How to Fire Someone

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Many times when you look at a very successful business from the outside, it seems like everything is perfect as if they have zero problems. But for a company to become successful, they have to do the ugly things very well, behind closed doors.
One of the most unpleasant things you’ll ever have to do as a leader is fire people. Today I get into how to fire someone.
How to Properly Hire Someone - 2:26
#1: Fire Gently - 3:57
#2: Get Right to the Point- 6:42
#3: Be Firm Yet Gentle- 7:40
#4: Acknowledge Their Feelings - 8:05
#5: Exit Interview is Generally Done by the Person Who Hired - 8:23
#6: Usually Shouldn't Be a Surprise - 9:31
#7: Ask Permission to Give Feedback- 12:54
#8: Don't Drag it Out - 18:06
#9: Hire Slow, Fire Fast - 19:00
#10: Always Have a 90 to 120 Day Probationary Period - 19:04
#11: Have a Game Plan for Replacement - 19:39
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[@thetruckersmanifesto3873]

I concur.

[@jaredfontaine2002]

I have never been in a relationship

[@MusicianMaster]

I don’t watch this video often, but every time I have to fire someone I watch this video before hand. It reminds me that I didn’t do a good job hiring but calms me down before firing someone. Thanks Pat. 6 YEER old video - still valuable.

[@vabriga1]

Good Video Patrick. I went to a Brian Tracy seminar years ago. It was a very good seminar. And there is one thing I still remember that I have learned it at the seminar: Always fire people on Monday. I always did it on Friday, so I did not understand why. Tracy explained: "Being fired is stressful. If you fire someone on Friday, they spend the whole weekend being depressed and feeling sorry for themselves. People feel more lonely during the weekend. If you fire them on Monday, they can start immediately working on getting a new job and it all feels less painful". It was an eye-opener for me. When needed I do it on Monday ever since.

[@VALUETAINMENT]

Interesting. Brian Tracy is one of the best at what he does.

[@DjDontStop]

I swear the US needs a president like you Patrick! No Joke No BS!!

[@janetgonzalez-king94]

Hire slowly and fire fast, YES!!! I learned that the hard way. So much valuable information, thank you, Patrick

[@Prim3Pursuits]

This video is so amazing! I am going to fire some people right away! Just kidding. Thanks for sharing!!

[@danielta1636]

I wanted to add that this video reminded me a lot of the book The hard thing about hard things by Ben Horowitz :P

[@VALUETAINMENT]

+Daniel Ta That's an excellent book.

[@ryanheznts4540]

@@danielta1636 dude, fire them, scare the other employees

[@manuelluis5456]

It will backfire at you anyways ! ( I once was fired by my former boss - my boss once was fired by me ( the very same moment ) it had to give -up its pottery factory , + its 43 thousands Euros Peugeot family car + 2.ooo Euros ,,, and today it works as a busboy and janitor in a Portuguese pub .

[@pierre-rose7783]

@Chowder5.........Ha Ha, that's a good joke, but all jokes aside, you're gonna git yo ass fired someday too, and so will your boss's ass ! Now that's funny !

[@sompongmoss3008]

Thank you for your best advises about ways of hiring and firings. You are great Pat. I love all your teachings.

[@hashaam5847]

Nice video again! Congratulations on how your channel is growing Pat. I really look forward to your videos on all those three days of the week. Id really like a video on how exactly was your social life or how did you manage it when you were working 80+ hours weeks. You also seem like a truly relentless guy so I was wondering if you could share some of your real experiences as you were growing your business in early stages where you solved problems by sheer determination when there was no other way out. Awesome work again. Never stop making these videos. Thanks.

[@JasonGraystone]

Excellent video Pat. Been there too many times.

[@halljay78]

I just saw a video of you on Evan Carmichael's channel. I'm proud of you & keep up the great work!

[@VALUETAINMENT]

+Jay H cool... 👊🏼

[@ItzJackYe]

Perfect video for also the other way arround how to prevent being fired !

[@mikejones7510]

Nice haircut, makes you look younger. Happy birthday.

[@VALUETAINMENT]

+Joe Pizzo thanks.

[@charlesosterlund7303]

Remember these good old days - now we are almost at the 1 million point. Appreciate all the content Patrick and the Valuetainment team!

[@toastertoad9787]

Almost 3 million now!

[@oriehi_raphael_paul]

Almost 4 now

[@MultiAsssasin]

10 now

[@justanotherguy4339]

Really great and informative video. Thank you Pat

[@MK-kp1us]

Pat, its been 3 years since you released this video... now you don’t have to fire anyone anymore.. all these young snowflakes quit before they are sacked..

[@geperezg]

In modern corporate life, bringing the job description is actually against your interests! With reorgs and strategy changes, job descriptions change a lot

[@vlogsterofthenet2504]

I keep coming back to this video whenever I need to fire someone.

[@alexp.2897]

What is your industry?

[@rondarawson6236]

I truly liked the way you set this up it's very direct and flawless really....Thank you for the lesson.😇

[@danielletripkoff4199]

A great video and Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@marionhopfgartner1423]

Great Video. It's always causing me a sleepless night before I reach the decision to fire someone. Sometimes tending to focus too much on their strengths and tend to keep people too long in the team what for the business creates most of the time not a good outcome.

[@HappilyIndian]

Awesome tips, thanks!

[@MrBlacksheep12]

Thank you for your help. I have fired employees before but not a fellow manager. I have been nervous but you have helped me.

[@wilsonygeorges9943]

Great words of wisdom!

[@celticfire64]

It's not always a red flag. My gap,,,,,, was from a Car Accident on Saint Patrick's Day. I was a Bridesmaid in a Wedding, the Matron of Honor and I were doing last minute shopping and we were hit by a Drunk Driver. One of my injuries was TMJ, but it wasn't figured out until a couple of years later because TMJ has symptoms that can look like another medical issue. If an Employer makes the mistake of hiring somebody that "doesn't fit"" . . It is the employers responsibility to try and ""make it right"' ..... No employee should ever have to pay for the ""Employers'' mistake.... The "Employers Mistake'' can cost the firef employee their roof over their head. It could deplete their "Child's "College Tuition''. If the fired Employee has a health issue ex cancer ... Well they lose their Insurance why,. Because of the ""Employers Mistake''' That is unacceptable.

[@dmitryshevchenko349]

I’m actually firing someone today, and this video is very helpful!

[@Peteristrate]

Awesome value here. Thank you!

[@VALUETAINMENT]

+Peter Istrate 👍🏼

[@andrehugueskoua8073]

Hire very slow, fire extremly fast ! thanks so much

[@isaacraore8975]

Thank You Pat I have been looking for Advice on this topic.My General Manager has been giving me a reallu had time.

[@aliciawhite6839]

Happy Birthday Patrick 😎🎈Great Video!!

[@eagle3237]

Happy Birthday Patrick ;)

[@VALUETAINMENT]

+EAGLE thank you.

[@VALUETAINMENT]

+Alicia White thanks.

[@Roegwon]

Goal 250,000 subs by June 2017....April 2021 almost 3 million! Nicely done!

[@mohammedhashim7668]

Great tips. Thank you

[@DollarTrainClub]

Great Video! Thank you for sharing

[@rabilahaiwas5901]

Awesome!

[@alexalvarez7752]

Thanks Patrick, for everything

[@3053561able]

Please make a vid on how to deal with your attorney. How strategic, polite, & careful you have to be when dealing with them to get the best results

[@gamingfreak8709]

among you who is hoot

[@deuxpomme9777]

Me

[@yvonneruvinski8065]

When an employer is unsatisfied with the employee it is a sign not only that he is not the best worker for the job, but also that this is not the best job for the worker. The good of both parties is that the worker should move on and find the position that is best for him.

[@celticfire64]

There are decent people that are simply to good to fit into a toxic back stabbing gossip pool of #2s. More often than not, it's not the Employee, but the Employees or the Employer at the above environment mentioned above..

[@meyoume8]

Hire slow is what shouldn've been done. Now i got to deal with so much more... waste of time, energy and money is what i had. No replacement or nothing 💔

[@baldeepbirak]

Great tips with people management too. Mario come to Europe to enjoy some good football. Not far away from 250k subs. Big well done Pat and the team.

[@bdb3350]

Good advice. Proper hiring practices will result in minimal firings.

[@QuentinBSmith]

GREAT VIDEO!

[@286QAX]

Pat, this is really good content. I love how you went through the examples of reviewing their past, their experiences and red flags. This is really informative. I made a lot of mistakes in hiring and also costs our company $$$. Fired quick and learned fast!! Enjoyed the content as always. Keep it up! *Also, much of what you discussed is required by HR compliances. I would include that firing requires state-level /& federal laws for employers to adhere to and that all termination letters are signed by employer and employees. HR guidelines can also be found on state websites and IRS.gov. Good luck Entrepreneurs!!

[@celticfire64]

As the Employer you have the obligation to "make it right''. Oh I'm sorry Its my mistake I hired you''. Bye good luck with your mortgage your rent your spouses chemotherapy treatment .....UNACCEPTABLE...

[@myvideopaws]

I'll try not to go on but in my last full time role (I was there for four years). I could not believe what was or rather not involved in the job. From the outset performing my role took little effort. Majority of my time 75%+ was spent idle and in my mind there is no way that I should be able to keep my job if 75% of the time I was not engaged in doing any work. I would work alone and with little or no supervision to explain that. When I got fed up I decided to take the initiative and innovate processes in the work flow. My efforts were then discouraged. From early on I would complain which later became a habit. People getting hired at higher rates than me when I was the highest qualified member of the team, unfair warnings about inconsequential issues and things that I had no direct influence over. So it came to the last week and I received a warning for not reporting a failure by a partner that was of no tangible business impact. I was fed up working in a job where I was given no opportunity to progress my career. Spent more time eating lunch than doing work most days and the fact that if I am idle 75% of the time that is 75% of potential not being harnessed through my employment. I had enough. The only thing ever done to respond to criticism was to enhance the problem. My life was miserable at this point and I had come to the conclusion that if I had instead committed to study I would have a PhD by this time and on the other hand all I have to show for it is a low paying permanent role and little or no tangible experience that can be used to find a new job. I got out, I quit before the week was over I was so relieved never having to go back to a place that had become my hell for four years. In hindsight it was a mistake not to quit the moment I realized that I was literally wasting my time being there. It has been one year and seven months to the day, and while I have spent one year in full time study my work has been casual and very difficult because of the weight problem I have developed over the four years in the job. I was once a very active and healthy person but now I am a shadow of my former self and I am confused as to how to regain my past habits. So finally, I wonder it is all well and good to fire someone but what happens when those that should be fired are running the show, no amount of complaining and contributing can change that and unless you can catch someone red handed in terms of perpetuating an offence there is little that can be done. I should have never taken the job - interesting side note is that I have never been hired full time for a job I have applied for. I feel that I was taken advantage to a great degree.

[@Aj-fd4ne]

I don't understand the last , (eloborate)

[@todikkhajikian3214]

great video love the 90 to 120 probation period

[@tanxiao7562]

I was fired many times before. I'm 30 ,at least 6 times I was fired. it was my fault I should have chosen my passion to study English at university, then start teaching English to my Chinese friends, and make a living as English teacher. but instead I choose what I really hated super expensive nursing course and medical course to study at university, then ended up dropping out of university, and still had my university student loans need to pay , renting apartment outside my parents place. and have only a high school diploma walking around and my English sucks , not good enough to make a living by teaching English, going to jobs interview I hated . and have horrible working attitude, so I was fired many times.been working on my innerself ,with a successful positive attitude change myself to be the best version of myself. hope I will be really successful and really rich in the near future.

[@MiClLC]

"The company isn't the problem, the person is." Thats not always the case, more often then not in my experience, small businesses are ran by people who dont have the slightest clue what they're doing. Its like they're somehow managing to fail their way up the ladder. Companies are comprised of people, and people aren't perfect. For example: The company I work for hired a guy two days ago THEY KNEW wasn't the right man for the job. They never should have even gave him a tour of the building, but they hired him anyways and ended up terminating him 24 hours later. Wasting both his time, as well as their own. Quite frankly, that pissed me off.

[@princealmighty5391]

Typical boomer The boss is the problem if the employer is hard working

[@essamsorour7343]

This topic is very important, please talk more about it, give details and analysis from your experience

[@kakerake6018]

i've never been fired... yet every single one of my employers loved my work but with each time i get a new job i feel they expect me to be some sort of superman cause the last employer says i'm good and the new one says im better.:( i am tired as shit at my newest job. love this channel btw

[@ElixirEcho]

Change passwords to what they had access too and think about changing admin/important account passwords.

[@jorgearturogonzalez5908]

tks all way frome monterrey mexico . your video was verry informative

[@serversquad7976]

"You're Fired" lol I was quoting Donald Trumps tv show. I love this video

[@mcarmengomez2562]

Tons of thanks!

[@Illumibuddy]

Thank you!

[@jpjp9111]

Once I ran a local marketing company. For a moment, I had my girlfriend working for me. She didn't reach the level that I required so I fired her. She seemed to take it ok however we didn't get romantic that evening. Come to think of it, she left me shortly afterwards.

[@jonathancholak7082]

This was a great vid

[@pauljordan4452]

Perfectly and very well. Verbs take adverbs not adjectives.

[@Aer0xander]

*you're fired*

[@ntran3222]

I had to fired two senior techs (13 yrs) today. Hardest decision ever.

[@elteacheralan]

Props to you guys ;)

[@ryanheznts4540]

Pat, is motivation better than firing a bunch of people to scare the other employees? Thanks

[@filipbuczynski9905]

ryan heznts I think it is a bit too late for a respond. Try to ask on Facebook group (same name as Chanel) Hope someone there will help U. Good luck 😉

[@celticfire64]

Sure it is if you want a toxic unproductive environment

[@factsbluboi1503]

HOOT YOU ARE AWESOME

[@johndavis7868]

Ive been trying to fire my gf for awhile now might need to go to hr with this one

[@clarkbolding5161]

hire slow and fire quick and always remember they are human, be upfront with the reasons, it's not a debate, you need to try to correct them over a few weeks so it's not a massive surprise, try to give them some feedback so they con do better when they leave, have a probationary period for 3-4 months

[@w.flores8868]

Sounds good

[@yazdeepsinghnarwal6370]

happy birthday

[@otsam1050]

Before firing someone can one take the route of telling the person what the problem is, and ask them to fix it, or is it just impossible for them to be compatible with the company?

[@justanotherguy4339]

Tobi Samuel watch at 18:30 for your question. He is actually going through this issue few times in the video

[@garudabowo]

Thanks for the advices, I want to add some 'sandwich method' which might help more

[@calisthenicschicken8812]

Nice!

[@Protocol91]

thank you

[@bdb3350]

I always hire and fire personally and face to face. Both employees and contractors. It shows courtesy and respect to them. Firing someone is like removing adhesive tape off hairy skin. It’s painful especially when you like the employee, you have invested time and money into training, or you cannot afford to keep I have a written policy listing what will result in immediate termination and a three strike rule. When I have a problem with an employee or contractor I take them aside, discuss the problem, expectations to resolve it and the consequences and how soon termination may result. Example next time we have this conversation you’re fired.always have a witness, record and document the discussion. If you decide it’s time, do it quickly respectfully, and without hesitation; that way the pain is over quickly for everyone.

[@dianascott502]

You are one awful individual, and I wish nothing on you but suffering in this world. A pox on your family! May they suffer greatly in this life.

[@knquicke]

As a young entrepreneur, I take these videos as a wonderful learning aspect. I want to thank you and your team for sharing them.

[@VALUETAINMENT]

+Kalli Quicke you got it.

[@knquicke]

VALUETAINMENT After my many 12+ hour days (business has been tough) y'all definitely made my night seeing this comment. Inspiration everywhere!

[@ccagrad2002]

Firing sucks, I love the advice on giving advice on way out though. It's only fair as a true coach

[@SoothShaffer]

So I fired someone for not ever reaching the targets that he was given (very achievable). That was 2 months ago. I just got a letter from the department of labor demanding that I pay him 50% of everything he has ever earned from my company... He was paid about $5500 and now the government is demanding I pay him another $2800.

[@TheDailyTechDose]

Brett what happened with this?

[@davepollison4333]

@@TheDailyTechDose Exactly. Brett's comment has more missing information than the last Sopranos episode.

[@kelbin143]

They crazy thing About this is that you can apply this to everything including the self that you created

[@bfustewart5519]

Greetings Mr. Pat my staff consist of my 3 children 21, 18, 17 and 2 other employees. I so tired of working with my children. However, I trying so hard to be patient with them to teach them the business so one day they can run the business. We've been in business for 6 yrs coming up on 7 yrs. in March/17. They are a bad influence on the two outside employees. Any advice?

[@VALUETAINMENT]

+Beauty for U SC Stewart, perhaps this video will help: www.patrickbetdavid.com/work-family-business/ ~Rebecca (VT production team)

[@MrWebroll]

After watching this video, my wife walks in, and I told her: "You're fired!!!"

[@tomisfunpark6605]

Comment #6, What do you think about management who says "I only need to tell you once." They watched me make the mistake multiple times and built up everything to one point that it was just surprising and discouraging. Scary topic. I think it's a logical and respectful way to do it.

[@celticfire64]

Any Manager that says "I only need to tell you once''. Is not fit to lead fish swimming down stream

[@happybackchiropractic]

Gold

[@prabinkarki5634]

Don't we have a podcast..? so that it would be much easier to learn through audio.

[@TheButterygoodness]

Thank you former employer for NOT listening to this guy! Yay! The department of labor and many of my former co-workers made bank! They closed down a whole branch location and lost $750K Don't treat your employees like crap and you won't get sued

[@georgepalafox5967]

Pat, do u think it’s a good idea to tell them that you have been fired so you know the feeling?

[@VALUETAINMENT]

Yes.

[@RaymondReise]

How do you explain an employer your previous boss was really really a problem? I mean it seams to me that the employee is always on the loosing end regardless of whether you quit or got fired from somewhere.

[@antonioalejandrogonzalezca8691]

Thats totally Correct, its very difficult to be in a position where you follow orders, its not for everyone.

[@TheGreatslyfer]

Well, think of this scenario from the interviewer perspective. How do they know you're telling the truth about your boss being the problem of your last job and not YOU being the problem? It's not so easy question to go by.

[@TimParker-Chambers]

TheGreatslyfer How does the interviewer know that they're NOT telling the truth? Your answer isn't an answer, because benefit of the doubt has to cut both ways... There are some people, who are not cut out to be in business, or managers, because they don't really know what they're doing. But for some reason, they are, and that means they're in a position beyond their capability to truly manage. So it's like Antonio said; There are times, when the boss or company is legitimately in the wrong. But try telling that to a potential employer, and it just comes up as a red flag...

[@TheGreatslyfer]

"Your answer isn't an answer" bitch you just said it was an answer. But yes, it does go both ways, but I am still unsure of whether to trust that employee or not, cause in that situation that is my business, so I better be good in determining who's lying and who's not.

[@RaymondReise]

how would an employer find a good worker who had the problem of landing in bad, hostile working environments? basically no one questions employers just as employees are being questioned.

[@darahauspage]

This is a great post. Thanks.

[@dianascott502]

You should make another video in response to this one called, "How To Professionally Accept Getting Sued." I'm in the process right now of suing my previous employer for wrongful termination.

[@Easyway1969]

And then you are always poor

[@w.flores8868]

not all bosses or managers are right. Some gain that title due to manipulating and playing the blaming game

[@286QAX]

I 100% agree. In fact, most Managers who were managers were never trained to be a good manager. They just have the title. I experienced this in the Corporate world.

[@JenniRiveraTheGoodLife]

Happy Birthday Pat 🎉🎁🎂 🎈👔👍🎊Thank goodness you didn't show up in the video with your birthday suit. Lol. I remember one of the first videos I watched of yours you were half dressed but couldn't tell until you were done filming. lol. I love your accent, speed of in which you speak and your humor. I tend to lose interest if they speak to slow or show no passion for what they're speaking on. I believe in All the videos you have shared with us, there was only one I just couldn't stay and watch and I'm not sure how you pulled it off either. What are your bday plans? Good video btw.

[@Hayden-bs3oz]

Olive The Good Life ! thirsty.. :)

[@JenniRiveraTheGoodLife]

@JohnSmith ...I guess you could say that but "thirsty" would be an understatement. I stay Hungry like the Leos Lioness I am.

[@JenniRiveraTheGoodLife]

Have a Grrreeeaaat👈 rest of your weekend✌

[@97epicman]

Is Hoot here yet xD

[@guauphang3702]

97epicman has

[@TommyAlanRaines]

I said something similar about rejection letters; Dear Applicant, Though you are a very qualified individual - at this time you are not what we are looking for; Thank you for applying and best of luck with your endeavor to find a company team structures to join. Sincerely Blah Blah The same holds true for firing/termination. Dave though you are a great person- you are going in a different direction than that of the company. Therefore the company is letting you go and we wish you luck in your new endeavors! Now a hard @ss one would be; Dave your deplorable actions do not reflect the company and therefor you are terminated and any and all ties with the company are severed- good luck on your new path. Claire Underwood in House Of Cards was slow at firing Maryann Plunkett. Plunkett dragged her feet in creating a list of people who needed to be terminated because she let her emotions get in the way, and because of this she failed a leadership test as well and caused her own self to get terminated.

[@dianascott502]

"You are going in a different direction than that of the company." is the biggest corporate BS, and manipulative line ever. It means you don't want to deal with the problems or help the individual to actually improve. It's your means of not dealing with something because you are too lazy to address the problem.

[@creesahidah]

I miss the pillow!

[@basselsalah4604]

i have a question that is the opposite to this talk. it is "how to form a team?" my friend are helpful but they are not the committed type i think and i dont think that its healthy for the business also to have a friend as a partner since friendship will be in between! so how do you thing is the best or most effective way to form a team whether as partnership (mainly) or employees? PS: i think it would be a great idea if you make a video on it.

[@rashabelgrade]

This is an example of how sleazy lawyers give advice to sleazy bosses on how to be sleazy.

[@flournoymason8961]

When I got fired the HR woman seemed to have enjoyed what she was doing.

[@diya6665]

Wow your r awesome...

[@KimPhilby203]

Wow your dumb ...this guy is a clown masquerades in a size small tshirt

[@waterbottle4782]

My daughter is 4 and it will be 40 more years until she has a boyfriend..... I have that dream too.

[@Ced3kGama]

You're crazy to wish her to be single until 44 years old.

[@JolitaBrilliant]

more like 10

[@truthoutnow]

The man has lost a lot of weight...looking great pat!

[@VALUETAINMENT]

+Ville Vendeta Thanks VV.

[@elishawatkins4835]

very good teaching

[@thetruckersmanifesto3873]

Hey there's a stock. Chek. Theres better stocks on the market, but not that I understand. I c it going to 30 minimum, no higher then 80. Might want to look at it. Its a money 💰 bag.

[@mikromedix]

How about when to fire someone?

[@vee9066]

You can do it this way or the trump way :DD Love this channel though, in my opinion this is the best entrepreneurship channel I've found on KZbin. Much love.

[@Vasectomyjohn]

If the person you can fire can train their replacement than why the hell are you firing!