Growing Your Team Podcast with Jamie Van Cuyk

Listen here in this episode as I share the five key lessons I learned the hard way when hiring my first employee—insights that can save you time, money, and a few growing pains.

Laura Doehle empowers business owners to move their companies forward with clarity, confidence—and well-deserved breaks.

Tune in to this episode to discover why your resume review process might be flawed.

Brad Farris shares how you can go from working obsessively in your business to the entrepreneurship freedom you desire to have. 

Explore the most common 'resume red flags' and consider whether they might be steering you away from valuable candidates.

Nate Ginter returns to Growing Your Team to discuss the importance of properly protecting data for yourself, your business, and all your valuable clients.

Listen in this episode as we identify the pitfalls of unequal pay between new and existing employees.  

 Louise Brogan teaches business owners how to properly delegate LinkedIn activities and use LinkedIn to aid in hiring efforts. 

Tune in as we distinguish a job post from a job description to see what works best in pulling the right people for your team.

Celina Mattocks discusses the importance of talent development in your team for engagement, retention, and overall growth of your organization. 

Listen to the key tips and tricks in reviewing a resume so you can find the perfect candidate you are looking for. 

Caroline Tanis discusses what makes up a good compensation plan that employers should offer their workers and where you can start if you feel like you can't afford those plans. 

Listen in this episode as we weigh the pros and cons of delegating vs outsourcing your hiring so you can decide what best aligns with your business. 

Amy Climer shares her model and assessment scale she has developed that identifies what teams need in order to be creative together.

Are you getting in your own way from growing your small business? Listen in this episode as we share how to step aside and get the proper support you need. 

Hannah Dannecker analyzes how to recruit and retain Gen-Z workers with this new shift in the work force. 

Listen to the three reasons why hiring can be challenging and how Growing Your Team can help you through this stressful process. 

Anna Wolfman guides business owners through solopreneurship and bartering relationships to meet your company's goals.

Delegation is hard! As a small business owner, it isn't easy to let go of tasks and trust that someone else will do the work. But not delegating can hold you back from reaching your full potential. Why? Because your time is spent split across too many tasks instead of focusing your time on the tasks that are best suited for your talents. In this episode of the Growing Your Team Podcast, we examine the three main reasons women business owners resist delegating even when they feel overwhelmed by their to-do list. 

Listen to all the new changes emerging with Growing Your Team and dive into the ways to prepare for an interview so you don't come in with interview biases.

Laura Tolhoek gives business owners insight on hiring international team members.

Elizabeth Lotardo examines how business owners can be the leader in their company instead of the worker while simultaneously lifting up their team members. 

In this episode Jamie highlights pet peeves she has noticed throughout the years when interviewing candidates. 

Managing Attorney Michelle Bomberger gives small business owners the inside scoop on accessing a General Counsel to provide consistent needed support.

In this episode we discuss the challenges that arise when delegating out tasks and how to avoid them. 

Grace Zeigler analyzes successful onboarding processes to build a well-rounded team that reflect the values of your company.  

Listen and learn as Jamie shares her personal experiences on why customer service training should never be neglected. 

Samantha Irwin discusses why business owners need to prioritize the customer service experience to retain both employees and clients. 

Listen and learn in this episode as we dive into the structures of the interview process so you can determine if candidate's cultural fit aligns with your businesses.'

Lesley Pyle shares her expertise through connecting businesses with talented candidates at the employment level needed. 

Listen and learn to find what interview format is right for you when creating your hiring process.

Hannah Smolinski provides business owners with financial clarity so they can build a skillful team that they can actually afford.

Listen and learn to various tips on negotiating salaries with candidates. We uncover the dos and don'ts so you don't make common mistakes when hiring employees. 

Professional EOS® Implementer Melanie Bowman explains to business leaders various ways to determine that their team members are in the correct roles fit for them. 

Listen as we discuss the ways that business owners mistakenly set false expectations for their team members. Learn how to properly treat contractors vs employees so you can retain people better. 

Financial professional Melissa Leon evaluates the importance of financial literacy, both personally and professionally.

Listen and learn to the business owner's guide to handling contractors vs employees. In this episode we explain how to treat these different roles and transition when necessary. 

Laura Bull highlights the three major elements that make up a brand so entrepreneurs can avoid the many mistakes she has seen in the field in order to create a team that uplifts the organization's values. 

Ever get stuck interviewing a candidate who won't stop talking? In this episode we discuss how to handle interviewees that find themselves in this predicament.

Kathy Svetina helps business owners deal with ongoing financial anxiety despite the achievements they may be having. She shares how to set yourself up for success by figuring out what type of support you actually need. 

Listen to the reasons why it's so vital to be fully transparent with new team members you bring into your organization.   

Master of SEO practices Melissa Rose guides Growing Your Team listeners through the various tools to use when trying to bring on your ideal team member.

Listen as we discuss the goal of a job post and why trying to turn people away from the position you are seeking could be the answer to finding your dream team member.

Courtenay Shipley shares her expertise in the retirement plan industry to help business owners learn ways to supply affordable benefits to retain team members.  

Listen and learn as we analyze why bringing on a recruiter could be exactly what your small business needs in order to continue to grow.

Shelli Warren educates listeners on ways to retain their current top-level talent without needing to break the bank.

Listen in this episode as we explain why placing value on your dedicated employees is incredibly vital, especially so when their roles may be more overlooked than others. 

Abby Gallo invites business owners to know their numbers so they can feel confident about hiring team members. 

Listen as we identify the necessary tools to use when trying to find your perfect hire. Learn how to get out of your own way to pave the way for success in your business. 

Mike Michalowicz reviews his methodology and tactics in building that high-performing team that so many business owners strive to have. 

In this episode we shed light to a small businesses' role in valuing their team members. Listen as different tools are shared that can allow your company to retain working parents.