Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in leadership and business development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with David Dubin, Managing Partner of People Strategies, located in Laguna Niguel, CA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
People Strategies understands the culture behind the business and the people behind the evaluations by combining traditional assessment with human behavioral science to fully understand an employee's place and path within a company. We work mainly with small and medium-sized businesses to understand and improve gaps in the hiring process and to develop and empower current and future leaders within the organization.
Tell us about yourself
I've worked at consulting companies for my entire career, and one thing rang true with every consulting project—a business strategy meant nothing without the people. I decided to create a company focused on people-related business issues. Specifically, I wanted to offer tools that anyone could use to help bring the benefits of people science to their organization.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Whenever a leader or hiring manager tells me my work has made a difference, that's huge for me. Whether it's a leader who has learned something about themselves from an assessment I provided and is making changes for the better, or a hiring manager tells me they found an excellent fit for a challenging role, every win like that is such an accomplishment.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Wearing lots of hats can be a challenge. I have to constantly switch back and forth between being an expert in the field and working with clients and then switching back to the management and administration of the business. When it works out, it's a lot of fun, but sometimes it can be difficult when I really want to focus and dig in on a solution.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Tap your network. Many kind, helpful people have given me invaluable advice and guidance as I started and grew my business.
- Finding at least one or two mentors with whom you can talk about ideas and struggles will make the process easier and less lonely. Don't forget to return the favor and help others on their journey.
- Set your intention and strategy, and make sure that you're prioritizing the work that matters most for the vision that you set. It's easy to get distracted, but coming back to your original strategy and goals will help you focus.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: http://people-strategies.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeopleStrategiesHR
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/people-strategies-consulting/
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