Experience Builders

As many industries look for qualified talents to fill their open positions, the ultimate question remains: Should you hire someone based on their skill set or their mindset? Let's dive deep into this topic with Chris and Khalil!

Time Stamps
  • 00:48 - Updates from Chris & CrewXP
  • 03:48 - Skillset vs. Mindset: What Are You Looking For?
  • 10:35 - Considering Talent Overseas
  • 16:33 - Mindset Equates to Values
  • 18:08 - Should Skillset Be the Main Criteria for Hiring?
  • 24:24 - Managing People is Like Climbing a Mountain
  • 26:13 - The Challenges in Retaining Talent
  • 29:22 - Uncovering Mindset During an Interview
  • 36:30 - Is it "Either" or "Both"?
  • 40:36 - Episode Takeaways

Power Quotes From The Show
  • "What we really all need is employees that are gonna be lasting employee." - Chris Griffin
  • "It's skillsets that get you offered the job. It's the mindset you have that's gonna keep you employed at that company for the long term." - Chris Griffin
  • "Some positions just demand a certain level of experience. Some job skills cannot be learned academically." - Chris Griffin
  • "Mindset's not about your job outlook, it's about a career outlook." - Chris Griffin
  • "I think that you need to have challenging work for them and meaningful work for them. So, if you have a really good vision and their work is a part of that vision, they're gonna feel some sense of meaning in their job." - Khalil Benalioulhaj

Resources

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What is Experience Builders?

Exhibitors and experiential design agencies just want to put on amazing events for their clients. We know that events always present challenges, but one many of us didn’t see coming was the pandemic.

We started this podcast to share processes and systems to help you bounce back and future-proof your business against storms we may face down the road. We cover topics like how to access capital and funding, why and how to outsource, why and how to build a brand, creating a strong company culture, and much more.

With more knowledge at your fingertips, you’ll be able to put on powerful events and build a strong business that can weather any storm.