Episode 120

120. Crucial Traits for Small Business Hiring Success

We're diving into a topic that's critical for the success of small businesses and startups: hiring the right people. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just stepping into the world of business ownership, this episode is a must-listen! I can't stress enough how important it is to hire candidates with the right traits, regardless of their experience in your industry. In this episode, we'll explore four crucial traits that are essential regardless of industry experience. I firmly believe that successful hires in small businesses and startups share these qualities, as they enhance team agility and efficiency.

I'm talking about versatility, tech-savviness, nimbleness, and initiative! We'll talk abou why these are so crucial for your business and how you can assess these traits in potential hires. Crafting questions focused on versatility, tech-savviness, nimbleness, and initiative is key. We'll also share practical exercises to evaluate tech savviness and initiative, like video projects and social media improvement tasks.

But there's more! After this episode, you'll know how to assess whether a candidate was "pulled" or "pushed" out of their previous jobs. So, if you're eager to build a top-notch team for your small business or startup, don't miss this episode, Your dream team is just a listen away!

What you'll hear in this episode:

[4:35] Core traits for small business success

[11:00] Interview tips to assess core traits

[11:55] Tips on how to access for skill versatility

[14:10] Tips on how to access for tech-savviness

[16:25] Tips on how to access for nimbleness

[17:10] Tips on how to access for initiative

[20:36] Toolbox to help you make better hiring decisions

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