Alec Broadfoot is the founder and CEO of VisionSpark, an executive search, hiring training, consulting, and assessment company in Ohio, serving EOS-run companies. We discuss how firms can attract A-players using proven strategies and tools.  
 
Timestamps
 
[01:02] Alec Broadfoot’s journey into entrepreneurship
[02:54] Companies that Alec ran before founding VisionSpark
[04:35] How VisionSpark stands out from the competition
[06:18] Understanding the people component of a business
[08:05] Why Alec decided to focus on companies running on the Entrepreneurial Operating System
[10:38] The difference between companies that use EOS and those that don’t
[11:37] How the People Analyzer helps clients make the right people decisions
[14:26] The business management frameworks that Alec used in VisionSpark and in his other businesses
[15:22] Why Alec started using EOS and his experience so far
[18:44] The notable mistakes entrepreneurs make during the hiring process
[22:33] How entrepreneurs can boost their hiring success ratio
[26:19] Why finding great people is more challenging than the selection process
[28:35] How to craft the perfect job post that attracts the right people
[34:07] The three main things every visionary leader has to focus on
[40:00] Why new entrepreneurs struggle with initial delegation of tasks
 
Links and Resources
Alec Broadfoot’s LinkedIn
Alec Broadfoot’s Website
Beyond Entrepreneurship by Jim Collins
The E-Myth by Michael Gerber
Who Not How by Dan Sullivan
Steve’s blog
https://StevePreda.com