Bosses 4 Bosses

Today’s episode is a special one. In this Summer Free for All episode, Jason leads a discussion about taking a vacation. Ayesha Hamilton (from Hamilton Law Firm), Alisa McCabe (fromFirst Steps Financial), Jason Meyer (from Meyer Business Law), and Josh Irons (of River Avenue Digital) talk about what they do in order to get away from work. Taking a deep breath and a moment for yourself when you’re an entrepreneur can be hard. When you’re the head of your business, when everything depends on you, it can feel like you can’t get away. But that’s not healthy.

What steps do you have to take, as an entrepreneur, so you can take a moment for yourself? What contingencies do you have to put in place? Why is communication so important in this process? Ayesha, Alisa, Jason, and Josh talk about all those questions and more in this episode of Bosses 4 Bosses.

Talking Points:

01:14 - Introduction to the Summer Free For All 

02:29 - How to take a meaningful break as an entrepreneur

04:00 - Shutting the whole place down

08:30 - Hire someone who can take over duties for you

10:00 - Making a commitment to be present

12:01 - Managing your stress

15:20 - Boss Moves of the Week

17:27 - Conclusion

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How do you ensure you are hiring the right team members? How does hiring well-fitting entry-level employees help your business in the long run? Hiring good leaders and managers is tough enough, but entry-level employees are just as important.

Today, Josh leads a discussion about what it takes to find and hire the right person for the job. Hiring is such an important part of your business. It is not something to be taken lightly or to gloss over. Ayesha, Alisa, Jason, and Josh talk about everything from the wording of your job description, to possibly firing someone who doesn’t fit in with your company culture. What considerations have to be taken? What does it mean to hire slow but fire fast? 

Talking Points:

01:14 - Introduction

02:00 - The secret to finding the right employees and getting them to stay

07:42 - “Gotchas” to be concerned about, as business owners

12:45 - Job statistics and stories from the trenches

19:19 - Boss Moves of the Week

20:58 - Conclusion

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How do you utilize non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in your business? When was the last time you updated your company’s NDA? Do you have to PAY your employees to sign NDAs? All of these questions and more are discussed in this episode.

Today, on Bosses 4 Bosses, Ayesha heads the important conversation about NDAs and how to protect your clients. With their unique perspectives and niches, each of the hosts talks about how they use NDAs within their companies. Alisa talks about how they are utilized in the field of finance. Josh gives his insight on NDAs in the marketing field. Jason shares his expertise when it comes to the importance of written agreements. They also go over how to update an NDA and how often they need to be reassessed.

Talking Points:

01:18 - Introduction

02:49 - What to do to protect a client’s financial data

06:00 - Being careful about who you work with

08:09 - The importance of having a written agreement

11:10 - Updating and checking the NDAs

17:31 - Boss Moves of the Week

19:55 - Conclusion

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When you’re first starting out as a business, you’re probably looking to find places to skimp on, so you can save a little money. But when it comes to legal documents and taxes, are online automated services cheaper in the long run? Is it right to use an AI instead of a legal team when it comes to filling out your tax forms? 

In today’s episode of Bosses 4 Bosses, Ayesha, Alisa, Jason, and Josh talk about why it isn’t just safer but might also save you some money, later on, to go to a professional. We are all bombarded with ads from online and digital services that claim to be an easier and cheaper way to fill out your tax forms, file legal documents, or automate your paperwork. But where should you draw the line between making the easy choice and making the professional decision?

Learn the answers to these questions and more during this episode of the Bosses 4 Bosses podcast.

Talking Points:

00:33 - Introduction

01:20 - Today’s topic: Trusting an AI with your taxes or going to a professional

02:58 - Where is the line between going online and calling a pro

05:10 - Bots in the world of marketing

06:46 - It’s not just plug and play

07:23 - The distinction between automation and AI

11:00 - Startups who are trying to save money

13:25 - Where does the money from LegalZoom come from?

14:35 - Boss Moves of the Week

17:08 - Conclusion

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What can we do as business owners to stand up against hate? Does hate speech or do hateful actions negatively affect your business? What is the difference between standing up as a business owner and standing up as an employee?

In our country, we are constantly surrounded by hateful words and actions. Standing up for yourself and for others when you are an employee at a business can have some legal ramifications, but what if you’re a business owner? What can happen if you take a stance at work?

Today, Ayesha, Alisa, Jason, and Josh talk about taking a stance from three different viewpoints: making a message as an employee, as a business owner, and marketing campaigns that take a stance. What kinds of blowbacks can you see if you find yourself in any one of these situations? 

Talking Points:

00:29 - Introduction

01:55 - Voicing your opinion as an employee

04:46 - Voicing your opinion as a business owner

10:22 - Marketing campaigns that speak directly to opposing hate

14:40 - Business owners versus employees, values versus political stance

18:41 - Boss Moves of the Week

20:00 - Conclusion

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How can you stay relevant in your industry? Why should you stay relevant? What resources can you use to find the latest information?

Today, Ayesha, Alisa, Jason, and Josh talk about what it takes to stay relevant in your industry. Staying relevant can reduce your risk of being laid off or if you're downsized, make it easier for you to find another job more quickly and puts you in a better position for promotions and raises. When you master new and valuable skills, you increase your market value not only internally, but to your clients. But it isn’t just about getting that promotion. Staying relevant gives you an advantage in many other ways and provides its own set of intrinsic rewards.

In this episode of the Bosses 4 Bosses podcast, you’ll learn tips on how and why to stay relevant, which span industries of all kinds. You’ll also learn why it is important to know your target audience. 

Talking Points:

00:29 - Introduction: why it is important to stay relevant

03:20 - Continuing education for business owners and how subscriptions can help keep you current

05:05 - Continuing education for lawyers and having conversations to stay relevant

09:10 - Continuing education for marketers and reading and consuming data to stay ahead of the game

10:04 - Knowing your target audience

12:57 - Boss Moves of the Week

16:00 - Conclusion and getting a hold of us

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Being a successful business owner isn’t easy, especially at the beginning. When you first start, you’ll be making plenty of mistakes. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. 

In today’s episode of Bosses 4 Bosses, Ayesha, Alisa, Jason, and Josh talk about what they wish they knew when they initially started their first businesses. They talk about their mistakes, the biggest misconceptions about starting a business, and the importance of knowing your formula for profit. 

Do you need a business plan? How do you know when you need to start hiring a team? When is it okay to quit? Is your formula for pricing profitable? Learn the answers to these questions and more during this episode of the Bosses 4 Bosses podcast.

Talking Points:

00:41 - Introduction

01:16 - Success is hard and learning lessons

02:09 - The biggest misconception about starting your own business

03:00 - Focusing too small

04:25 - Identifying yourself by the wrong titles and business plans

07:15 - Learning business lessons

08:30 - Know when to quit

11:55 - Make sure your formula for pricing is profitable

13:30 - Boss Moves of the Week

16:04 - Conclusion

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