The Most Expensive Hire You’ll Ever Make   Most business owners believe their biggest expense is payroll.   It’s not.   The most expensive hire you will ever make is the wrong one .   And the real cost has very little to do with salary.   It shows up in places most companies don’t immediately measure:   • Lost productivity • Frustrated team members • Culture disruption • Customer experience decline • Leadership distraction • Turnover ripple effects   One poor hire can quietly