The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Identifying the perfect hire can be a challenging task, but finding and retaining a candidate who truly fits your requirements can be even tougher. Today, we will discuss the crucial importance of establishing a skilled labor pipeline for your small business. This pipeline is essential not only for meeting your current needs but also for ensur...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Imposter syndrome can affect anyone at any time, making it easy to feel like you don't belong or aren't worthy of your position. But we're here to tell you that you are worthy of every bit! We're speaking with Kevin Palmeri, host of Next-Level University, to discuss his personal journey with imposter syndrome and how you ca...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. The Green Berets are an elite military force renowned for their leadership, discipline, efficiency, and effectiveness. These traits are not only essential in military service but can also be a tremendous asset for any business owner aiming to build high-performing teams. The leadership principles and rigorous training that the Green Berets und...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Oftentimes we equate working extra hours as what's "necessary" to ensure that our business is growing at the pace we desire. Many entrepreneurs initially start their business to give themselves a healthier work/life balance, but quickly find themselves working 80 hour weeks to grow their business. We're speaking with Jordan...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Branding is often overlooked by many small businesses, but a cohesive brand can be advantageous to businesses of any size. We're speaking with Tony Diamond, Founder of TDThink, on the importance of establishing a company identity, mistakes to avoid, and three steps you can take today to get started. Learn more about Tony: tdthink.com Sche...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. As a business owner, you're likely to receive advice (wanted or not) about how to best run your business. How do you know who to listen to and whose advice should you be taking? We're speaking with Benjamin Friedman, President & Founder of Build Scale Grow, on his proven methods for setting healthy boundaries when asking for feed...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. As entrepreneurs, we often overlook the benefits of government when establishing our businesses and growing roots in our communities. We're speaking with John Marez, Principle Consultant a JMar Management Consulting & elected official, about the positive influences economic councils can have on your business and how you can work with...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Interviewing for a position and love a candidate? Chances are, that means somebody else does too! Today we're discussing a key aspect of the hiring process that is often overlooked: either be ready to go when you find the right match or risk losing them to a faster-moving competitor. Learn more about KeyHire: www.keyhire.solutions Schedul...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Leadership can be one of the toughest challenges for an entrepreneur, and building a team of leaders to help your business succeed can be even tougher. We're speaking with Rusty Smith, President of the Center for Growth and Professional EOS implementor, on strategies you can use to build a leadership team that is not only effective, but c...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Every family business is different, and priorities often dictate how you run your business and the goals you wish to achieve. We're speaking with Rob Ferguson, Founder of The Ferguson Alliance, about the difference between a Family-First Business and a Business-First Family. Learn more about Rob: ferguson-alliance.com Schedule a Free Call...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. A complete hiring process often interviewing & interacting with candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds - so how do you compare achievements between two entirely different candidates? This week, Corey is reviewing the importance of changing your perception of "good" when it comes to hiring for your small business. Learn mor...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. After investing years - or maybe even decades - building your business, it can be a daunting and emotional task to set up a plan for the future. We're speaking with Nanette Miner, Founder of The Training Doctor, to discuss the importance of setting up an effective leadership pipeline and defining an actionable succession plan. Learn more...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Running a business can be a mentally strenuous activity in both your personal and professional life. It's important to maintain a positive balance and work to improve your mental fitness. We're speaking with the CEO of Jane Weddle Coaching, Jane Weddle, to learn how entrepreneurs and CEO's leverage the Positive Intelligence™ Men...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. As a small business owner, it can be easy to fall into the trap of wanting to do everything yourself. We're speaking with Sean Flaherty, Vistage Speaker & Managing Partner at ITX, about how you can identify your strengths and talents to optimize your small business for success. Learn More About Sean: https://itx.com Learn More About C...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Perfecting your "elevator pitch" or optimizing your marketing message can be difficult for many business owners. We're speaking with Craig Andrews, Founder of allies4me , about his proven method that mimics the stages of courtship to help companies find strangers and convert them into high-paying customers. A First-Time Offer is...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. When running a small business, employees can become like family. But how should you act when it becomes clear an employee needs help outside of work? We're speaking with Dr. Christopher Taylor of Taylor Counseling to explore how personal issues should be addressed, what resources are available, and what you should do as an owner in delica...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Are your operations allowing for the efficiency your business needs to succeed? Simple and effective processes can free up valuable time and resources, enabling small business owners to focus on strategic growth initiatives, innovation, and building strong customer relationships. In an era where agility and adaptability are key, process optimi...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. As a business owner, it can be difficult (and scary) to recognize that it's time to let go in order to continue growing. We're speaking with Jeff Koziatek - Peak Performance Coach & Founder of Core Authenticity, about how business owners can change their mindset to help encourage growth in their business. Hosted by Ausha. See aus...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. The business landscape has been forced to drastically adapt to world events over the last few years. From isolation to back-to-office initiatives, company culture can easily get left behind. We're speaking with Chris Hanslik, Chairman at BoyarMiller Attorneys, about methods you can implement to help preserve, promote and enhance your comp...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Customer targeting can make or break a small business - we're speaking with Per Sjofors, best-selling author and pricing strategy consultant, on how your business can use pricing as a lever to enable sustainable growth. Learn More about Per: https://sjofors.com Schedule a Call with Corey: https://www.keyhire.solutions/consultation Hosted...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Sales are critical for any small business, but how do you maintain your company values while booking new business to maintain growth? We're speaking with founder of EXTRABOLD Sales, Catherine Brown, on how to get appointments & close business, find and qualify potential customers, and how to be selling all the time without feeling ick...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Gain sharing can be an excellent way to incentivize employees and reward everyone for company successes - when done correctly Gain Sharing will help retain your current employees, attract new high-quality talent and can even boost your valuation.    Join us for a conversation with Chuck Hendee on the basics of Gain Sharing, common mistakes mad...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Is your business feeling stagnant or is your growth rate slow? You're not alone. Slow business growth can be the result of many factors, but through strategic design, you can prime your business for rapid growth. We're speaking with Freddi Mendez, VP of Operations at SolarCraft, about his experience growing their operations team, mis...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. With new technologies coming out seemingly daily, it's never been easier to upgrade productivity. We're discussing how your small business can utilize new tech to gain a competitive edge and boost performance. Schedule a free consultation with Corey: https://bit.ly/3LSRbo2  Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://keyhire.solutions  Follo...

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. If used strategically, benefits can help a small business gain a competitive edge when courting and retaining important high-value talent. This week, we're going beyond the standard yawn-inducing 401(k) presentation. Our guest Katelynn Diamond, Benefits Advisor at Insgroup, is walking us through everything a small business owner needs to...