Growing your business is exciting, but also comes with a lot of learning curves. How can you avoid outgrowing your operational capacity and create long-lasting, sustainable growth patterns? In today's episode of the #OneStepBetter Podcast, Mike speaks with Clint & Jessica Noble (better known as the “Power Couple of Home Care”) about how to pace your business growth in a way that is both purposeful and sustainable so you can truly reach the goals you've set out for yourself. 

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In the digital age, SEO is the secret sauce that makes your business more visible to the

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Do you know how successful your business is from a numbers standpoint? Making wise decisions for your growing business can only happen when you understand your finances. You don't need to be an accountant, but you do need to understand where your money is. In today's episode of the #OneStepBetter Podcast, Mike is joined by our resident accounting nerds, Matt Patrick and Kim Pope, to discuss the key financial benchmarks business owners need to be measuring to inform their decision-making.

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The job of a salesperson has changed a lot in the midst of an ever-increasing digital world. Even so, much of successful sales still rely on an intrinsically human quality: empathy. In today's episode of the #OneStepBetter Podcast, Mike is joined by Shelby Betts to discuss the ways sales teams must consider the needs of their buyers, as well as how business leaders can most effectively lead a team of sales folks.

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Change is scary, but it doesn't have to be disruptive. In today's episode of the #OneStepBetter Podcast, Mike is joined by Shelby and Kacie to discuss the common fears business owners have when making a major change in their business, as well as some important considerations for making big changes within your business. #business #smallbusiness #leadership #success #grow #growth #education #podcast #businesspodcast #advice #badhire #retention #hiring #revenue #bottomline

According to the U.S. Department of Labor's estimates, a bad hire costs a company at least ⅓ of that individual's salary. That's a lot of money out the window. So how can you save yourself the cash and make sure you are only hiring the right people? In today's episode of the #OneStepBetter Podcast, Matt and Greg discuss the damaging effects that a bad hire has on your whole team, as well as several practices to implement in your hiring process to ensure you get the right people in the door. 

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You have some solid employees. And yet, some show up late, some start rumors, and others just wear waaaay too much cologne. In today's episode of the #OneStepBetter Podcast, Mike is joined by our HR Manager Greg to discuss how to have uncomfortable conversations that push employees to reach their full potential. 

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If I offer professional development opportunities for my employees, will they just outgrow my organization? This is a common fear for business owners. But what's the alternative? A bunch of underutilized and unmotivated employees staying with your business? In today's episode of the #OneStepBetter Podcast, Alex Brandwein (Owner & Founder of Brandwein Bagels) joins us to discuss the importance of investing in your employees' growth, regardless of how long they plan to stay with your business. #business #smallbusiness #leadership #success #grow #growth #education #podcast #businesspodcast #advice #hiring #professionaldevelopment #employee #bagels

Is money your main motivator at work? As new hires come on and seasoned employees decide whether or not to stick around, it's important to know the things that truly motivate your workers to put forth their best efforts each and every day. In today's episode of the #OneStepBetter Podcast, Mike and Matt discuss how to use competition, affirmation, and cash to motivate employees in a way that actually mirrors their values.

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