Are you a business owner looking for ways to improve your employee retention? Are you tired of hiring and training new employees all the time? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Kevin Wilson, the CEO of Buzz Franchise Brands shares successful hiring secrets he’s learned over the years.

Kevin is the Chairman and CEO of Buzz Franchise Brands, a multi-brand franchising company that includes; Pool Scouts, (pool cleaning), Home Clean Heroes (residential home cleaning), The British Swim School (swimming lessons), Wonderly Lights (holiday lighting) and the former owner of Mosquito Joe, a 350 unit system before selling to Neighborly in 2018. Prior to this he co-founded Volaris, a low cost airline and now the largest airline in Mexico, spent several years in Private Equity and oversaw $160M in capital, was an Executive with South African Airways, and prior to this was a Consultant with Bain and Company in the Dallas Office. He and his wife are now empty nesters, successfully launching three kids into the real world.

Be sure to take notes as Kevin shares why:

• It’s important to take time hiring people - don’t rush it
• The first step in the hiring process should be a telephone interview
• Asking two unique hiring questions will help you find people who are the right fit for your business
• You need to be competitive with compensation
• Employees need to feel engaged and challenged in their jobs
• You have to create a path of upward mobility

Get ready to be motivated to improve your employee retention with Kevin’s inspiring advice!

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