Realizing Company Vision Through Thoughtful Team Building
How N&S enabled expansion and boosted operations for a fast growing startup
GDL Capital is a commercial real estate investing firm focused on undervalued retail assets in the Midwest. Specializing in small-to-medium retail centers, GDL Capital offers profitable commercial opportunities to investors who are interested in making a positive impact. When GDL Capital’s founder, Dustin Young, came to N&S his vision was clear, but needed help hiring the team to turn his vision into reality. Like so many modern companies, GDL Capital was also confronting the challenges of creating and supporting remote team success.
To set GDL Capital sustainable path for growth, SowTalent created a customized hiring framework, and helped Dustin develop a management style that encouraged communication and collaboration. After identifying the strengths of individuals and standardizing accountability, Show Talent leveraged the unique talents of GDL Capital’s diverse, remote workforce through specialized management training. The result was a productive and unified team capable of and equipped for upholding the GDL Capital mission.
“ about the problem/life before N&S”
- Client Quote 1
Challenges
- Maintaining profitability while properly scaling for expansion into new markets
- Onboarding a new remote team without existing management infrastructure
- Hiring candidates with the ambition needed to power a startup
- Identifying specific training needs to maximize the effectiveness and productivity of a new team
SOLUTIONS
- Create a hiring plan and staffing projections that included salary ranges
- Recruit exceptional talent with precision and efficiency by defining skill and experience requirements
- Develop and deliver specific, individualized training to support new team onboarding
- Deliver management training sessions that shared valuable knowledge and provide immediate takeaways for effective team development
- Address communication challenges by conducting custom trainings and DiSC assessments for individuals and teams
“ Client Quote 2 - about the solution from N&S and how it changed their life ”
- Client Quote 2
Results
- Achieved an impressive 300% growth in staffing within 60 days
- Provided effective management solutions for team leaders with limited experience
- Ensured the success of a remote team by creating a unified company culture
- Enhanced communication between team members to establish cohesion and encourage collaboration
- Leveraged individual strengths to create a more productive work flow