Think HR is just hiring and firing? Think again—one small mistake could cost your business BIG.In this episode of Business After Hours, we sit down with Tom Applegarth, an HR expert with 30+ years of experience, to uncover the biggest HR mistakes small business owners make—and how to avoid them.

💡 What you’ll learn:
✅ The #1 HR mistake that could lead to lawsuits (and how to prevent it)
✅ When to hire fractional HR services instead of a full-time HR manager
✅ The real cost of employee turnover—and how to reduce it
✅ How to legally and safely fire an employee without getting sued
✅ Why misclassifying 1099 contractors can get you in serious trouble
✅ How an effective HR strategy can actually save you money

If you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or CEO, this episode is a must-watch to protect your company, improve retention, and avoid costly HR pitfalls.

Tom' Link
Website: https://preferredcfo.com/our-team
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomapplegarth1/

Company Website and Social Media
www.InfinityMarketingGrp.com https://lonestarvalorfunding.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarValorFunding  

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#HRMistakes #SmallBusinessHR #EmployeeRetention #HowToFireAnEmployee #BusinessGrowth #FractionalHR #HRStrategy #LegalHR #WorkplaceCompliance #HumanResources #BusinessLeadership #AvoidLawsuits #TomApplegarth #BusinessAfterHours

🚨 Is your company culture secretly pushing employees out the door?

In this episode of Business After Hours, we sit down with Sarah Harris, a mental health expert turned workplace culture consultant. With over 20 years in clinical social work and experience coaching leaders, Sarah reveals how bad leadership, burnout, and toxic work environments are costing companies millions—and what to do about it.

🔥 What you’ll learn:
✅ Why job hopping is skyrocketing and how to stop it
✅ The shocking link between functional depression and leadership
✅ How to create a healthy, high-retention workplace culture
✅ Why overworking isn’t a badge of honor—but a business killer
✅ The #1 leadership mistake that drives employees away

If you’re a business owner, CEO, or team leader looking to boost retention, improve employee well-being, and build a thriving company culture—this episode is a must-watch!

Sarah' Link
Website: https://www.sarahharrisspeaks.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sarahharrisspeaks

Company Website and Social Media
www.InfinityMarketingGrp.com https://lonestarvalorfunding.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarValorFunding  

Podcast Links
https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarValorFunding https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555271046980 https://www.tiktok.com/@businessafterhour?_t=8jiXQv5ZGig&_r=h

#WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #MentalHealthAtWork #EmployeeRetention #ToxicWorkplace #BusinessLeadership #WorkLifeBalance #BurnoutPrevention #HealthyWorkCulture #HRStrategies #JobHopping #CareerGrowth #BusinessAfterHours

🚀 Want to build a high-ticket coaching business WITHOUT spending a dime on ads?

In this episode of Business After Hours, we sit down with Jeanne Omlar, a 7-figure entrepreneur who cracked the code on organic social media marketing. She went from broke and in debt to earning $1M+ in just 17 months—without running a single ad!
🔥 What you'll learn:
✅ How Jeanne built a million-dollar coaching business using ONLY free marketing strategies
✅ Why simplicity beats overcomplicated sales funnels every time
✅ The biggest mistakes new coaches make (and how to avoid them)
✅ Why “you need 7+ touchpoints to sell” is a MYTH
✅ How to 10X your business in 2025 with a proven system

If you're a coach, consultant, or entrepreneur looking to scale FAST without paid ads, this episode is packed with actionable insights!

Jeanne' Link
https://jeanneomlor.com/reviews/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanneomlor
https://www.facebook.com/jeanneomlor/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-wealth-impact/id1723749967

Company Website and Social Media
www.InfinityMarketingGrp.com https://lonestarvalorfunding.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarValorFunding  

Podcast Links
https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarValorFunding https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555271046980 https://www.tiktok.com/@businessafterhour?_t=8jiXQv5ZGig&_r=h

#CoachingBusiness #HighTicketSales #EntrepreneurSuccess #BusinessGrowth #OrganicMarketing #SocialMediaMarketing #HowToGetClients #CoachingSuccess #7FigureBusiness #BusinessAfterHours  #DigitalMarketing #Entrepreneurship #SalesStrategy

🚀 Is automation taking over the business world? Or are you just not using it right?

In this episode of Business After Hours, we dive deep into the world of AI, automation, and business efficiency with Ben Bressington, founder of Automate Boring. Ben has helped scale businesses to $150M+ in sales using smart automation strategies—and he’s here to share exactly how you can do the same!
🔹 Why businesses that embrace AI & automation are scaling faster than ever
🔹 How to stop wasting time on manual, repetitive tasks
🔹 Why 21+ touchpoints are now needed to convert a customer—and how to automate them
🔹 The biggest misconceptions about automation (and why they’re wrong)
🔹 How AI is revolutionizing customer service, marketing, and sales

Whether you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or CEO, this episode will show you how to automate smarter, scale faster, and stay ahead of the competition.

Ben' Link
AutomateBoring.net

Company Website and Social Media
www.InfinityMarketingGrp.com https://lonestarvalorfunding.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarValorFunding  

Podcast Links
https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarValorFunding https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555271046980 https://www.tiktok.com/@businessafterhour?_t=8jiXQv5ZGig&_r=h

#BusinessAutomation #AIForBusiness #Entrepreneurship #AutomateYourBusiness #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessGrowth #TimeManagement #ProductivityHacks #AutomationTools #DigitalTransformation #LeadGeneration #CustomerExperience #AIChatbots #WorkSmarterNotHarder #BusinessAfterHours

🚀 Is remote work really less productive, or is bad management to blame?In this episode of Business After Hours, we sit down with Shane Spraggs, business leader, author, and co-author of The Power of Remote, to uncover the truth about remote work, hybrid models, and why companies keep pushing RTO mandates.

🔹 Why are companies resisting remote work despite its benefits?
🔹 How bad management—not remote work—is the real problem
🔹 The secret to building a high-performing remote team
🔹 Why businesses that embrace remote work will win the talent war
🔹 How to boost productivity, engagement, and culture—without an office

Shane brings 30+ years of business leadership experience and shares data-driven insights on how companies can thrive in the remote era. If you're an entrepreneur, leader, or remote worker—this episode is a must-watch!

Shane' Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-spraggs/https://www.amazon.com/Power-Remote-High-Performing-Organizations-Workplace/dp/1955884447

Company Website and Social Media
www.InfinityMarketingGrp.com https://lonestarvalorfunding.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarValorFunding  

Podcast Links
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#RemoteWork #WorkFromHome #FutureOfWork #HybridWork #DigitalTransformation #BusinessLeadership #RemoteManagement #ProductivityHacks #BusinessAfterHours #ShaneSpraggs #ThePowerOfRemote #Entrepreneurship #WorkplaceTrends #LeadershipDevelopment

💡 Could the future of healthcare be found abroad? Maxim Wheatley, founder and CEO of JetPatient, joins us on Business After Hours to reveal how his company is disrupting the healthcare industry by making medical travel as easy as booking a hotel! 🌍🏥

In this episode, we dive into:
✅ How JetPatient is helping patients find better, faster, and cheaper medical care abroad
✅ The hidden flaws of the U.S. healthcare system and how transparency is the key to change
✅ Why countries like Mexico, Turkey, and Brazil are leading in specialized healthcare services
✅ How Maxim’s personal experience with medical costs inspired this game-changing startup
✅ The future of insurance-free, cash-based medical treatments and what it means for YOU

🚀 Could medical travel save you thousands on healthcare costs? Tune in and find out!

🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more insights from top industry disruptors!

Maxim' Links
Website: https://www.jetpatient.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jetpatient/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetpatient/

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximwheatley/
Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/maximwheatley

Company Website and Social Media
www.InfinityMarketingGrp.com https://lonestarvalorfunding.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarValorFunding  

Podcast Links
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#MedicalTravel #HealthcareInnovation #JetPatient #MedicalTourism #BusinessAfterHours #StartupSuccess #EntrepreneurLife #HealthTech #DisruptHealthcare #CostOfHealthcare #MedicalStartup #AffordableHealthcare #DigitalHealth #USHealthcare #MedicalCareAbroad

In this episode of Business After Hours, we sit down with Arius Webster Berry, an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and digital marketing expert. Arius takes us on a wild ride from his early days in concert promotions—working with artists like Ludacris and Janelle Monáe—to becoming the founder of Webster Berry Marketing and a leader in digital marketing strategy.We dive into:
✅ How he built large-scale events, including a 17,000-person festival
✅ The lessons he learned from Hollywood’s toughest negotiators
✅ Why niching down in business is the key to long-term success
✅ How systems and automation transformed his marketing agency
✅ His game-changing approach to social authority marketingIf you're an entrepreneur, marketer, or business owner looking for inspiration and real-world marketing strategies, this episode is a must-listen!🎧 Listen now and learn how to level up your marketing game!

Arias' Links
http://www.websterberry.com/
http://www.ariaswebsterberry.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-skl%C3%BCt-4ba67a1/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/myst/


Company Website and Social Media
www.InfinityMarketingGrp.com
https://lonestarvalorfunding.com/
https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarValorFunding

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https://www.tiktok.com/@businessafterhour?_t=8jiXQv5ZGig&_r=h

In this episode of Business After Hours, we sit down with Adam Zach and Joshua Glut, the co-founders of MyStandard, to discuss how they’re disrupting the traditional recruitment industry. MyStandard is a game-changing platform built on Web3 principles, allowing users to own and control their professional data while earning rewards for sharing it with companies.
Adam and Joshua break down how their app flips the script on platforms like LinkedIn by aligning incentives for both job seekers and recruiters. They also share insights into the use of blockchain technology to ensure data security and privacy. Whether you’re a job seeker tired of giving your data away for free or a recruiter looking for more meaningful results, this episode is packed with insights on the future of talent acquisition.

Josh and Allen's Links
https://mystandard.io/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mystandards/
https://twitter.com/MyStandardDotIO
https://www.instagram.com/mystandarddotio/
https://t.me/MyStandardTG
https://www.livecoinwatch.com/price/MyStandard-__MYST

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-skl%C3%BCt-4ba67a1/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/myst/


Company Website and Social Media
www.InfinityMarketingGrp.com
https://lonestarvalorfunding.com/
https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarValorFunding

 Podcast Links
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https://www.tiktok.com/@businessafterhour?_t=8jiXQv5ZGig&_r=h




#MyStandard #Web3Recruitment #BlockchainRecruiting #TalentAcquisition #JobSearchRevolution #DecentralizedHiring #JobSeekerOwnership #RecruitmentInnovation #DisruptLinkedIn #DataPrivacy #FutureOfWork

Join us on the Business After Hours Podcast as we chat with Tyler Nelson, CEO of Alsaid Technologies, about how AI and automation are revolutionizing small and medium-sized businesses. Tyler shares his journey from Army Ranger to AI entrepreneur, explains how businesses can leverage AI for lead generation, customer service, and efficiency, and offers actionable advice for getting started with automation tools. If you're curious about the future of AI and how it can give your business a competitive edge, this episode is a must-watch!🔗 Learn more about Alsaid Technologies and connect with Tyler Nelson: [Insert Link Here]📌 Topics covered:

• How AI can help small businesses stay competitive
• Best tools and platforms for beginners (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)
• Real-life examples of automation in action
• The future of AI and its impact on jobs

Tyler's Links
https://alsettechnologies.com/

Company Website and Social Media
https://lonestarvalorfunding.com/
https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarValorFunding

 Podcast Links
https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarValorFunding https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555271046980
https://www.tiktok.com/@businessafterhour?_t=8jiXQv5ZGig&_r=h

#AI #Automation #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #BusinessGrowth #ChatGPT #Claude #AIInnovation #TylerNelson

Alan Lazaros from Next Level University joins the Business After Hours Podcast to reveal his journey from humble beginnings to podcasting success. Learn the insider tips on starting and scaling a podcast, why consistency is king, and how to turn your passion into profit. Whether you're a business owner or aspiring podcaster, Alan shares actionable strategies to grow your audience, improve production quality, and build a sustainable business. Grab a drink, kick back, and dive into the world of podcasting and business growth!

Alan's Links
https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/

Company Website and Social Media
https://lonestarvalorfunding.com/
https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarValorFunding

 Podcast Links
https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarValorFunding https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555271046980
https://www.tiktok.com/@businessafterhour?_t=8jiXQv5ZGig&_r=h