56. Always Build Relationships.

Lauren Hannon was a very successful Account Executive in the technology staffing industry.

She had it all. A great pay, a proven system to build and nurture relationships, a great recruiting team on her back… 

But she wanted something else. She wanted to own her own business. And so she took a leap.

Seven months ago, she left her job, and became an entrepreneur, to build her own staffing Company, Cupalo, an ethical, responsive, and customer-obsessed staffing partner who really cares, where specialty IT opportunities and uniquely qualified IT talent become friends.

It has not been an easy journey! She started her business right in the midst of a downturn in hiring in the tech world. She is responsible now for every facet of her business, and she is coping with the growing pains of entrepreneurship.

But she has a very clear guiding path and mission. Lauren builds relationships. She has a human’s first approach, and believes in treating everyone, clients, candidates, hires, as a real person. She knows that treating people well is the key to success.

This episode is about relationships. How to build them. How to nourish them. This episode is about emotional intelligence, resilience, and being vulnerable human beings.

Lots of valuable lessons to unpack here.

Enjoy!