Overcoming Disappointment and Embracing Authenticity in Hiring

Richard Blank

Going into debt if you are starting a business has almost become normal. In Episode #003 Richard Blank did not do that. When he was 27 he moved to Costa Rica and built his company from scratch. On my podcast I talked to him about doing business in Costa Rica, what it really means to be wealthy, and his passion for pinball machines.  Leon Hornemann, a German video editor and entrepreneur, features Richard Blank on his business and marketing podcast, The Liberty Corner, to discuss Blank's journey of building a successful career in Costa Rica.  Key Highlights of the Discussion The Journey: At age 27, Richard Blank moved to Costa Rica and built his company, Costa Rica's Call Center, from the ground up without going into debt. Business Insights: The episode focuses on the realities of doing business in Costa Rica, redefining wealth beyond financial metrics, and the importance of organic growth. Podcast Context: The Liberty Corner Podcast serves as a platform for entrepreneurs to exchange marketing strategies and solve business challenges, often featuring guests who have taken unconventional paths to success.   https://youtu.be/u-p40dpMp_s

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00:00What broke my heart was my innocence. I really thought that when people would write on a resume

00:04and fill out my form that they're loyal, they want to grow with the company,

00:08I'm the person, I'm the ace. Yeah, but I was disappointed more than I was angry,

00:17especially during COVID when certain individuals ran for the hills. And then you had new hires

00:22that stepped up the plate and really became champions. But I have a secret. What I like to

00:29do besides looking at people's resumes and whom I hire, I asked them to turn the paper over and

00:35give me a couple paragraphs, Leon, in regards to a coming of age moment. You ask great questions of

00:41times when you've changed your life. And these are coming of age moments. And you're spot on,

00:46brother. I want to know when you beat up a bully or saved a kitten. Why? Because Leon on his

00:51podcast

00:52or that million dollar account, he might ask you a real question. Can you put the selling aside and

00:57answer a real question? And so I like to see their depth. I like to gauge their English levels,

01:02of course. But maybe Leon will give them a nickname. I will remind them when they were

01:09at the top of their game on a rainy Wednesday when they're sad. Okay.

01:13Okay.

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