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!

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!

 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

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.

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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

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!

 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

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

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!

 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

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!

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 MARC:

Email him at: [email protected]

Website - https://nlbusinessadvisors.com/

Podcast - https://businesssospodcast.com/

Sign Up to Be Notified for the FREE Monthly Webinar Training Series - https://nlbusinessadvisors.com/notifyme

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

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

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:

1. The Question: By asking, “How did this go compared to your expectations?” we let the other person share their point of view first, thus, reducing the chance of putting them on the defensive and see if you have shared and aligned expectations and if they are seeing the situation through a realistic lens.
2. The Observation: Using the ‘when you ___, I experienced ___, and that resulted in ___’ methodology to act as a mirror for the other person to see their actions 
3. The Response: It’s critical to make sure that the feedback you’ve given was received and understood. You can do so by asking the following questions: “What are the key aspects of the feedback that you are taking away from this conversation?” and “What are the next steps you are considering based on this feedback?”

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

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Keeping The Monkey on Their Back - https://www.businessinsider.in/a-report-from-1974-about-a-metaphorical-monkey-is-among-the-most-read-management-advice-ever-published-by-harvard-business-review/articleshow/65075937.cms

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:

1. Employment policies and procedures. 
2. Recruitment and hiring practices. 
3. Onboarding and orientation.
4. Compensation and benefits review. 
5. Performance management. 
6. Employee relations. 
7. Record keeping and documentation.
8. Compliance with employment laws. 
9. Training and development.
10. HR documentation and auditing processes. 

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:

1. Setting the ground rules and reviewing existing policies to identify any specific updates that are required. 
2. Draft and implement your policy clearly outlining your expectations, acceptable usage, privacy considerations, and consequences for non-compliance.  
3. Conduct training to educate your employees on the policy details and follow through with enforcing the policy.
4. Reasonably and ethically open a well-documented investigation into any misconduct (& the steps you need to take to do so).

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!

1. Incomplete or incorrect form completion. 
2. Late or delayed form submission. 
3. Failure to update and re-verify information.
4. Poor record keeping.
5. Inconsistent or biased practices.

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:

1. Race, color, or ethnic background. 
2. Religion or religious practices. 
3. Gender or sexual orientation. 
4. Marital status, family planning, or pregnancy. 
5. Age or date of birth. 
6. Disabilities or health conditions. 
7. National origin or immigration status. 
8. Financial status, credit history, or bankruptcy. 
9. Arrest records or criminal history. 
10. Labor union memberships or lawful activities outside of the workplace. 

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:

• Peggy’s transition from climbing the corporate ladder into entrepreneurship. 
• The immense value that sitting back and listening to your team can have on your growth potential and how you can become a leader who listens. 
• The top mindset challenges that business owners often run into. 
• A mindset tool to identify past trauma that is holding us back and discover new ideas and opportunities we didn’t realize we had. 
• How a life coach can help business owners and leaders evolve. 

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