Integrator Role

There comes a time in the lives of most businesses when the Visionary needs to let go of the vine. A time when it’s necessary for the growth of the company (and the sanity of the Visionary and the whole leadership team) to hire a key person to help.  That key person is an Integrator, […]

Conducting Reference Checks

You’ve recruited qualified candidates for your open position, gone through the interview process, had each candidate complete an assessment, and narrowed your search down to just a few candidates. One of the last steps you need to take before making an offer to one of those candidates is conducting reference checks. Reference checks are important […]

Deciding a Salary Range

One of the biggest, most common struggles business owners have when hiring for an open position is deciding on a salary. While salary doesn’t mean everything, it is an important consideration candidates take into account. Whether they want to continue the lifestyle they are accustomed to or they want to improve it, salary matters, and […]

Onboarding Best Practices

You’ve attracted, interviewed and hired your next Superstar. Congratulations! Now that you’ve sold the position, portrayed your company in a professional light, and communicated how rewarding it is to work in your organization, what do you do next? How do you ensure your Superstar continues to have a great experience with your company and stays […]

Core Value Questions

Interview Day is one of the most exciting parts of the interview process. It’s when you get to meet your candidates face to face and learn more about their experience, skills, and personality. But in order for Interview Day to provide you with enough information to make a hiring decision, you need to know what […]

Premier Allergy Case Study

What is every business owner’s dream problem to have? Rapid growth that necessitates hiring additional key leaders. When Dr. Summit Shah, owner/founder of Premier Allergy, realized he had this problem, he sought expert advice to ensure he hired the best key leader for his team. Dr. Shah said, “Although I had started and grown Premier […]

Preparing for Interview Day

It’s finally here—Interview Day! Interview Day is Step 4 on the Hire with Confidence checklist, and is where you can take what you’ve learned on paper about your candidates and dig into the details with a face-to-face discussion.  Not only is Interview Day the opportunity to sell your company and your open position, it’s also […]

Interview Red Flags

A resume gives you the basics, but the real story unfolds in the interview. When a candidate walks through the door, you get the chance to hear their voice, see how they carry themselves, and learn what really drives them. But how can you tell if what you’re hearing is a green flag—or a warning […]

Successful Integrator Search

If your business uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS®), then you know how important it is to have the right people in the right roles. One of the most important roles in this system is the Integrator. This person helps bring structure, focus, and results to your company. While the Visionary focuses on big-picture thinking, […]

Choosing the Right Assessment

An online personality test or behavioral assessment is a powerful tool used in the interview process to determine if a candidate is the right person for the open seat in your company. This is valuable for business owners because when assessment results are evaluated in combination with a work sample and structured interview questions, you […]

Common Hiring Errors

Hiring the right person isn’t just about filling a gap on your team—it’s about setting your company up for long-term success. But too often, companies rush the hiring process, leading to poor choices that cost time, money, and morale. Avoiding common hiring mistakes can mean the difference between building a strong team and managing a […]

How to Hire Superstars

Every company strives to fill their open positions with the right person. We advise our clients to aim higher by filling those open positions with Superstars. A Superstar is an applicant who scores high in a series of attributes that predicts his or her success, both in the position and in the company. The interview […]