The Entrepreneur's Logbook: Lessons from Growing Businesses
Zachary Bernard
28 episodes
4 weeks ago
The Entrepreneur's Logbook brings you inside the minds of today's most successful business leaders to uncover the strategies, decisions, and frameworks driving extraordinary growth. Each episode features founders and CEOs sharing their proven approaches to scaling teams, expanding market share, and building thriving companies.
Our guests - from bootstrapped success stories to venture-backed innovators - break down the exact systems, processes, and strategies you can use to grow your company. No fluff, just actionable insights you can apply to your business.
Whether you're leading a growing team, aiming to break through revenue plateaus, or planning your next expansion, each episode delivers tested playbooks and practical wisdom from leaders who've turned small businesses into market leaders. Think of it as your masterclass in sustainable business growth.
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The Entrepreneur's Logbook brings you inside the minds of today's most successful business leaders to uncover the strategies, decisions, and frameworks driving extraordinary growth. Each episode features founders and CEOs sharing their proven approaches to scaling teams, expanding market share, and building thriving companies.
Our guests - from bootstrapped success stories to venture-backed innovators - break down the exact systems, processes, and strategies you can use to grow your company. No fluff, just actionable insights you can apply to your business.
Whether you're leading a growing team, aiming to break through revenue plateaus, or planning your next expansion, each episode delivers tested playbooks and practical wisdom from leaders who've turned small businesses into market leaders. Think of it as your masterclass in sustainable business growth.
Putting People to Work One Job at a Time: Insights from Staffing Pioneer Robin Mee | #17
The Entrepreneur's Logbook: Lessons from Growing Businesses
33 minutes 22 seconds
6 months ago
Putting People to Work One Job at a Time: Insights from Staffing Pioneer Robin Mee | #17
In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Logbook Podcast, host Zachary Bernard speaks with Robin Mee, founder and CEO of MeeDerby, the nation's leading executive search firm specializing in staffing, professional services, and workforce solutions.
What You'll Learn:- Robin's 36-year journey in the staffing industry and how she's kept her "why" focused on putting people to work one job at a time- How MeeDerby transitioned to remote work 15 years ago—far ahead of the industry curve- The seismic shift in workplace expectations post-COVID and how only 3% of staffing professionals want to return to full-time office work- Creating an authentic community and culture in a remote environment through intentional connection- How AI is transforming candidate screening, recruitment processes, and staffing efficiency- The importance of giving candidates and employees a choice in how they work and communicate- Leadership strategies that foster trust, empowerment, and work-life balance in remote teams- The staffing industry's evolution and Robin's bird's-eye view after working with thousands of staffing companies
Key Quotes:- "My whole career has been about putting people to work... COVID was a real game-changer. Everybody was remote."- "83% of people want community at work, and you can do that inside of a remote organization."- "My recruiter is not getting through 120 candidates, but the AI absolutely can."- "AI is going to assist us to put more people to work more quickly."- "We focus on performance and empowerment because people want their voices heard."
Connect with Robin Mee:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinmee/Website: https://www.meederby.com/
About Robin Mee:Robin Mee has over 36 years of experience in the staffing industry and serves on the board of directors for the American Staffing Association. She has been inducted into the Staffing Industry Analysts' Leadership Hall of Fame and brings a unique perspective on industry trends, leadership dynamics, and technological transformation.
The Entrepreneur's Logbook: Lessons from Growing Businesses
The Entrepreneur's Logbook brings you inside the minds of today's most successful business leaders to uncover the strategies, decisions, and frameworks driving extraordinary growth. Each episode features founders and CEOs sharing their proven approaches to scaling teams, expanding market share, and building thriving companies.
Our guests - from bootstrapped success stories to venture-backed innovators - break down the exact systems, processes, and strategies you can use to grow your company. No fluff, just actionable insights you can apply to your business.
Whether you're leading a growing team, aiming to break through revenue plateaus, or planning your next expansion, each episode delivers tested playbooks and practical wisdom from leaders who've turned small businesses into market leaders. Think of it as your masterclass in sustainable business growth.
