PODCAST EPISODE #13

Intentional Hiring: Address Potential Success and Failures Before Day 1

We sat down with Founder, Author, Chocolatier, and Serial Entrepreneur, Derek Pedersen, to talk about his experiences in hiring and retaining good candidates. He shared what he did well and what his team learned from building a very fast-growing team, and what leaders who are not willing to adapt to change can expect in the future. Enjoy this week’s episode and let us know what you think!

You can connect with Derek and stay up to date on his next book here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekpedersen/

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