In this week’s episode, I chat to Andy Golding, Chief Strategy Officer & Partner at Kripke Enterprises and incoming ReMA Chair.
This one’s a proper masterclass on attracting young talent, and more importantly, what to do once you’ve got them.
Andy shares how the industry needs to rethink some of its oldest habits if we want to stay relevant. From moving away from the “everyone must start in the yard” mindset, to hiring for specialization and actually trusting people to do what they’re good at.
We also get into how Kripke has built a brand that people genuinely want to be part of — not just customers, but employees too. Because if you want better people in your business, you need to give them something worth joining.
There’s a lot in here for anyone trying to build a stronger team, keep good people, and future-proof their operation.
In this episode, we talk about:
👉 Moving beyond old-school hiring
👉 Marketing as a talent magnet
👉 What attracts young talent
👉 Coaching over managing
👉 Letting people fail safely
👉 Building real culture
👉 And much more!
If you’re trying to build a team, attract better people, or figure out what the next generation actually wants… This is a must-listen.
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I learnt from the best and worked my way up from yard labourer to Executive Director of Trading and Operations for the largest metal recycler in sub-Saharan Africa. Responsible for 4,500 employees, 85 sites, and the overall profitability of a multi-billion dollar operation.
I brought my breadth and depth of knowledge to bear and co-founded the fastest growing, most-loved, and most awarded metal recycling company in New Zealand.
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