Evernest Property Management Show Episode 149: Want to Grow? This is the Way
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Jun 23, 2025 Dylan Scroggins, Founder of Kalmar Group and recruitment expert in property management, shares invaluable insights on effective hiring. He discusses why storytelling matters in recruitment and highlights the 'Grinder' interview technique to identify top talent. Dylan reveals the common mistake of confusing personal rapport with actual job suitability. Additionally, he emphasizes strategic recruitment approaches and when to hire outside your network. With anecdotes from coaches like Nick Saban, he showcases how strong hiring can build a winning team.
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Hire Only What You Need
- Only hire roles you truly need by identifying outputs and working backwards, not by emulating competitors.
- Avoid hiring prematurely or based on ego since it wastes resources and dilutes team quality.
Scale Hiring Beyond Your Network
- Move beyond hiring from your immediate network as your business grows; seek talent externally and professionally.
- Improve interviewing skills by practicing often and adopting structured approaches like "The Grinder."
Origin Of "The Grinder" Interview
- Spencer Sutton and Matt Whitaker created "The Grinder" interview technique through prolonged, intense candidate interviews.
- They used it to see how candidates handle pressure until their 'head explodes,' revealing true talent.
