🎙️ From Military Leadership to Franchise Success: Stennett Rey's Mission-Driven Approach to Staffing

In this deeply moving episode, Stennett Rey, owner of Pride Staff San Diego, shares his remarkable journey from 29 years of military service to building a thriving staffing agency focused on genuine relationships and human connection. Through the heart-wrenching story of his son's brain tumor diagnosis just days before Christmas—and the life-saving power of advocacy and community networks—Stennett reveals how personal crisis refined his priorities and leadership philosophy. From completely rebuilding his team to create the right culture, to leveraging technology while maintaining the human touch, Stennett demonstrates how military discipline, authentic relationships, and unwavering focus on helping people find meaningful work can drive extraordinary business success in the competitive staffing industry.

✨ Key Insights You'll Learn:

• Transitioning from military leadership to franchise ownership and culture building

• The power of complete team transformation to align with company values

• Why genuine relationships and trust trump aggressive sales tactics in staffing

• How personal crisis can clarify business priorities and leadership approach

• Building systems that leverage technology while preserving human connection

• Strategic hiring: focusing on character attributes over just skills and experience

• The importance of honest communication, even when delivering difficult news

• Using change management principles to help clients improve hiring processes

• Creating growth through authentic networking and referral relationships

• Balancing family priorities with business ambitions for long-term success

🌟 Stennett's Leadership Journey:

• 29 years of military service in leadership and change management roles

• Owner of Pride Staff San Diego covering 35 zip codes across San Diego County

• Complete team rebuilding to establish mission-driven culture

• Serving industries from medical manufacturing to aerospace, legal, and warehousing

• Focus on temp-to-hire placements that provide workers with pathway to stability

• Achieving projected 30% growth through relationship-based business development

• Father of four, including son who overcame brain tumor through family advocacy

👉 Don't miss this powerful conversation about leadership in crisis, the importance of presence in parenting and business, and how authentic relationships drive sustainable success.

🔗 Connect with Stennett Rey:

• LinkedIn: Stennett Rey

• Email: [email protected]

• Pride Staff San Diego - Staffing solutions across San Diego County

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