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96 <strong>How</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Hire</strong> A-<strong>Players</strong><br />

A-Player Payoff Points<br />

Chapter 5: Don’t Just Sit There. Reach Out!<br />

Be <strong>the</strong> recruiter in chief <strong>for</strong> your business by getting everyone<br />

<strong>to</strong> focus on finding A-players.<br />

Find fertile A-player hunting grounds, such as continuing<br />

education classes and industry conferences. Intentionally<br />

cultivate relationships at <strong>the</strong>se events. Some of your competi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

are probably already doing so.<br />

Invest your time in at least one business or community<br />

group. Develop connections as you demonstrate your<br />

leadership.<br />

Identify Influencers <strong>to</strong> add leverage <strong>to</strong> your recruiting<br />

ef<strong>for</strong>ts.<br />

Become an Influencer yourself. Expand your personal<br />

brand and access <strong>to</strong> A-players.<br />

Be patient and foster relationships both with A-players and<br />

Influencers. Just one new A-player can make all <strong>the</strong> time<br />

and ef<strong>for</strong>t pay off.

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