Interview with Justin Falk (2017)
Justin Falk on Starting a Business in an Industry you haven’t worked in, Micro KPI’s, and rebelling against society’s expectations.
This episode features Justin Falk; Founder of Talent Vine.
In this episode we talk about how Justin started a business in an industry he had never worked in (recruiting), and how that naivety impacted the growth of his business.
We speak about rebelling against society’s expectations, and why being a good High School student could in fact hamper your development as a Business Owner.
Justin introduces me to a concept known as Micro KPI’s, we talk Sleep Apnoea and the effect that can have on one’s productivity, and also the benefits Sensory Deprivation Therapy provides professionals.
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Show Notes:
04:55 What is Talent Vine?
05:30 What made you come up with the idea?
11:35 Why is Talent Vine needed?
13:55 How was your service received in the recruiting space?
16:05 What were some of the tough times you pushed through in your career?
18:05 Why do you think it was easy to get a client in the beginning, but then struggle to get the next one?
19:35 Do you need to fail yourself, before you will listen to others?
24:50 What would you do in the first 2 weeks of business if you had your time again?
28:45 Did you ever go into meetings feigning need for advice when you were really there to sell your service?
31:25 You were a child actor. Tell us about that.
32:20 You also participated in Iron Man competitions. Were you always ambitious?
34:00 What were you like in school?
35:05 How did you change once you left school?
42:05 Do you ever have challenges with self doubt?
46:15 Can you explain the difference between a day where you meditate and one where you don’t?
47:20 Did it take time when you started meditating to feel the benefits?
52:35 You talk about sleep, it’s so important, what are your challenges with sleep?
55:35 Have you tried Sensory Deprivation Therapy?
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