Lance LeFort on Scaling Businesses and Employee Training in Rapid Growth Companies
2024-06-24
With over two decades of experience in the creative tech industry, I have developed a deep understanding of the talent needs and challenges of this dynamic and evolving sector. As the President and Founder of LeFort Talent Group, I lead a team of specialists who are passionate about connecting great companies with top talent in several industries with a focus on digital entertainment, communications, marketing, operations, and HR.
[00:02:15] Welcome Lance – Lance LeFort is introduced and begins discussing his background.
[00:02:46] Entrepreneurial Journey – Lance talks about the influence of his mother's entrepreneurship and his initial ventures.
[00:03:50] Previous Endeavors – Lance shares about his early business side hustles and experience with franchises.
[00:05:48] Corporate Frustrations – Experiences and challenges Lance faced in corporate environments.
[00:07:53] Work-life Balance – Insights on employee engagement and productivity from Lance's perspective.
[00:09:40] Cultural Shifts – Discussing how a leader instilled a better work-life balance within a company.
[00:11:01] Founding LeFort Talent Group – The story of how LeFort Talent Group was established.
[00:13:03] Recruitment Beginnings – Lance's entry into the recruitment field and lessons learned.
[00:14:46] Industry Experience – Lance's experience in video games, animation, and visual effects industries.
[00:17:55] Rapid Growth Management – Discussing strategies for managing rapid company growth.
[00:19:07] Onboarding Processes – Differences in onboarding for small versus rapidly growing companies.
[00:23:40] Pivotal Investment – Lance shares a turning point in his professional development through coaching.
[00:25:32] The Value of Coaching – How coaching and mindset training impacted Lance's business approach.
[00:27:33] Business Development Strategies – Lance discusses scaling a business and effective strategies.
[00:28:48] Outsourcing and Focus – Advice on outsourcing tasks and focusing on value-added activities.
[00:30:00] Closing and Contact – Lance shares how listeners can connect with him and his company.
[00:30:38] Episode Conclusion – Phil Better concludes the episode with final remarks and gratitude.
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