Cary Spotlight Connect 🎧
Host: Dr. Chris Coetzer, Founder of Cary Spotlight
Guest: Tesma Outlaw, Owner of The Hire Lab
Why Mobile Drug Testing Makes Business Sense
What if businesses could simplify employee screening without sending workers across town for testing? In this episode of Cary Spotlight Connect, Dr. Chris Coetzer welcomes Tesma Outlaw, owner and CEO of The Hire Lab, to explore how mobile pre-employment screening is making workplace compliance more convenient.
Tesma shares how The Hire Lab provides DOT and non-DOT drug testing, background checks, fingerprinting, alcohol testing, and other essential screening services directly at employers' locations. She explains why these services are especially important in safety-sensitive industries like transportation and how flexible scheduling helps businesses save valuable time.
With nine years of healthcare experience, Tesma also discusses her entrepreneurial journey, her motivation to build generational wealth, and her plans to expand beyond North Carolina's Triad area.
Discover why choosing the right screening partner involves more than brand recognition and how personalized, mobile services can help businesses prioritize workplace safety, efficiency, and compliance.
What You’ll Learn
How The Hire Lab brings drug testing, background screening, fingerprinting, and compliance services directly to employers.
Why DOT and non-DOT drug testing matters for workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
How rapid testing and laboratory testing differ in their turnaround times.
Why mobile screening, evening availability, and weekend scheduling can save employers valuable time.
What businesses should consider when choosing between large testing companies and mobile providers.
How Tesma's healthcare background inspired her entrepreneurial journey and vision for expansion.
Memorable Quotes
"I wanted to create generational wealth for myself and for my family." — Tesma Outlaw
"We provide convenience and compliance to employers and we would love to serve the community." — Tesma Outlaw
"Understanding that we're mobile and we can add more convenience to your life." — Tesma Outlaw
Call to Action
Need reliable, convenient employee screening services? Visit The Hire Lab to explore mobile drug testing, background screening, and workplace compliance solutions. Share this episode with a business owner, staffing professional, or employer who could benefit from bringing screening services directly to their workplace.
Business: The Hire Lab
Website: www.thehirelab.org
Business: Pre-employment Agency
Stats & Moments
9 years: Tesma's experience working in healthcare.
Under 1 year: How long The Hire Lab had been operating at the time of recording.
On-the-spot results: Available for rapid drug screenings.
Less than 1 week: Typical turnaround Tesma describes for laboratory-based drug test results.
Evenings and weekends: Flexible availability that distinguishes The Hire Lab from traditional screening providers.
6,500+ subscribers: The approximate audience of Cary Spotlight's daily hyperlocal newsletter, as mentioned by Dr. Coetzer.
Chapters
00:00 — Welcome to Cary Spotlight Connect
00:38 — Introducing The Hire Lab's screening services
01:13 — Who benefits from pre-employment screening
01:34 — Payment options and how mobile screening works
02:10 — What makes The Hire Lab different
02:51 — Drug testing, transportation, and workplace safety
03:19 — Pre-employment, random, and ongoing testing
03:48 — Rapid screening and laboratory turnaround times
04:26 — Tesma's healthcare background and entrepreneurial journey
05:12 — Business growth and expansion plans
05:46 — What employers overlook when choosing screening providers
08:00 — Tesma's message to local businesses and community members
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