Summary of Dave Carvajal's Hire Smart from the Start

By IRB Media

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.

Book Preview: #1 The world has changed a lot since the days of Tom's Start-Up Guide. Today, you can't succeed alone. You need to hire the right people in the right way, or your business will not succeed.

#2 The first question to ask yourself if you consider yourself an entrepreneur is: Is HR a core process that will make or break the company. If the answer is yes, you’re probably not the entrepreneurial type.

#3 The third question is: do your employees value the culture of the company. If they do, they’ll stick around even in the face of adversity.

#4 A new mindset is needed to succeed in today’s world. The traditional Entrepreneur mindset of the past is no longer sufficient.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Feb 15, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669348122

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Insights on Dave Carvajal's Hire Smart from the Start

Contents

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Insights from Chapter 11

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Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The world has changed a lot since the days of Tom's Start-Up Guide. Today, you can't succeed alone. You need to hire the right people in the right way, or your business will not succeed.

#2

The first question to ask yourself if you consider yourself an entrepreneur is: Is HR a core process that will make or break the company. If the answer is yes, you’re probably not the entrepreneurial type.

#3

The third question is: do your employees value the culture of the company. If they do, they’ll stick around even in the face of adversity.

#4

A new mindset is needed to succeed in today’s world. The traditional Entrepreneur mindset of the past is no longer sufficient.

#5

Good culture is just as important to a company's success as a good leader. Entrepreneurial companies need to have a group of people who share the same values in order to succeed.

#6

The best entrepreneurs are the ones who have great, value-consistent teams. These teams work together as one to bring a product to life.

#7

A great example of a company that suffered as a result of hiring the wrong COO was the New York City–based marketplace, which hired Phil as their new COO. Phil was methodical and cautious, which did not match with Kevin’s fast-paced nature.

#8

Many entrepreneurs believe that there aren’t many good employees out there, so they have to settle for the first person who applies for the job. The