Episode 39. Sarah Torres-Ferrick joins me for my first interview of the show to talk all things growing a team in your small business. Are you ready to expand your team — whether that means taking on a couple of employees or just dipping your toes in the water by hiring a freelancer? Tune in, cause this episode is for you as Sarah tells us what we need to know before diving in.

Discussed In This Episode:

• What Sarah loves about helping small businesses
• Things that are important when growing your team
• Why it’s important to understand what growing a team means for you and your company
• How to know the difference between independent contractors and employees
• Why you should never pay your employees and freelancers with PayPal or Venmo friends & family options
• Why getting a business buddy or coach is important
• How to use a system of consistent feedback when deciding to let someone go
• How to get in the “leader” mindset
• Sarah’s mapping exercise that she recommends you do this week if you are ready to expand your team

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

Radical Candor, Kim Scott

Sarah’s Free HR Toolkit: hrcircleonline.com/toolkit

Connect with Sarah:

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LinkedIn

Leading Your Team: A Small Business Podcast

Instagram (@sarahtorresferrick)

Other Helpful Links:

Free Productivity Power Pack

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Instagram (@mirandamerten)

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