KeyHire Solutions

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

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Welcome to the Award Winning KeyHire Solutions Small Business Podcast, where we cover small business issues, including leadership development, hiring strategies, management structure, business growth, workplace culture, entrepreneurship, and more. We’re here to help you stop grinding and start growing. Join us for weekly chats about small business management with Corey Harlock, our organization design, candidate experience, talent acquisition, and employer branding expert, and CEO of KeyHire Solutions. As an entrepreneur, Corey understands the challenges that business owners face when scaling...

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KeyHire Solutions

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Business

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www.keyhire.solutions

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Using Assessments The Right Way (with Brian Gelt) 19.02.2025

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. In this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, we’re joined by Brian Gelt, Founder of Peoplytix, for an in-depth conversation on how small business owners can transform their hiring process with the power of job assessments. With years of experience helping businesses make smarter talent decisions, Brian breaks down the science and strategy behind th...

The Power of a Competitive Mindset 12.02.2025

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. In this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, host Corey Harlock, CEO of KeyHire Solutions, dives into the critical role a competitive mindset plays in attracting and securing top talent. In today’s job market, small business owners are up against fierce competition for the best candidates. Corey breaks down why traditional hiring strategies often f...

Connecting With Customers Using EMPATHY (with Jim Matuga) 05.02.2025

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Check out our sponsor: https://bit.ly/CS-KeyHire Be KeyHire's Next Success Story: https://bit.ly/KHSuccess Episode 43 of The KeyHire Podcast, hosted by Corey Harlock, dives into the art of connecting with customers on a deeper, more meaningful level. This week’s guest, Jim Matuga, Founder of InnerAction Media, brings his wealth of experie...

Upgrading Your Current Employees (with Chris Leonard) 29.01.2025

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Check out our sponsor: https://bit.ly/CS-KeyHire Be KeyHire's Next Success Story: https://bit.ly/KHSuccess This week on The KeyHire Podcast , we're diving into a critical challenge many business owners face as they scale: what to do when some employees can’t keep up with the growth. Joining us is Chris Leonard, Owner of No Impediment...

How Business Valuations REALLY Work (with Len Bruskiewitz) 22.01.2025

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Check out our sponsor: https://bit.ly/CS-KeyHire Be KeyHire's Next Success Story: https://bit.ly/KHSuccess In this insightful episode of The KeyHire Podcast, Corey Harlock is joined by Len Bruskiewitz, a Certified Business Coach at FocalPoint, to delve into the essential yet often misunderstood topic of business valuation. Len explains wh...

2024 Year in Review 15.01.2025

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Check out our sponsor: https://bit.ly/CS-KeyHire Be KeyHire's Next Success Story: https://bit.ly/KHSuccess We've had a fantastic year full of great guests, fun moments and important advice for small business owners across the country. This week, we're taking a look back at our 2024 with some advice from our favorite episodes, mo...

Using Resolutions to Help Increase Retention 08.01.2025

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Check out our sponsor: https://bit.ly/CS-KeyHire Be KeyHire's Next Success Story: https://bit.ly/KHSuccess In this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, Corey Harlock takes a deep dive into the powerful relationship between aligning incentives and achieving lasting employee satisfaction and retention. Far beyond simply offering monetary rewards...

Hiring Right The First Time (with Casey Gromer) 01.01.2025

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Check out our sponsor: https://bit.ly/CS-KeyHire Be KeyHire's Next Success Story: https://bit.ly/KHSuccess Welcome to The KeyHire Podcast, where we explore strategies and insights to help small business owners build strong, successful teams. This week, we’re thrilled to have Casey Gromer, MBA, join us as our guest. Casey is a seasoned Fra...

How to ACTUALLY Reduce Your Costs (with Hans Stronck) 25.12.2024

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. This episode is sponsored by Career Spring: https://bit.ly/CS-KeyHire Become KeyHire's Next Success Story: https://bit.ly/KHSuccess Connect with Hans: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansstronck/ ERA Group.com (713) 391-4746 We're joined by Hans Stronck, Global Enterprise Partner at Expense Reduction Analysts, to tackle a topic that’s al...

Answering YOUR Questions (with Matt Wills) 18.12.2024

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Learn more about Matt: www.luminousconsultants.com This episode is sponsored by Career Spring: https://bit.ly/CS-KeyHire Become KeyHire's Next Success Story: https://bit.ly/KHSuccess Welcome to The KeyHire Podcast! This week, we’re diving into the most frequently asked questions submitted by our audience, offering practical strategies to...

Rehiring Your Current Employees 11.12.2024

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Learn more about CareerSpring: https://bit.ly/CS-KeyHire Become KeyHire's Next Success Story: www.keyhire.solutions/testimonials In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, Corey Harlock addresses a critical issue for small business owners: how to re-hire your current employees when they’ve been offered a position with another...

Effectively Engaging with Younger Generations (with Dale Wetmore) 04.12.2024

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Learn more about Dale: https://www.giftofnextgen.com Connect with Dale: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalewetmore/ Become KeyHire's Next Success Story: www.keyhire.solutions/testimonials Welcome to The KeyHire Podcast, where small business owners gain actionable insights to grow and succeed. Hosted by Corey Harlock, CEO and Principal Consul...

Growing WITH Your Leadership Team (with Paul Thornton) 27.11.2024

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. In this episode, we're diving into the critical topic of growing your leadership team in alignment with your business. Corey is joined by Paul Thornton, an experienced author and adjunct professor at Springfield College, who brings his unique perspective on leadership development and team growth. Explore how to identify the right talent,...

Getting the BEST Deal on Your Insurance (with Kristy Nagel-Rogers) 20.11.2024

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. In this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Kristy Nagel-Rogers, Market President (Houston) at Cadence Insurance, to uncover the secrets to getting the best deal on your business insurance. Small business owners often overlook important factors when it comes to securing the right insurance policy, and mistakes can...

Giving Back & Growing Your Business through Internships (with Paul Posoli) 13.11.2024

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. We're sitting down with Paul Posoli, CEO & Founder of Career Spring, to delve into the transformative power of internships for small businesses. Paul shares his expertise on how internships can be more than just a short-term staffing solution; they can serve as a strategic tool for business growth and community engagement. Offering in...

Disengaged Employees: Is It My Fault? (with Dr. Benjamin Ritter) 06.11.2024

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. In this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, host Corey Harlock tackles the critical issue of employee disengagement in small businesses with guest Dr. Benjamin Ritter, a leadership, executive, and career coach at LFY Consulting. Together, they explore how disengaged employees can negatively impact company performance and workplace culture. Dr. Rit...

How to Create a Website that ACTUALLY Converts (with James Hipkin) 30.10.2024

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. In today’s digital world, a website is often the first point of contact between your business and potential customers. But having a website isn’t enough—you need one that converts. In this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with James Hipkin, CEO & Founder of Inn8ly, to dive deep into what makes a website effectiv...

How to Delegate as a Control Freak (with Gina Cotner) 23.10.2024

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Welcome to the KeyHire Small Business Podcast! In this episode, host Corey Harlock, CEO of KeyHire Solutions, is joined by special guest Gina Cotner, CEO & Founder of Athena Executive Services. Together, they dive deep into one of the biggest challenges many small business owners face: letting go of micromanaging. If you struggle with cont...

"Am I Wasting my Money?" - How to use Financial Projections to increase your Revenue (with Young Han) 16.10.2024

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. This week, we're joined by Young Han, Founder of Forever Young Agency and Host of The Girl Dad Show , for an in-depth conversation on the power of financial projections in driving business success. Young shares his wealth of experience working with small businesses and startups, breaking down the often-overlooked importance of financial f...

The Founder Bottleneck is Real: Building a Team to Sell Your Business (with Craig Dickens) 09.10.2024

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Welcome to The KeyHire Podcast , where we dive deep into the strategies for building, scaling, and selling your small business. In this episode, your host Corey Harlock, Principal Consultant at KeyHire Solutions, sits down with Craig Dickens, Chairman of Merit Investment Bank, to discuss the critical steps in assembling a winning team for a su...

Breaking the Mold: How to Inspire Retention & Reduce Turnover 02.10.2024

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Struggling to retain your best employees? Corey Harlock, CEO and Principal Consultant of KeyHire Solutions, shares expert tips on how small business owners can create an environment that fosters employee engagement and builds a happy, thriving workplace. Retaining top talent is critical to the success of any business, and Corey explains practi...

Improving Less for Better Results (with Chad Bareither) 18.09.2024

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. This week we're speaking with Chad Bareither from Bareither Group Consulting, LLC. We're exploring how small business owners can achieve better results by concentrating on improving fewer processes. Chad reveals his proven strategies for performance improvement, highlighting the significance of prioritizing and refining key areas wit...

The Power of Servant Leadership (with Kurt Uhlir) 04.09.2024

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. As a small business owner, self-reflection and the ability to identify your leadership style are crucial for personal and organizational growth. However, this can often be a challenging process. Understanding the nuances of your approach to leadership is essential for fostering a positive and productive work environment. Today, we're divi...

Mastering AI For Your Business (with Lauren Glynn) 21.08.2024

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. AI has become a household topic, frequently discussed in articles, the news, and by our peers. But how can small business owners leverage AI to enhance their daily productivity? In this context, productivity tips for small business owners become invaluable, especially when integrating AI productivity hacks into their routine. To explore this f...

Utilizing the Power of Short-Form Video (with Corey Walker) 08.08.2024

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Many social media platforms have pivoted to prioritize short-form video, as it has quickly become the medium preferred by most users. But how can you create engaging short-form video content to grow your small business? Today, we're speaking with Corey Walker, CEO of TheMarketingSpecialist.com and Author of Instagram for Dummies, about th...

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