The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

By KeyHire Solutions

Welcome to the KeyHire Solutions Podcast – where we cover the issues, people and processes that matter to small businesses. From the current employment market to cybersecurity, we’re here to help you stop grinding and start growing.

Join us for bi-weekly chats with our human capital expert and CEO of KeyHire Solutions, Corey Harlock. For years, KeyHire has been helping small businesses optimize their organizational design and processes to increase efficiency and profitability. We'll share tips, proven-strategies and our takes on the most pressing issues hitting small businesses today.

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Setting Your Small Business Up For Rapid Growth (with Fredi Mendez)

The KeyHire Small Business PodcastJul 05, 2023

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Setting Your Small Business Up For Rapid Growth (with Fredi Mendez)

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, mistakes you can avoid when looking to grow and actionable steps you can take today to help encourage rapid growth.

Learn more about Solarcraft: https://www.solarcraft.net/

Schedule a Free Call with Corey: https://www.keyhire.solutions/consultation

#smallbusiness #smallbusinesshelp #smallbusinessowners #smallbusinesspodcast #hiring #growth #entrepreneur #podcastforentrepreneurs

Jul 05, 202334:24

Integrating Tech Into Your Business | The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

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

#smallbusinessowners #runningabusiness #entrepreneur #hiringemployees #businessowner #entrepreneurpodcast

Jun 21, 202325:14

Benefits Don't Have to Be Boring (With Katelynn Diamond) | The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

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 know about benefits, how you can use them to effectively recruit new talent, and what you can do to stay ahead of the competition.

Learn more about Insgroup: https://insgroup.net

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#smallbusinessowners #runningabusiness #entrepreneur #hiringemployees #wealthmanagement #finance #personalfinance

May 31, 202337:44

Managing Your Assets the Right Way (with Chris Manske) | The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

Financial management can be a confusing topic for many, so how do you ensure that your personal and business finances are receiving the care and attention they deserve?
We're speaking with Best-Selling Author and Founder of Manske Wealth Management, Chris Manske, about the questions you need to ask when consulting with a financial advisor and the most common mistakes made when selecting an advisor that's right for you.

Schedule a free consultation with Corey: https://bit.ly/3LSRbo2

Learn More About Manske Wealth Management:

https://manskewealth.com/

#smallbusinessowners #runningabusiness #entrepreneur #hiringemployees #wealthmanagement #finance #personalfinance

May 17, 202347:41

Setting Performance Baselines (Featuring Nelson Quinnell) | The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

Join us in conversation with Nelson Quinnell, the Founder of Apex Operations Group, on the importance of measuring your production performance and establishing baselines - and what can happen if you don't.

Whether you're looking to start upgrading your productivity or have been measuring your company's performance for years, Nelson has some great insights to share that will certainly help any business level up!

Schedule a free consultation with Corey: https://bit.ly/3LSRbo2

#smallbusinessowners #runningabusiness #entrepreneur #hiringemployees #EOS #ISO #leansixsigma

May 03, 202339:52

Building Candidate Trust | The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

Consideration is one of the key pillars of Keyhire's Guide to Hiring Success. Although often overlooked by business owners, consideration can impact your ability to land the person you want, and more importantly, their loyalty to your business. Schedule a free consultation with Corey: https://bit.ly/3LSRbo2 Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://keyhire.solutions Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/KeyhireSolutions#smallbusinessowners #runningabusiness #entrepreneur #hiringemployees

Apr 19, 202337:37

Hiring for Social Good (Featuring Paul Posoli) | The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

Small businesses can be a powerful force for social good by providing opportunities to first-generation and low-income college graduates. Join The KeyHire Podcast for a conversation with Paul Posoli, Founder of CareerSpring, about his insights on how small business is uniquely positioned to help level the playing field in hiring practices by valuing potential over experience alone.

Learn more about Career Spring: www.careerspring.org

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Apr 12, 202333:15

It's Time to Start Trusting the Experts | The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

Small Business Owners can fall victim to inefficient practices and processes because they 'have worked in the past' - but in order to grow, it might be time to turn to the experts. Today, we're speaking with James Warren III, Director of Supply Chain at Marx Brothers Inc, about leveraging expertise to help a small business grow.

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Mar 29, 202330:06

Protecting Your Intellectual Property (Featuring Craig Kaiser) | The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

Protecting your intellectual property is vital for the success of any small business - but where do you start?

Join us in conversation with Craig Kaiser, Partner at Phillips Kaiser as we discover how you can guard and secure your competitive edge.

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Mar 15, 202337:12

Private Lending & Your Small Business (Featuring Jack Chang) | The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

With interest rates soaring and banks taking a more conservative approach to lending, it can be challenging for small businesses to bridge the gap between their ambitions and financial resources.

Today we're speaking with Jack Chang, Managing Director of DGP Capital, about the advantages of private lending and whether or not it is a good fit for your business.

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Mar 01, 202332:00

Get Your Business on Track with the Entrepreneurial Operating System (Ft. Rainee Busby) | The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) is a set of simple concepts and practical tools used by more than 170,000+ companies around the world to clarify, simplify, and achieve their vision. Look at your business in a whole new way – through the lens of the Six Key Components. We're talking to Rainee Busby, Certified EOS implementor, about how you can implement EOS in your small business.

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Feb 15, 202334:54

What's Changed in the Job Market? | The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

We're discussing how the job market has changed, but more importantly what you can do to stay competitive in this new landscape. SUBSCRIBE for more business and organization development tips!

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Feb 01, 202328:38

How to Know When It's Time to Grow (Featuring Terry Parrish) | The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

We're talking to CEO of Wood Finishers Depot, Terry Parrish, about his experience removing constraints and growing business. When is it time to grow? What should sustainable growth look like? We're here to answer those questions!

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Jan 18, 202309:24

Why the Candidate Experience Matters (Featuring Carolyn Lighty) | The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

Your reputation is your best recruiting tool. Word gets around - and it often pays to create a process that gives candidates a positive impression of your company (even if they don't get hired.)

We'll be speaking with special guest, Carolyn Lighty, about her experience with the KeyHire process and what made it stand out against competitor's efforts.

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#hiringemployees #teamculture #smallbusinessowners #smallbusinessconsulting

Jan 04, 202321:17

Fostering Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace (feat. Shanta Eaden) | The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

Diversity can have a major positive impact on your business - but oftentimes business owners aren't sure of where to start. We're speaking with Shanta Eaden, CEO of Leader's Edge Consulting, to find out how to talk about workplace diversity and what we can do to get started.

Schedule a free consultation with Corey: https://keyhire.solutions/consultation/

Dec 21, 202218:49

Scaling Toward Success (Featuring Joey Schlaffer) | The Keyhire Small Business Podcast

Scaling a sales organization can be a challenging undertaking for small business - and a misstep can cost thousands.

We're speaking with Joey Schlaffer, Sales Manager at Marco Speciality Steel, to discuss his challenges scaling a small business sales organization and how you can avoid common mistakes. SUBSCRIBE for more business and organization development tips! New episodes every 2 weeks.

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Dec 07, 202229:31

How Does Inflation Affect the Job Market? | The Keyhire Small Business Podcast

This last year has seen employment rates fall while inflation continues to rise - what does that mean for small business and where have all the candidates gone?

We're reviewing some of the business challenges caused by the current market and strategies you can use to stay on top.

Schedule a free consultation with Corey: https://keyhire.solutions/consultation/

Nov 23, 202231:10

How to Handle Underperforming Managers | The Keyhire Small Business Podcast

Underperforming managers can be a massive liability to any small business and can seriously stunt growth. But, how do you address this underperformance without alienating your employee?

We're discussing our tried-and-true strategies for getting managers back on track, and how you can make sure your small business is being managed effectively.

Schedule a free consultation with Corey: https://keyhire.solutions/consultation/

Nov 16, 202228:36

Communicating for Performance Improvements (Featuring Dr. Robert Johnson) | The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

As a manager, are you entering every conversation with the goal of being right, or are you learning to listen before deciding?

We're talking to Dr. Bob Johnson from Team Transformation to learn how entering conversations with an open mind and listening to valuable employee feedback to help your small business grow and thrive in 2023.

Schedule a free consultation with Corey: https://keyhire.solutions/consultation/

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#hiringemployees #teamculture #smallbusinessowners #smallbusinessconsulting

Nov 02, 202229:09

How to Deal With An Underperforming Employee | The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

From costing you time to losing important revenue - an underperforming employee can have costly effects on a small business. But how do you deal with such a situation?

We're discussing the telltale signs of an underperforming employee, what you can do to help improve performance and how to watch for red flags during the hiring process.

Schedule a free consultation with Corey: https://keyhire.solutions/consultation/

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#hiringemployees #teamculture #smallbusinessowners #smallbusinessconsulting

Oct 19, 202232:28

Stop Hiring on 'Gut Feeling' | The Keyhire Small Business Podcast

Hiring can cost your business thousands and have a significant impact on your organization - why leave that up to gut feeling?

We're discussing our reasons for establishing a hiring process, our top interviewing tips, and how you can know you're making the right choice.

Schedule a free consultation with Corey: https://keyhire.solutions/consultation/

Oct 05, 202232:25

How to Set Your Company's Vision | The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

Whether you're starting a new company or growing your current one, creating your company vision is an important step in defining the direction of your small business. But how do you create a realistic vision that will serve your organization for years to come?

We're speaking with Angi Stewart, VP of Sales & Marketing for The Distribution Point, about how to get started, what key elements you should be looking out for, and which pitfalls you should avoid.

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#hiringemployees #teamculture #smallbusinessowners #smallbusinessconsulting

Sep 21, 202228:17

Do Job Candidate Assessments Even Work? | The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

With the job market and inflation working against small business owners - it can be essential that you hire right the first time. Easier said than done. To try to weed out the best candidates, we've seen more and more employers turn to candidate assessments to ensure they're hiring right. But, are these tests even effective?

Join us for a chat about which assessments are effective, which are a waste of time and how you can find the best possible fit for your small business.

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Sep 07, 202215:23