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Ryan Petersen is the founder and CEO of Flexport, the platform that coordinates global logistics from factory floor to customer door. In this conversation, he's refreshingly transparent about the mistakes and painful lessons he's learned building several companies.  He opens up about stepping down as CEO, his struggles with self-confidence, and what happened when he was forced to step in and save his own company.Along the way, we explore why micromanagement might be the secret to better leadership, how Trump-era tariffs reveal the hidden complexity of global trade, and what it takes to scale a company without losing control. There are stories and lessons here you won't find anywhere else, from a data leak that triggered a call from Steve Jobs to flying 500 million masks into the U.S. during a global shutdown.  Thanks to our sponsors for this episode: SHOPIFY: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/knowledgeproject Basecamp: Stop struggling, start making progress. Get somewhere with Basecamp. Sign up free at www.basecamp.com/knowledgeproject ReMarkable for sponsoring this episode. Get your paper tablet at ⁠reMarkable.com⁠ today Approximate Timestamps: (2:49) Early Life   (4:58) First “Start Up”   (5:38) Living Abroad in China   (10:19) Y Combinator   (11:13) Steve Jobs & the iPhone 3G Launch   (13:41) Lessons from Import Genius   (22:33) Lessons from Paul Graham, Billionaire Investor   (25:31) Flexport Early Days   (36:08) COVID-Era Flexport   (40:06) COVID-Era Flexport – Continued   (44:09) Hiring Flexport's First COO   (47:02) Stepping Down as CEO of Flexport   (51:07) Cutting Cost & Improving Quality   (53:57) Lessons from Other CEOs   (57:05) How to Hire the Best Employees   (59:31) Paul Graham's Closed-Door Talk   (1:03:21) The Value of a 6-Page Monthly Business Review   (1:06:57) Why Do Tariffs Matter?  (1:09:52) Tricks for Dealing with Tariffs   (1:15:43) Other Creative Strategies for Tariffs   (1:21:30) Dealing with Operational Bottlenecks   (1:27:41) Lessons from Charlie Munger (1:30:12) Lessons from Peter Kaufman   (1:37:50) What Is Success for You? Upgrade—If you want to hear my thoughts and reflections at the end of all episodes, join our membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get your own private feed. Newsletter—The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it's completely free. Learn more and sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on X at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠x.com/ShaneAParrish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever found yourself staring down a big decision, maybe making a move, a new job offer, a promotion, or even staying in a role that no longer fits — and thought, “How do I know if this is the right move?” In this episode, I walk you through four powerful questions I ask myself (and my clients) before making a big personal or professional decision. These questions help cut through the noise, slow down the overthinking spiral, and get you grounded in what you truly want and need. I will walk you through these questions, applying them to an example from my personal life, and then use a professional example that will likely be familiar to you. This episode will help you become a better decision maker and action taker, providing objective clarity to get you through tough decisions. Being able to make value-aligned decisions, guided by simple questions, will enhance your leadership, save you a ton of decision fatigue and mental energy, and open up space for you to do more of your best work.  In this episode, you will learn: The question I ask that always brings me back to clarity How to assess if a decision is additive or draining Why getting honest about the costs of a yes is just as important as the benefits How to make choices from purpose, not pressure Whether you're weighing a big move or a small shift, this episode will help you trust yourself more in the process. Links Mentioned: Register for Sara's October Influence & Ignite Retreat for Women Business Owners: saradean.com/retreat Hire me to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with me: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This time Stephanie discusses Trump firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics just hours after the release of a weak jobs report. Without evidence, Trump called the data "rigged" and implied that BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer manipulated the numbers "for political purposes". She also talks about the Palestinian death toll rising dramatically in Gaza due to starvation. Guests - E. Jean Carroll and Thom Hartman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Want Sam's top 7 books for entrepreneurs (& his reading strategy)? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/kft Episode 731: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk to Tim Ferriss ( https://x.com/tferriss ) about what he's been nerding out on lately . — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (6:52) How much money is enough money (25:28) Tim's favorite podcast guests (28:21) Lifestyle sampling (32:49) Shaan's unscripted days (38:57) Creativity gyms (42:13) The curse of precision thinking (47:00) Tim's superpowers (52:35) How to be a magnet for the right audience (1:05:22) What Tim's nerding out on now (1:19:34) Trend: Electricity over pills (1:23:16) Trend Exogenous ketones (1:25:31) Trend: Analogue and social — Links: • Coyote - https://www.explodingkittens.com/products/coyote — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

On this episode I talk with Phil. Phil lives in Minnesota and he is a suicide attempt survivor.If you are a suicide attempt survivor (or ideator) and you'd like to talk, please reach out: hello@suicidenoted.comOr you can leave me an audio message: speakpipe.com/SuicideNotedSubscribe to our new YT Channel: youtube.com/@suicidenotedVisit suicidenoted.com (or the podcast About section)  to learn how you can:Support the podcast (there are several ways)Hire us to speak/present (virtual or IRL)Volunteer with us (we could use the help)Launch your own podcast (you can do it!)Join the support group (on the Signal app)Follow us on our socials (spread the word)#lessshitty#lessaloneSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/suicide-noted/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week on Gun For Hire Radio... we have a very special guest, Jacob Grey from https://jacobgreyfirearms.com/ joins us in the studio to discuss his awesome line of firearms, range rental program at GFH and the upcoming event we are hosted for them! Support Those Who Support You! Please listen, learn, like, follow, share, & volunteer. The post The Gun For Hire Radio Broadcast: Episode 741 appeared first on Best Gun Range NYC and NJ Area | Gun Range Near Me.

As entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves in tShohe dual role of both boss and employee, and it can be challenging to navigate that dynamic. In our last episode, Lisa & I talked about being a bad boss to ourselves, so this time we're flipping the script. We start by remembering how, as our own boss, we have the unique opportunity to create our ideal work environment and set our own priorities. So, how do we use that to our advantage? How can we be a good boss to ourselves? Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this episode is packed with insights to help you set yourself up for success by becoming the best boss you can be!

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREAre you a law firm owner who is looking for tips on how to run a good business? In this episode of The Guild Live Show, host Tyson Mutrux shares key takeaways from a New York City mastermind event with attorneys from diverse firms and practice areas. Tyson discusses the “identity crisis” firm owners face when delegating, strategies for handling toxic staff, and innovative ways to package premium legal services.Many law firm owners struggle with identity crises when navigating the legal space, while also being a business owner. This can stem from a range of things. One of the issues is delegation. If a firm owner delegates to many tasks away from themselves, decisions can be made with no input whatsoever, which can make an individual feel like their role at the firm is unimportant. If these feelings persist, it is time to dial things in and take a little more control back. You can also use it as an opportunity to put your focus into other things.Delivering packaged services is a great way to streamline services and provide clients with a great deal. There are a few different ways to do this, such as packaging services that have a flat rate or packaging contingency services. It is important to understand what you provide and what aspects of your firm can be packaged together. Maybe it is best to package together services that are popular for your firm or packaging services for first time clients.Take a listen to learn more!03:24 Law Firm Owner Identity Crisis 06:18 Dealing with Toxic Staff 10:14 Packaging Premium Legal Services 12:13 Team Dynamics with Multiple Firm Members 13:14 Imposter Syndrome and Growth Fears14:20 Transitioning Out and Selling a Law Firm17:03 Managing Family Dynamics in Small Firms 21:13 Hesitancy to Hire and Overcoming BarriersTune in to today's episode and checkout the full show notes here. 

Send us a textAre you a nurse-turned-writer who's fully booked but constantly feeling burnt out? This episode dives into how to grow your writing business without sacrificing your well-being. Learn smart, actionable strategies to increase your income, streamline your systems, and avoid burnout while doing what you love.Booked and burnt out?Discover practical ways to scale your writing business without sacrificing your sanity, creativity, or well-being.Key Takeaways:Burnt Out? Here's What It Means:Saying no to clients but not earning more.Feeling creatively stuck and overwhelmed.Wishing you could clone yourself.Simple First Step: Raise Your RatesA low-effort way to increase income without extra hours.Don't fear losing clients—those who value you will stay.Streamline to Survive:Identify tasks that drain your energy.Improve onboarding, communication, and invoicing.Consider hiring a VA, editor, or junior writer.Preventing Burnt Out Syndrome:Schedule a regular CEO day to reflect and plan.Use AI tools like ChatGPT for strategy and brainstorming.Stay current with tech—even if you feel behind.Choose One Focus Area Now:Raise your rates.Hire help.Document and automate repetitive tasks.Bonus Opportunity:Join the membership for ongoing support, monthly calls, and a 1:1 coaching session after six months. Don't build a business that burns you out—build one that frees you.Call to Action:You don't have to stay burnt out to be successful. Scale smartly. Take back your time. And keep writing—your way.Welcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNESAnd if you love it, can I ask for a

Welcome to Week 6 of my BQ or Bust journey—and buckle up because I am DRIVING the struggle bus straight off a cliff! If you want to run with your friend who is really struggling in the heat and humidity, strap in for this one. This week's episode is all about the REAL side of marathon training for the Chicago Marathon. We're talking:

Genevieve has a pet sitting and dog walking business in Indiana and she's recently added the service of pet wedding attendant to her pet services. She is trying to figure out when is the right time to hire staff. She's also feeling like she should do some tasks in her business, but she does want to because […]

What do you do when there's too much work but not enough people to do it? Bring in some support! This week, Anne and Frances talk to a listener whose expert sales team can no longer keep up with everything the company offers. Together, Anne and Frances outline ways to simplify work for a stressed out team—including the use of AI to reduce complexity and increase capacity. They also offer advice for any leader moving through a shift as radical as introducing AI into the workflow.What problems are you dealing with at work right now? Call or text 234-FIXABLE or email fixable@ted.com to be featured on the show.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext: ted.com/futureyouTEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-viennaTEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to schedule a call and receive our exclusive Price Increase Guide—trusted by over 200 gym owners to increase revenue without additional costs or losing members.In this episode, Leo and Vince kick things off by recapping Vince's unplugged anniversary vacation to Cancun, which turned into a business lesson on opportunistic upselling, seaweed, and Mexican cab scams. From there, the duo dives deep into four pressing topics for gym owners: how to increase prices without a revolt, how to plan a second location without losing your mind (or your first location), how to evaluate outside opportunities without losing focus, and finally, how to build a powerful retention system. Vince shares real-life stories from clients, practical checklists, and a fair bit of humor and firepower on why charging more and simplifying your business might just be your ticket to massive growth and sanity. 5 Key Points from the EpisodePrice Increases Are a Mindset Game First, a Math Game SecondVince lays out a two-step pricing strategy: calculate worst-case loss (and realize it's rarely catastrophic), and then zoom out to see long-term gains (e.g., $30/month = $120K more per year). Keep it simple—use a flat rate increase across the board to avoid confusion and resentment.Opening a Second Location? Focus on Four BucketsSimplify the chaos by breaking planning into four major categories:Money (how much you need, where it's coming from)Pre-sale Marketing (start day one with clients)Staffing (who's running it?)Facility Setup & Legal (lease, layout, legal ducks in a row)Don't scale until your first location is rock solid.Every Gym Owner Needs a Focus FilterTo avoid shiny object syndrome, answer: What do I want to be the best in the world at?Use that as your "yes/no" filter when evaluating new opportunities. Focus isn't sexy, but it's the real superpower of successful entrepreneurs.Retention Is Defense—and Defense Wins ChampionshipsVince outlines a 5-point checklist to build a rock-solid retention system:A retention coordinator owns itIt's measured (target: under 5% attrition/month)You have the right people on your teamYour product is excellent (aka, "the soup is tasty")You create ongoing client engagementStrong Team > Fancy EquipmentIt's not your wall color or your squat racks that keep people coming—it's your coaches. Mediocre staff drain retention. Hire amazing people, train them well, and build systems that keep them focused. Vince's retention surged after simplifying the team and locking in his star performers.Click here to schedule a call and receive our exclusive Price Increase Guide—trusted by over 200 gym owners to increase revenue without additional costs or losing members. If you're a gym owner seeking answers on how you can grow your gym, make more money, and have more freedom to do what you love, visit www.vincegabriele.com or book a call by CLICKING HERE!

On this episode I talk with past guests David in Texas (episode 130) and Rayne in Colorado (episode 29). They are both suicide attempt survivors.If you are a suicide attempt survivor (or ideator) and you'd like to talk, please reach out: hello@suicidenoted.comOr you can leave a recorded message: speakpipe.com/SuicideNotedCheck us out on YT: youtube.com/@suicidenotedPlease visit suicidenoted.com the podcast description ("About") to learn how you can:Support the podcast (there are several ways)Hire us to speak/present (virtual or IRL)Volunteer with us (we could use the help)Launch your own podcast (you can do it!)Join the support group (on the Signal app)Follow us on our socials (spread the word)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/suicide-noted/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What happens when a business owner takes seven weeks completely off with no emails, client calls, or check-ins? In this episode, Dr. Sabrina Starling returns from her 7-week vacation to share what it was really like to disconnect fully from her business, and what the experience revealed about her relationship with time, freedom, and her identity as a CEO. You'll get to be a fly on the wall as Dr. Sabrina sees Melissa Kay, Lead Strategist, for the first time since her return. If you've ever said, “I could never take that much time off,” this is the episode that will challenge everything you believe about what's possible. Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.Show Highlights:Dr. Sabrina's perspective on a 7-week “full detox” that was cleansing from the burnout she feltA commitment to being present with loved ones while unplugging from businessSpending time at the beach, lake, and doing fun activities with her kidsDr. Sabrina's life lessons learned through the sudden death of her husband last summer: Even in your household, don't rely on key team member dependency!Share password info with loved ones.In estate planning, consider setting up a digital legacy contact, as it can still take weeks to gain access.Taking time to breathe and “own what I have accomplished in the past year”Letting the team own it and run things at Tap the Potential for seven weeksAddressing gaps in wills and estate planning to prepare for the unexpected and take care of the people that matter mostResources:For more information about The Coach Approach or to join us in the next round, click the link! Don't wait! Download your Strategic Planning Guide and 2025 Tap the Potential Strategic Planner today!Want to know the best attracting and recruiting strategies for small businesses? We can help! Learn more about our How to Hire the Best course.Retain, grow, and deeply engage your A-players with the Dream Manager Program! The best way to create buy-in from your team members for your vision is to identify how your vision supports them in achieving their dreams. Enroll today!Become an employer of choice to attract the A-players you want on your team! We are now enrolling for the How to Hire the Best course. Sign up today!Sign up for the free A-Player Development Plan/Mini-Course. Track your A-players' development and retain your A-players!Ready to take your life back from your business? Want more time for what matters most and more money in your bank account than ever? Book a call with us today! Get your copy of A Guide To Talking To Your Team About Profit!Master your time and profit! Give us 20 minutes of your time, take the Better Business Better Life Assessment, and receive a free paperback copy of my book,

Want Sam's Guide to Create Irresistible Content? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/skv Episode 730: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk about the trend of cinematic content creators on TikTok and YouTube. — Show Notes: (0:00) Creator Camp (7:41) Wesley Wang's Viral Short Film (17:00) The Iron Snail (20:08) Michael MacKelvie (24:52) Ryan Trahan's Candy Commercial Masterpiece (27:20) Different Is Better Than Better — Links: • Creator Camp - http://creatorcamp.co/ • nothing, except everything. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hif5eI5pBxo • Batmalle - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK1n403ok0k/ • The Iron Snail - https://www.youtube.com/@TheIronSnail • Michael Mackelvie - https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelMacKelvie • “We Need To Talk” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImQ1nY0y9HA • Joyride - https://www.joyride.com • STICKS - https://www.youtube.com/@STICKS — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Struggling to make your Instagram bio actually do something for your brand? In this episode, I'm walking you through the real-time updates I made to mine—what wasn't working, what finally clicked, and the strategy I'm leaning on to connect with the right people. We're talking bio formulas, content pillars, and why this tiny space might be holding back your visibility more than you realize. RESOURCES MENTIONED NOTE: Some links below contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for this site to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. DISCOUNT: Code for 30+ free days of Podcast Audio Hosting through Libsyn: bossgirl RESOURCE: Need a Podcast Editor? Hire mine & tell him I referred you…The Podcast Man HIRE ME: Back Pocket VIP Coaching YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe >> The House of Sugar Creek MY BOOK: Snag a copy! Pillars & Purpose: How to Build a Business That Works for You RESOURCE: Contract Templates for your Business YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Subscribe to the BGC YouTube Channel and listen to my episodes via YouTube! MY 90-DAY UNDATED PLANNER: Buy it here! RESOURCE: Receive 20% off your first month or your first year with Dubsado RESOURCE: Freebie: How to Price for Profit Worksheet RESOURCE: Freebie: Create a years worth of Content in Minutes LEAVE A MESSAGE: Click Here SEARCH BAR CONFESSIONS: Starts at 11:11 BUSINESS NUGGET: Starts at 12:04 RESOURCE: Check out Hilma products – $10 off for ya! EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY... EPISODE 528 – WHEN YOU ACCIDENTALLY BUILD A FUNNEL (& IT WORKS) EPISODE 519 – GIVING YOURSELF GRACE WHEN EVERYTHING'S A LOT EPISODE 479 – 10 THINGS I'VE NEVER TOLD YOU EPISODE 429 – LIVING IN A TECH WORLD…WHAT'S REAL? EPISODE 379 – WHY YOU NEED A MARKETING STRATEGY EPISODE 329 – HOW TO PUT YOUR BIZ ON AUTO PILOT EPISODE 279 – UNCONVENTIONAL IS THE NEW CONVENTIONAL EPISODE 229 – STAYING GROUNDED IN YOUR BUSINESS EPISODE 179 – HOW TO MARKET YOUR BUSINESS OR BLOG (PART 1) EPISODE 129 – NITTY GRITTY SERIES WITH MISS MUSTARD SEED FIND TAYLOR ONLINE... Blog – The House of Sugar Creek Instagram – @taylorlbradford Facebook – bossgirlcreative Pinterest – thehouseofsugarcreek TikTok – @taylorlbradford YouTube – The House of Sugar Creek YouTube – Boss Girl Creative

Thinking about hiring help for your author business—but not sure where to start?If you're feeling stretched thin, stuck in the weeds, or simply unsure how to grow beyond “just you,” this episode is for you.Jamie Van Cuyk, CEO of Growing Your Team, knows how overwhelming hiring can feel—especially when your business is personal. She's helped countless creative entrepreneurs like you find the right first hire without the stress or second-guessing.What if hiring didn't have to feel risky? This conversation reveals when to take the leap, who to hire, and how to protect your time and money.Key takeways:4 Signs It's Time to Hire Stop wondering. Start watching for the key signals your business is ready to grow.Which Role Fits Your Book Business? Contractor or part-timer? Jamie breaks down your options and what works when.How to Avoid a Bad Hire Get clear on who you need before you post the job.A Smarter Way to Hire Learn Jamie's step-by-step system—from job post to onboarding.Costly Hiring Mistakes to Skip Avoid desperation hires and mismanaged handoffs that stall your momentum.Ready to stop doing it all and start growing smarter? Listen now and make your first hire the right one.Here's how to connect with Jamie:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInDownload Jamie's free gift to listeners: Determine What to Delegate Worksheet*************************************************************************Want book marketing ideas that go beyond the basics? Subscribe to Book Marketing with Susan Friedmann on Substack for fresh, thought-provoking strategies that challenge the norm and help you market your book in smarter, more effective ways.

What happens when pet sitters take the leap into retail? Morgan and Austin Weber, owners of Lucky Pup Adventures, share how they purchased and now run Woofs and Waves, a beloved community pet store in Sioux Falls. They dive into the differences between managing a service business and a retail space, including inventory, staff training, and community outreach. They reflect on their complementary strengths and how they divide responsibilities for long-term growth. They also share how they're staying intentional about values, culture, and customer experience while preparing for potential future expansion. Main Topics Transitioning from service to retail Staff training and team culture Community outreach and partnerships Inventory and product selection Preparing for business growth Main takeaway: “You don't have to know everything about everything—you just need the right people passionate about the right things.” Running a business—especially in the pet industry—can feel overwhelming. From inventory and client care to marketing and employee training, there's always something new to learn. But the truth is, you don't need to be an expert in it all. What matters most is building a team where each person brings their strengths and passions to the table. When your fish lover geeks out over tanks and your dog nerd knows every ingredient in your food aisle, magic happens. Hire well, empower your people, and let their passion lead the way. Links: https://woofsandwaves.com https://www.instagram.com/woofsandwaves/ https://www.facebook.com/woofsandwaves Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts! Check out ProTrainings Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off

The Vermont State Agency hired a man who had been ordered to pay millions for filming teens undressing. Plus, Vermont filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration to overturn a provision in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"; Vermont's annual sports betting report contains some surprising trends;The city of South Burlington has hired a new police chief and a popular cliff-side hiking and rock climbing area has reopened.

Think writing a book is just for authors? Think again. In this episode of the Happy Productive Podcast, Jennifer sits down with author, speaker, and her husband Douglas Robbins to talk about how business owners can write impactful books that boost credibility and open doors. Together, they reveal the behind-the-scenes of the Author Accelerator program, how writing creates authority in your niche, and what it really takes to get your book from idea to published. This is more than just a fun husband-wife banter. It's a wake-up call for entrepreneurs sitting on a powerful story that needs to be told. If you've ever said, “I know I have a book in me,” this episode is your sign. Ready to write your book inside Freedom Builders? Learn more at https://jenniferdawncoaching.com Timestamps: 02:00 - How the Author Accelerator was born at a retreat 03:00 - Doug shares how a high school poem changed his life 04:00 - The story behind Doug's latest book “Black Cloud Rises” 05:00 - Hidden truths about Thanksgiving and Native American history 06:00 - The difference a book makes in business visibility 07:00 - “I'm not a writer” and why that shouldn't stop you 08:00 - How stories influence others and build connection 09:00 - Finding your voice through consistent writing 10:00 - Writing structure: beginning, middle, end 11:00 - What business owners use their books for 12:00 - The myth of becoming the next Stephen King 13:00 - The truth about publishing deals and self-promotion 14:00 - Marketing a book is a second mountain 15:00 - Hire help and focus on your strengths 16:00 - Why weekly accountability works (even if it's not sexy) 17:00 - Creating a safe and supportive author community 18:00 - The writing groove and why clarity comes through action 19:00 - Writing is like going to the gym—start where you are 20:00 - You work for the reader. Make it count. 21:00 - Jennifer and Doug reflect on feedback and editing 22:00 - The Author Accelerator is included in Freedom Builders 23:00 - Where to find Doug's new book and how to reach out 24:00 - Final encouragement: the world needs your book Take the FREE Business Freedom Quiz to find out what's holding you back and get a custom action plan to fix it. https://app.jenniferdawncoaching.com/freedomquiz

The Wellington Phoenix have hired the former Canadian coach at the centre of the Olympic drone scandal in 2024. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

In this episode of Titans of the Trades, Ryan Englin sits down with Danielle Putnam, President of The New Flat Rate, to break down how construction and home service contractors can boost revenue and retention by doing less. That's right. Less.Danielle shares how giving technicians the power of choice through menu pricing not only increases average tickets but also reduces burnout, improves customer satisfaction, and builds stronger businesses. From ride-alongs to real-world coaching and a peer group called Freedom Builders University, Danielle reveals how her team is reshaping the trades, one call at a time.If you're tired of running your techs ragged and still not seeing the profits, this episode is your roadmap to smarter growth.10 Key Takeaways with Timestamps:[01:00] Why menu pricing keeps families together and techs sane.[02:00] How technicians can triple impact with fewer calls per day.[03:15] The “Power of the Menu” explained with cheeseburgers.[06:45] Freedom Builders University and how it works.[08:40] What contractors learn from on-site peer group visits.[10:27] Why owners don't want to be trainers, and shouldn't have to be.[12:54] Don't hire unicorns. Hire real people and give them tools.[18:08] The mindset shift that defines successful contractors today.[21:20] Why lack of follow-up is killing your construction business.[24:08] Danielle's top tools for automating your way to freedom.Connect With Danielle:Website: https://thenewflatrate.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellekoop/  Support Titans of the Trades: If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe, share, and leave a review for Titans of the Trades. Your support goes a long way in helping us bring more impactful discussions your way.

Happy Wednesday, Store Nation!     Thank you for tuning in to the Hacking Self Storage podcast.     Today, we're talking about why you should hire people who are smarter than you. If you're not learning from them during the interview, they're the wrong hire.     This one's all about building a team that raises the bar.     Hope you take away some new knowledge and insight from this episode.   Give it a listen!   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Get the FREE Workshop: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/workshop Mr. Self Storage: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/ Dean's Email: deanbooty@icloud.com Mr. Self Storage on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrselfstorage

This is part 3 of a 4-part conversation on authentic leadership.Team culture begins before day one. In this episode, executive coach, author, and former Disney exec Jim Fielding reveals how authenticity shows up in the hiring process, how to build trust through vulnerability, and why showing up as a fully human leader sets the tone for every team interaction. From performance conversations to “espresso machine culture,” Jim explains what real empowerment looks like — and how to create workplaces where people actually want to belong.And connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow on TikTok Email me anytime

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald. Drawing from his own experiences—including the rise and fall of his Houston-based comedy club—he shares hard-earned lessons about budgeting, hiring, planning, and the realities of entrepreneurship. The episode is both motivational and practical, offering real-world advice for aspiring and current business owners.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald. Drawing from his own experiences—including the rise and fall of his Houston-based comedy club—he shares hard-earned lessons about budgeting, hiring, planning, and the realities of entrepreneurship. The episode is both motivational and practical, offering real-world advice for aspiring and current business owners.

Welcome to Week 5 of my BQ or Bust journey as I train for the 2024 Chicago Marathon with one big goal: qualifying for the Boston Marathon. If you're training for a marathon, dealing with PT frustrations, or wondering how to pace a race properly (spoiler: I didn't!), this week's got everything you need. This week was a GAME-CHANGER:

If you're a freelancer or service provider who doesn't want to manage people, build an agency, or work 40+ hours a week, this episode is your permission slip to scale smarter—without adding chaos or headcount.For the last seven years, I've made multiple six figures every single year with 1:1 services—and zero support on the delivery side. No junior team. No agency. Just smart systems, strategic packaging, and simple offers that convert.In this episode, I'm walking you through the exact framework I teach inside the Strategist Society so you can grow your business without building a soul-sucking agency or trading profit for stress.Topics Covered In This Episode:You don't need an agency to hit $20K+ months.Profit margins matter more than team size or client count.Hire for leverage, not delegation.Systems are the foundation of sustainable growth.You can scale without burning out or becoming a manager.Find the full show notes at:  https://brandimowles.com/262 Want More Like This? ⬇️CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO RAISE YOUR RATES WITH YOUR CURRENT CLIENTS WITHOUT LOSING THEMAdditional Resources:Want Support to Grow Without Hiring a Bunch of People?This is exactly what we do inside Strategist Society.You'll get the coaching, community, and framework to help you scale to $20K+ months—without building an agency and while keeping your time and profit intact.Apply now at www.thestrategistsociety.comFollow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/serve-scale-soar/id1477998650Follow Brandi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandimowlesFollow Brandi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brandiandcompany

This week, I'm picking up where Episode 304 left off, diving deeper into the practical strategies that successful salon owners use to build strong teams, great cultures, and profitable businesses.If you've ever asked yourself, "Why can't I find good people?" or "Why won't my team step up?"  this episode is for you. I'm walking you through the exact traits, systems, and standards that top-performing salons share from how they hire, to how they train, to how they reward results. These aren't theories. These are lessons from real salons, doing real numbers, with real six-figure stylists. And the good news? You can implement them too.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] Welcome and recap of the Leadership Crisis and its impact[01:28] Why true leadership is in short supply[04:06] Point 1: Strong foundations and non-negotiables[06:29] Point 2: Hire for attitude and ambition[08:54] Point 3: Build systems that support your culture[11:53] Point 4: Treat your team as your second client[13:14] Point 5: Create financial security through smart pay systems[14:26] Point 6: Set performance standards and accountability[15:08] The most important word: implementation[15:26] 6 steps to start improving your culture today[19:19] The final question every salon owner needs to askWant MORE to help you GROW?

Most sales hiring failures aren't about the rep. They're about the missing structure.In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown sits down with David Sliman, CEO of Sales Performance, to explore why sales teams underperform—and how to fix it before your next hire.You'll learn:✅ Why KPI clarity is non-negotiable before hiring✅ How to build onboarding that drives early wins✅ The 4-part sales execution model that scales✅ Why great coaching requires structure, not pressure✅ How to create a system where top producers thriveIf your business depends on 1:1, high-ticket B2B sales—this episode will change how you build and lead your team.

This week on the pod, we sit down with e-discovery veteran John Thacher to get real about GenAI. We talk about what's working, what's failing, and what everyone needs to understand before jumping on the hype train. With over two decades in the trenches, John has seen it all, and he's not shy about separating substance from noise.We get into why so many GenAI roles are being created and eliminated in the same year, and how legal tech leaders can avoid that cycle. John walks us through what implementing GenAI actually looks like on the ground, including the practical challenges and real-world results from some of his most recent review projects. He also shares where GenAI still falls short, especially in legal workflows that demand nuance and precision.If you're thinking about pivoting into this space, John has advice on what skills matter most, what's becoming obsolete, and why this is both an exciting and risky time to make a move. He also gets candid about his next chapter and why now's the time to hire him. (Seriously, someone hire this guy!) Whether you're GenAI-curious or already knee-deep in implementation, this episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to figure out what it really takes to make GenAI work in legal and eDiscovery.John Thacher has over 24 years of experience in e-Discovery, where he's known for building high-performing teams and driving business growth through innovation. He currently leads BDO's review program, which he helped launch and scale 5x in just three years. John has been instrumental in transitioning clients to Machine Learning as the default review method and recently completed a successful Gen AI-based workflow review for several global manufacturers in electronics, aviation, and automotive sectors. He's a vocal advocate for using Gen AI to streamline reviews and reduce costs.Before BDO, John spent eight years at Ricoh managing major review projects, including the MDL Opiates Committee review, which involved 565 attorneys across eight locations. Earlier in his career, he helped launch Orrick's Global Operations Center while at De Novo Legal, expanding it from a small pilot team into a 200+ attorney review center. At Peak Discovery, he created fixed-price review products that led to a 12x business growth and eventual acquisition by Techlaw Solutions.John earned a joint JD/MBA from Albany Law School and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, graduating in the top 10% of both programs. He also spent five years as an Assistant Professor of Management, teaching business law, strategy, and HR. With deep expertise across the entire e-discovery lifecycle—from document collection to privilege logs—John continues to develop long-term, AI-powered solutions for clients seeking smarter, more efficient review strategies.

It's official, the McGee's have hired Beulah to work, and off the microphone the maid is busy whipping the place into shape. A phone call to invite Doc Gamble to…

Episode 729: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) talks to Zapier founder Wade Foster ( https://x.com/wadefoster ) about how to build AI Agents. — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (5:57) DEMO: Instant Dossier (10:49) Model Context Protocol (19:30) DEMO: Read Strategy memos like a Harvard MBA (29:13) DEMO: Inbox Zero Agent (36:00) Getting your team to use AI (40:00) DEMO: Employee fraud detector — Links: • Zapier - zapier.com • Claude - Claude.ai • Glean - https://www.glean.com/ • Databricks - https://www.databricks.com/ • Superwhisper - https://superwhisper.com/ • Wisprflow - https://wisprflow.ai/ • N8n - https://n8n.io/ — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Join us in Oregon for our Bloom Together Business Soiree on September 4th! Get your ticket while you can at ⁠⁠https://www.cubicletoceo.co/bloomtogether⁠⁠ In just one year, Emma Tessler restructured her agency to increase revenue by 45% with a single strategic hire. The founder of Ninety Five Media, Emma hit a ceiling with her fast-growing social media agency. Client work was thriving, but her personal involvement in every project bottlenecked growth and drained capacity. The solution? Hiring a Creative Project Manager to be a buffer between her, the Account Managers, and their clients — owning execution, managing the creative team, and elevating systems and deliverables across the board. The results speak for themselves: average client retainers jumped from $3K to an average of $4K–$7K/month, labor costs dropped by 20% with improved efficiency, and Emma finally stepped out of the weeds, regaining time to focus on strategy, visibility, and even take a two-week unplugged vacation for the first time in years. This case study is proof that scaling doesn't always require building a massive team — it requires making the right hire. Connect with Emma: https://ninetyfivemedia.co The Stop Scrolling, Start Scaling Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stop-scrolling-start-scaling-podcast/id1635151196 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmatessler/ IG: @ninety.five.media Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cubicletoceo.co/quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@missellenyin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cubicletoce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠o so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode I talk with Tommy. Tommy lives in England and he is a suicide attempt survivor.If you are a suicide attempt survivor (or ideator) and you'd like to talk, please reach out: hello@suicidenoted.comOr you can leave me an audio message: speakpipe.com/SuicideNotedSubscribe to our new YT Channel: youtube.com/@suicidenotedVisit suicidenoted.com (or the podcast About section)  to learn how you can:Support the podcast (there are several ways)Hire us to speak/present (virtual or IRL)Volunteer with us (we could use the help)Launch your own podcast (you can do it!)Join the support group (on the Signal app)Follow us on our socials (spread the word)#lessshittylessaloneSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/suicide-noted/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Growing a group practice starts with your very first hire, but who should that person be? In today's episode, I sit down with Nicole McCance, and we get real about the mistakes that can make or break your expansion plans.Nicole sold her group practice for multiple seven figures after scaling to 55 therapists in just three years! She shared why your first hire should be a "mini-you" who matches your therapeutic style and energy, ensuring clients get a consistent experience. We discussed real-life strategies for transitioning clients to new therapists, why couples therapists are revenue gold mines, and the best way to screen candidates. Plus, we explore why creating solid systems not only makes your daily operations smoother, but also significantly increases your group practice's value if you ever decide to sell.If you're dreaming of working less while earning more in your therapy business, this episode is for you. Nicole's stories about her own hiring mistakes will save you tons of headaches and money!More about Nicole McCance:Nicole is a Psychologist (retired) turned Business Coach for therapists scaling to a group practice. She expanded her private practice to 55 therapists and multiple 7 figures in 3 years (with toddler twins at home). Nicole sold her clinic in the 4th year and then retired as a Psychologist in her 5th year. She now teaches therapists how to help more people, make more money and have more freedom following her proven method. The McCance Method: https://mccancemethod.com/ Topics covered on Growing A Group Practice:Nicole's journey from solo practitioner to growing a group practice with 55 therapists.Why your first hire should be a "mini-me" who matches your energy, personality, and therapeutic modality.When to diversify beyond mini-me hires and how to use market data to guide these decisions.The screening questions you should ask potential hires before spending time interviewing them.How systems and consistent processes create safety for both clients and therapists.The financial value of documented systems and operations manuals when selling your group practice.Connect with Nicole McCance:Podcast:  The Business Savvy Therapist PodcastFree Masterclass - How To Build A 7-Figure Group Practice: https://mccancemethod.com/webinar-free-masterclass-from-solo-to-superteamConnect with Felicia:Get my freebie & join the email list: The Magic SheetsInstagram: @the_bad_therapistWebsite: www.thebadtherapist.coachFacebook group: Healing MoneyQuote:"In order for you to be a CEO, you have to let go...

Sales leader and author Nigel Green joins Scott Leese and Richard Harris on the Surf and Sales podcast and discuss the critical skill of hiring elite salespeople. Nigel shares his expertise on why this is the single most important sales leadership skill, and how to effectively identify, attract, and integrate top talent onto your team. The conversation covers a range of valuable topics, including: Why elite salespeople don't apply to job postings, and how to proactively recruit them Techniques for uncovering the non-obvious behaviors that separate top performers from the rest Strategies for aligning your executive team and compensation plans to land elite talent The dangers of promoting your best salesperson into a leadership role Why small teams of elite reps can outperform larger average teams    

Send us a textHiring a stylist is hard. Retaining one is harder. Training them from scratch? That's where most salon owners throw in the towel. Todd and Jen believe that's exactly where the opportunity lies.In this episode, they break down their education funnel—the system they've built to train new hires (especially those straight out of cosmetology school) into fully booked, confident, high-performing stylists. From blow-dry assessments to client-ready test-outs, you'll hear exactly how they do it, how long it takes, and how it leads to stronger retention, higher performance, and long-term growth.Whether you're thinking about training your first stylist or looking to improve the education model inside your salon, this episode will help you build a path that scales with your business and supports your team.Key Topics Covered:[00:00] Stop Waiting for the “Unicorn” Hire [00:02] Jen's Story: Learning the Hard Way at Her First Salon [00:04] Daydreaming Won't Save Your Business—Systems Will [00:05] Todd's Opening Rant: $80 Haircuts, Facebook Negativity, and a Dying Industry Mindset [00:12] Stop Asking Facebook What a Lawyer or Accountant Should Answer [00:14] Building an Education Funnel [00:16] Going Wider Reduces Risk and Builds Retention [00:17] Why We Focus on Hiring Stylists Out of School [00:19] How a True Apprenticeship Works (And What States Offer It) [00:20] Are You a “Push Forward” or “Hold Back” Type Leader? [00:22] Our Step-by-Step Training System (From Model to Client-Ready) [00:27] The Blow-Dry Test: A Crucial First Win [00:30] Why Clients Are Paying During Training—and Why That's a Win [00:32] Adding Services One by One = Confidence + Clarity [00:34] Transparency Builds Trust: Don't Hide the Training [00:36] Matching Clients and Stylists Without Compromising Standards [00:39] Transitioning From Friends/Family to Real Clients [00:41] Ongoing Training, Redos, and Leadership Conversations [00:44] Education Never Ends—Even for Experienced Stylists [00:46] Paying Stylists and Educators During Training [00:47] What If You Don't Have Time to Train? [00:49] Be Willing to Let People Go—If They're Not Growing, You're Shrinking [00:51] The Term “Apprenticeship” [00:52] Get on the Email ListKey Takeaways:Unicorn hires don't build sustainable businesses. Systems do.Stop outsourcing business decisions to Facebook. Talk to professionals.Create wins early and often. Your education system should evolve. What worked 5 years ago won't work now.Train transparently. Clients will respect your honesty if you lead with integrity.Hire slow, fire fast. Don't hold onto the wrong person just because training takes time.Education never ends. Even senior stylists should be reassessed regularly.Connect With Us:

Feel like you're working past your capacity? It may be time to hire an assistant for your insurance business!   Read the text version   Learn more about Ask Integrity   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: Ask Integrity FREE eBook Download – The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft. Christian Brindle How Ask Integrity Can Streamline Your Medicare Sales Appointments How to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your Downline Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing The Ritter Platform   Websites for Freelancers: Fiverr LinkedIn Service Marketplace Upwork   References: Basu, Tyler. “How to Hire a Virtual Assistant: Entrepreneur's Guide to Outsourcing.” THINKIFIC, https://www.thinkific.com/blog/hire-a-virtual-assistant-outsourcing-guide/. Accessed 25 June 2025. “When Do You and Your Business Need an Executive Assistant?” Indeed.Com, https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/when-do-you-and-your-business-need-an-executive-assistant. Accessed 25 June 2025.   Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance     Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

Can artificial intelligence actually help you hire better people? In this episode of Choose People Love Pets, Brianna and Phoebe pull back the curtain on how they're combining gut instinct, value-driven interview questions, and AI tools like ChatGPT to make smarter, more aligned hiring decisions in their veterinary hospital. From evaluating resumes to catching red flags in interviews, they share the exact questions they ask, how they involve their team in the process, and the surprising ways AI has helped them hire for culture, not just credentials. You'll laugh (cutoff butt shorts at an interview?), you'll learn, and you'll probably leave wanting to rewrite your interview guide. Takeaways Setting clear expectations is crucial in the hiring process. Identifying red flags can prevent future issues in team dynamics. Resumes should be evaluated for presentation and experience. Cultural fit is as important as skills and experience. Behavioral questions can reveal a candidate's true character. Curiosity in candidates indicates genuine interest in the role. Hiring slow and firing fast helps maintain a positive culture. Proactive communication is key to a successful team environment. Candidates should demonstrate accountability and teamwork. Reflecting on past interview experiences can improve future hiring practices. Epsisode References:  Resumes & Team Appreciation (Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bwguh7E3Ut65VNN1wCUub?si=yHLxYjD0RHOi79VaKlirPA) DVM Off Script: Dr. Jill Clark (Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MAFB23SQ4M2cEX44Gvag1?si=b9MYQP0rQzaDFdXixMP0MA) Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Interviewing Red Flags 02:38 Pre-Interview Considerations 13:37 Evaluating Resumes 16:52 Interview Techniques for Cultural Fit 21:25 Red Flags in Candidate Responses 23:42 The Importance of Team Dynamics in Hiring 28:53 Green Flags in Interviews Submit experiences you would like us to unpack in our Lead By Example episodes here: choosepeoplelovepets@outlook.com  Follow for more:  FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556480229406&mibextid=LQQJ4d  IG: https://www.instagram.com/choosepeoplelovepets?igsh=MTVzZjc4ZHE4MWd2NQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/choose-people-love-pets/ 

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This week on Gun For Hire Radio... invaluable travel safety tips and the next move towards unity and winning back our State. The time is now and we need you all.  Please listen learn like follow share and volunteer. The post The Gun For Hire Radio Broadcast: Episode 740 appeared first on Best Gun Range NYC and NJ Area | Gun Range Near Me.

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training A surprise $10K tax bill nearly knocked Pete Kleinjan off course—but he learned that trusting experts, keeping perspective, and staying outcome-focused is what turns agency chaos into long-term growth. If you're facing curveballs, this episode is your mindset reset. What You'll Learn Why SEO isn't what you sell, it's what it gets your clients. The tax mistake that cost $10K (and what Pete did right). How to lead through chaos with perspective, not panic. Why timeless principles beat trendy tactics every time. How realness (not AI avatars) builds lasting trust. Key Takeaways Clients buy outcomes, not SEO jargon: Sell the lakehouse dream, not the traffic report. Tax mistakes can kill momentum. Hire experts early: A $10K bill could've derailed everything, but Pete owned it and leveled up his support team. Stay resilient when the storm hits: Business will test you. What keeps you going is clarity, not hustle. Tools change, principles don't: Focus on client results, clear communication, and solving problems—not shiny new platforms. Authenticity wins: Forget perfect video. Scrappy, honest content builds trust that converts. Sell what they need, not what you want to deliver: Pete got a client for life by solving a $0 “do not index” issue. That's value. What's the most unexpected challenge you've faced as an agency owner? How did you handle it when things went sideways? Agency life is full of curveballs, and the only way to keep your business alive is by maintaining perspective and resilience when the unexpected hits. Today's featured guest once thought he would lose all the progress he'd made with his agency when the state hit him with a surprise $10K sales tax bill he didn't even know existed. But now, he looks back and laughs, recognizing that getting through it came down to trusting the right professionals and staying the course. He firmly believes that keeping your business afloat for the long haul means remembering why clients hire you in the first place — and that focusing on the outcomes that matter is what builds trust and closes deals. Pete Kleinjan is the founder and owner of Tiger29, an SEO agency that helps local small businesses achieve their sales goals. His agency isn't a sprawling team of 50; it's a small, sharp crew focused on what small business clients actually care about: more phone calls, more leads, more sales. In this episode, we'll discuss: The real reason clients want SEO. A lesson on team + preparedness. Perspective & resilience when things go sideways.  Why you should focus on what won't change. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources This episode is brought to you by Wix Studio: If you're leveling up your team and your client experience, your site builder should keep up too. That's why successful agencies use Wix Studio — built to adapt the way your agency does: AI-powered site mapping, responsive design, flexible workflows, and scalable CMS tools so you spend less on plugins and more on growth. Ready to design faster and smarter? Go to wix.com/studio to get started. The Real Reason Clients Want SEO (And Why We Overcomplicate It) Pete's first job right out of college was doing credit card collection. It was awful but it trained him in being on the phone multiple hours a day having difficult conversations, which led to his next job selling wheelchair-accessible vans. As a salesperson, he quickly realized the key to more sales wasn't grinding harder—it was getting more qualified leads. After he communicated his drive to help bring in more leads, the company's developer threw him a Wikipedia link to SEO, and Pete dove in, learned FTP, and started tweaking pages himself. That hands-on hunger turned into a full-fledged agency by 2009. It's a story he still tells prospects because he knows clients don't want SEO; they want what SEO brings. They want sales, the Cadillac, the lakehouse dream—not rankings or traffic screenshots, and leading with that terminology could just push them away. Pete urges agency owners to remember this because it speaks to what small business owners care about: “How do I get more of the customers I want?” When you lead with jargon, you lose your prospect. Lead with the transformation. The Unexpected $10K Sales Tax Bill (And a Lesson on Team + Preparedness) A couple of years into his agency, Pete received a letter from the state labeled “sales tax review” (not audit, but let's be real—it was an audit). Turns out, in South Dakota, consulting services are taxable, and the state decided local SEO link-building and citation placement fell under “taxable consulting.” This little “surprise” ended with Pete writing a $10,000 check to the state. For a moment, Pete considered fighting it and asked his attorney brother for advice. However, his brother put it in perspective for him: pay the $10K or pay a lawyer to sue and likely have the state fight you all the way to the Supreme Court. It wasn't fun, but it was the best decision for his peace of mind. For him, the big takeaway was: Hire a good bookkeeper and CPA who know your local tax nuances. You don't want to be the expert in tax law, just like your clients shouldn't have to be experts in SEO. Pete chose not to pass that bill back to his clients because it was his mistake, and it would be unfair. But it also taught him to be proactive in areas outside his zone of genius by building a team of experts who handle the boring (but crucial) details. Perspective and Resilience When Things Go Sideways Pete's tax story caused sleepless nights at the time, but looking back, he laughs about it. Because here's the hard truth about agency ownership: Money challenges, curveballs, and “surprise” bills are going to happen. Your ability to weather these storms without spiraling is what separates owners who build sustainable agencies from those who burn out. When you've been in the game long enough, you realize it's never all rainbows, and there's always something around the corner that could trip you up. But when you remember why you're in business—to build a life you love, not just a bigger agency—it becomes easier to shake off setbacks and focus on what matters: your health, your team, your freedom, and your ability to keep moving forward. Focus on What Won't Change In a recent interview, Jeff Bezos was asked about how he thought things would change in five years. His answer was that instead of obsessing over what will change, he prefers focusing on what won't change. No matter what, clients will always want results. They'll always want things on time. They'll always want problems solved by real humans who care. Whether you're using AI, TikTok or any other platform, those core truths will remain. We can often get distracted by tools and trends (AI, new social platforms, “the next algorithm hack”). But the tools in your box will change; your job—to deliver transformation to clients—will not. Build your business around timeless principles like clear communication, trust, and delivering results, and you'll outlast any trend. AI, Avatars, and Authenticity With the coming wave of AI avatars, deepfakes, and synthetic influencers, how should agency owners use these tools while maintaining authenticity? Yes, you could deploy an AI influencer for your agency, especially if you're camera-shy. But as Pete shared, their social media commandment #1 is “it has to be real.” Their scrappy videos may not be as polished as some big agencies, but they convert because they're authentic, quirky, and genuinely helpful. In a future where clients may question if what they see online is real, your authenticity will become your moat. Using AI should amplify your agency's personality, not replace it, so let your realness be your competitive advantage. Selling What Clients Need, Not What You Want to Sell A small business owner struggling for two years with a site that wouldn't show up on Google. Why? A simple “do not index” box was checked in WordPress. Everyone else was trying to pitch her a free “strategy call” (AKA sales call), but Pete charged for an SEO Power Hour, solved her problem immediately, and won her trust. The takeaway for Pete was that it's good he didn't default to “selling a new website” when a client came for SEO. Don't push a service because it's your highest margin offer. Sell what they actually need. When you do, you become their trusted advisor, not another expense they're trying to cut. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

Having a mental breakdown during training? You're not alone, and you're definitely not weak. In this episode, we're creating a safe space for every runner who's ever wanted to quit mid-run, whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a Boston qualifier. We're not here to toxic-positivity our way through your struggle – we're here to acknowledge it, validate it, and give you real tools to work through it. From immediate reset strategies to building long-term mental resilience, this is your roadmap for turning your hardest running moments into your strongest. Topics covered: Permission to feel without judgment Right-now triage for mental breakdowns Building your confidence bank account The body-mind connection (fuel, hydration, and emotions) Developing anti-fragile runner identity Tools for your mental toolbelt Remember: asking for help is strength, and every step forward counts – even the messy ones. ⚡ This episode is sponsored by Fuel Goods — a women-run marketplace making sports nutrition simpler and smarter. Get $10 in Fuel Cash + 10% back on every order:

In this episode, GaryVee answers a question from a fitness studio owner about how to hire without messing it up. His answer? You're going to mess it up and that's part of the game. Gary breaks down the mindset and tactics behind hiring fast, firing faster, and finding great people who help you grow. This is must-listen advice for any entrepreneur building a team.

Steal Sam's playbook to turn ChatGPT into your Executive Coach: https://clickhubspot.com/ebm Episode 728: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk about hanging out with billionaires. — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (3:56) Hayes Barnard (23:15) Sasha Koehn (29:27) Alex Hormozi (39:24) Wade Foster (45:38) Eric Glyman (49:33) Sanjiv Chopra — Links: • Buck Mason - https://www.buckmason.com • Zapier - https://zapier.com/ • Ramp - https://ramp.com/ • Acquisition - https://www.acquisition.com/ • Rhino - https://rhinoinvestmentsgroup.com/ — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Want Sam's Playbook to Uncover Hidden Business Opportunities? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/pcf Episode 727: Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) sits down with his brother-in-law Sanjiv Chopra to talk about how he went from $15M in debt to a real estate portfolio of $1.5B. — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (3:37) $15M in debt on first deal (12:30) Pawning my wife's wedding ring to buy a gym (19:41) Turning a broken gym around (22:02) Referral marketing (29:48) Double escrow (36:11) Shopping centers (40:20) What a Good Real Estate Deal Looks Like (44:02) How you act when you lose (51:02) Legacy, Balance & Being a Present Dad — Links: • Rhino Investments - https://rhinoinvestmentsgroup.com/ — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano