Hired In 7 Days
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Focusing on an innovative hiring process that goes beyond the constraints of a resume! Follow along Scott Peckford and Lauren Bell as they dive into the do’s and don’t’s of hiring.
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”I Love Alt Mortgages” Premiere - Introducing Brennan Trenouth and Home Trust
October 05, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 25.7 MBThe ILMB Network has a brand new podcast! Please enjoy the first ever episode of "I Love Alt Mortgages" right here! Today, we're introducing Brennan Trenouth, our host of the "I Love Alt Mortgages" podcast, and Home Trust, a leader in alternative mortgage financing for over 40 years. Brennan is here to tells us more about himself, Home Trust, and how this podcast will help you expand your knowledge of the alternative lending space. The "I Love Alt Mortgages" podcast is available ...
25: Job Requirements For Support Staff
August 03, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss the qualities and requirements they look for in candidates of the support roles they hire. We also hear about Leo Ragusa's experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! The I Love Mortgage Brokering Network is now brought to you by Finmo. To learn more, visit: www.finmo.ca/ilmb Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtual Workshop: www.get10loans.com/7-days I Love Mortgage Brokering: w...
24: How To Fire Someone, Part 2
July 27, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss how to let an employee go that isn't performing to your expectations. We also hear about Kellie Bonnici's experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! The I Love Mortgage Brokering Network is now brought to you by Finmo. To learn more, visit: www.finmo.ca/ilmb Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtual Workshop: www.get10loans.com/7-days I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgageb...
23: How To Fire Someone, Part 1
July 20, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss what to do if an employee isn't performing to your expectations. We also hear about Jennifer Rossides' experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! The I Love Mortgage Brokering Network is now brought to you by Finmo. To learn more, visit: www.finmo.ca/ilmb Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtual Workshop: www.get10loans.com/7-days I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrok...
22: How To Get Inside The Heads Of Your Job Seekers
July 13, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss why tuning into the radio station WIIFM ("What's In It For Me") of your job seekers will help you find good employees. We also hear about Chad Robinson's experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! The I Love Mortgage Brokering Network is now brought to you by Finmo. To learn more, visit: www.finmo.ca/ilmb Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtual Workshop: www.get10loans.com/7-days ...
21: How To Reject A Candidate
July 06, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss how to reject a candidate if they end up not being what you're looking for. We also hear about Shawna MacDonald's experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtual Workshop: www.get10loans.com/7-days I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com
20: Imposter Syndrome
June 29, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss imposter syndrome and how that can slip into the hiring process for both the candidate and the employer. We also hear about Lorne Andrews' experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtual Workshop: www.get10loans.com/7-days I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com
19: How To Quickly Eliminate 80% Of Resumes
June 22, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss how to quickly eliminate 80% of resumes by using one of the obstacles in their process, "the form". They dive into how "the form" works and what they look for that makes it so useful. We also hear about Minesh Thakkar's experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtual Workshop: www.get10loans.com/7-days I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgageb...
18: How Much Do I Pay An Assistant?
June 15, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss how much to pay an assistant. You have to think about what you want from your assistant and what their contribution to your business means to you. We also hear about Andrew Thake's experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtual Workshop: www.get10loans.com/7-days I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com
17: A Video Is Worth 10,000 Words
June 08, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren return to the discussion of video obstacles, which they originally talked about in episode 2. As business has increased, Lauren has viewed hundreds of videos, and picked up even more insights as to why the video obstacle is an important step in the process. We also hear about Emmett Dempsey's experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! Video Obstacles (Episode 2): https://hiredin7.podbean.com/e/video-obstacales/ Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hire...
16: How To Hire A Rockstar
June 01, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss how to hire a "rockstar", and the language we put in the job postings to attract this person. One would think that putting "rockstars only apply" in the description of a job posting will make this happen, but there are many reasons why this could backfire. We also hear about Dion Beg's experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtual Workshop: www.get...
15: Featuring Ryan Wiley's "The 12-Hour Broker"
May 25, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss and play an episode of "The 12-Hour Broker" podcast, hosted by Ryan Wiley. Ryan recently used the Hired In 7 Days service, and was so blown away by our customer journey that it opened his eyes on how he can improve his own business. Listen To "The 12-Hour Broker" Podcast: www.thbroker.podbean.com Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtual Workshop: www.get10loans.com/7-days I Love Mortg...
14: How Do I Know When To Hire?
May 18, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss how you know when it's time to hire, and the answer varies depending where you're finding stress in your life overall. As each person and business is different, they give multiple situations for you to consider to know if it's time for you to expand your team. We also hear about Lori Snowden's experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtual Workshop: ...
13: Mastery, Autonomy, And Purpose
May 11, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss how creating an environment of mastery, autonomy, and purpose for your employees will allow them to be happier, and stay longer. It also helps attract higher-quality candidates to your business. We also hear about Justin Emilio's experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtual Workshop: www.get10loans.com/7-days I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilov...
12: First Impressions
May 04, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss how first impressions are important for not only the candidates going through the hiring process, but also the employer. How are we as interviewers and managers making good first impressions on potential employees to have the best candidates want to work with us? We also hear about Matt Robinson's experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtual Worksh...
11: Why We Review The Resume At The End Of The Hiring Process
April 27, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss why they don't use resumes as a primary source for hiring. Instead, they are used at the end of the hiring process as a verification tool of the information they've gathered for accuracy. We also hear about Leo Ragusa's experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtual Workshop: www.get10loans.com/7-days I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgageb...
11: Why We Review The Resume At The End Of The Hiring Process?
April 27, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss why they don't use resumes as a primary source for hiring. Instead, they are used at the end of the hiring process as a verification tool of the information they've gathered for accuracy. We also hear about Leo Ragusa's experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! Get instant access to the Hired in 7 Days virtual workshop: www.hiredin7days.com I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com
10: Do You Just Hire For Mortgage Brokers?
April 20, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss how they DO hire for more than just mortgage brokers, but the industry isn't what's important. What's most important is the role that is most suitable to each business, regardless of industry, and thinking ahead to what you need in that role before you start the hiring process. We also hear about Sentry Health's experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days...
9: Hiring For Yourself
April 13, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss how hiring for yourself can be very overwhelming, and how relying on your team can help bring things back into perspective if you're "too close" to the situation. Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtual Workshop: www.get10loans.com/7-days I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com
8: What If Your Applicant Wants To Skip The Process?
March 30, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss how people who don't follow processes in hiring, most likely won't follow process once hired. Taking initiative is good, but budging in line is not. We also hear about Jennifer Rossides' experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtual Workshop: www.get10loans.com/7-days I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com
8: What If Your Applicant Wants to Skip the Process?
March 30, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss how people who don't follow processes in hiring, most likely won't follow process once hired. Taking initiative is good, but budging in line is not. We also hear about Jennifer Rossides' experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! Get instant access to the Hired in 7 Days virtual workshop: www.hiredin7days.com I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com
7: Don't Hire Clones
March 23, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss how instead of looking for the "culture fit" when hiring a candidate, you should be looking for the "culture add". Looking for somebody unique, the "culture add" gives your business diversity, new skillsets, and innovative ideas to allow your business to grow. We also hear about Amanda Pivar's experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtual Workshop: ...
6: Obstacle Scoring System
March 16, 2021 06:00 - 7 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren talk about how as more and more people get through the obstacles, it is very important to implement a scoring system. The scoring system not only allows the best candidates to find their way to the top, but also helps control against our own personal biases. We also hear about Kelli Bonnici's experience being a "Hired In 7 Days" client! Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtual Workshop: www.get10...
5: The Devil's In The Details
February 23, 2021 07:30 - 5 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode, Scott and Lauren discuss how something that's often overlooked, job category, can have a huge impact on finding quality candidates. They share how they found out the hard way when trying to find Lee Wellbanks an assistant. Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtual Workshop: www.get10loans.com/7-days I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com
4: Help! I Need A Housekeeper
February 17, 2021 00:36 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBScott and Lauren are talking about hiring a housekeeper in this episode. At first glance this subject might seem off-topic, but you’ll realize once we get into it that there are plenty of parallels in hiring across different positions. Scott’s wife, Shannon, shares her experience in working with Lauren to hire a housekeeper. Shannon dives into what she felt would be daunting about this beforehand and how she felt the process worked out. Lauren shares that while she approached this proces...
3: Don't Try This At Home
February 17, 2021 00:29 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBScott and Lauren discuss the challenges that small business owners face when hiring in this episode. This process can be stressful, so you’re not alone if you feel like this is a daunting task. Scott will be sharing a hiring story gone wrong, and Lauren will reveal some of the lessons that she has picked up from helping clients with the hiring process. One of their clients, Daniel, shares the positive experience he had in utilizing their hiring services. It was a very smooth process, and...
2: Video Obstacales
January 29, 2021 16:15 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBScott and Lauren are discussing the importance of using videos in the hiring process today. A video obstacle is something that Lauren, the Director of Hiring, typically implements during the hiring process as a way to find the best candidates possible. One of their clients, Christina, found that taking the time to hire also takes away time and focus from managing her business. Lauren came to the rescue to help Christina with the hiring process. Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days....
1: The Wipeout Method
January 29, 2021 16:14 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MBIn the first episode of "Hired in 7 Days", your hosts, Scott Peckford and Lauren Bell, discuss how and why they stepped in to help clients with the hiring process. Today, they are sharing the lessons that they learned along the way, as well as a success story for one of their clients. They’ll also be focusing on the Wipeout Method and how this has been utilized to streamline the hiring process. Hired In 7 Days Website: www.hiredin7days.com Instant Access To The Hired In 7 Days Virtua...