Grow A Small Business Podcast QFF: Unlock recruitment secrets with Troy Trewin — learn how to attract A-players, master cultural fit, boost retention, and build unstoppable teams that drive growth and lasting success for your small business. (Episode 718 - Troy Trewin on Recruitment
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In this episode of Quick Fire Friday, host Amanda Jones speaks with Troy Trewin, Founder of Grow a Small Business, shares powerful recruitment strategies to help business owners hire A-players and build high-performing teams. He discusses mastering cultural fit, improving retention, and creating a smooth onboarding process. Troy highlights common hiring mistakes and how to avoid costly mis-hires. With practical tips and real-life success stories, he shows how smart recruitment drives growth. Tune in to learn how to transform your hiring approach for long-term success.
Key Takeaways for Small Business Owners:
Recruitment Is the Most Important Role of a Manager: Troy emphasizes that people are a small business's greatest asset, and hiring the right team members is critical to long-term growth and success.
Always Be Building Your Bench: Small business owners should constantly network and connect with potential A-players before roles open up, ensuring top talent is ready when needed.
Treat Job Ads as Marketing Tools: A job ad should reflect your company's culture and values, attracting candidates by showcasing what makes your business an exciting place to work.
Focus on Cultural Fit and Behavioral Questions: Hiring isn't just about skills — behavioral interview questions and cultural alignment help identify candidates who will thrive in your team.
Invest Time in a Structured Recruitment Process: Rushing hiring decisions often leads to costly mis-hires. Troy shares how taking extra time upfront saves time, money, and frustration later.
Retention Starts with Onboarding and Management: A dedicated 90-day onboarding plan and consistent one-on-one management are key to retaining top talent and keeping your team engaged.
One action small business owners can take: According to Troy Trewin, one action small business owners can take is to create a structured 90-day onboarding plan for every new hire. This simple yet powerful step builds trust, sets clear expectations, improves retention, and helps team members quickly become productive and engaged.
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Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest:
Hiring A-players is the single most powerful move a small business can make for long-term growth – Troy Trewin Retention starts on day one with a strong onboarding experience – Troy Trewin
Your people are your greatest asset, and recruitment is your greatest responsibility – Troy Trewin