Episode 50

Building Accomplishment as an Entrepreneur: The Importance of Your Team with Marty Keiser

Marty Keiser, an accomplished entrepreneur and finance professional, shares his wealth of knowledge and experience in growing and scaling a successful business. From navigating the transition into the science industry (from the finance world), key lessons learned in building a strong and effective team, the challenges faced during growth, and the importance of preserving company culture, Marty sheds light on topics that any entrepreneur or leader can benefit from.

He also offers practical insights on defining core values, using those values to guide the hiring process, and identifying the right individuals for your teams. All valuable information for those seeking to grow their own business or improve their leadership within their organization. Marty is also sharing practical resources for listeners!

Here's what you'll hear:

[2:30] Marty's background and how he became an entrepreneur

[8:30] Imposter syndrome when entering the world of science

[11:30] How to know when you need to hire someone for your team

[17:30] Beyond what and who to hire

[21:00] Major "Oh Shit!" moments

[25:00] Preserving team culture when adding new employees

[29:30] Defining your values and weaving those into your hiring process

[37:00] How to discover if someone matched your code values (and how to create good interview questions)

[40:00] Where to learn more about Marty and IVBH

Website: www.ivbh.studio

Marty Keiser: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marty-keiser-29181b4/