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"You can't grow if you can't let go."

Letting go of control within your company isn't always easy, but it's necessary to move forward. Learning to delegate and scale your business is essential to keep pushing towards growth. And when you don't delegate, you create a different set of challenges within your business.

Brittany Ranew takes us through her hiring process to make the most of time and tap into new creativity. Hiring should be viewed as an investment and not an expense. The process can be stressful, but with the right tools, the benefits to your company will be significant.

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"A lot of the stuff that we spend our money on is an investment because you are investing back into yourself and your business. Delegating frees up space in my mind to be more creative ." – Brittany Ranew.

Want to connect with Brittany Ranew:

As a real estate advisor with years of experience, Brittany enjoys helping other families make a smooth transition and fall in love with Tampa Bay as quickly as she did. Brittany moved to the area from Alabama in 2015 with her husband Stephen and their two golden retrievers. She understands that finding the right home is only part of the equation – it's also important to feel connected to the community. That's why she focuses on being that bridge for her clients and anyone she encounters. She created a podcast called St Pete Soul to help do just that. In the podcast, she talks with local business owners and highlights these businesses that make St Pete so special, helping people fall in love with the Sunshine City!

How to Connect with Brittany Ranew:

Website: https://www.brittanyranew.com

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

St Pete Soul Podcast: https://www.brittanyranew.com/podcast

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Employees should be happy with any job you give them, right? Wrong. Employees should not be expected to learn to love their job. Listen and learn why.

What is a problem that your company is facing right now?

In small businesses, we talk a lot with our team members, but we often avoid talking about what is important. Communication about employee performance is often pushed off until things begin to boil over.

Elizabeth Louis breaks down how business owners fall into these traps, including being afraid to talk to their employees. She also highlights how to rebuild your business with trust and positive intentions.

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Give employees assessments so the leader can begin to understand the general traits of each personality, enabling better communication tailored to them.- Elizabeth Louis

Want to connect with Elizabeth Louis:

Elizabeth Louis is an Executive Performance Coach & Neuropsychotherapist Expert. She helps driven entrepreneurs get 20% more done in half the time. Elizabeth also helps ambitious entrepreneurs reduce fear, achieve peak performance, and grow their top-line revenue by 25% in 2 months.

How to Connect with Elizabeth Louis:

Website: https://elizabethlouis.com

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

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elizabethlouiscoaching

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ElizabethLouis

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louiselizabeth/

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Are you quietly firing your employees? Quiet firing is when you don't actively let a team member go, but you start taking subtle actions that make the employee want to leave your team.

As a business owner, you shouldn't do it. While it might lead to a team member leaving, it can cause significant long-term damage to your business. Learn why and what to do instead.

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" Quiet quitting is when a team member decides they're done going above and beyond, they're only going to do the bare minimum of what is required for them to keep their job." -Jamie Van Cuyk

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What is a problem that your company is facing right now?

Running a business can be overwhelming, especially when new problems seem to arise all the time. Chaos in your company and ineffectively handling those circumstances can often lead you astray from your original mission. As a result, your business might not be fulfilling the promise you think you are trying to achieve every day.

Pete Mohr has created frameworks that are vital for handling frustrations and problems within your company while ensuring you keep your company's central promise in mind with each step. Part of his framework centers on getting the right people on your team to achieve what you want from your business.

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"If you're not healthy yourself, you're going to have a hard time leading a healthy business" -Pete Mohr

Want to connect with Pete Mohr:

Pete helps entrepreneurs transform their frustrations into freedom by using a variety of frameworks that cut through the chaos and overwhelm of running a business.

He's refined his tips, tools, and techniques within his own businesses over the past 25 years and loves sharing them so others can live the life they deserve as business leaders.

How to Connect with Pete Mohr:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermohr/

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

Website: https://simplifyingentrepreneurship.com

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What is quiet quitting? It's a term that has been trending lately, but it's something that has been going on within businesses forever. Learn what it is, why the employees might be right, and what you can do to prevent it within your own business.

Nate Ginter shares his I.T. expertise to avoid tech disasters that can arise within your company.

On Today's Episode

Are you wondering how to write a job posting that attracts quality candidates?

When hiring, you can't hire the best person for your opening if they never apply. The job posting is the first thing candidates look at to understand if your position is right for them.

A well-written job posting serves two purposes – to attract the right candidates and discourage unqualified or poor-fit candidates from applying. A poorly written job posting can turn away even your ideal candidate.

If you want to attract the best candidates for your opening, you need to learn how to write a job posting. To start, all proper job postings include five main sections.

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"With the job posting, you want to start broad and work your way down." -Jamie Van Cuyk

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Today, many people are seeking remote work, and since COVID-19 started, more companies have moved to remote work arrangements. As a result, remote work seems here to stay. If you want your small business to succeed with a remote team, it's very helpful to know how to foster strong team relationships when employees work outside the office.

Denise Cagan shares her insights on how to keep employees motivated through transparency and positivity. She also discusses technology that could make managing a remote workspace much easier.

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"Give shoutouts in timely manners" -Denise Cagan

Want to connect with Denise Cagan:

Denise Cagan started her first company while still working as a QA Manager at Coca-Cola. After a year of managing both roles, she became a full-time business owner at DiCi Services. She grew DiCi for 10 years before selling it in 2011. At that point, Denise established a second and third company. Only one of these remains today: her current business, DCA Virtual Business Support.

DCA Virtual supports growing businesses with their administrative and creative needs. Outsourcing these services allows small business owners to develop and expand their organizations. DCA believes in small businesses and the families they serve. Therefore, we are committed to helping small business owners achieve growth and surpass their goals.

She credits her success in navigating the business world to her strong operational and management style, as well as an excellent business advisor. Denise earned a BS in Quality Systems Development from James Madison University. She is a mother, grandmother, and dog lover.

How to Connect with Denise Cagan:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DCAVirtual

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

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisecagan/

LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dca-virtual-business-support/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DCAVirtualBusinessSupportCharlotte

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Too many small business owners let emotions drive their hiring decisions. Yes - even if you don't identify as emotional, you are still at risk of letting your emotions control the process! Learn how emotions-based hiring can impact your business.