding their reputation, or receiving a trusted referral.</p><p>In this episode, I explore why relationships and reputation still play a huge role in building strong management teams, and why business owners should never rely entirely on automated systems when making important hiring decisions.</p>","author_name":"Mark Beggs"}