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Most companies are doing their mid-year reviews and giving their employees feedback in the process. It is so important when you’re giving your employees feedback that you’re giving them honest and actionable feedback that guarantees results. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about how to give honest, actionable feedback that moves the needle.
In this episode, Brian talks shares 3 reasons why most feedback fails to work and what we need to do to make it work.
The feedback formula Brian covers in this episode includes:
Tune in to more episodes to keep up with the latest trends in HR leadership and organizational effectiveness and tips on how to develop and lead a high-performing team!
STAY CONNECTED WITH BRIAN:
🚀READY TO HIRE EMPLOYEE # 1 and accelerate your success in building your high-performing team? Join the Proactive HR Coaching Community - https://entrepreneurtoemployer.podia.com/services
📳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
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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.
🔗 Take the Assessment now → https://forms.gle/m65U1GZBoneXvXDM8
What often happens is when you first start hiring employees, your paperwork is accurate and you have a compliant HR foundation for your business. Over time, as you grow and get busier, this compliance may start to slip and what we call compliance creep starts to set in.
That being said, while you’re doing your mid-year reviews, it’s best practice to also do an HR audit to keep your business in compliance. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about how to avoid compliance creep with a DIY HR audit.
In this episode, Brian talks about how often you should do a compliance audit within your business and the 10 categories your compliance audit should cover.
The 10 categories you should review during your audit include:
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 leadership and organizational effectiveness and tips on how to develop and lead a high-performing team!
STAY CONNECTED WITH BRIAN:
🚀READY TO HIRE EMPLOYEE # 1 and accelerate your success in building your high-performing team? Join the Proactive HR Coaching Community - https://entrepreneurtoemployer.podia.com/services
🎯Need an Onboarding Checklist? Grab Your Free On-Boarding Checklist - https://4282490.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4282490/Lead%20Generation/On-Boarding%20Checklist.pdf.pdf
📳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
Ready to hire employee #1 and beyond? - https://entrepreneurtoemployer.podia.com/
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
With how prevalent social media has become, there is a rising need for companies to establish policies to provide clarity around what is acceptable and prevent potential issues that may arise as social media continues to become a bigger part of our business. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about how to manage social media misconduct in your company!
In this episode, Brian shares ways that entrepreneurs and management teams can manage social media expectations, create policies that reflect a fair and balanced approach, and have a policy in place to fall back on should an employee misuse social media and cause potential harm to the business.
The steps Brian shares to manage social media misconduct in your business are:
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 leadership and organizational effectiveness and tips on how to develop and lead a high-performing team!
STAY CONNECTED WITH BRIAN:
🚀READY TO HIRE EMPLOYEE # 1 and accelerate your success in building your high-performing team? Join the Proactive HR Coaching Community - https://entrepreneurtoemployer.podia.com/services
🎯Need an Onboarding Checklist? Grab Your Free On-Boarding Checklist - https://4282490.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4282490/Lead%20Generation/On-Boarding%20Checklist.pdf.pdf
📳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
For those not familiar, the I-9 form is an important document that verifies the identity and employment eligibility of every employee hired within the U.S. Unfortunately, many business owners make mistakes when completing and managing these forms which can lead to compliance issues and potential legal consequences. This week’s Entrepreneur to Employer podcast episode is about the common I-9 form mistakes you should avoid!
In this episode, Brian talks about the most common mistakes employers are making when it comes to their employee’s I-9 forms and how you can avoid them!
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode or found any helpful information, 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 leadership and organizational effectiveness and tips on how to develop and lead a high-performing team!
STAY CONNECTED WITH BRIAN:
🚀READY TO HIRE EMPLOYEE # 1 and accelerate your success in building your high-performing team? Join the Proactive HR Coaching Community - https://entrepreneurtoemployer.podia.com/services
🎯Need an Onboarding Checklist? Grab Your Free On-Boarding Checklist - https://4282490.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4282490/Lead%20Generation/On-Boarding%20Checklist.pdf.pdf
📳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
There is a lot to consider when it comes to running an HR-compliant business and sometimes business owners violate the law without intending to or realizing it. When it comes to hiring especially, there are certain questions that are considered discriminatory and are both inappropriate and illegal to ask. In this week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast, I’m helping you to avoid asking stupid (and illegal) questions in the hiring process.
In this episode, Brian talks about his personal experience of being asked inappropriate and frankly, irrelevant questions during an interview and reminds you that there are certain things you just shouldn’t be judging people on when deciding if someone is fit for the role.
10 Topics or questions you should never ask in an interview are:
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 leadership and organizational effectiveness and tips on how to develop and lead a high-performing team!
STAY CONNECTED WITH BRIAN:
🚀READY TO HIRE EMPLOYEE # 1 and accelerate your success in building your high-performing team? Join the Proactive HR Coaching Community - https://entrepreneurtoemployer.podia.com/services
🎯Need an Onboarding Checklist? Grab Your Free On-Boarding Checklist - https://4282490.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4282490/Lead%20Generation/On-Boarding%20Checklist.pdf.pdf
📳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 entrepreneurs and as leaders, so much of our success in life and business is driven by our mindset and there are situations that we come across where our mindset can make or break us. That’s why this week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about shifting your mindset to achieve greater business success!
In this episode, Brian and Peggy talk about the importance of reflecting on the way you think about the work that you’re doing and the goals that you have and reframing your mindset as a hack to get further, faster.
Brian and Peggy also cover:
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 leadership and organizational effectiveness and tips on how to develop and lead a high-performing team!
CONNECT WITH PEGGY:
Website
FREE Coaching Call Link
STAY CONNECTED WITH BRIAN:
🚀READY TO HIRE EMPLOYEE # 1 and accelerate your success in building your high-performing team? Join the Proactive HR Coaching Community - https://proactivehrsolution.carrd.co/
🎯Need an Onboarding Checklist? Grab Your Free On-Boarding Checklist - https://4282490.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4282490/Lead%20Generation/On-Boarding%20Checklist.pdf.pdf
📳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
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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.
🔗 Take the Assessment now → https://forms.gle/m65U1GZBoneXvXDM8
Building a business not only requires a great idea and a lot of hard work but it also requires you to adopt healthy habits as a founder. Unfortunately, there are some habits that if left unchecked can have detrimental effects on your business’ growth and sustainability. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about the 7 habits of founders that might actually kill your business!
In this episode, Brian shares some of the habits that founders may not even realize they’ve adopted to, at the very least, make you realize you have these habits so you can better understand what you can do to fix them.
The 7 habits Brian covers in this episode include:
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 leadership and organizational effectiveness and tips on how to develop and lead a high-performing team!
🚀READY TO HIRE EMPLOYEE # 1 and accelerate your success in building your high-performing team? Join the Proactive HR Coaching Community - https://proactivehrsolution.carrd.co/
🎯Need an Onboarding Checklist? Grab Your Free On-Boarding Checklist - https://4282490.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4282490/Lead%20Generation/On-Boarding%20Checklist.pdf.pdf
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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.
🔗 Take the Assessment now → https://forms.gle/m65U1GZBoneXvXDM8
I hear so many business owners struggling to find people that want to work and I feel that it is my role to help you make the mindset shift and stop focusing on the things you can’t control and start working on what you can. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about using your EVP as a magnet for top talent!
In this episode, Brian gives you the insight, framework, and path to building out an EVP you can use as a magnet to build a high-performing team for your organization.
He also covers:
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 leadership and organizational effectiveness and tips on how to develop and lead a high-performing team!
______________________________________________________________________________________________
🚀READY TO HIRE EMPLOYEE # 1 and accelerate your success in building your high-performing team? Join the Proactive HR Coaching Community - https://proactivehrsolution.carrd.co/
🎯Need an Onboarding Checklist? Grab Your Free On-Boarding Checklist - https://4282490.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4282490/Lead%20Generation/On-Boarding%20Checklist.pdf.pdf
📳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 a business owner, when you’re able to grow your business to the point where you’re able to focus on the things you’re passionate about, you're able to both serve yourself and your clients best. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about lessons in starting, scaling, and exiting your business.
In this episode, Tammy shares her journey of leaving her corporate career, moving to a foreign country, starting her own business, and the pivots she made along the way.
Brian and Tammy also cover:
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 leadership and organizational effectiveness and tips on how to develop and lead a high-performing team!
CONNECT WITH TAMMY ALVAREZ:
Website
YouTube
🚀READY TO HIRE EMPLOYEE # 1? Join the Proactive HR Coaching Community - https://proactivehrsolution.carrd.co/
🎯Need an Onboarding Checklist? Grab Your Free On-Boarding Checklist - https://4282490.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4282490/Lead%20Generation/On-Boarding%20Checklist.pdf.pdf
📳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
“Time and time again we came back to this idea that our clients don’t come first, our people, our employees come first.” - Jim
When your employees are happy and feel fulfilled in their roles, it becomes this trickle-down effect that positively impacts everyone in the company as well as the clients you serve. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about motivating your employees to grow with your company.
In this episode, Brian is joined by guest Jim Downes, founder and CEO of Blueprint CFO to discuss:
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode or found any helpful information, check our website to learn more, and be sure to follow, rate, and review the podcast!
CONNECT WITH JIM DOWNES:
Website
Blueprint CFO LinkedIn
Jim Downes LinkedIn
Twitter
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🚀READY TO HIRE EMPLOYEE # 1? Join the Proactive HR Coaching Community - https://proactivehrsolution.carrd.co/
🎯Need an Onboarding Checklist? Grab Your Free On-Boarding Checklist - https://4282490.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/4282490/Lead%20Generation/On-Boarding%20Checklist.pdf.pdf
📳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
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The Entrepreneur to Employer Podcast is for founders who are ready to move beyond ideas and start building a company that actually runs. It is designed for leaders navigating the messy middle,…
Each bite sized episode delivers practical, no-fluff insights you can apply immediately. Whether you are refining your offer, building systems, hiring your first team members, or protecting your intellectual property, this podcast helps you make smarter decisions faster.
A core focus of the show is helping you remove founder dependency and eliminate operational bottlenecks so your business can grow without everything relying on you. You will learn how to step out of the day-to-day, build processes that scale, and create a company that is not limited by your time or bandwidth.
From IP protection and operational structure to go-to-market strategy and leadership development, every episode focuses on the real challenges of turning a business into a sustainable, scalable company.
Hosted by Brian Montes, fractional COO and founder of Buona Fortuna Advisors, the show brings an operator’s perspective to entrepreneurship, bridging the gap between doing everything yourself and leading a business that can grow without you.

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