On Today's Episode

Remote work has continuously gained popularity over the past few years. While more people and even entire companies are working remotely, not everyone is taking steps to succeed in this environment. As a result, many businesses lack communication and connection between employers and their team members.

Jody Grunden has dealt firsthand with the challenges of running a remote team, having led one of the first companies to go fully remote. In this podcast episode, Jody focuses on the dynamics of building a strong team and shares strategies for keeping a remote team connected in an online environment.

Quote From Today's Episode

"You have to make sure that you're away from distractions, you have to be in your own setting." – Jody Grunden.

Want to connect with Jody Grunden:

Jody co-founded Summit CPA Group (Summit) in 2002, which merged with Anders CPAs + Advisors (Anders) in 2022. Summit, now a division of Anders, was the first fully distributed accounting firm. As the leading provider of Virtual CFO Services in North America, Summit serves over 100 companies across the United States, helping business owners dive deep into the financial side of their business to maximize profits, minimize taxes, and increase cash flow.

Jody is also an industry speaker and a published author. He literally wrote the book on helping digital companies create a financial roadmap to success, Digital Dollars and Cents.

How to Connect with Jody Grunden:

Website: www.summitcpa.net

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jodygrunden

Twitter: www.twitter.com/jgrunden

🎧 Related Episodes

Episode 90 – How to Make Remote Employees Feel Like a Part of the Team with Michelle Kaplan

Episode 115 – How to Grow Your Business With A Remote Team with Cheale Villa

Episode 123 – How to Deliver an In-Office Perk to Remote Employees with Jennifer Calderon

Episode 139 – How to Keep Your Remote Employees Motivated and Engaged with Denise Cagan

📱 Connect with @GrowingYourTeam

Website | https://www.growingyourteam.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/growingyourteam LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/growingyourteam Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/growingyourteam Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/growingyourteam/

As a small business owner, what should you do when your employees start discussing their pay with each other? Listen and find out.

Shanice Miller helps business owners move their company forward through implementation of systems and processes.

We're in the final stretch of the year. If you've been thinking about hiring, you might be wondering if hiring at the end of the year is a good idea. Find out the reality of the end-of-the-year hiring market and how you can succeed when hiring this time of year.

On Today's Episode

Are you treating your contractors as employees?

If you're not well-versed in the difference between the two, it can be easy to cross the line and treat your contractors like employees. Doing so can not only put you into legal trouble but also harm your relationship with your contractors.

Sophie Robinson shares the importance of knowing the difference between the two terms and gives us ways to distinguish the treatment of these titles.

Quote From Today's Episode

"Speak to an attorney; they can get you out of that grey area." - Jamie Van Cuyk

Want to connect with Sophie Robinson:

Sophie is a Planner-turned-Virtual Assistant for Wedding Pros with a decade of experience in the wedding and events industry. Sophie has managed resort events, corporate team-building, weddings, poolside family trivia, conferences, and trade shows – which is why she started her VA business specifically for event professionals. She helps her clients behind the scenes to meet their goals, streamline their day-to-day, & focus on what they love most!

How to Connect with Sophie Robinson:

Website: www.hellosophierobinson.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellosophierobinson/

🎧 Related Episodes

Episode 07 – What's the True Difference Between Employees & Independent Contractors?

Episode 08 – How to Avoid the Risk of Employee Misclassification with April Goodwin

Episode 70 – Why One Company Switched from Contractors to Employees with Marty Feldhuhn

Episode 149 – Deciding Who's a Better Hire – Contractors or Employees with Katrinna Roth

📱 Connect with @GrowingYourTeam

Website | https://www.growingyourteam.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/growingyourteam LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/growingyourteam Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/growingyourteam Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/growingyourteam/

Pay is something that should be discussed early on in every hiring process. Learn how to do it legally and effectively.

Dane Sanders examines how to motivate employees and make people want to work with you long-term.

Is it legal and ethical to check a candidate's social media profiles during the hiring process? Listen and learn.

On Today's Episode

Scaling your business can be difficult, especially when you need to bring on new team members. When you are ready to hire, you might find yourself asking a very common question: Is bringing on contractors or employees a better decision for your company?

This age-old question has been debated for a while, and the answer might look different to each person. Luckily, Katrinna Roth helps us look at this question from a new perspective and reanalyze how specific business needs might change that answer.

Quote From Today's Episode

"Have patience, the ability to persevere."-Katrinna Roth

Want to connect with Katrinna Roth:

Founder of Chewy Creative, a strategy and design studio that helps badass brands show up as their best self across all digital platforms. Chewy Creative is a diverse studio with a nimble team of creatives and strategists that work remotely across BC.

How to Connect with Katrinna Roth:

Website: https://www.chewycreative.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chewycreative

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chewy_creative/

🎧 Related Episodes

Episode 07 – What's the True Difference Between Employees & Independent Contractors?

Episode 08 – How to Avoid the Risk of Employee Misclassification with April Goodwin

Episode 70 – Why One Company Switched from Contractors to Employees with Marty Feldhuhn

Episode 130 – What if You Hire an Employee and Then Your Business Changes?

📱 Connect with @GrowingYourTeam

Website | https://www.growingyourteam.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/growingyourteam LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/growingyourteam Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/growingyourteam Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/growingyourteam/

When was the last time you took a day off to only focus on yourself? It's what you, your business, and your team need!