Mission One: The Executive Edge · 2026-02-23 · 40 min
Most executive hires don’t fail in the interview process. They fail in the final stretch when references, compensation, or onboarding are mishandled. In this episode, Gerard Miles and Dan Hampton break down the last 10% of the hiring process that determines whether your top candidate signs… or disappears. Who this episode is for Founders hiring their first senior leader CEOs replacing a key executive VPs building out leadership teams What You’ll Learn How to conduct back-channel referencing without torpedoing your offer Why formal references are only half the story and how to get the full story The compensation conversation framework that prevents offer rejection How to structure an offer call that doesn't backfire The supply-and-demand principle to get executive compensation right The pre-start period as your secret weapon for retention If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Mission One: The Executive Edge is
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