How to Build a Company That People WANT to Join

As the leader, you have to dream big enough.

Your employees have big dreams, too, but…

They all have to fit inside yours.

According to Matt Hiner, Owner at Hiner Outdoor Living, this is where core values come into play.

They’re core for a reason, right?

They help him evaluate the direction and vision of the company.

He’s constantly thinking big.

Matt is building one of the biggest design/build firms that will bring luxury backyards to everyone.

🌱 A place where you can disconnect from phones and reconnect with Mother Nature.

🌱 An escape from computers right in your backyard.

If Matt brings someone on the team with bigger dreams than his own, they’ll probably bounce.

As hard as it is to find talent these days, aligning on the core values is essential for attracting and retaining employees.

What else are core values good for?

Find out by hearing our whole conversation with Matt at the link in the comments below. 👇

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In this episode, Matt also mentions the idea of a “Destination Company.” That concept is based on Jeffrey Scott’s book of the same name. 

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Etienne “ET” Leger runs one of the largest hardscape restoration businesses in Canada. Over the last few years, he has quadrupled the number of teams he employs and maintains a 40% net profit annually! How does he do it? By placing a tremendous amount of focus and energy on his people. Hiring is one of the biggest pain points in scaling a company and it can be difficult to know whether or not the person you hire will add value to your organization, but ET has found a way to introduce aspects to his culture that has earned him the trust and respect from all of his hires.