Episode 018: Building Your Acquisitions Team Series - Step 3 - Designing a Compensation Plan That Attracts Top Talent

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Episode 018: Building Your Acquisitions Team Series - Step 3 - Designing a Compensation Plan That Attracts Top Talent
Mar 20, 2025 Episode 18
Tiffany and Josh High

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How do you build an acquisitions team that drives massive growth? In this episode, Tiffany High shares the strategies you need to recruit, onboard, and train a high-performing team. From designing an effective compensation plan to avoiding common hiring mistakes, Tiffany explains how a structured approach can lead to sustained business growth. Learn the importance of base salary, commission, and benefits in motivating your team to achieve long-term success.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Avoid commission-only hires
  • Design a compensation plan that works
  • Align incentives with company goals
  • Attract high-performing talent
  • Implement structured onboarding for success

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • (00:57) Tiffany recaps the last episode and previews today's compensation focus.
  • (02:10) Why commission-only hires often fail and the risks involved.
  • (03:45) Transitioning to a base salary plus commission model.
  • (04:30) The importance of offering benefits to attract top talent.
  • (05:42) How career stability and growth impact high performers.
  • (06:20) Key components of a performance-driven compensation plan.
  • (07:10) The role of PTO and health insurance in employee retention.
  • (08:01) Tiffany’s action plan: stop relying on commission-only hires and design a compensation plan.
  • (08:23) Preview of the next episode: setting up structured onboarding processes.

Who This Episode is For:

  • Real estate investors looking to scale their business.
  • Business owners aiming to build a high-performing acquisitions team.
  • Team leaders focused on improving hiring, onboarding, and compensation strategies.
  • Those seeking valuable insights on structuring effective compensation plans for growth.


Why You Should Listen:

Tiffany provides proven strategies for creating a motivated and efficient acquisitions team. This episode is packed with practical advice to help you avoid common mistakes and attract top talent.


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