The Secrets of My Success: The Story of Boost Juice, Juicy Bits and All

Part III

Expanding skills and overcoming obstacles

This part of the book was interesting to write because it covers areas where my learning curve was large and lengthy. These areas are also where other individuals and businesses tend to struggle. Because the point of this book is to share with you my lessons learned, I emphasised these particular skills, hopefully helping you avoid some of the pitfalls I found myself in.

In the final chapter in this part, I’ve also provided some insight into some common obstacles to success — and how to avoid them.

Chapter 8

Blending a great team

In case I haven’t reiterated it enough throughout this book, let me make it clear again here: the right people are integral to the success of any business. This chapter covers hiring and firing staff.

Hiring the right ones

How do you find the right staff? What do they look like? If I’ve discovered anything along my journey, I have learned that the most important thing employees can have is the right cultural fit. They have to fit in with your team. They must understand what it is that you’re trying to do.

Secondly, they must have the right core fit. This is their attitudes: work ethic, ambition, self-motivation, passion, honesty and whether they’re team players. Everything else is just mechanics — everything else you can teach them.

If you don’t get the right cultural fit for the business, it just won’t work. Unfortunately, in an interview situation, people will often tell you whatever they think you ...