Recruiting Stateside

When you move your business to the States you’re going to need people to help you run it. So we tracked down Michael Molony, a high-level recruiter based in Austin, who works with the recruitment agency GQR. Michael is originally from London but has made it big in the States and is absolutely loving it there. Me and Sebastian headed to his office, which looks out over Downtown Austin, to find out all about recruitment, work, and play in Texas! He tells us how businesses are run differently in America compared to Europe, and how the way that they view failure is completely different too. Talking about change, we find out how the people can change, how his hobbies have changed, and most of all how his lifestyle has changed. Telling us everything that makes Austin great, he also shares with us the downsides of the city, although to be honest, there’s really not that many... “In America, the salaries are higher than in Europe, inherently through that, we see a higher reward from our endeavors.” - Mike Molony Time Stamps: 1:48 - What Michaels company does and how long it’s been running for. 2:43 - The reason that Michael moved to Texas. 5:23 - The difference in businesses in America compared to Europe. 8:22 - What the best lessons are that can be learned when doing business in America. 10:38 - How the definition of excellence is different in Texas compared to London. 13:00 - What it’s like dealing with American clients. 14:55 - The reality of failure, when if you fail you have no option but to go home. 17:54 - How well business in America pays. 19:16 - What the worst things are about living in Austin. 21:18 - How much the city is expanding and what this means for entrepreneurs. 23:01 - The new pastimes and hobbies that you can find in America. 26:06 - The everyday views from Mikes office. 27:47 - The best restaurant in Austin to go for a business lunch. 28:45 - If Mike sees a long term future for himself in Texas. Resources: Transcript GQR global markets Connect with Kevin Turley: Website Connect with Sebastian Sauerborn: Website Connect with Mike Molony: LinkedIn