Do you remember your first hire? There is so much that goes into building a company, but few things matter as much the quality of the team you assemble. Given the immense importance of team building, we wanted to create a series where we ask entrepreneurs who have been there and done that, to share their stories and lessons with the community.
Nikkie Byrd.
When we first opened up, it was just myself, my partner and our only employee, a part time high school student. The three of us were a dream team, but we all knew (or at least hoped), that eventually we were going to bring in some more help. We opened our cakery in the heart of a thriving community filled with young families, and they welcomed our scratch baking style and decorative artistry with open arms. Read more>>
Gianni Alexander
The pandemic made me realize the importance of hiring a team. I was up late at night fulfilling orders, creating social media post, and being customer service 24/7. It was draining. I soon realized the importance of balance and creating systems. I was devoting myself 100% into my business, and zero into my mental health, wellness and family. Being an entrepreneur is not about doing everything yourself, but being able to recognize your strengths so that you can delegate experts where you need help. Read more>>
Jackie Huebbe
When I started SugarBot, it was just me and my mixer. Slowly as I began to gain clients and bigger orders, I’d get occasional help from friends and family when I was still working out of our commissary kitchen. When the storefront opened, we started hiring right away, because I knew it wasn’t something I could do on my own. Read more>>
Casey Cannon
Hiring an additional team member was the biggest challenge and blessing for my business in 2022. Going into this year, I knew I would need skilled help to execute the weddings EBJ had on the books, and give my couples the care and attention they deserve up until their big day. Read more>>
The Burnt Bakery Inc.
We originally started with about 3 members of the team, a couple of stoners that wanted to change the world through our treats. The only requirements were having a passion for serving your community, spreading the healing properties of cannabis to those who need and want it. As we scale, quality control is top priority that has and always will be stressed to any new bakers. Donors from all around the country trust us to deliver nothing but the best both in quality and potency! Read more>>
Erik Gotelli.
From day one of starting my company I found it challenging to find the right people to build a strong team. Being very involved with many different theater companies, I meet some of the most talented women in my life. While recruiting the girls for my team, not only did I build a strong group of leaders, but I gained life long friendships that I will cherish for a lifetime. I tell my team all the time “I can’t get in the ball gown and do it myself, so I need you!” Without them I would have been able to grow my company to what it is today. And for that I thank them immensely. Read more>>