Snelling Hospitality Executive Search

Growth isn’t instant. Success isn’t magic. I stole this from Sherry S. post. Why? Because I went back to when I first remember posting on LinkedIn I started video early... Just over 7 years ago. Who knew if it was going to stay around or change... We talk all the time about the future of video here. Is it changing, growing, or going away? Well, it has been around for seven plus years, this is proof! Enjoy a baby-faced John and his first video... Its Bad, Real bad ?? Check the first comment and be prepared to laugh!

If you could do anything, pay didn’t matter, what would it be? Close your eyes and think for a few seconds. Are you doing it? Can you make it happen? What is holding you back? Six-year-old Johnny saw a teacher when he did that... He admired teachers, His grandmother, Great Aunt and Aunt were all teachers. He became a trainer. 17-year-old Johnny closed his eyes and saw playing catcher for the Indians. ?? He also saw leading a team with large windows in his office. He had offices that overlooked stores and a city, leading teams of up to 200. 50-year-old John... He sees something entirely different. A freedom that the others could not see. A freedom to choose and to make a difference for people while helping others succeed. It involves all of what the 6-year-old and 17-year-old saw. It works through all the experience 50-year-old John earned. It involves smashing them together (sans office) and making a difference. I am launching next week... I close my eyes and smile. The time is here. What did you see when you closed your eyes? Are you making it happen?

Do you ever wonder if there's more sand at the bottom or the top? When I hit 50, I started to think about it... Internally anyways. No one in my close-knit group or family knew I was concerned. As you think about it now, would it make you act quicker? Would you look at things differently? Deep inside, I wondered if I had left my mark on the world as I had hoped. I think I have... When employees have left my company, they tell me the same thing... It was a pleasure to work with you, and it makes them sad that they are moving on. There have been varying reasons: distance, pay, family matters, moving. Yet when I think about them, I did my part, which helps them and the world. They were trained well enough to move on and crush it somewhere else. That right there makes me smile, makes me happy, and makes me continue. We are provided opportunities that change our lives. When yours comes, will you take it? It feels like mine is here... Let's follow along and see if I can find peace of mind in my next step. Crush the week!!

Roller coasters are not for me. It does not pay for me to go to amusement parks. I have gone to them for other people, and others have laughed at me for not liking them. But you know what? Entrepreneurship is just like a roller coaster... It has been for me. It's a ride that sometimes flips you upside down, yanks you backward, runs you through tunnels, and has steep inclines and sudden drops. Along that ride, you find slower rides, get wet from water rides, eat questionable food, and sometimes drink too much. Just like an amusement park! One major difference... You have to wait in line for 45 min to get on your favorite ride unless you have FAST PASS. That fast pass is your path to get on that ride quicker and experience it sooner. Again, just like Entrepreneurship... You get to where you want to be quicker. I had two folks reach out over the weekend about starting their own business and if they thought it was a good idea. It always is. Always. I always tell them my analogy, and they laugh; later, they come back and say. You were right!??It's like a roller coaster. Just start and push the fear aside. You won't regret it. "The secret of getting ahead is getting started" ~ Mark Twain

Inspiration comes from places we least expect it. As someone creative, I have noticed it from landscapes, storms, people, and animals. In this case, it's my little guy, my bub, my booger butt. I have shared my pup before, but officially meet Winston! This guy has helped me through some of my toughest times, and shared in some great ones. It’s true English Bulldogs judge and side eye… but it’s all in love. He assures I am never alone… working with me daily. He’s also the first to see what the day brings with zest and a glimmer in his eye (after he moseys into the living room after waking up) If I’m happy and excited, he’s ready to play. If I’m sad and prefer to sit and watch TV, he’s by my side, cuddled up on my hip. When they say Dogs are a man’s best friend, it’s true, He is mine. Winston changed my life just over two years ago… Now it’s time to recognize him with inspiration. More coming soon ??

The last four years have taken me on a ride... There have been more than once I wanted to throw in the towel. There have been business struggles and a divorce. I lost my pup, Bob, to cancer after 12 years. I had employees come and go. I have started speaking to a counselor more than most people... You know what. I would not change a thing.... I have learned more about myself in the last four years. I have learned more about my business. I have met a great lady. I have geared up for my future (more on that coming soon) Remember this... The struggles you are facing now, will go away. They do not define you. They can only change you if you want them to. Embrace them, run with them, and become stronger in the end. For reference: Sports coat was four years ago...

AI in hiring is a powerful tool... But it doesn’t replace human connection. Yes, AI can: ? Screen resumes in seconds ? Identify top candidates faster ? Automate scheduling & follow-ups But you're missing the point if you rely solely on AI and skip honest conversations. Because hiring isn’t just about finding skills, it’s about finding the right fit. A great resume doesn’t tell you: ? How someone thinks under pressure ? If they align with your company culture ? Their passion, energy, and drive That’s where human interaction comes in. AI should enhance hiring, not replace the real conversations that build relationships. The best hiring process wins... ? AI for efficiency ? Humans for connection Are you seeing AI improve your hiring process? Or do you think it’s making things too impersonal?

That fork in the road comes faster than you think. One day, everything feels like it’s moving forward... momentum, progress, growth. Then suddenly, you’re at a crossroads. Do you stay where it’s comfortable? Do you push into the unknown, where real opportunity lies? The truth: ? Playing it safe can feel smart, but it often leads to stagnation. ? Risk feels scary, but it’s where the biggest rewards live. ? Waiting for the “perfect moment” usually means waiting forever. Most people hesitate. Overthink. Stay put. But the ones who trust their ability to figure things out? They move. They adapt. They grow. That fork in the road isn’t just a choice—it’s a test. Our job is to pass this test and decide on going left or right. Mine is here, Which way will I go?

Would you willingly throw away $33,000 to $50,000 on a bad hire? That’s precisely what happens with that lousy hire. A lousy fit leads to: ? Lost productivity ? Team morale issues ? Wasted training and onboarding costs ? Expensive turnover cycles Yet, so many businesses hire reactively instead of strategically. Your hiring process shouldn’t start when you have a job opening... It should start with a clear profile of who will thrive in your company. ? What skills and experience do they need? ? What personality traits align with your team culture? ? What red flags should you avoid? When you know exactly who you're looking for, you stop making rushed decisions and start making profitable ones. So, do you have a defined ideal candidate profile, or are you still hiring on gut feeling? Define who the ICP of the role is, and who will fit your company or you may be flushing cash down the drain.

Imagine this... Five hire-ready candidates lined up in less than a week. Sound like a pipe dream? Nah, that’s just what actual efficiency looks like. Let me guess: you've been staring at empty inboxes and stale job boards, refreshing LinkedIn, and thinking... "Where are all the good candidates?" Or worse…you're still sifting through resumes that look like they were written by R2D2 in 1977. If you’re putting up with that, I’ve got bad news for you: ? The problem isn't the candidates. It’s your process. ? You’re spending more time looking than selecting. ? And your pipeline is a leaky bucket — full of names but empty of value. But here’s the thing: There’s a way to get quality candidates on your calendar this week. ? No luck ? No guesswork ? No endless back-and-forth. Instead of trying to cast the widest net, narrow your focus to candidates who fit. Here’s what to do: ? Clarify your role so that we know exactly what you want. ? Allow us to use a laser-targeted outreach to get their attention. ? We ride the waves, weed out the fluff, and double down on the right contenders. So you could keep waiting for the "perfect" candidate to walk through the door magically. Or you could take control of your pipeline... Use Snelling Hospitality and have five qualified interviews lined up by this time next week.