Unfiltered Business
Business is brutal. Some days, you feel like an astronaut flying in space, and others feel like a dump truck is driving over you. The rollercoaster towards a never-ending goldmine is wild.
For me, it pulled my personality and insecurities apart. But in return, it helped me rebuild a better version through the myriad of mistakes I made and the journey from failure to outcome.
I’m here to give you my unfiltered journey, in the hopes you realise that pushing yourself is the greatest gift of all.
Unfiltered Business
Ep #5 - The First Hire Fear
Making your first hire is one of the most emotional, terrifying moves in business — and no one talks about how personal it feels.
In this episode of Unfiltered Business, Shehan reflects on:
- The moment he realised he couldn’t grow alone — but was terrified to bring someone on
- The pressure of knowing someone else’s mortgage now depends on your business
- How he navigated the fear, the mistakes, and the mental shift it took to build a team
If you’re a solo business owner, startup founder, or just sitting on the fence about whether to hire — this is the episode for you.
It’s not about HR checklists or recruitment funnels. It’s about the internal panic, the doubt, and the mindset leap required to become someone who leads people — not just does all the doing.
Shehan also shares what he got wrong, why his first hire (Gav) is still with him 9 years later, and how hiring can unlock growth — but only if you’re willing to lead properly.
A 6–7 minute listen that hits hard for anyone standing at the edge of that first big hiring decision.
