Working together is how we get things done. If you’re starting a business, you might be on your own for a while, but eventually you’ll have to assemble a team. That’s the path followed by today’s guest, Matt Baxter. He’s the CEO of Wedge, an online HR video software company.
Matt started Wedge in 2015 by himself and quickly started building a team. In this episode of The Clarity Advisors Show, Matt talks with host Ken Trupke about growing his team, hiring without looking at resumes, and the challenges of being a younger leader.
Episode Highlights
- How to grow teams with great talent.
- Being a successful younger leader.
- How to hire members without looking at a resume.
Timestamps
[00:58] About Wedge.
[01:54] Matt’s business background.
[05:07] Growing his team.
[07:17] Hiring team members.
[09:21] Matt’s hiring process.
[14:54] The name “Wedge”.
[15:57] Lessons learned.
[21:21] Raising money and finding board members.
[24:12] Being a younger leader.
[28:22] Matt’s recommended content.
Episode Quotes
- “Some of the greatest employees end up being surprises.” (Matt)
- “Form a personal advisory board, some people who can hold you accountable for who you are.” (Matt)
Matt’s Recommended Reading and Listening
- Malcolm Gladwell
- The Bible
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