How Small Businesses Win the Talent Game Without Big Budgets
Cory Mosley
In this episode of the Grow Business Podcast, Cory Mosley and Lon Graham take a deep dive into one of the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs and growing businesses: attracting and keeping top talent.
With humor, real-world examples, and practical strategies, Cory and Lon unpack how small businesses can ethically "steal" great talent—even from competitors with deeper pockets. Spoiler alert: It’s not about flashy perks—it’s about energy, opportunity, and culture.
Whether you're looking to grow your team, upgrade your freelancers, or build a magnetic workplace culture, this episode is packed with proven strategies to help you stand out and scale up.
Inside this episode:
- Why being a magnet beats being a poacher when recruiting talent
- How to find under appreciated elite performers quietly looking to level up
- Turning your current team into your best recruiters
- How to sell your company’s growth story (not just the job title)
- Why hosting low-pressure networking events can fill your future talent pipeline
- Why top performers are opportunity shopping—not just job hunting
Plus: This episode is sponsored by Pecan Jack’s Ice Cream and Candy Kitchen, now franchising nationwide. Looking to add a high-performing, joy-driven business to your portfolio? Visit pecanjacksfranchise.com to learn more.
Credits:
- Hosted by: Cory Mosley, Business Growth Strategist
- Co-Hosted by: Lon Graham, Voice of Reason
- Produced by: Willie H.
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