In this episode, Harry interviews Garrett Wood, the founder and CEO of GetScale. Garrett discusses how GetScale uses one-on-one conversations combined with proprietary data and technology to recruit and motivate individuals for gig economy roles. He shares his extensive experience from his time at Uber, where he helped build and scale the first driver recruiting team. The conversation delves into the challenges and strategies of driver acquisition, onboarding, and conversion, including the importance of motivation and real conversations. Garrett also covers the operational details of GetScale's services and how they enhance recruitment processes for large gig economy businesses.
- Garrett’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettscottwood/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/get-scale/
- https://www.getscale.com/
- 00:32 Introduction to Garrett Wood and GetScale
- 02:51 Garrett's Journey at Uber
- 05:06 Challenges and Strategies in Driver Recruitment
- 07:43 The Role of Motivation in Driver Conversion
- 12:50 GetScale's Approach to Recruitment
- 19:42 Tactical Insights for Gig Economy Companies
- 34:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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