How do you go from having a great idea to turning that idea into a thriving company that ultimately gets sold for a substantial amount of money to an S&P 500 company?

In today's episode, we discuss how virtual phone service company Grasshopper did exactly that.

Don Schiavone helped lead Grasshopper as it grew from a small startup to a high-growth company and he shares the six strategies that formed the core of Grasshopper's rapid ascent.

You can apply these strategies too and propel your company to a higher level of growth.

“I’m tired of making the same mistake I made in the past.” Mark Moses

So what mistake did CEO Coaching International founding partner Mark Moses make? Not hiring the absolutely best person for the job. 

The fact is, a great service or a gee-whiz product is nice, but if you don’t have “A” players to execute and make things happen, your company will be a second-tier player.

Not mincing words, Mark said, “I want to hire the people that have been there, done it, got it. I know they will perform. Those are the kind of people I want to bring on my team. I’m too tired to be giving somebody a continuous shot at a high-level role. I’m not going to do it.”

With that in mind, Mark discusses in practical detail how you can find and hire the very best performers who will give your company an “unfair” advantage in the marketplace.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

• The two places to look when you’re trying to hire a C-suite type person.
• The three-step process used to vet new hires so you end up with only “A” players.
• The three attributes new hires must possess in order to be successful at any company.
• Key questions to ask when interviewing a new hire.
• The importance of checking references and how to get around the reference check gatekeepers.
• How to create a scorecard for your company that measures leading indicators not lagging ones so your team stays focused on their most important priorities.