Michael Galindo

Every small business owner has been burned by a bad hire. You meet someone you like, the interview goes great, and you think, “Finally, this will make my life easier.” A few months later, you’re cleaning up their mess, redoing work, and wondering why the hell you hired them. Productivity drops, good employees get annoyed, and customers start to feel it. The fun part? A bad hire usually costs around 30% of that person’s yearly pay, and that’s before you count your time, stress

Ever hired a leadership coach expecting to unlock your inner CEO, only to feel like you just wasted a bunch of money on vague pep talks? You’re not alone. Leadership coaching promises a lot, but not every coach delivers. Some leave you more confused than confident, and worse, stuck in the same spot you started. Let’s cut through the BS and get real about why leadership coaches sometimes flop, how you can avoid hiring the wrong one, and what questions you should ask before han