Hire Slow, Fire Fast - Ep598
Summary
Steve Trover, founder of BetterTalent, discusses hiring strategies for STR businesses, emphasizing careful hiring practices, strategic outsourcing, and understanding revenue management. He advises creating an org chart to determine roles and responsibilities, and cautions against offering stock options or rushing into partnerships. He advocates for data-driven hiring using psychometric testing to find the right fit and utilizing multiple channels, including his newsletter and LinkedIn, to attract talent.
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