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Evan Rubinson Shares the Single Trait Entrepreneurs Want in a New Hire

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Life at a startup is different. Compared to corporate work, it delivers more freedom, a faster pace, and a buzz of excitement. For workers who long for an escape from office drudgery, new companies can deliver an antidote.  Joining a startup is also a great way to build a successful career at warp speed. But it’s not always easy to get your foot in the door. If you want to distinguish yourself from other candidates, serial entrepreneur Evan Rubinson offered some advice. He said there’s one single trait founders like him look for when making new hires.  Evan Rubinson: ‘It’s the Simplest Answer’ Rubinson, CEO of ERA Brands, says that new businesses rely on dynamic performers. He believes hiring the right people, treating them with respect, and building relationships is the key to long-term growth and stability in any industry.  When he meets with job candidates, he focuses on their EQ, or emotional intelligence — the ability to recognize and manage feelings in themselves a...
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How Entrepreneur Evan Rubinson Finds Opportunities in This Economy

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For months, experts have debated whether the U.S. is headed for a recession, already in a recession, or might divert a recession. But that doesn’t mean it’s all bad news.  In the spirit of Winston Churchill, who once reportedly advised people to “never let a good crisis go to waste,” many astute investors are positioning themselves to reap benefits from the country’s underwhelming financial state.  To understand how to turn an economic slump into a sharp bet, we spoke with serial entrepreneur and hedge fund manager Evan Rubinson.  He explained his thinking around the biggest problems that have plagued the markets since the pandemic, the highs and lows of federal policies, and his personal plan to create wealth during the downturn. Evan Rubinson: ‘Be Prepared’ The most important lesson, Rubinson said, is to abandon the idea of getting rich quick. Just as the U.S. didn’t suddenly fall into economic woes, it won’t suddenly bounce back. If you want to make money, the key is...
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Evan Rubinson’s Tips on the Hiring Process

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Every manager is defined by their record on tough decisions. While there’s no foolproof way to ensure you’ll always make the right moves, learning from the processes of successful people can help you find insights into your own decision-making process.  Evan Rubinson, an entrepreneur who’s led international conglomerates, hedge funds, and music industry startups, recently shared a few insights into how he makes important decisions at the office.  As a firm believer in the power of people, Rubinson focuses a lot of time on making the right hires for his businesses.    “You can get, just like a baseball team or a football team, you can get a bunch of all-star players under one roof. That doesn't mean you're going to win a championship,” he said. “If I talk to someone and I can tell that they get it, they relate, they have commonality with people or an industry that I'm working in, they understand the people, they understand me, they understand the vision of the compa...
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How to Help Employees Think Long Term With Business Mogul Evan Rubinson

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  In most companies, a gulf exists between the mindset of owners and employees. Bridging that divide can help small businesses succeed in the present while preparing for the future — but it’s no simple task.  Evan Rubinson, founder of music industry conglomerate ERA Brands and several other companies, shared his advice for creating a cohesive mindset in a business, from outside investors to office workers.  The first step in creating a unified vision is to acknowledge the gap between what owners want and what employees want, Rubinson said. With skin in the game, owners like to think of the big picture. Employees, who don’t share in profits and can leave at any moment, are much more short-sighted.  Said Rubinson: “I think the most difficult aspect is getting the people that I work with, my team, my employees, to buy into a long-term mindset. The long game to me is king, but I think it's most difficult to convince the people that I'm directly around and that work inti...
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ERA Brands CEO Evan Rubinson Is Embracing Workplace Flexibility. Here’s Why

  Workplace flexibility, sometimes called business agility, is the concept of adapting to changing situations, conditions, or jobs. It’s becoming more crucial as businesses weather new challenges and technologies. To better understand what workplace flexibility is and how to develop it, we spoke with someone who embodies the theory: Evan Rubinson, CEO of ERA Brands.  Before launching his current music conglomerate, Evan Rubinson worked in finance, led a musical instrument company, and oversaw a hedge fund. His ability to find success across multiple sectors and industries positions him as a living proof of concept for business flexibility.  “Flexibility is not something I ever consciously thought about,” he said. “For me, I always just put my head down and went to work. It may have to do with my own personality, but I like to be very hands-on. I like to get involved in every part of the business, which is probably how I developed the ability to be flexible. If you want ...
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Business Mogul Evan Rubinson on How To Hire for Success

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  Acquiring new employees, from hiring to onboarding, is an expensive yet essential aspect of running any business. Making the right hire is crucial to save time and money and set your company up for long-term success. But even by the best measurements, experienced managers make bad hires at least one-third of the time.  To help reverse the trend, we spoke with Evan Rubinson, CEO of ERA Brands and a former hedge fund manager, to better understand how he approaches one of the most consequential processes in business. His career spanning the worlds of finance and music has given him unique insight into what works and what doesn’t when bringing in new talent.  The first rule of hiring is to know what you want, he said.  “In some ways, I’m a pretty simple guy when it comes to hiring. You don’t need a Harvard Ph.D., in my opinion. Can’t hurt, but you don’t need that to be successful,” Evan Rubinson said. “I look for people who have a high degree of work ethic, a high deg...
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