How Silicon Valley Investor Keith Rabois' Growth Philosophy will 10x your company
Leveling Up with Eric Siu - A podcast by Eric Siu

Today on the show we are looking at Keith Rabois' philosophy of ammunition and barrels! This is a way to look at the members of your team and who you choose to hire. Keith unpacks how these two different types of team members will serve you in certain ways — it is up to you to make the most of specific skills as well as hiring smartly. Tune in to learn more about the ammunition and barrels metaphor! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:40] Focussing on the team first and then the product that you are building. [01:31] The best people will give you most leverage! [02:11] When you make a subpar hire, you bring down the quality of your company. [02:29] Hiring processes and company culture; fostering the best team possible. [02:48] The two categories of high quality hires; ammunition and barrels. [03:52] The mindsets that will serve you and your company and lead to success. [04:52] Finding a way through challenges by hiring the right people! Resources From The Interview: Leveling Up Square PayPal Keith Rabois OBS Leave Some Feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed Connect with Eric Siu: Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter