References Are Better Than Resumes In Recruitment! | EP 103

This Recruiting Innovator in Austin is redefining talent solutions! Connect with Kenny Hansell on 📷 Instagram @kennyhansell for more insights.Discover how Kenny’s relationship-focused RECRUITMENT methods outperform old-school hiring! Learn his secrets to building better retention rates and proving that REFERENCES are the new narrative for RECRUITMENT. 🚀Stay connected for more inspiring and thought-provoking content:https://www.instagram.com/the1percent_podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/the1percentpodcast/http://tiktok.com/@the1percent_podcastPodcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-1-podcast-with-vin-and-shane/id1770320918https://open.spotify.com/show/6fGHWxlfwbQmyrWCN5ONX9?si=f7dd0670d300405aTIMECODES:00:00 INTRO00:34 Welcome to the 1% Podcast01:07 Introduction to Kenny Hansell01:47 Kenny's Background: From Philly to Austin03:37 Starting a House Painting Business in College05:06 Post-College Journey: Kansas City to LA06:58 Founding Connect to Work: A New Recruitment Model09:06 Three Pillars: Recruitment, Retention, Advisory11:55 The Impact of COVID on Career Decisions14:01 Starting the Espresso Self Podcast16:00 Transition to Entrepreneurship: Leaving Corporate19:43 The Importance of Recruitment and Retention21:59 The "Sauce": How Kenny Selects Candidates24:25 Addressing Mediocrity in Sales Hires27:03 Qualities of Top Sales Professionals30:00 Passion vs. Money in Sales: A Debate33:28 Defining a 1% Life: Systems and Processes37:31 Best Advice: Focus on Money-Making Activities38:50 How to Connect with Kenny Hansell40:04 Outro #ConnectToWork #1PercentPodcast #Recruitment #TalentRetention #SalesTalent #Entrepreneurship #CareerPivot #JobSecurity #1PercentLife #BusinessGrowth #Hiring #SalesHustle #AtomicHabits #SystemsAndProcesses #ProfessionalDevelopment #Storytelling #AustinTech #CareerAdvice #Leadership #Motivation #PersonalGrowth #BusinessStrategy #TalentSolutions #SouthBySouthwest #Networking #SuccessMindset #CareerJourney #HiringTips #BusinessOwner #Mindset