How to Build Your Dream Team when Starting a New Business

Monica Phromsavanh
3 min readJul 6, 2017

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Who to Recruit for Your Dream Team
As an entrepreneur, launching a new business is an extremely exciting and thrilling experience. But as you are starting a new venture, you need a team who will support you and help you throughout your company’s growth. The key to any successful business is having a strong team to embark on your journey with you. Choosing the people who will stand beside you as you develop your business is a huge determinant of how far your company will go.

Your dream team should consist of people who align with your vision and share your drive towards your company’s mission. It is important to devote time to selecting every single team member because each one has a unique element to bring to the table. Make your dream team a group of individuals who have a common purpose and inspire you every day to work harder to achieve your goals.

How to Recruit Your Dream Team
Once you have found the people you think would make a strong dream team, you should be ready to sell your vision. Recruiting people to join your company is about effectively vocalizing and portraying your passion in order for people to believe in your dream and your business. If you are passionate about what you do and what you envision your company to be, it should be easy for you to express that energy to potential team members. When meeting with someone to discuss your new business, bring them to a more casual setting and aim to make it more of a conversation rather than an interview. Remember, this is your dream that you are trying to sell so be honest and open about your aspirations and why you think that person would make a great asset. Have a casual and genuine conversation about your company goals and why your mission is so important to you. Also, it is important to keep in mind that forming a team is about creating a two-way street between you and your team members. You should be asking yourself, “what can I do for them before I ask them to do something for me?” If your team feels like they are also growing and benefiting from this experience, they will be driven to work hard and establish your company with you. They want to know that their efforts are going towards a larger end goal and that there is a future for your company. Embody a positive energy and emphasize that you value your team’s thoughts, dedication, and individual goals. By doing so, you will find the people who are devoted to the success of your company and making your dream a reality.

Build a dream team of people who you are proud to have by your side as you start your new business. The collaborative effort between you and your team will be essential to your company’s growth and success.

If you want to learn more about how to build your dream team when starting a new business, head over to my YouTube channel and watch my latest video! Let us know in the comments below your experiences with building your team or tips that have helped you in starting your business!

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Phromsavanh is a passionate serial entrepreneur creating business solutions in the industry she knows best — fashion. She is an innovative brand builder with multifaceted expertise in retail, marketing, strategy, business development, and consumer behavior. Phromsavanh is an acclaimed Keynote speaker and enjoys speaking on topics that include — entrepreneurship, minority women in business, leadership, women’s empowerment, E-commerce, shopping habits and personalization, fashion, retail, and motivational ideas for carving a non-conventional path. Contact Monica to have her speak at your company event or conference soon.

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Monica Phromsavanh
Monica Phromsavanh

Written by Monica Phromsavanh

Founder of EQUAL HANDS 😎 Fashion Ecologically and Socially Sustainable Lifestyle Brand. Every purchase is positively impacting the world♻️ www.equalhands.com

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