32: Attracting and Retaining Great Talent

In a time and a market with virtually zero unemployment, attracting and retaining top talent has become a big priority for small businesses wanting to grow. Some of the things we cover in this episode:

• Running a continuous hiring process

• Creating a future org chart

• Vision as part of your recruiting toolbox

• Developing your own future workforce

• Creative help wanted ads

• Best interview practices

• Best approach for getting the job you want

• What causes new talent to leave

Some of the resources we use frequently and talk about in this episode:

• The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber

• The Fine Art of Small Talk: How To Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills -- and Leave a Positive Impression! by Debra Fine

• The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle