How do I find people for my entrepreneurial team?

Teambuilding is like looking for great love (a woman to marry) or the best friend for life. It’s not just about finding someone who brings the necessary skills – it’s about finding someone who suits you who shares your vision and is ready to go with you through thick and thin. But honestly, it’s not a walk. Finding the right people for your team requires more than one standard ad or a few job interviews. It is a process that requires patience, authenticity and a bit of charm.

Let us begin with the basis: You need to know who you are and what you want. Sounds simple, right? But consider how often people fail to find a partner because they do not know themselves properly. That’s exactly what your business is. You have to be able to formulate clearly what you stand for and where you want. No one’s going to get excited about a team that has no direction. If you just say, “We are looking for support for our company”, no one will be able to get it behind the oven. But if you say, “We are working on an idea that could change the world – and we need someone who rocks it with us,” you will find people who listen to glowing eyes.

Where do you find these people? Certainly not by waiting passively. You need to actively seek and go where people who could share your vision are going. This can be a conference, a startup event or a special forum on the Internet. Imagine you’re looking for a partner who loves adventures and go to the nearest climbing hall – just as it works in business. Go where people’s passion for your industry is the strongest. And if you’re there, don’t be boring. No one wants someone who looks like he’s already abandoned himself. Show enthusiasm, tell your story and make it exciting. People want to be inspired, not taught. But be careful: even if the first impression counts, you should not act too fast. You don’t get married on the first date. Just as little you should get someone to the team right now, just because he looks good on the paper. Just test how chemistry is. Start with a small project to find out if you harmonize and work together. A good teammate feels like a best friend in the end – you can rely on him and it’s fun to work together.

If you found someone who fits, then invest in this relationship. A team is like a partnership – it needs care and attention. You can’t expect someone to give 100 percent if you’re only 20 percent pure. Create an atmosphere where people can feel valued and grow. Consider what you can do to build a bond in the long term. It’s not just about money – it’s about giving the feeling of being part of something bigger. Of course, not every setback will start with you. As in love it needs patience and courage. Maybe you’ll be disappointed a few times before you find the right people. But if you stick to it, you’ll meet the people who go through the fire with you. The search for the perfect team is a journey, and every encounter brings you a bit closer to your destination.

In the end, team building is a mixture of charm, authenticity and persistence. You need to find the right people, to inspire them and then grow together with them. It won’t always be easy, but the effort is worth it. The best relationships do not arise from convenience, but from a common passion – and this is exactly what makes your team unstoppable.

How do I do it with MEINEN partners (journey entrepreneurs, freelancers, employees)?

Sometimes I find the right people in the most unexpected places. It’s almost as if destiny were encircling them: “Speak to me, I’m ready for more in life.” It simply happens – spontaneously, casually and yet at the right time. Once it is the waiter who is so attentive and charming that you think: Why is this person still working here when he has the ability to win people for himself? Or the seller, who with so much enthusiasm declares a product that one would like to hire them immediately for distribution. And sometimes it’s the receptionist who keeps quiet even in the greatest hustle and bustle and receives every guest with a smile that says: I can. I could do so much more.

It often starts with a simple conversation. No big recruiting talk, no CV placed on the table. Just a little moment when I ask: “Have you ever thought about making something own? Doing yourself? ‘ And the reactions are always fascinating. Some laugh surprised because they didn’t expect the question. Others just blossom as if they were waiting for this opportunity. They are those people you feel. People who want more who are hungry, but perhaps never have found the courage to take the first step – until someone appeals to them.

A waiter I mentioned is one of my best partners today. He was dissatisfied at the time in his job, but his ability to deal with people was outstanding. I knew immediately: This guy has the stuff to build something big. The seller from a fashion business? She is now the first respondent for my customers, because it not only sells, but really understands people. And the receptionist? She founded her own agency, which is now so successful that I am almost proud to have inspired her back then. It’s like the right people fly to you in everyday life – you just have to keep your eyes open and trust to start the conversation. It’s not about looking for careers or qualifications. It’s about seeing people as they are. Sometimes you realize their potential before they do it themselves. And the best of it? It never feels like work, but how to tap real connections.