Building a Strong Culture for Scalability and Growth  | Alex Neist | Founder of Hostage Tape | Inter:views 124

When building something that aligns with your passion, work can feel more like a joyful experience rather than chores. However, as a business owner and founder, to ensure that your company continues to thrive, you must take care of yourself, visualize your success, and bring the right people to help you carry your vision forward. 

Getting the right people in your team is crucial to your success and scalability. You have to be careful when hiring new team members because if you get the wrong person in your company, they are like a virus and can spread negativity and toxicity very quickly, which is hard to eliminate. 

So, ensure you find individuals who align with your desired company culture to enhance your scalability and growth. It's not enough to hire for skills. You need people who are passionate about your vision.

Join the conversation with Alex Neist as he shares more about building a business that you are passionate about, taking care of yourself as an entrepreneur, and hiring the right people to propel your vision forward. 

Alex is the founder of Hostage Tape and a former American football professional. He used to play in the Indiana football league and has been a football coach since he graduated from college. After football, Alex founded two companies, one of which he exited. Hostage Tape is Alex's new adventure. Their specialty, Mouth Tape, will help you sleep and breathe better.

Key Highlights From The Show:

[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Alex Neist

[02:03] Alex's journey and transition from sport to founding two successful companies

[09:22] How Alex has been able to grow his second company in just 12 months

[11:07] Alex’s company culture of hiring and managing people 

[14:18] Possessing technical skills versus human skills as a leader

[16:39] The secret to scaling that has enabled Alex to scale very quickly 

[20:55] Alex's losing himself after he stopped playing and how he changed his identity

[27:15] The relationship between being fit, taking care of yourself, and business success 

[29:25] Time blocking your self-care and keeping it as a visual reminder to balance

[31:28] Visualization: lessons from a story on the importance of visualization 

[34:58] Alex’s one practical recommendation to all aspiring entrepreneurs

[35:45] How to reach out and connect with Alex

[36:10] Ending the show 

Notable Quotes:

• When you build something you are passionate about, it will not feel like work. 

• Hire the right people that fit the kind of culture that you want your company to have so you can continue to scale and grow.

• As a leader, you deserve your people and have to ensure they have what they need to do their job; it is not about you telling your work what to do. 

• Put yourself first in everything you do; put more work into yourself and take care of yourself to increase your output. 

Connect With Alex Neist:

Website: https://hostagetape.com/products/buy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexneist

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hostagetape/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HostageTape/

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