Episode 17: How We Hire For Culture

In this episode of the Texas Land Guys Podcast, Tom Dosch and Tim Dosch go deep on one of the most important parts of building a successful real estate company: hiring the right people. From early mistakes to building a well-oiled hiring machine, they break down how DMRE has refined its approach to bringing on high-character, high-performance talent across brokerage, research, marketing, and development.They talk about what it really means to hire with the “Humble, Hungry, Smart” mindset, how tools like StrengthsFinder and Working Genius have become key parts of their process, and why character and culture always come before technical skills.If you’re leading a team, hiring for growth, or figuring out your own path in commercial real estate, this episode is packed with practical adviceand a few unexpected interview questions you’ll find surprisingly useful..Key TakeawaysHumble, Hungry, Smart: Why these values are the foundation of DMRE's hiring and culture.Hiring Slow, Firing Fast: The hard-earned wisdom behind this principle—and why rushing a hire rarely works out.Why Assessments Matter: How tools like StrengthsFinder, Working Genius, and Enneagram are used to uncover real strengths and team dynamics.Creative Interviewing: From errand-running interviews to coffee shop meetups—how they get beyond rehearsed answers.Mentorship vs. Real Development: What DMRE offers instead of vague mentorship promises.Advice for Young Talent: Choosing the right company over the highest paycheck—and why your first few years matter most.In This Episode:[00:03:55] Why assessments like StrengthsFinder changed the game for DMRE.[00:06:10] Working Genius explained: the six gears that drive a team forward.[00:09:11] Building a balanced team by leaning into your genius—and avoiding burnout.[00:19:22] Core hiring principles, plus creative curveballs that reveal true character.[00:23:33] Real talk for job seekers: how to choose the right company for your long game.[00:31:10] DMRE’s definition of culture—and why mentorship isn’t what you think it is.[00:34:37] Hiring is open: what they’re looking for and how to get on their radar.Resources and LinksPodcastTexas Land Guys PodcastTom Doschhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-dosch-37263b3b/https://dmre.com/https://ascentinv.com/https://100xharvest.org/Tim Dosch⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-dosch-67a07899/https://dmre.com/⁠https://ascentinv.com/⁠⁠https://100xharvest.org/⁠