Growing Your Team with Jamie Van Cuyk

On Today's Episode Are you treating your contractors as employees?   The most valuable assets in your company are money and time. Adding people to your team costs money, but it can also save you the crucial time needed for your business to grow. Carla Titus shares her insights on how small business owners can balance these two assets. Knowing when to prioritize one over the other can transform you...

On Today's Episode Deciding what to pay your employees is more than just a hiring choice. While you start employees at a certain rate, they likely will not, or should not, remain at that same pay level throughout their employment. As a business owner, you need to consider salary increases over time. The thought of giving employees a salary increase can raise many questions. When is the best time t...

On Today's Episode Bringing family members onto your team can be a tough decision. While hiring family might seem like the right move from a personal standpoint, it may not always be best for your business. Sometimes, working with family can be ideal, but other times, it's not in your best interest. Conflicting interests or issues can often come up.  In this episode, we evaluate the advantages and...

On Today's Episode Money isn't always the best and most sustainable motivator for your employees. Setting up other systems of review, feedback, and goals can be vital to maintaining a strong coalition in your business. Shannon Hughes highlights ways to improve both personal and professional development. She uses a 'People First Culture' to inspire employees without adding dollars to your budget.  ...

I've made some big mistakes when managing remote team members. Learn from my errors so you can successfully manage your remote employees. 

On Today's Episode Remote work has continuously gained popularity over the past few years. While more people and even entire companies are working remotely, not everyone is taking steps to succeed in this environment. As a result, many businesses lack communication and connection between employers and their team members. Jody Grunden has dealt firsthand with the challenges of running a remote team...

As a small business owner, what should you do when your employees start discussing their pay with each other? Listen and find out. 

Shanice Miller helps business owners move their company forward through implementation of systems and processes.

We're in the final stretch of the year. If you've been thinking about hiring, you might be wondering if hiring at the end of the year is a good idea. Find out the reality of the end-of-the-year hiring market and how you can succeed when hiring this time of year. 

On Today's Episode Are you treating your contractors as employees?   If you're not well-versed in the difference between the two, it can be easy to cross the line and treat your contractors like employees. Doing so can not only put you into legal trouble but also harm your relationship with your contractors.   Sophie Robinson shares the importance of knowing the difference between the two terms an...

Pay is something that should be discussed early on in every hiring process. Learn how to do it legally and effectively. 

Dane Sanders examines how to motivate employees and make people want to work with you long-term.  

Is it legal and ethical to check a candidate's social media profiles during the hiring process? Listen and learn. 

On Today's Episode Scaling your business can be difficult, especially when you need to bring on new team members. When you are ready to hire, you might find yourself asking a very common question: Is bringing on contractors or employees a better decision for your company? This age-old question has been debated for a while, and the answer might look different to each person. Luckily, Katrinna Roth...

When was the last time you took a day off to only focus on yourself? It's what you, your business, and your team need!

On Today's Episode "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 m...

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 highligh...

On Today's Episode 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.   Quote From T...

On Today's Episode 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...

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-...

On Today's Episode 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...

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.