Ep. 198 | Building a Winning Team: The Power of Effective Recruitment Strategies with Meegan Kriley McKay

In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Meegan Kriley McKay, the founder and CEO of One Degree Collaboration. As one of the standout presenters at this year's conference, Meegan brings innovative thoughts and strategies to the recruitment and interviewing process, helping small businesses build strong teams. Meegan shares her personal journey as a military spouse and the challenges she faced when her former spouse experienced an early retirement. Recognizing the skills gap and the importance of soft skills, she leveraged her expertise as a certified interrogator to coach her spouse to success in the commercial airline industry. Inspired by this experience, Meegan founded the Skills for Life Foundation, offering workshops to help service members enhance their communication and soft skills. We delve into the common issue faced by small business owners—recruitment—and Meegan offers valuable insights on effective strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding the needs and wants of potential team members. Join us for an engaging conversation filled with practical advice on building a people-friendly culture and attracting the right talent.   – Learn more about One Degree Collaboration: https://1degreecollab.com/    For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at this year’s annual JMI Small Business Leadership Conference hosted at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort.