EPISODE #10

Fix Your Hiring Funnel with Clear Candidate Communication

In this episode of Hire Smart | Scale Fast, hosts Hunter Miranda and Eric Farber break down a critical — and often ignored — part of the hiring process: candidate communication. Did you know 50% of applicants expect regular updates, yet 80% never hear back after applying? Learn why this is costing you top talent and how to fix it. They also explore: Why treating candidates like customers matters The role of AI in recruiting — what works and what still needs a human touch How to build long-term hiring strategies that create future leaders Whether you're scaling your startup or improving your recruitment funnel, this episode delivers valuable, actionable insights. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Puppies, podcast growth & sunny Oakland 00:36 – The #1 mistake small companies make after interviews 01:59 – Why transparent hiring processes create better hires 02:55 – 80% of candidates never hear back—why that’s hurting your brand 04:35 – Can AI do your candidate follow-up? 05:38 – Where AI helps (and where it can’t replace humans) 06:59 – Listening to candidates: what most companies miss 07:45 – Long-term hiring vision: recruiting future leaders 08:46 – Why recruiting is just client experience in disguise 09:02 – Final thoughts + call to action About the show: Hire Smart helps business leaders build teams that scale smart and stay strong. Hosted by Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda, the show offers actionable insights into hiring, company culture, and leadership in the age of rapid growth and AI-driven transformation. Subscribe and learn how to hire better, lead stronger, and grow smarter. More episodes: hiresmartpodcast.com Follow Eric Farber on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ericfarber123 Follow Hunter Miranda on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/huntermiranda