Welcome to February, leader—my favorite month of the year! As I celebrate nine years in business and prepare to launch the most soul-aligned movement I’ve ever created, I’m reflecting on the lessons that have shaped my journey. One of the biggest? Sustainable growth doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by design.

That’s why, this week, I’m bringing back one of our most downloaded episodes from 2022—because the principles still hold true today. Compensation is more than just a paycheck; it’s a tool to build trust, retain top talent, and create alignment between your team’s goals and your business’s future. But too often, business owners approach it with short-term thinking, leading to margin loss, disengagement, and ultimately, turnover.

In this episode, we’re unpacking:

• Why most comp plans fail before they’re even presented.
• The risks of overpaying upfront and losing profitability over time.
• A strategic approach to compensation that attracts top talent, incentivizes performance, and aligns with long-term business success.

You’ll hear insights from my conversation with our KLC financial partner on why every plan should be custom to your business and how to approach compensation as a tool—not a magic bullet—for building trust, loyalty, and value.

Compensation isn’t just about numbers—it’s about strategy, sustainability, and setting your business up for long-term success. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or restructuring an existing team, this episode will challenge you to think differently about how you reward and retain top talent.

Tune in now to gain the insights you need to make smarter compensation decisions that drive growth, engagement, and profitability.

Let’s build businesses that thrive—by design.

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• Loved this episode? Don’t miss Episode 139: Understanding KPI's, Clarifying Roles, and Producing Results where we revisit and expand on the concept of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and introduce the idea of Key Results Areas (KRAs).

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