I’ve Hired Hundreds of People, Here’s Everything I’ve Learned

[@jayhoovy]

Hope y'all enjoyed!!! My mission is to give you a better business education than Harvard/Stanford, completely for free. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out! :)

[@Jzguan]

@jayhoovy love with proof. Watching all of all your videos in the past ☺️

[@AnysNadhilah]

Wow, this mission statement got me HOOKED!

[@stephaniehind]

Love this!

[@jayhoovy]

always appreciate you Stephanie!!

[@mariagarza1269]

Thank you for this. New subscriber.

[@AngelicaDFranklin]

I am 17mins and this is by far the most detailed and best breakdown of how people hire and should hire, helps me as a candidate for companies to understand that I need to know myself and if I will fit and the other way around. I assumed that I needed to just have the skills, but its way more than that and I am loving with content. Thank you

[@Astral100]

As a Lead Software Engineer I never really thought about what makes a role attractive to me, but when I heard you mention a lot of autonomy, ownership and impact it makes total sense. All the best roles I had are exactly like this.

[@goodperson6622]

Finally someone talking real, owning a business all about having right employees

[@kellyktang]

this is exactly the type of content I’m looking for as I’m in the early stages of starting a business - thank you SO MUCH for this breakdown. subscribed and can’t wait to learn more!

[@jayhoovy]

Glad it was helpful Kelly! Cheers and wishing you all the best on your journey! You're gonna crush! Just persist

[@typicalindian1238]

As always, you're dropping literal golden advice. Very happy to see solid advice who has really been there done that.

[@shopursanova]

Hi Jay! We are first time founders building a marketplace startup and trying to raise our first round. Your videos are absolutely fantastic and super helpful. Please keep up the great work! So glad we found your page!

[@jayhoovy]

So glad I've been able to help you on your journey! Let me know if there's any other specific topics I can make videos on for ya! Genuinely wishing y'all the absolute best :)

[@hi_its__shai]

Loved this tactical video! More, please!

[@henrycollins2478]

Absolutely love the in depth, specific video! Thanks for sharing!

[@jayhoovy]

Really appreciate the feedback Henry! Let me know what other topics you want me to make videos about!

[@henrycollins2478]

@@jayhoovy I know you have experience in PE, and if it’d be an interesting video I’d love to know more about what it actually takes to raise a fund

[@israelnkusi4578]

@@jayhoovymy guy pls talk about the communication loop when it comes to building a product. Especially the the more creative ppl and how you balance strict deadlines with enough freedom for them to really come up with something good.

[@israelnkusi4578]

my guy pls talk about the communication loop when it comes to building a product. Especially the the more creative ppl and how you balance strict deadlines with enough freedom for them to really come up with something good.

[@wenshaaaw]

Hey John! a fellow founder here (ex Meta and Sequoia backed). Your tactical concrete sharing is exactly what we need as founders! Please do keep doing what you’re doing. Amazing to see the meteoric rise of Stan!

[@jayhoovy]

Cheers Wen! Appreciate the kind words! Wishing you the best on crushing your journey!

[@Jzguan]

Been waiting for this. So awesomeeeee. With a link to references is THE BEST OF ALL ❤

[@jayhoovy]

Appreciate the support Jaz!!! Let me know if there's any other topics you want me to make videos about!

[@Jzguan]

@jayhoovy hey Jay, appreciate so much.. video would love to watch: How do u set kpi/ commission/ compensation plan?

[@israelnkusi4578]

my guy pls talk about the communication loop when it comes to building a product. Especially the the more creative ppl and how you balance strict deadlines with enough freedom for them to really come up with something good.

[@uroborous1660]

As a recruiter, I 100% approve. This is how you do workforce planning, job descriptions, sourcing, interviewing, and hiring. To attract the best, you need to give them a convincing reason and a competitive salary.

[@Al_L.]

Well, rather, the best command the best. Be it salary, working conditions, etc.

[@MusaCeesay-o2w]

Keep making videos like these soon Your channel will reach I million

[@marwan_abdelrahman123]

Love that mentality of focusing on “talent density”! I’ve always wondered why more companies don’t focus on getting the best talent and paying these employees well, you’ll have a far more efficient team that’ll also stay longer term.

[@AlinaZdanovich]

Love your videos here on KZbin so so much! They are such an inspiration! I even started to write my bachelor thesis on Stan for my university here in Warsaw in Poland, so you are well-known here too! Your energy, your passion and how you show up to the world makes me want to even join your team and help you with your journey and do even more! I wish you so much success and I would love to see your company hit billion dollars in sales, it would be such a hit! Love everything you do and everything you share, this channel is amazing! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@jayhoovy]

Wow 😳 I'm flattered Alina! Thanks so much for the kind words -- and hope that all the content can help you crush it in your own career! KIT! And check our job postings over time!

[@jani8816]

This kind of videos are very helpful. Would be nice, if you can show us more from your learnings. Thank you Jay!

[@human-aicomplementarity455]

Prob. one of the best videos I ever saw

[@dapaville-]

YOU ARE AWESOMEEEM, SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR PAGE ❤

[@jayhoovy]

You're awesome!! Really appreciate you supporting :)

[@jonahfernandez6901]

Your videos are very helpful and insightful! 16:54 you mentioned having people pleasing tendencies. How has that as a business owner benefited you with your employees and how has that hurt your business? I definitely feel like I have that quality and it worries me to run a business with that as a crutch. Thanks for the content!

[@you_are_welcome97]

Your content is incredibly detailed and consistently engaging. I appreciate how informative and useful it is, standing out from the superficial entrepreneurship content that often floods KZbin. Keep up the great work! 😊

[@jayhoovy]

d'awww thank you so much for the kind words! this gives me a ton of conviction that I should do more deep tactical dives like this one -- are there any topics in particular you'd be interested in?

[@alexanderi6852]

Keep doing more tactical videos like this! I’m 19 and hoping to build a foundation for future endeavors! 🔥

[@jayhoovy]

Appreciate the feedback Alexander!! Let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover!

[@alexanderi6852]

@@jayhoovyhow to get your first customers -specifically how to leverage your community!

[@israelnkusi4578]

@@jayhoovy my guy pls talk about the communication loop when it comes to building a product. Especially the the more creative ppl and how you balance strict deadlines with enough freedom for them to really come up with something good.

[@dariosanchezrivetti]

You’re amazing man

[@YahyaCanEren]

Hey Jay. You are a real cool and likable guy. I really like your content! Take care and much love from Germany

[@Devoxism]

This was epic, super super useful. Would love to know how you think about strategy, and choosing which pathway to execute on that and then how that drills down to how you operate week to week

[@antonetwas2415]

that video is crazy good. Thanks🙏

[@MrSibrian1]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@christinecamley]

Terrific video!! Amazing!!

[@maxyee3669]

I’m about to start interviewing people and this is some fantastic advice!

[@jayhoovy]

Yooo let me know how it goes!! Glad I could help! You got this!

[@LifTyLyM]

Same principles can be applied in the inverse role, as someone wanting to get hired. If you’re not careful and intentional with your jobs your career can stagnate.

[@summergidewall1991]

As a job seeker, I have a question. I hope you will help me see how the ideal job works so I can be the ideal employee! It seems you want an autonomous person who works on your timeline. Do you think that could be a struggle for a creative experimental autonomous person to want to do? How does that work out for both parties, so that the employee can keep their internal motivation and zeal for the project to feed that creativity, and the employer still gets the output necessary to keep the business moving upward and onward?

[@israelnkusi4578]

This is so fucking good!!! I have a content creation business that has a sister charity in Ottawa and we have been getting more contracts and that part of me just being excited, they want to be apart of this journey is crazy!!!!!!

[@JoaquinPaguia]

Super nice video! Can you also do a video on employee retention? Or if not, probably some key pointers there? Thanks Jay!

[@jayhoovy]

Can definitely talk about this in a future video! Cheers!

[@ursulalauriston1352]

Liked before watching and didn’t regret it

[@jayhoovy]

Liked after reading your comment and still didn't regret it :) Thanks for supporting and tuning in Ursula!

[@israelnkusi4578]

my guy pls talk about the communication loop when it comes to building a product. Especially the the more creative ppl and how you balance strict deadlines with enough freedom for them to really come up with something good.

[@justinpfortier]

Subbed, great content great energy

[@jayhoovy]

Thanks Justin!!! So glad you enjoyed :)

[@ariannelayer8961]

Yes please videos about how you get your first customers!

[@jayhoovy]

Definitely planning on making a video about that!!! Thanks for the support :)

[@SherryW-sn1dk]

I love this video! This is exactly what I need 👍👍👍

[@jayhoovy]

Thanks Sherry! Let me know if there's any other topics you want help with!

[@SherryW-sn1dk]

@@jayhoovy I would love a video about how much the CEO needs to know about tech, and how to manage my CTO if I’m not tech person.

[@沈宗佑-w9t]

Very nice advice, maybe i will give it a try about this position

[@jayhoovy]

You should!!! Thanks for supporting :)

[@Faustordz]

Helpful, Thanks!

[@baraahelal3657]

Hey Jay, thank you for the great video. Does anyone know what software do you use for writing text on the side?

[@shivzz.s]

Hey John! Great video once again!! What would be your advice if your friends want to join your company, but you don't see them to be a good fit? I believe this is a tough question that many co-founders (I'm still a student but one day I will be questioning this too) are going through and would love your thoughts on it! Also another video topic might be of interest: how to get that initial funding to pay your first few employees! Keep up the good work John!

[@micazev]

very useful, thanks!

[@lptt6105]

Dear lord this is gold

[@OwenRULESSS]

I love tactical videos. This is my favorite type of your videos

[@jayhoovy]

Appreciate you saying that Owen! I'll keep them coming for ya :)

[@israelnkusi4578]

my guy pls talk about the communication loop when it comes to building a product. Especially the the more creative ppl and how you balance strict deadlines with enough freedom for them to really come up with something good.

[@LearningOfOld]

We love watching the journey !! Looking forward to meet you one day and get some of your experience to rub off on me

[@iraklibegashvili6534]

make more of this type of content ✊

[@EmilByriel76]

Hello Jay, i've been watching for a while, and i really appreciate the great content!! I'm starting out as an investment analyst at a smaller Venture Capital firm in about a month. I'm trying to find the absolute best way to get ready for my position. What do you recomend i do? Are there certain courses, books, videos, podcasts that could prepare me for my job? I think my job will primarily consist of: - Dealsourcing and dealflow - Reporting to investors - Due dilligence - AD hoc Would GREATLY appreciate some help on what you think the best approach would be! If anyone else reading this has any experience, i'll be very grateful if you share some knowledge!

[@SpencerHsu]

All of this is wonderful as usual. Do you have any content or video related to how do you keep them accountable in terms of their deliverables and tasks? I struggle with helping them allocate the proper work but also how do we measure their performance?

[@jayhoovy]

Align with them on their Goal Metrics (quantifiable goals you can objectively measure). Set OKRs for the quarter/month/week (depends on how long your iteration cycles are). Then you can always refer back to progress and everyone is super clear on "what success looks like"

[@horheyjorge]

Rewatched this twice already haha. Went through the listings on Notion and came across this: "every employee at Stan is an owner: you’ll receive equity..." Is this something you could shed more light on? Thanks.

[@OlehL]

subscribed, do more this stuff!!

[@jayhoovy]

Appreciate it! I'll keep the vids comin for ya ;)

[@AppsByCamie]

About to start hiring. Just the vid I needed. Thanks ❤

[@jayhoovy]

SO glad I could help Camie!!! Wishing you the absolute best!

[@israelnkusi4578]

@@jayhoovy my guy pls talk about the communication loop when it comes to building a product. Especially the the more creative ppl and how you balance strict deadlines with enough freedom for them to really come up with something good.

[@Dxma-os5ln]

Another amazing video. This is definitely one of my favorite youtube channels on any startup topics among the likes of YC and Sam Altman. Hope to connect with you one day. Thanks jay

[@jayhoovy]

Thank you so much Daniel that seriously means so much to me!!! Let me know if there's any other topics you want me to make videos about!

[@Dxma-os5ln]

@@jayhoovy hiring basically was the biggest challenge for me so far, but another one that it’s important for me is pivoting. So I guess anything on when to pivot, how to pivot would be extremely helpful. But I’m not sure how useful other founders would find it

[@israelnkusi4578]

@@jayhoovy my guy pls talk about the communication loop when it comes to building a product. Especially the the more creative ppl and how you balance strict deadlines with enough freedom for them to really come up with something good.

[@Real_Matt]

John - genuine question, when salary isn't listed directly (appreciate you have put top-of-market) how can candidates disseminate if they are in the right ball park. For example, I recently decided to leave Barclays bank where I was paid £78k as an account manager, applied to a smaller organisation as a senior account manager to then to do two rounds of interviews to find out they were offering a maximum of £55k. Thoughts would be great.

[@sigangsabaglari3606]

this is gold

[@MichaelReibke]

So good! Thanks.

[@Sully_one]

Do you have designer working in your company? What was the gap and the problem that was fixed by hiring them? As a designer with all the AI and everything, it feels like business owners don't see the value of the work and don't feel like it's a priority to them Wanted to see as a owner yourself, how do you see value in your designers and people working on the brand

[@ZerostoHeros]

I’ll work for you for free! I just want experience! Im a problem solver. I have a good will hunting approach to my learning. I have 2 years of sales experience, 4 years of problem solving and leadership experience and 6 years of communication experience. I am willing to learn any and all technical/engineering skills needed to make the team more sucessful. I am a very get shit done type person! I self actualize and I’ve been looking for more and more challenges!

[@ZerostoHeros]

I think you are exactly the type of person I want to learn from and work for. I have been doing cold reaches through tons of platforms and found many mediocre businesses. Iv’e offered to work for free and so many people dont know how to respond or dont reply but out of the 2 videos ive watched from your channel you fall exactly in line with who I want to work with or for. Give me a shot! What have you got to loose?

[@ollydix]

How did you get a trademark on Stan? 🙌 (I'm going though that process now, and it seems all simple names are taken not possible to trademark)

[@Btcboy29]

Good video do more of this

[@AngelicaDFranklin]

Question: When you are looking for a candidate what makes it easy for you to find them? Lets say on LinkedIn if they had the Job title and city they are in is that how you start to filter candidates out in the early process? ( this is based on people not in your network) Ex: Marketing Manager Location: Dallas, Texas and then you just go from there?

[@gary_sheng]

Excellent!

[@bmaho2211]

how do you go about back-channeling references? And what types of questions do you ask references?

[@anthonyanalytics]

Just hired my first candidate yesterday and I feel overwhelmed on the jobs to be done part. Trying to set the priorities first and build from there so I’m establishing milestones for them to hit each month. Is this a good approach?

[@BelovedKanika]

You need to make stan International you're missing a 1.8 billion people market in India.

[@AmericaAmerica1776-ef3wn]

He had to change the title three times to finally convince me to watch the video

[@jayhoovy]

Hey! Actually really appreciate you saying this. If you'd be open to sharing, I'd love to hear what finally made you click, and why you didn't before! :)

[@Jzguan]

Hardest question, if you're startup wit no back funding. How to pay top cash? How would u set kpi or okr

[@jayhoovy]

Planning on making a video on this soon! Stay tuned :)

[@Jzguan]

@jayhoovy Jay, man love it so much. As an entrepreneur myself grinding from Malaysia, not receiving good resources. By Watching all of your content is a BOOOM. Can't wait can't wait.😁

[@seoyoonjin2833]

From a person who would like to join a successful startup, it is very insightful to hear about what it feels like to be on the other side of the table! Thanks for the amazing content!

[@jayhoovy]

So glad this could help! You got this!

[@abc-ey4ld]

I've learned to take a much bigger dump after watching this .. thnkx!

[@justphenix]

(15:04)..."a 10x engineer is a 100x more effective than the average person". Dont think math checks out on this one xD. Just kidding ofc, great video 🎉

[@phyllissong]

The 'high slow, fire fast' advice is brilliant! It's so true - taking the time upfront pays off big time. Need help with your hiring process? Phyllissong specializes in finding the best virtual assistants to help you build a thriving team and achieve your goals.

[@AnnCastro-r2j]

Wow, this sounds like a goldmine of insights! We sent you an email, check it out!

[@SpencerHsu]

All of this is wonderful as usual. Do you have any content or video related to how do you keep them accountable in terms of their deliverables and tasks? I struggle with helping them allocate the proper work but also how do we measure their performance?