E056 - Strategies for Finding and Retaining Rockstar Employees with Rick Girard

From MD to Entrepreneur with Dr. Pranay Parikh

Hiring and firing people is an inevitable part of any business, and knowing how to attract and retain high-performing employees is essential for success. In today's competitive job market, finding and retaining high-performing employees is crucial for business success.

Join today’s conversation with Rick Girard, a values-driven leader who has spent the past nine years helping startups and other companies find the right employees. As the founder and CEO of StrideSearch, Rick is passionate about helping founders win the strongest hires to fuel unprecedented company growth! Rick is also the author of "Healing Career Wounds" (May 2021) & Radio/podcast host of Hire Power Radio.

In this episode, Rick shares his proven methodology for interviewing, which has resulted in a remarkable 96% hire rate. Whether you're a startup founder looking to grow your team or someone who wants to learn more about hiring practices, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips to help you find the right people for your business.

Key Highlights from the Show

[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest, Rick Girard
[02:20] A quick background of Rick and how he got into what he does
[05:23] Qualities of high performers and how to identify that before you hire
[09:38] What to look for and questions to ask before hiring an executive
[12:42] The first place to look when you want to hire a team member
[14:48] What to say in the referrals
[17:55] Different tools that help in the recruitment process
[19:54] The best phase to refer to your business values when recruiting
[27:00] When to contact the referees in a resume
[32:41] Common mistakes that even experienced interviewers make
[40:47] What Rick wishes to have put more resources into his entrepreneurship journey
[41:42] Best ways to reach out and connect with the Rick

Notable Quotes

• Past performance is a key indicator of future performance. [05:27]
• If you are building a company, your sole goal should be to hire high performers. People who are in alignment with the mission of your business. [09:50]
• Your most successful resource when looking to hire someone is referrals. [12:48]
• When hiring, the worst thing you can do is post a job description, get 500 resumes and call only three. [17:08]

Rick’s Book

1. Healing Career Wounds: Your Start-up’s Secret Weapon to Attract, Hire, and Retain Ridiculously Successful People by Rick Girard: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Career-Wounds-Ridiculously-Successful/dp/173580360X

Connect With Rick Girard

Websites: https://www.intertru.ai/
: https://www.stridesearch.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-girard-07722/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rick_girard
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEJm9RoCfu8y7AJpaxk

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