How We Hire the Right People from Day 1 | DISC, Working Genius & Startup Culture

🎙️ In this episode of the #bydesignpodcast, we sit down with Matt Gabriel, founder of Tech Wheelhouse, to explore how startups can win with people from day one. We break down how DISC and Working Genius assessments are used before hiring, how to build the right team in early-stage companies, and why knowing your people is your true competitive advantage.

From team building to sales strategy, this episode is a playbook for startup founders who want to scale the right way—with #intentionality.

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💡 What You'll Learn:

✔️ Why most hiring mistakes start before day one

✔️ How DISC & Working Genius shape roles and hiring

✔️ Why founder partnerships need opposite strengths

✔️ What happens when you skip assessments in early hires

✔️ How personality frameworks improve communication

✔️ Startup sales strategies using DISC theory

✔️ How to spot (and fill) gaps in your team’s makeup

✔️ Using assessments at home for better relationships

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📌 Resources & Links:

🔗 Connect with Matt at Tech Wheelhouse - https://www.tech-wheelhouse.com/

📘 Get the Book: Finding Significance: Five Keys to Becoming the Leader People Are Happy to See – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTQD79BH/?bestFormat=true&k=finding%20significance%20marty%20osborn&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_de_k1_1_12&crid=37ZRISVQPV8P3&sprefix=marty%20osborn

🧠 Take the Free DISC Profile Assessment:

https://profiles.innermetrix.com/VO/b2a2eb33/en

Website: https://www.bydesignadvisors.com/

Book A Call: https://www.bydesignadvisors.com/contact-us

Dale's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalethrush/

Marty's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marty-osborn-78ba9b5/

Tom's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasrjohnson/

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