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Laura Couvillon
Short Bio
Laura Couvillon is a recruiting guru and online business management expert. As co-founder of IntegrateUp, she’s had a front-row seat learning exactly what it takes to build companies from the ground up -- and especially how to build an ideal team of A-players who support a visionary CEO as they create a company that is ready to scale and grow.
Feature Length Bio
Laura Couvillon is a recruiting guru and online business management expert. As co-founder of IntegrateUp, she’s had a front-row seat learning exactly what it takes to build companies from the ground up -- and especially how to build an ideal team of A-players who support a visionary CEO as they create a company that is ready to scale and grow.
Laura spent 10 years in the corporate world working her way up the ladder. She managed large conferences and trade shows all over North America. Next came marriage and three kids, so she ditched corporate for a more pick-my-kids-up-from-school type of career. Her background led to an amazing career as an Integrator. Through her work, she identified a need and co-founded IntegrateUp to help digital entrepreneurs hire their dream team. Today, Laura is the CEO of IntegrateUp, working with business owners from around the world.
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Topics I Love to Talk about in Interviews
- 5 signs you’re an overwhelmed CEO and what to do to stop the madness
- 3 key questions to ask to know what the next “right” hire is for your business
- Paying a fair wage without losing your shirt
- The crucial “pre-hiring” step that most entrepreneurs miss - and why it makes all the difference
- Avoiding the trap of the “my-best-friend’s-cousin’s-neighbor” hire
- Why unicorn team members don’t exist
- The hype vs the truth around hiring an Integrator, Online Business Manager, or Director of Operations (and what does that person actually do anyway?)
Questions You Could Consider Asking During Interviews
- Why is it so important to hire for company culture first and skills second?
- How can a CEO sweeten the pot when making an offer without offering more money?
- What are some of your favorite interview questions?
- How do you use personality tests to help you find the right candidates for a company?
- What is the most important information to include in a job description?
- Why is it impossible to completely remove bias from the hiring process and what can a CEO do to still be as fair as possible?
- Why have you found that having a business partner is better than flying solo?
- What are some ways you manage both scaling a business and being a busy wife & mom?
Freebie I Love to Offer to Listeners
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Notable Shows I've Been On
Free Mama Radio with Lauren Golden
The Thoughtful Entrepreneur with Josh Elledge
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