You've known for months who needs to go. The documentation feels thin. The conversation you keep rehearsing never sounds right.

In this episode, staffing CEO Bill Kasko, who built Frontline Source Group to 31 locations over 25 years, breaks down why most termination problems are actually hiring problems. He shares the single interview question that reveals more about a candidate than nine rounds of interviews, explains why firing a top producer actually increased revenue, and outlines the specific conversations founders should be having long before the termination meeting. Hosts Chris Franks, Anthony Franco, and Stephanie Hays dig into the real difference between corporate-style firings and how founder-led companies should handle exits, why zero terminations should surprise an employee, and the social media risks that come with botching the process.

Whether you're avoiding your first termination or recovering from a bad one, this episode gives you the playbook for exits that protect your culture, your reputation, and your team.

Keywords: employee termination, firing employees, hiring process, staffing, HR for startups, founder HR, termination documentation, Bill Kasko, employee management, startup culture