My solo startup phase taught me a hard lesson about early hires
I used to think that running a startup alone was the only way to keep full control and save money. When I started my auto shop, I handled every task from fixes to bills all by myself. After a while, I got so tired that I messed up a few easy jobs, which cost me time and trust. I finally brought on one part-time helper to share the load. With that extra hand, I could focus on finding new customers and making the shop better. Now I see that getting help early stops burnout and lets you grow faster. What made you decide to hire your first team member in your startup?