Building a Team That Grows With You: Right People, Right Roles
Most small businesses don’t stall because they lack passion or vision. They stall because the team that got them off the ground isn’t the team that can take them to the next level.
Hiring the wrong person—or even the right person for the wrong role—can stall momentum, create internal confusion, and leave the owner doing all the heavy lifting. But what if your team could be your greatest accelerator?
At Savini Solutions, we help businesses build structures that scale—and fill them with the right people in the right roles. Here’s how you can start doing the same.
1. Structure Comes Before Hiring
“If you don’t know where you’re going, any hire will get you there.”
Before you make your next hire, ask yourself: What does the ideal team structure look like two or three years from now?
We call this the “dream structure” exercise. Map out your future org chart as if money, time, and talent were no issue. Then work backward to identify the hires that move you toward that structure today. Structure drives clarity, and clarity prevents hiring chaos.
2. Hire Based on Impact, Not Titles
“The first person you hire should buy back your time.” — Dan Martell, Buy Back Your Time
The most strategic hire you can make is the one that frees you up for high-leverage leadership work. Think: operations, project management, or administrative support. Not just more of what you already do.
Use Martell’s Buyback Loop:
Audit your time → Transfer low-value tasks → Fill the gap with a team member.
When you build your team based on what actually moves the needle (not what looks impressive on paper), your business becomes more efficient and more scalable.
3. Get the Right Person in the Right Seat
“First who, then what.” — Jim Collins, Good to Great
Having a team full of “good people” isn’t enough. They need to be in the right roles.
The right person fits your culture, values, and team dynamics.
The right seat means they have the skill set and drive to succeed in their position.
Misaligned fits create unnecessary tension—even if both parties are talented. One of the most common mistakes growing companies make is keeping the wrong person in the wrong seat for too long.
4. Recognize the Red Flags
Here’s how you know someone isn’t in the right seat (or may not be the right fit at all):
You constantly need to step in or double-check their work.
They wait for permission instead of taking initiative.
Clients or teammates bypass them to go straight to you.
Their energy or engagement is noticeably low.
Sometimes good people are simply in the wrong role. Other times, it’s a sign you need to realign expectations—or move on.
5. Lead Your Team, Don’t Just Hire Them
Your job isn’t just to make a smart hire—it’s to steward that hire well.
Offer clarity: Roles, outcomes, and expectations should be clear from day one.
Give feedback: Consistent coaching and encouragement builds trust and growth.
Delegate outcomes, not just tasks: Empower your team to take ownership and think critically.
The team’s performance will always reflect the clarity and leadership you provide.
Build for Where You’re Going
“Your business grows at the speed of your team’s clarity.”
You don’t need to have everything figured out—but you do need to have a plan. Start designing the structure that supports your future and begin placing the right people into the right roles, one step at a time.
You’ll spend less time putting out fires and more time growing something meaningful.
Let’s Build Your Dream Team Together
At Savini Solutions, we help leaders clarify their organizational structure, prioritize the right hires, and grow healthy teams that scale with their mission. If you’re ready to stop reacting and start building, we’d love to help.
👉 Schedule a complimentary discovery call to get started.