EP230: Hire-Train-Retain: The Science Behind Building a Winning Team with Mike Matalone

It is impossible to overestimate the importance of effective hiring in the competitive business environment of today. Choosing the proper people is essential for an organization's overall health as well as the performance of specific teams. The use of behavioral science is one possible strategy to improve hiring procedures. This approach, grounded in understanding human behavior and psychology, provides valuable insights that can lead to more informed hiring decisions.

[EP230: Hire-Train-Retain: The Science Behind Building a Winning Team with Mike Matalone] – Team Building Strategies, Hiring Best Practices & Retention Secrets

Unlock the science of team building in this powerful episode with business strategist Mike Matalone. Whether you're an entrepreneur, HR professional, or team leader, this video dives deep into how to hire the right talent, train them for success, and retain top performers in today’s competitive market.

In EP230: Hire-Train-Retain, Mike breaks down the step-by-step blueprint used by high-performing organizations to build scalable, winning teams. From identifying high-potential candidates to creating training systems that actually work, and reducing turnover rates – this episode is packed with real-world advice and proven frameworks.

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In this episode, Brad and Mike of XP3 Talent talk about:

✦ Mike's background and the founding of XP3 Talent
✦ Key lessons learned from Vistage and their impact on hiring
✦ The significance of systems and processes in business
✦ Understanding employee engagement and psychological connections
✦ The role of personality assessments in hiring
✦ The importance of training and coaching in retaining talent
✦ Strategies for effective hiring and onboarding
✦ Insights on transforming B players into A players

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00:00 – Intro: Why Hire-Train-Retain Matters
03:22 – Mike Matalone’s Team-Building Framework
09:15 – Hiring for Attitude vs. Skills
15:30 – Behavioral Interviewing Deep Dive
21:48 – Training Systems that Actually Work
28:05 – Creating a Feedback-Driven Culture
34:12 – Retention Starts at Day One
41:27 – The Metrics that Matter
48:20 – Final Advice for Building a Winning Team

Mentioned:
Website: http://www.xp3talent.com/
Instagram:   / mmatalone  
Facebook:   / mike.matalone  
LinkedIn:   / mike-matalone-6029b87  

Book:
Hire • Train • Retain

Link to Resources:
Grab Brad's tell-all book: The Contractor Profit Blueprint
https://thecontractorprofitblueprint.com

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