146: Apply the Bezos Blueprint with Scott Dettman

Scott Dettman is the CEO of Avenica, an entry-level career-launching company focused on providing a better way to connect high-potential talent to meaningful career roles using data science, psychology, and empathy. We discuss ways to make entry-level hiring more efficient, the death of recruiting, and some controversial thoughts on talent. 

 

Time Stamps

[00:35] Scott’s entrepreneurial journey

[03:24] How Scott became a career-launching expert

[07:35] Difference between launching a career and recruiting 

[09:44] Why recruiting is not effective in the modern age

[12:50] How to become successful early in your career

[14:50] The Bezos Blueprint and how to apply it

[17:29] Why you must be willing to fail as an entrepreneur

[19:12] Why Scott doesn’t believe in talent

[22:45] How to develop your advantages 

[24:13] The secret behind great companies

[27:16] Parting thoughts 

 

Links and Resources

Steve and Greg Cleary’s Book: Pinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain

Work with Steve – Stevepreda.com

Scott’s LinkedIn 

Avenica.com

Avenica on Instagram

Check out Avenica on TikTok