We had the good fortune of connecting with James Weathered Jr and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi James, can you talk to us a bit about the social impact of your business?
When that question is asked the first image in which comes to mind is the most influential hip hop artist and CEO of Def Jam Recording, Jay-z. He and our CEO James Weathered Jr both spend a lifetime scouting some of the best talent in the nation and giving them opportunities to be professionals in a range of industries. Direct Placement Apartment Staffing is primarily in the apartment industry and now has jobs that are with government agencies at the city, state, and federal level. Our mission is to scout and find the best developed and undeveloped talent in every community.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
The thing that sets me apart is I’ve walked may roads to achieve the goal that I’ve achieved in my life with little to no support. And and while building my road I never spent a day mad because when your building your own road with no instructions its hard for people to help you,

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
When my friends visit me in the DFW area some of the place we love to hangout is Cloud Cafe, Tower Club and of course Eddie V’s these places offer the best dining experience in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I’d like to give a shoutout too: Jay-z for inspiring me to build my business model while maintaining a great work life balance
Bobby Burns My CPA for keeping me in check with the IRS

Website: www.directplacementteam.com

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/james-weathered-a01aa2115

Image Credits
James Weathered image was provided by Direct Placement

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