The New CFO Put His Tires on the Company Card… for the Points

The company was growing fast. Startup to millions in revenue in about a year. So they hired a CFO who looked the part: glasses, résumé, all of it. One month in, the credit card bill showed $2,800 in auto repairs. New tires. His car. When they asked him about it, he wasn't sorry. He said he thought they'd want the points. In Episode 53 of The Bad Hire, Ken and Nathan are joined by special guest Allen Darby, founder and CEO of Alaris Acquisitions, for a round of unbelievable workplace stories involving a job seeker who screamed at recruiters before she ever applied, a receptionist with a company card and a ceramic cow collection, a CFO who mistook the company card for a rewards program, a new hire who made a pass at a visiting director, and a cashier whose whole identity was borrowed for exactly one shift. You'll hear: • A job seeker yells at recruiters for weeks without ever submitting an application • "Terry" the receptionist hides the AmEx bill and buys ceramic cows on the company card • Why her last employer never warned anyone, and what references really tell you • Allen's CFO story: $2,800 in tires and "I thought you'd want the points" • Why hiring is a skill, and why résumés predict only 10% of success • The paid, two-day working interview that sold both sides • A new hire turns every task into a grievance, then corners a married director at the coffee station • Allen on Alaris Acquisitions and leading M&A with compatibility instead of price • A cashier with a borrowed Social Security number walks out with $4,000 • Why "How much is your background check?" is the wrong question Key Takeaways: • Hiring is a skill. Liking someone isn't the same as them being right for the job. • Résumés are a weak predictor of success. Watch how people actually work. • Employment verification confirms dates, not character. • Fit first. When both sides want it, the outcome gets better. • Not all background checks are equal. Know what yours actually covers. 💸 Think you've heard worse? Submit your Bad Hire story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. ⸻ Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com 📧 Email: team@thebadhire.com 📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod 🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire — Sponsored by BChex: Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered. www.bchex.io — 🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com