You've Got People Problems

In Episode 8 of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with entrepreneur and advisor Leslie Camacho to break down how leaders can use EOS® and Predictive Index (PI) to build teams that are aligned, accountable, and set up for success. From hiring and onboarding to long-term team health, Leslie shares practical strategies for creating clarity, boosting performance, and making sure your people—and your business—thrive.

They discuss:
+ Why getting people decisions right changes everything
+ The biggest hiring and leadership mistakes to avoid
+ How EOS and PI create alignment and accountability
+ What leaders can do today to build stronger teams

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start making data-driven people decisions, this episode is for you.

In Episode 7 of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Bill Gerard—EOS® Implementer and former Senior Management Consultant and Director at Merrill Lynch—to talk about why smart leaders are always recruiting, even when they’re not hiring. Bill shares why having a proactive talent strategy matters, what to look for before you need it, and how staying ready can be the difference between seizing an opportunity or missing it entirely.

They unpack:
+ Why reactive hiring leads to bad fits and burnout
+ How to build a strong candidate bench before you need it
+ How consistent recruiting protects your team’s performance and culture

If you want to stop scrambling every time there’s a people gap, this episode is for you.

In Episode 6 of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Renee Russo, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor with extensive experience across SaaS, automotive manufacturing, and a range of other industries. Together, they unpack why exit planning isn’t just about selling—it’s about building a business that gives you freedom, flexibility, and future options. Whether you’re years away from an exit or simply looking to take back control of your time, this conversation will reshape how you think about long-term business strategy.

They dive into:
+ Why income does not equal value—and how to make your business truly sellable
+ The number one reason business owners feel trapped—and how to break free
+ How EOS and exit planning work together to build leadership independence
+ Why exit planning isn’t just for owners looking to sell—it’s about creating real options

If you’re a business owner looking to create value, scale effectively, or take control of your future, this episode is for you.

In Episode 5 of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Randy McDougall—an expert in building strong team dynamics across industries like architecture and law. Together, they unpack what it really takes to foster a culture rooted in trust, ownership, and accountability—without relying on shame or blame.

They discuss:

• How avoiding tough conversations makes leadership harder, not easier
• Why self-awareness is the foundation of great leadership
• Tools and strategies to align your team and improve performance
• How to reframe accountability as empowerment, not punishment

If you’ve ever struggled with people issues in your business, this episode will give you the strategies and mindset shifts you need to lead with confidence.

Too many entrepreneurs create businesses that rely entirely on them—making it impossible to step back, sell, or scale without stress.

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Renee Russo, an EOS Implementer and Certified Exit Planning Advisor, to discuss why exit planning isn’t just about selling—it’s about freedom and flexibility.

They dive into:
+ Why income does not equal value—and how to make your business truly sellable
+ The number one reason business owners feel trapped—and how to break free
+ How EOS and exit planning work together to build leadership independence
+ Why exit planning isn’t just for owners looking to sell—it’s about creating real options

If you’re a business owner looking to create value, scale effectively, or take control of your future, this episode is for you.

In Episode 3 of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Jackie Kibler and April Narag to discuss how leaders can refine their hiring process, leverage the right tools, and stop making people decisions based on gut instinct alone.

They get into:
+ Why so many companies struggle to find the right talent
+ The  biggest hiring mistakes and how to avoid them
+ How internal structures and assessments help identify top candidates faster
+ Strategies to reduce hiring risks and improve long-term team success

If you’ve ever hired someone who looked great on paper but wasn’t the right fit, this episode will give you practical tools to improve your hiring strategy.

In Episode 2 of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Emily Ransone and Vince Korta to explore how leaders can use data-driven insights to improve feedback, accountability, and team performance. Whether you struggle with tough conversations or want to create a culture of empowerment and clarity, this episode gives you practical strategies to make feedback work for your team, not against them.

In this episode they discuss:

• Why leaders shy away from tough people decisions and how to fix it
• How data-driven feedback removes judgment and builds trust
• The key to turning performance frustrations into clarity and alignment
• How tools help leaders give better feedback and create stronger teams

If you’ve ever found feedback conversations challenging or ineffective, this episode will give you real solutions you can use today.

In Episode 4 of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Amy Courter—a seasoned executive and respected board leader. Together, they explore how leaders can foster real accountability without blame, and build workplaces grounded in clarity, kindness, and ownership. 

They discuss: 
+ The difference between being nice and being kind in leadership
+ Why assumed positive intent leads to stronger team dynamics
+ How established toolkits help leaders put the right people in the right seats
+ Practical  strategies for creating accountability without blame or fear

If you’re a business owner, executive, or leader looking to build high-performing teams through trust and clear expectations, this episode is a must-watch.

In the debut episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Rich Wilkowitz from Xylogenesis and Sarah Stern, an expert in family business, to challenge the negative connotations around nepotism and discuss what it really looks like when it’s done right.

They dive into:

• Why nepotism isn’t always a bad thing and how it can actually strengthen businesses
• The biggest mistakes leaders make when integrating family into the company
• How EOS and Predictive Index help ensure the right people are in the right seats, whether they’re family or not
• How to create a culture of trust, accountability, and merit-based leadership in family businesses

Watch now to rethink what you know about nepotism in the workplace.