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:

1. Falling into the “do everything” syndrome- Getting trapped in working in the business trying to do everything yourself and failing to work ON the business. 
2. Fear of delegation- Delegation is required in order to grow your business and expand into your role as a leader. 
3. Having an “I know best” attitude- You want to be hiring people into your team to fill the gaps in your knowledge and help propel your business forward. 
4. The “no time” issue- Every founder feels like they don’t have extra time to spare, however, it is imperative that we make time for strategic planning and growth. 
5. Creating a “no feedback and coaching” culture- Feedback is crucial for both personal and professional growth and your employees are going to look to you to receive it. 
6. Taking a “no HR” foundation approach- If you neglect the basic HR practices in your business you’ll run into a heap of challenges from employee dissatisfaction to legal issues. 
7. Not being open to adapting- Change is inevitable and businesses that fail to adapt will fall behind or go out of business. 

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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:

• Why big companies are moving away from requiring college degrees in order to be qualified for certain roles. 
• Understanding the 4 buckets of what is important to top talent. 
• 3 things employers get wrong about the EVP that hinders them from attracting top talent. 
• The 5 A’s to building your EVP.

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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:

• Knowing your exit plan and taking the steps to work towards that plan. 
• Growing your business and your team to the point where you can focus on the things you’re passionate about.
• The things Tammy took from Wall Street and implemented into her business and the things she intentionally did differently.
• Working with an open, experimental mindset and encouraging your employees to do the same.

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“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:

• The progression of Jim’s career over the years ultimately led him back to entrepreneurship time and time again. 
• The things Jim has picked up from past employers and implemented into his own company allow him to maintain a high employee retention rate. 
• Aligning your employee's personal and professional goals with the company's goals. 
• The challenges Jim faced when transitioning from entrepreneur to employer. 
• The benefits of building and growing your team.

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We all know that retaining an employee costs much less than recruiting and hiring a new one and one of the easiest ways to retain an employee is to become self-aware of the things you as the leader may be doing that is driving them to quit. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about 8 things leaders do that make employees quit. 

In this episode, Brian shares the main mistakes he sees that leaders are doing (whether intentionally or unintentionally) that is costing them good employees and gives actionable tips to avoid these mistakes in your business. 

The 8 mistakes Brian covers in this episode are:

1. Setting inconsistent goals or expectations. 
2. Having too many process constraints in place. 
3. Wasting resources. 
4. Putting people in the wrong roles. 
5. Assigning your employees boring or overly easy tasks.
6. Failing to create a psychologically safe culture. 
7. Creating a work environment that is TOO safe. 
8. Leading with bias.    

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When things are going well economically, people tend to get comfortable and fail to consider risk as much as they should. Now, with the banking crisis of 2023, this risk mindset is back at the forefront of everyone’s thinking. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about how to analyze risk using a 4-question framework.

In this episode, Brian shares his 4-question framework that you should use on a quarterly basis to perform a risk analysis of your business with examples of how this might look in the real world. He also shares steps for how to actually implement this practice into your business. 

The 4-question framework Brian covers in this episode includes:

1. What is the probability that this particular issue or situation is actually going to happen?
2. How significant is the impact if this does happen?
3. How effectively can I measure the risk?
4. Is the risk worth the cost?

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Silos, by design, are meant to hold and compartmentalize one thing in place. In agriculture, silos have a purpose but in organizations, silos can be dangerous and create problems in an organization. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about why silos are not meant for organizations. 

In this episode, Brian talks shares how silos within an organization impact employee experience, company culture, and customer satisfaction and when left unmanaged, can have a snowball effect creating problems in every part of your business. 

He also covers:

• How silos can negatively affect your business operations and success. 
• The factors that contribute to the formation of a silo within your company (& how they can form between employees, not just departments).
• 5 actionable strategies you can use to break down silos in your company & avoid them in the future.  

Breaking down the silos in your company is going to help you create a more engaged, productive, and successful organization. 

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One toxic employee left unmanaged can set the tone for your entire company’s culture. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about how to avoid a toxic work environment!

In this episode, Brian joined by Virginia and Nanette from The Lively Office discusses ways to re-organize and address toxic employees so that you can create a healthy and enjoyable work environment for all. They also share how The Lively Office accomplishes its mission to change the work culture in the United States by working alongside both employers and employees. 

Brian, Virginia, and Nanette also cover:

• The main factors that lead to Virginia and Nanette’s toxic work environment at their previous company. 
• The domino effect occurs when you let toxic employee behavior go unmanaged. 
• Building loyalty with your employees by establishing a healthy company culture they want to be part of. 
• The value of establishing and engraining your values into your company’s culture before you even make your first hire. 

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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When you have an underperforming employee, not only do they divert the attention away from your goals in order to pick up the slack, they become an HR risk when not addressed and managed properly. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about the 5 question framework to resolve underperforming employee issues!

In this episode, Brian breaks down the 4 points on the underperformance spectrum to help you get to the root cause of why your employee is not meeting expectations. At the end of the day, the question is not how to handle an underperforming employee but rather, why are they underperforming in the first place?

The 5 questions to ask when getting to the root cause of an underperforming employee are:

1. Have I as the employer given them the proper resources to perform their job?
2. Have I as the employer given them the proper training and has the employee applied this training to their job?
3. Does the employee have the desire to succeed in this role?
4. Does the employee have the ability to succeed in this role?
5. If after asking the previous 4 questions you’re still not able to pinpoint a reason the employee is underperforming and come up with a plan,  it is time to ask yourself, is this working?

As the employer, it is your responsibility to address and come up with a solution to correct or part ways with an underperforming employee. If you don’t, you’re going to be looking at a much bigger business risk by letting the problem continue.

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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 Years ago, Adobe ditched the annual employee review for a routine 1-2-1 check-in system and found results of a lowered voluntary turnover rate by 30%. No matter the size of your company, that amount of retention has a huge impact. This week’s episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is about the best and lowest cost, high-impact strategy for employee retention. 

In this episode, Brian talks about the benefits both for the company and the employee for hosting regular 1-2-1 check-ins. He also shares a practical framework for running 1-2-1 meetings within your company. 

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.”

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