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Entrepreneurs on Fire · 2025-07-02 · 24 min · 4,566 words

Hire Right, the First Time with Mike Watkins

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Boom, shake the room, Fire Nation. JLD here and welcome to Entrepreneurs on Fire, the only daily show interviewing the world's top entrepreneurs seven days a week. Today we'll be breaking down higher rights the first time. To drop these value bombs, I brought Mike Watkins into EU Fire Studios. Mike is a multiple shop owner, owner of Peak.

consulting and author of the Lego test. Mike has revolutionized the hiring process and empowers auto repair shops to achieve success. In today's Foundation, we'll talk about the myth about there being no good employees, the birth of the Lego test, administering the test, the ideal applicant and some red flags to look out for, and oh so much more. And a big thank you for sponsoring today's episode goes to Mike and our sponsors. Franosity has helped hundreds of people leave unfulfilling jobs, invest in recession resilient businesses, and create legacy income for their families through franchising.

Get started today with Francosity's franchise funding guide packed with real-world strategies to launch your business without draining your savings. Visit Francosity.com. That's f-r-a-n-o-c-it-y.com. Calm. Mike, say what's up to Fire Nation and share something that you believe about becoming successful that most people disagree with.

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