Disruptive Successor Podcast

Episode 187 - Mastering Hiring and Succession in Family Businesses with Fletcher Wimbush


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Fletcher Wimbush is the CEO of three innovative firms in the Talent Acquisition space, with a decade of experience revolutionizing the hiring process. He has developed groundbreaking assessments and hiring systems that help leaders build high-performing teams through repeatable and consistent hiring practices. 

Fletcher’s approach has transformed hiring, reducing turnover, improving engagement with top talent, and allowing CEOs to focus on business growth, personal time, and successful exits. His work provides a pathway to a brighter future for companies and their leaders, breaking the cycle of hiring despair.

SHOW SUMMARY 

In this episode of the Disruptive Successor Show, host Jonathan Goldhill welcomes Fletcher Wimbush, CEO of three firms in the talent acquisition space. Fletcher shares insights on revolutionizing the hiring process, leveraging innovative assessments, and implementing best hiring practices to drive business results. The conversation delves into his journey of taking over his father's business, the significance of hiring the right talent, and the role of AI and technology in modern recruitment. Practical advice on improving hiring processes and creating a culture of referrals is discussed, making this episode valuable for leaders in family businesses and growing enterprises.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Revolutionizing the Hiring Process: Fletcher shares strategies for transforming hiring practices, focusing on how innovative assessments and best practices can drive business results and build high-performing teams.
  • AI & Technology in Recruitment: Fletcher discusses the role of AI and technology in modern recruitment, highlighting their effectiveness in streamlining processes and improving decision-making.
  • Building a Referral Culture: Practical advice on fostering a culture of referrals, helping companies attract top talent and create stronger, more engaged teams.
  • The Importance of the Right Talent: Fletcher emphasizes the critical role of hiring the right people to support business growth and success, drawing parallels to leadership in family businesses.
  • Scaling & Growing Enterprises: Insights on how streamlining and systemizing hiring processes can empower business leaders to focus on growth while reducing turnover and improving company culture.

QUOTES

  • "People who see that the world is a half-glass empty... they generally aren't very good performers. They're difficult people."
  • "Make it a priority, reward the referral, not the outcome... It's about Jonathan, you were kind enough to think about me and send someone my way."
  • "If you do it, and you put in the work, and you make it intentional... you can become the employer of choice."
  • "Hiring will be completely done by AI in the future. I say 10 years. It can be done today, frankly... but human acceptance is what's stopping it right now."
  • "Hiring is the most significant thing... making sure you have the right people in the right seat, doing the right things, and doing them right."

Connect and learn more about Fletcher Wimbush.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fletcher-wimbush/

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