Overcome Hiring Hurdles: Recruitment & Staffing Solutions
Release Date: 03/17/2025
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info_outlineOvercome Hiring Hurdles: Recruitment & Staffing Solutions | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 45, Season 6
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/Xv-P3NQmAhc
Welcome to the Season 6 Premier of The MKB Podcast! Host Mills Bender, founder and CEO of Mills Knows Bills, discusses strategies for business owners and variable income earners to manage their finances effectively. Let's get to those burning financial questions!
In this episode, Mills discusses effective hiring strategies with Brandon Robertson, a staffing and recruiting specialist and owner of a staffing business in Maitland, FL. Brandon shares his journey from a finance graduate to becoming a successful recruiter, offering insights into the proactive approaches of staffing, the importance of vetting candidates, and how businesses can align their hiring processes to achieve growth. Learn about tips on hiring the right people, scaling your business, and maximizing revenue by outsourcing recruitment.
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00:00 Introduction to Mills Knows Bills
00:59 Meet Brandon Robertson
02:10 Brandon's Career Journey
05:18 Starting a Business During a Pandemic
10:00 The Importance of Hiring the Right People
12:10 Proactive vs. Reactive Recruiting
18:49 Challenges in the Staffing Industry
29:21 Advice for Business Owners and Candidates
36:25 Contact Information and Closing Remarks
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