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Questions and Answers
What type of company does Jay Martens own?
What type of company does Jay Martens own?
- Marine Construction (correct)
- Software Development
- Accounting Services
- Catering Business
Before joining Exit, how did Jay describe his experience running his company?
Before joining Exit, how did Jay describe his experience running his company?
- An endless rat race (correct)
- A well-oiled machine
- A relaxing endeavor
- An enjoyable journey
What was Jay's initial belief about finding talent for his niche industry?
What was Jay's initial belief about finding talent for his niche industry?
- Good people were readily available.
- There were plenty of qualified candidates.
- Recruiting was a simple process.
- Good guys had their own business (correct)
What did Exit teach Jay about recruitment?
What did Exit teach Jay about recruitment?
How many new people has Jay hired since changing his recruitment process?
How many new people has Jay hired since changing his recruitment process?
What does Jay get a lot of value out of?
What does Jay get a lot of value out of?
What benefit does Jay find in attending live events with other companies?
What benefit does Jay find in attending live events with other companies?
What is one of the biggest assets Jay gained since starting with Exit?
What is one of the biggest assets Jay gained since starting with Exit?
What was Jay's perception of finding the right staff before Exit?
What was Jay's perception of finding the right staff before Exit?
According to Jay, what should a business owner do if things aren't working?
According to Jay, what should a business owner do if things aren't working?
Flashcards
Recruitment
Recruitment
The process of actively seeking out, attracting, and hiring qualified candidates for job positions within an organization.
Business system
Business system
A method of operation or a standardized procedure for accomplishing a task or achieving a goal. A documented way of doing things.
Accountability
Accountability
Having someone or something that keeps you responsible for your actions and commitments.
Business Efficacy
Business Efficacy
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Study Notes
- Jay Martens from M&J Marie, a marine construction company in Newcastle, felt trapped in a cycle of doing everything himself before joining Exit.
- Martens initially believed it was impossible to find good talent in his niche industry, assuming the competent individuals already had their own businesses.
- Exit showed Martens how to recruit effectively and find suitable talent, making it achievable to improve his team.
- Martens has hired three new people since changing his recruitment process due to Exit's coaching, and all are performing well.
- Prior to coaching with Exit, Martens would have continued working with his existing crew and accepted the situation.
- Although things have become slightly more challenging, Martens sees progress and anticipates being able to step back once the new hires are fully trained.
- Participating in live events provides significant value, offering actionable takeaways to improve the business.
- It is beneficial to connect with other companies facing similar issues, realizing shared experiences and discovering different solutions.
- Since starting with Exit, Martens has transformed his perspective on business possibilities, aided by the accountability provided.
- Martens initially doubted the possibility of finding the right staff but was able to figure it out with Exit's encouragement.
- Martens suggests that if a business is struggling with ineffective systems, seeking help is an obvious choice.
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