Larry Namer: the staffing mix behind a network launch
In his fireside chat with Richard, Larry Namer recalled launching a television network with a small employee team and a larger group of interns. The staffing plan followed the resources he could obtain.
The original plan met a constraint
Namer said he and his partner spent years seeking backing for the network. When they obtained less than their original plan called for, he contacted a friend teaching film and broadcasting to find interns. The available team became part of how they started.
A fast change in responsibility
He recalled starting with 11 employees and 31 interns, and described interns rapidly taking on larger jobs. He described interns moving from entry roles to management responsibilities over the course of the summer.
In Larry Namer's words
"we started 11 employees and 31 interns" (Larry Namer, Larry Namer's Family Office Club fireside chat with Richard C. Wilson)
How to use this
- Describe the launch team separately from the team in the original plan.
- Track how responsibilities change when a small operation begins growing.
Questions and answers
What staffing mix did Namer recall?
Eleven employees and 31 interns.
Did Richard conduct this exchange?
Yes. The recording shows Richard asking Namer about the launch.