Episode Title: Building Your Dream Team
 
In this week’s podcast episode, Shane Kidwell, Sean Zalmanoff, Landon Hale, and Kyle Draper discuss how hiring the right people can really change the game for your business. They talked about finding hidden gems in the job market, asking quirky questions to see if someone fits your team vibe, and always being on the lookout for awesome people to join your crew. It's all about making smart moves to build a team that rocks!
 
 01:04 – Diving into hiring strategies within the mortgage industry
 02:15 – Exploring preferences in hiring experienced vs. inexperienced staff
 05:05 – When and who to hire
 8:00 – Open Culture in the workplace
 16:00 – Importance of cultural fit in hiring
 22:05 - Anticipating future hiring trends

Takeaways:

It's really important that the people you bring on board care about the same things you do. Asking about what they read, what they would do with a chunk of money, or what they like to do for fun helps you see what they're all about.

Sometimes, the best person for the job might not be right around the corner or have the exact background you thought you needed. Being open to different kinds of experiences and locations can lead you to some great hires.

Right now, in the mortgage game, there's a chance to snap up some amazing people who know their stuff but are looking for work because of how the market's going. This is a golden chance to bring in some top talent.

Getting the timing right when you add new people to your team is super important. You gotta make sure you're not jumping the gun or waiting too long. And when you're looking at who to hire, really dig into what they can do and if they'll fit well with your team.

Quotes:

"But it is the one topic that can absolutely make or break everything we do in our companies. And it is hiring.”

 "Trim. Transfer. Trash."

"Impact is far more important than the amount of money you spend on people."
 
 "How far do you think they could drag a dead body?"

 “There's so much value in creating a common language inside of your company."

Show Links:

Community Platform: www.BecomeNL.com 

Podcast Partner: https://leadpops.com/mortgage/partners/nextlevel/ 

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