How Justin Henshaw is Fostering Employee Retention, Recognition, and Growth with Gage
In this episode of The Venture-Scale SaaS Operator, Justin Henshaw talks about Gage, a universal employee recognition system, designed to measure and reward workforce performance. He shares his extensive experience as the owner of several businesses and restaurants, highlighting the significant shifts he's observed in the workforce over the past decade. He goes on to explain how Gage's approach involves creating a revolutionary database where employees can own and carry their work data with them, thus increasing their job tenure and benefiting both workers and businesses.
Tune in to learn more about:
~ Justin Henshaw's transition from being a Marine to an entrepreneur
~ The importance of taking action and moving fast in business
~ Gage's early success and impact on the workforce
Timestamps:
- (00:00) - Intro
- (00:30) - Company Mission
- (01:46) - Product Execution Strategy
- (03:31) - Target Buyer and Revenue Source
- (04:21) - Motivation for Companies to Use the Product
- (06:59) - Current Size and Growth of the Company
- (08:15) - Pricing Structure of the Product
- (08:36) - Funding and Initial Investment
- (09:30) - Decision to Seek Venture Funding
- (10:59) - Handling the Technical Aspect of the Business
- (12:59) - Importance of Choosing the Right Agency
- (17:05) - Challenges and Decisions Faced in the Entrepreneurial Journey
- (19:40) - Lessons from the Marine Corps Applied to Business
- (21:26) - Outro
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GAGE - Employment Recognition Platform
ReactSquad.io - React.js Agency for Startups
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