Scale 2 successful companies at the same time with Jeff Ellman, Co-Founder of UrbanBound & Hireology

This episode of the From Start to Scale podcast features Jeff Ellman, Co-Founder of UrbanBound & Hireology. Jeff has a unique perspective on building and scaling companies and how to navigate tough times. We discuss his journeys through building two companies: UrbanBound and Hireology and how he has overcome the challenges encountered (and succeeded). Jeff drops nuggets about hiring the right people, adapting to the changing economy and selling through it, metrics, retention models, and more. And he wraps up with some key advice at the end. Enjoy!

Jeff’s bio:

Since 1999, the companies that Jeff Ellman co-founded have assisted over 1,500 professionals find employment, 15,000 residents find housing, 8,000 businesses develop a structured hiring process and 50,000 people relocate across the globe. Jeff has dedicated his 20-year career to helping people through life's transitions. The businesses he co-founded include Humatal-a recruiting and consulting firm, Homescout,-a residential real estate company, sold to Coldwell Banker in 2016, and Hireology-a technology platform that helps companies make better hiring decisions, which was recently ranked #94 on the Inc. 500 list of America’s fastest-growing companies. Jeff's latest company, Urbanbound is a web-based application built to simplify one of life's biggest transitions, moving to a new city.

Originally from Michigan, Jeff resides in Chicago with his wife Elyse, sons Brody, Connor, Brooks and dog Harvey. He enjoys reading business books, traveling, playing golf, basketball, pickleball, and rooting for his beloved Spartans, Tigers, and Pistons. A troubled Detroit Lions fan, Jeff can often be found dreaming of that elusive Super Bowl championship.

You can find out more about Jeff in the links below:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ellman-%E2%9C%94%EF%B8%8F-9a8189/

Twitter (X): @jeff_ellman

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