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Interview with Rich Stockdale, CEO & Founder of Oxygen Conservation

⏱️ 19:35 🎤 Robert Clinkenbeard, Rich Stockdale
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Interview with Rich Stockdale, CEO & Founder of Oxygen Conservation
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  • 0:00
    Introduction & Podcast Goals
    Robert Clinkenbeard introduces The Commercial Landscaper Podcast, aiming to provide weekly business improvements and shares his background as an entrepreneur.
  • 0:01
    Rich Stockdale's Background
    Rich Stockdale shares his journey from data geek and failed sportsman to founding Oxygen Conservation, detailing his career in academia, government, and green engineering.
  • 0:04
    Oxygen Conservation's Mission
    Rich explains Oxygen Conservation's mission to build the UK's largest natural capital portfolio, focusing on environmental improvement and generating profit through positive impact.
  • 0:05
    Attracting Top Talent
    Rich discusses the shift in the environment sector, where top graduates are now seeking purpose-driven roles at companies like Oxygen Conservation, attracted by their culture and authenticity.
  • 0:10
    Recruitment Strategy & Website
    Robert and Rich explore how Oxygen Conservation's website and branding unintentionally became a powerful recruitment tool by showcasing an honest and aspirational company culture.
  • 0:14
    Filtering & Hiring Philosophy
    Rich outlines his process for sifting through thousands of job applications, emphasizing the importance of including junior team members, looking for passion and work ethic, and coaching a remote team.
  • 0:17
    Remote Team Energy & Culture
    Rich explains how he maintains high energy and motivation in a remote team through engaging weekly meetings and a unique daily check-in system inspired by Nick Saban's weight room.
  • 0:20
    Top Recruitment Nuggets
    Rich shares his top three recruitment tips: recognize its importance, ask current best employees for insights, and be an honest, authentic, and vulnerable brand leader.

Speakers

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Robert Clinkenbeard
Host
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Rich Stockdale
CEO & Founder of Oxygen Conservation

Key Takeaways

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Prioritize recruitment as a core business function; it directly impacts profitability and growth, so learn to embrace it.

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Engage your top employees in the recruitment process, asking them what attracted them and how to find similar talent.

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Cultivate an authentic and transparent brand; prospective hires can discern genuine purpose and will be attracted to it.

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Look beyond just skills; prioritize values like work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn when evaluating candidates.

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Invest in coaching and development for your team, especially in remote settings, by being explicit and intentional with guidance.

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As a leader, consistently bring energy and motivation to team interactions, setting the tone for company culture and productivity.

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