Matt Oviatt has been in the industry for over 16 years and shares his hiring process so that you don't have to stumble the way through it as he and Alex did. With 14 people under his belt, Matt shares how he incentivizes everyone so that it creates a culture of camaraderie and helpfulness as opposed to unhealthy competition. Key Takeaways: Who is Matt and how did he get started? What did Matt learn from his experience during the 2008 crash? What would Matt do differently if he knew what he knew back then about the 2008 crash? Prior to the crash, Matt was very pro-debt. Now, he really likes security. No matter what, you have to have a calculated approach that fits your risk tolerance and your needs. What does Matt's team look like today? Check out what EOS is and how it can help your company! Core values are everything! Where has Matt found his best hires? What is Matt's hiring process? Matt has an incentive program that helps keeps his team motivated. Mentioned in This Episode: Connect with Matt Here Great Resource to Analyze Sales People: OMG Sales Assessment Hiring Resources: WizeHire, ZipRecruiter, Indeed. Make sure to Read: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business, by Gino Wickman If you are interested in joining our team, you can Apply Here Do you have an existing business? Already closing deals, but feel there is a better way? Connect with Alex here about working with him 1-on-1 Tweetables: "I'm trying to get my rental portfolio to a 50% debt coverage." "When you're first starting out, you have to take some risk in order to grow, but it can be dangerous." "Hiring people to do things — it changed my life. It helped me realize there were a lot of things I thought I was good at, but I'm not that good at." Ask Alex A Question: Have a question you want featured on an upcoming Flip Empire Show? Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer it personally! Did you get your FREE Online Course? Text the word EMPIRE to 67076, and we'll send you a link to get instant access to the "5 Ways To Scale Your Real Estate Wholesaling Business To Six Figures (In 6 Months Or Less)" video module training course. Subscribe To The Flip Empire Show, and Leave a Rating & Review!