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The past few weeks I’ve been burning a lot of time searching for talented people. This search is sometimes a frustrating process. People who are good at what they do usually aren’t looking for a job. If they are, it’s for a very short period of time. Recruiting great people takes a lot of effort (usually networking) and a solid pitch about why they should join our company.

I’m also learning that these people care a lot about culture. They have to ‘like’ the company and how it operates. It also has a lot to do with gut instinct. Even the most talented people seem to trust their gut when making a big career decision.

So in my experience running this fledging company, I’m again reminded that our products and services, although very important, aren’t what power the company. It’s people. Good people are both a cause and effect of a great culture. Building a great culture is an ongoing process that needs nurturing every day. We’re at the very beginning of building a great culture, but so far it seems to get better every day. I’m blessed to work with some amazing, talented people who are actually really fun to work with. Not only do we get a lot done, but we have a blast working on it together. Growing a company is extremely difficult, and I’d venture to say that it’s pretty much impossible if you don’t have great talent and culture.