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#1 Entrepreneurial Blind Spot

One of the fastest ways to successfully  SCALE  your business is recruiting and hiring the right talent to get you where you want to grow… Yet 9 out of 10 Entrepreneurs  avoid it like the plague . Sure, most of us already know we need TOP talent to grow and scale our businesses, BUT the majority of Entrepreneurs  really  struggle “cracking the code” when it comes to  successfully  attracting, qualifying, hiring and  ultimately  RETAINING the right people  for their team.  In all fairness, it’s not like they teach us this in school. And I’ve yet to come across a training program or course that outlines a  proven formula and step-by-step process  to successfully hiring right-talent for each unique business   out there  (especially for Entrepreneurial-based businesses).  It’s our  Greatest   Entrepreneurial Blind Spot.    As Entrepreneurs, we eventually come to a pivotal point in our business when our sales and marketing will hit a plateau  (or in some cases, take a dive) ,  OR  our sales...

Hiring talent by leading with culture

Everyone  asks me what my secret is when it comes to keeping a stable staff; as they all seem to be operating in a constant revolving door of talent  (and team members) .   Hiring isn’t easy.  The time involved and overall process can be frustrating, painful, and overwhelming. Especially when you find yourself continually hiring for the same positions  over and over  again.  Think about the time investment it takes to train new people.  Studies show that if you lose a trained “A” player on your team, the cost can be equivalent to 1 to 2.5X their annual salary… What is the real opportunity cost for you and your business when you hire the wrong people or lose a key team member? Here’s the good news...  There are ways to avoid riding this carousel of constant turn-over.  Here are a few of my secrets when it comes to hiring “A” players and building a high-performing team. First things first.  Where  are the people you’re looking for?  I’ve discovered the people you need most are not necess...