Growing Your Team with Jamie Van Cuyk

Do you use personality tests during the hiring process? If so, you might be using them wrong. And, if you use them incorrectly, you might be accidentally disqualifying your ideal employee.  Learn when to use personality tests and properly use the results to find your perfect hire. 

Rebecca Kay takes us through the process of becoming a CEO within your business and building the necessary systems in place. 

Ask anyone hiring and they will tell you that they are getting fewer applicants than ever when trying to hire. It begs the question, Where are all the applicants? Don't people have to work to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table? Yes, but there are still fewer candidates on the job market today. Listen and learn three reasons why. 

Aleia Walker highlights the implications of hiring for cultural fit and how to reshape your perspective on it to benefit your company.

My first employee quit after only seven months. However, I couldn't be happier. Here are two reasons why her quitting was the best decision.

Punam V. Saxena explains how the biases we hold hinder the establishment of the most optimal team. Use code SALE2022 for 20% off all edu-Me merchandise through January 31, 2022: https://www.edu-me.net/the-merch  

Many business owners state that one of the top reasons they became a business owner was that they quit their job due to a bad boss. They no longer wanted to report to someone who treated them poorly, so they were going to be their own boss moving forward.  But the truth is, many of these business owners turn into that bad boss once they start hiring their own team. Listen and learn why. 

Ken McGarrie navigates through the process of developing a strong team in a field with high turnover. 

Are you ready to expand your team and are trying to model your new hire after you? This isn't a good idea if you want to scale your business successfully. Listen and learn why.  

Mitch Gray discusses effective techniques for leading and hiring teams within your small business.

Your new employee accepted the position. Now what? It's time to start onboarding! Learn the first three steps you need to take so you can successfully onboard your new team member and make them a long-lasting employee. 

Kellie Tinnin invites a new take on onboarding team members to develop self-leaders through collaboration and communication.

Have you ever found yourself asking, "Did that really just happen?" I have... especially after some interviews.  Listen and hear about the craziest experience I have had as I interview candidates. 

Do you like to ask Think outside the box interview questions? Questions like, "How would you move a mountain?" or "If you were a crayon, what color would you be?" Many business owners like to ask these questions, but they really shouldn't. Learn why you need to cross these off your list before you conduct your next interview. 

Ryann Halo delves into creating opportunities for your team members to grow to help enhance them and your business.

Many business owners feel overwhelmed by their hiring process. Their solution - just hire a VA. But, is a virtual assistant the right answer? In many cases, it's not.  Listen and learn why hiring a VA is not always the best answer and why, even when hiring a VA is the right choice, it's not as simple as it seems. 

Amber Hawley shares how to combat distractions within your business while leading a successful team.

Ghosting has become a hot topic when it comes to hiring. Candidates have been ghosted for years, but now candidates are starting to do the ghosting. Learn what ghosting is and how you can positively impact this trend. 

Josh Little analyzes a new take on effective workplace communication. He challenges business norms while building stronger relationships among team members.  

Have you been tempted to use a generic job posting for your job opening? My advice is don't! Listen and learn why. Go to https://growingyourteam.com/audit to sign up for your Will Your Job Posting Attract the Right Candidates? Audit

Casey Gromer explains how to dismantle old leadership styles in order to create a company that is true to you and your vision. 

If you want to find your ideal candidates, there is one thing you need to know. Today's hiring market is operating very differently than the norm.  Learn what you need to know when it comes to posting your opening and sorting through candidates to be successful in today's very different hiring market. 

Michelle Kaplan shares how to navigate leading a team remotely and ways to build cohesiveness through unpredictable circumstances.

During the month of July, I had my highest sales month ever! I also didn't work one full week and worked many short days.  How did I do it? Listen and learn the three steps I took so I could scale my business without taking more of my time. 

On Today's Episode When expanding your team, it's essential to avoid shifting from doing tasks to managing them. Building strong communicative relationships with your employees helps you gain a better understanding of the areas in your business that may need improvement. Not every staff member you hire will meet your expectations immediately. Therefore, it's helpful to adjust as needed and take a...