Ep064: Crafting a Winning Small Business Hiring Strategy with Corey Harlock

In today's episode of Building Texas Business, join me as I welcome Corey Harlock of Key Hire Solutions to discuss his transformational journey transitioning from hospitality management to revolutionizing small business recruitment strategies. We explore Corey's grassroots experience and how reflecting on skills and networking empowered changes benefiting businesses, employees, and communities. From precision management to respectful rejection, Corey shares recruitment nuances and emphasizes reputation's role in success over time.As remote options demand adaptation, Corey relates relatable career anecdotes and perspective-shaping reads. His insights illuminate relationship-building, timing, and vision for seizing opportunities in fluctuating job markets.SHOW HIGHLIGHTSCorey discusses his transition from the hospitality industry to recruitment, highlighting the impact of hiring on small business owners' lives and the broader community.We explore the importance of reflecting on skills and the value of networking in Corey's journey to founding Key Hire Solutions.I emphasize the significance of managing the entire recruitment process to improve hiring success rates for small businesses.Corey explains the importance of treating candidates with respect throughout the recruitment process, including providing clear communication in cases of rejection.We examine the current job market trends, including the scarcity of candidates and the rise of remote and hybrid work arrangements.Corey advises on the critical nature of timely decision-making in the hiring process to secure top talent.We discuss how to hire for future growth, highlighting the need to find candidates who can scale with the company and align with its values and culture.Corey shares personal anecdotes about his early career, his move to Texas, and his reading preferences, such as "The Energy Bus."I recount the importance of meaningful connections in business and how books like "Barbarians at the Gate" await on Corey's reading list for inspiration.Corey offers advice to business owners on upgrading their hiring standards to attract professionals with the capacity to significantly grow their business.LINKSShow NotesPrevious EpisodesAbout BoyarMillerAbout Keyhire.solutionsGUESTS | Corey HarlockAbout Corey