242. Quality Over Quantity When It Comes to New Clients

The CEO Help Desk from Run Like Clockwork

In this follow-up episode, Adrienne Dorison and Emily Doyle reflect on last week's conversation with Danielle Cherewyk. Danielle shared how she solved one business challenge — needing more stylists — by purchasing a hair school. But with every solution comes a new bottleneck, and now Danielle is focused on recruiting high-quality students to keep her business thriving.

Here’s what we cover: ✅ Why buying a school created a new business challenge ✅ How Danielle is rethinking her recruiting strategy for long-term success ✅ Why focusing on high-quality students is more important than filling seats ✅ The role of social media and strategic partnerships in attracting talent ✅ How to build a talent pipeline that supports future growth

Adrienne and Emily explore the business lessons behind Danielle's experience and how identifying and solving the right bottleneck can unlock new levels of growth in any business.

Danielle's story is a powerful reminder that business growth isn’t always linear. If you’re struggling to attract the right leads, this debrief is packed with insights to help you rethink your strategy and find sustainable success.

🏆 Top 5 Takeaways:

1. Every Solution Creates a New Bottleneck – Solving one business problem often uncovers another, but growth comes from working through each challenge strategically.

2. Focus on Quality Over Quantity – Recruiting the right students who are passionate about the industry is more important than simply filling seats.

3. Leverage Partnerships for Growth – Partnering with other local businesses and schools creates a more sustainable recruiting funnel.

4. Educate and Engage – Social media should focus on educating potential students about the value and opportunities within the industry, not just promoting the school.

5. Build a Long-Term Talent Pipeline – Introducing try-it days and summer camps can help build interest early and sustain a future pool of talent.

🕰️ Chapters

00:00 – Introduction and Recap of Danielle’s Story 02:33 – Why Buying the School Created a New Bottleneck 04:44 – Danielle’s Shift from Filling Seats to Recruiting the Right Talent 07:16 – Why Recruiting is Different in a Rural Community 10:38 – Long-Term Strategy: Building a Pipeline with Try-It Days 14:52 – How Social Media Can Support Recruiting Goals 16:41 – Creating a Reputation That Attracts Top Talent 17:56 – Closing Thoughts and Takeaways

👉 Listen to Last Week’s Interview with Danielle Cherewyk:🎧 The Recruiting Challenge: How to Attract Top Talent with Danielle Cherewyk

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