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Sometimes when it comes to managing employee expectations and underperformance, we as employers can overlook very simple solutions and overcomplicate the process, all while unintentionally alienating the employee. Employee issues are not black and white. 

More often than not, it takes some digging to uncover the underlying issues that are causing your employee to underperform in their role. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about dealing with an underperforming employee- never assuming the reasons why. 

In this episode, Brian shares a real-life example of a scenario in which he had to resolve employee underperformance issues and the framework you can use in your own employee underperformance resolution. 

The framework Brian covers in this episode includes:

1. Collect the data that proves the underperformance issues. 
2. Approach the employee with the problem and the facts to back it up. 
3. Review and reestablish expectations with the employee. 
4. Uncover the underlying reason behind the underperformance and come up with an action plan. 

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Revenue by Employees is a powerful indicator that can make or break a business. It is the magic number that reveals how efficiently a company is utilizing its workforce to generate income. But it’s not just about crunching numbers. It’s about deciphering the very DNA of business performance and the key to unlocking productivity, profitability, and the overall success of an organization. 

This week’s information-packed episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about understanding and increasing your revenue by employee.

In this episode, Brian covers:

• Understanding what your revenue by employee is and how to calculate it. 
• 6 things that our RPE (revenue per employee) can show us about our business. 
• A step-by-step guide to benchmark your RPE against competitors and industry standards.
• The factors that influence your revenue by employee metric.
• 4 strategies you can use to improve your revenue by employee. 
• Real-world examples from big-name businesses that have successfully improved their RPE.
• How to measure your progress and adjust your strategies accordingly. 

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The days of someone working at a job their whole life and retiring with that same company are behind us.  Fortunately, there are some things still within our control that we can leverage to motivate employees to stay longer at our companies.

This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about 7 powerful questions to improve employee retention!

In this episode, Brian talks about the importance of focusing on retention early and often and not just waiting until your employees are one foot out the door 

The 7 questions Brian covers in this episode include:

1. Ask new hires: What can I do to make you want to stay with our company?
2. Ask new hires: What is important to you about the onboarding experience?
3. Ask new hires: How can we improve the hiring and onboarding process?
4. Ask employees: What can I do for you to be able to do your best work?
5. Ask employees: Is this job what you envisioned when you were interviewed?
6. Ask employees: What does your ideal career ladder look like?
7. Ask yourself: How has this employee added value to the organization? 
   1. Bonus Ask Yourself: How can I make the people who go above and beyond feel acknowledged?

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I’m hosting a free workshop called “Fix the Foundation: How First-Time Founders Can Stop Running on Chaos and Start Scaling with Clarity.”

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When you start your business as a solopreneur, you’ve essentially created a job for yourself and the business cannot run without you. But as you’re looking to grow and scale your business into something that can exit, you’ll need to build your team and multiply your efforts. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about transitioning from a solopreneurship to building and leading a high-impact team!  

In this episode, Brian talks about the signs you’ve reached the point that it’s time to scale your business and shares actionable advice you can use today to start building a dynamite team.

The expert-level guide to scaling your team that Brian shares today is:

1. Acknowledging the inflection point or the fork in the road between self-sufficiency and needing support to continue growing. 
2. Identify the strategic roles that will alleviate any bottlenecks and multiply your efficiency. 
3. Perform financial forecasting and budget allocation to make informed decisions. 
4. Use job boards, networking, and headhunters to find someone with a specific skill set to fill your role.
5. Onboard and develop the company culture. 
6. Develop and implement performance metrics and KPIs.
7. Address conflict head-on and create a culture where employees feel comfortable voicing their concerns.
8. Create a culture of continuous learning and skill development.
9. Continue to scale, evaluate, and iterate.

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I’m hosting a free workshop called “Fix the Foundation: How First-Time Founders Can Stop Running on Chaos and Start Scaling with Clarity.”

In less than 45 minutes, I’ll show you the six areas most business owners overlook — and the exact systems you need to get your time back, hire smarter, and lead with confidence.

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Accountability is always a topic of discussion for business leaders and while it is great in theory, it is never going to work if your team members are not able and capable of upholding this accountability. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about the shared path to accountability!

In this episode, Brian shares 3 questions you need to ask yourself before you start weaving accountability into the culture of your organization and a step-by-step framework you can use to build a culture of accountability within your organization. 

The 7 steps to creating a shared journey towards accountability include:

1. Build capabilities and capacity.
2. Check for blindspots.
3. Set clear expectations.
4. Promote transparent communication.
5. Create an environment of trust.
6. Celebrate accountability.
7. Embrace continuous feedback.

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I’m hosting a free workshop called “Fix the Foundation: How First-Time Founders Can Stop Running on Chaos and Start Scaling with Clarity.”

In less than 45 minutes, I’ll show you the six areas most business owners overlook — and the exact systems you need to get your time back, hire smarter, and lead with confidence.

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 As an employer, we are always looking for ways to improve our hiring process so that over time, we can increase our odds of making better and more aligned hiring decisions. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about the best job interview questions you can ask.

In this episode, Brian talks about why you should allow candidates to tell you who they are by asking them about the best and worst experiences they have had at previous jobs and then listening carefully. 

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode or found any of the information helpful, check our website to learn more, and be sure to follow, rate, and review the podcast!

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I’m hosting a free workshop called “Fix the Foundation: How First-Time Founders Can Stop Running on Chaos and Start Scaling with Clarity.”

In less than 45 minutes, I’ll show you the six areas most business owners overlook — and the exact systems you need to get your time back, hire smarter, and lead with confidence.

🎯 Save your seat at https://bit.ly/4l9orb6

 Let’s build a business that doesn’t run you.

👉 Ready to stop running your business on chaos and gut instinct?

Take the free People, Operations & Finance Scorecard — a 5-minute diagnostic to find out where your business is strong, where it’s stuck, and what to fix first.

🎯 Perfect for first-time founders who want to grow without burning out.

📩 Get your score instantly + a personalized follow-up with actionable next steps.

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No matter where we are in the economic cycle, the number one thing I hear from business owners, leaders, and hiring managers is that they can’t seem to find good talent. And at the end of the day, there are many things that are within our control when it comes to hiring great talent. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about the 6 steps to building your own talent factory!

In this episode, Brian talks about the advantages of promoting from within your company and the rising costs of recruiting new employees.

He also covers:

1. How to know where your business is going, start predicting new roles you may need to fill, and align your employee development program accordingly. 
2. Assess your current knowledge base and capability gaps to clearly define where there is an opportunity for growth.
3. Include employees in every step of the process so that they can give feedback and be invested in the end goals.
4. Explore development options that both align with your business and with your employees' needs.
5. Work out the details on learning objectives, timelines, and success metrics for each employee development initiative. 
6. Take your strategy, implement it, and monitor the progress. 

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode or found any of the information helpful, check our website to learn more, and be sure to follow, rate, and review the podcast!

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I’m hosting a free workshop called “Fix the Foundation: How First-Time Founders Can Stop Running on Chaos and Start Scaling with Clarity.”

In less than 45 minutes, I’ll show you the six areas most business owners overlook — and the exact systems you need to get your time back, hire smarter, and lead with confidence.

🎯 Save your seat at https://bit.ly/4l9orb6

 Let’s build a business that doesn’t run you.

👉 Ready to stop running your business on chaos and gut instinct?

Take the free People, Operations & Finance Scorecard — a 5-minute diagnostic to find out where your business is strong, where it’s stuck, and what to fix first.

🎯 Perfect for first-time founders who want to grow without burning out.

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Mindset is a huge component of success. How we tackle each day, how we handle setbacks, and how we persevere can make or break our business. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about 7 mindset elements to help you build a sustainable business!

We know that hard work and repeatable processes are just not enough to drive a winning business. Your mindset is everything.

The 7 key strategic elements you need to facilitate within your company are:

1. Be able to shift quickly with the times and adapt to market changes.
2. Define and focus on a mission to add value.
3. Make customer service a key priority. 
4. Seek to dominate your market over competitors. 
5. Ensure that your team members are fully engaged. 
6. Develop a mindset of improvement vs. defense. 
7. Look for every opportunity to scale the business.

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode or found any of the information helpful, check our website to learn more, and be sure to follow, rate, and review the podcast!

Tune in to more episodes to keep up with the latest trends in HR and business leadership and organizational effectiveness and tips on how to develop and lead a high-performing team!

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I’m hosting a free workshop called “Fix the Foundation: How First-Time Founders Can Stop Running on Chaos and Start Scaling with Clarity.”

In less than 45 minutes, I’ll show you the six areas most business owners overlook — and the exact systems you need to get your time back, hire smarter, and lead with confidence.

🎯 Save your seat at https://bit.ly/4l9orb6

 Let’s build a business that doesn’t run you.

👉 Ready to stop running your business on chaos and gut instinct?

Take the free People, Operations & Finance Scorecard — a 5-minute diagnostic to find out where your business is strong, where it’s stuck, and what to fix first.

🎯 Perfect for first-time founders who want to grow without burning out.

📩 Get your score instantly + a personalized follow-up with actionable next steps.

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Preventing key person syndrome needs to be a top priority for you and your business. When you have people in your business that act as key people or a single point of failure over their knowledge, if this person takes a day off or unexpectedly quits, the knowledge they carry leaves with them creating a massive problem for the continued operation of your business. 

This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about how to prevent key person syndrome in your business.

In this episode, Brian talks about what is key person syndrome and how it can create challenges in your business. He also shares 4 proactive measures you can take to prevent key person syndrome from happening in the first place.

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode or found any of the information helpful, check our website to learn more, and be sure to follow, rate, and review the podcast!

Tune in to more episodes to keep up with the latest insights on business strategy, HR leadership, and organizational effectiveness to help you build a business with a profitable exit strategy and an amazing team!

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📳Just want to get in touch? Email me at [email protected]

💻Join our FREE Entrepreneur to Employer Facebook Group -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1198821210887620

I’m hosting a free workshop called “Fix the Foundation: How First-Time Founders Can Stop Running on Chaos and Start Scaling with Clarity.”

In less than 45 minutes, I’ll show you the six areas most business owners overlook — and the exact systems you need to get your time back, hire smarter, and lead with confidence.

🎯 Save your seat at https://bit.ly/4l9orb6

 Let’s build a business that doesn’t run you.

👉 Ready to stop running your business on chaos and gut instinct?

Take the free People, Operations & Finance Scorecard — a 5-minute diagnostic to find out where your business is strong, where it’s stuck, and what to fix first.

🎯 Perfect for first-time founders who want to grow without burning out.

📩 Get your score instantly + a personalized follow-up with actionable next steps.

🔗 Take the Assessment now → https://forms.gle/m65U1GZBoneXvXDM8

As an entrepreneur, you are in control. You are responsible for hiring employees, leading those employees, and overall, building your business to fit the lifestyle you want to live. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about building your business to fit your life!

In this episode, Brian and Marc talk about Marc’s journey of leaving corporate America to start his own business and follow his passion for helping and educating others.

Brian and Marc also cover:

• The 2 major challenges Marc faced when leaving his W-2 job to start a business. 
• Marc’s past work experiences have made him the fair and objective leader he is for his employees. 
• Leveraging contractors and part-time employees before you’re ready to hire a full-time team. 
• Designing your business around your life, not your life around your business 

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode or found any of the information helpful, check our website to learn more, and be sure to follow, rate, and review the podcast!

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📳Just want to get in touch? Email me at [email protected]

💻Join our FREE Entrepreneur to Employer Facebook Group -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1198821210887620

I’m hosting a free workshop called “Fix the Foundation: How First-Time Founders Can Stop Running on Chaos and Start Scaling with Clarity.”

In less than 45 minutes, I’ll show you the six areas most business owners overlook — and the exact systems you need to get your time back, hire smarter, and lead with confidence.

🎯 Save your seat at https://bit.ly/4l9orb6

 Let’s build a business that doesn’t run you.

👉 Ready to stop running your business on chaos and gut instinct?

Take the free People, Operations & Finance Scorecard — a 5-minute diagnostic to find out where your business is strong, where it’s stuck, and what to fix first.

🎯 Perfect for first-time founders who want to grow without burning out.

📩 Get your score instantly + a personalized follow-up with actionable next steps.

🔗 Take the Assessment now → https://forms.gle/m65U1GZBoneXvXDM8