Help! My Business is Growing
If you have a business that's growing and you're both excited and terrified at the same time - this is a podcast for you! You'll get actionable advice on how to grow a business in a way that is healthy and sustainable.
Episodes
91 episodes since 2021
Minimizing legal risk in your growing business, with Michelle Bomberger
Your small business is poised for growth, but lurking legal risks could derail your success. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of growth and overlook the legal side of things. From employment laws and tax codes to those contracts tha...
September 13, 2024
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Episode 91
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40:22
How Workforce Development Drives Business Growth, with Michelle Arentz
Great businesses thrive by investing in their people. When companies face tough times, it's often due to a lack of workforce development. If employees don't feel supported or aren't given chances to grow, it can lead to demo...
September 06, 2024
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Episode 90
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48:02
How to retain your best employees, with Kristie Holmes
Employee retention lies at the heart of every successful business. It's the lifeline that keeps productivity high and morale even higher, making your team feel valued and appreciated, and motivating them to do their best.
August 23, 2024
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Episode 89
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40:12
Messy finances and how to avoid them, with Jennifer Yousem
When your financial records are not accurate or organized, it can lead to poor decisions, financial problems, and stunted growth.So how do you keep your books clean? What should you look for in a bookkeeper and accountant? And how ...
August 16, 2024
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Episode 88
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40:49
Effective expense management for a financially healthy business, with John Krebsbach
Expense management is a must for any business. Every dollar spent can either contribute to your growth or drain your resources. And while it seems like a simple thing to do, many businesses struggle with it - causing bigger financia...
August 02, 2024
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Episode 87
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49:16
Boosting financial growth in your construction business, with Dominic Rubino
Transforming your construction business can be a challenging yet rewarding process.Is it time to scale up? Well, you've got customers to deal with, suppliers to find, building codes to follow, and a team to keep on point.
July 26, 2024
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Episode 86
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35:41
Practical steps for business innovation and growth, with Steve Wunker
When people talk about business innovation, the top of their minds is new tech or new products.However, small business innovation particularly, is so much more than that. It's also about fresh ideas, seein...
July 19, 2024
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Episode 85
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40:39
Mastering business stress with breathwork, with John Hall
Running a business can be very stressful, as you may already know.When stress kicks in, it can impact both your body and mind, affecting how well you work. If it’s not managed, it can lead to loss of focus,...
July 12, 2024
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Episode 84
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39:24
How to hire your best employees, with Kristie Holmes
For your business to grow, you need a recruitment strategy or recruitment process in place to get the right team in place.If you don’t find the people that can best fit your business needs, you might end up with higher turnove...
July 05, 2024
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Episode 83
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32:50
Workforce planning and job architecture for business growth, with Carol Fraser
Workforce planning is a vital strategy for your growing business. It makes sure that you have the right people fill the right roles at the right time. But applying workforce planning concepts to your operations might be ...
June 28, 2024
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Episode 82
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42:36
How to achieve leadership alignment, with Andy Katzman
In the world of successful businesses, effective leadership alignment is crucial. When a company succeeds, it's often because its leaders make sure that everyone in the company understands, agrees, and works together to achieve its goals - that...
June 21, 2024
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Episode 81
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33:04
How to prevent check fraud, with Courtney Olson
When your business becomes a victim of financial fraud, specifically check fraud, it can be a total nightmare. Not only will you lose money but you'll also lose time in trying to track it down, closing your account, and talking to your bank, la...
June 14, 2024
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Episode 80
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31:13
How to avoid hiring mistakes, with Jamie Van Cuyk
When hiring for a new position, it's crucial to get it right. Hiring mistakes can be costly and disruptive, affecting productivity, team morale, and your bottom line. Making the wrong choice can also mean wasted time, resources, and oppor...
June 07, 2024
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Episode 79
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36:11
Building better business relationships through appreciation marketing, with Curtis Lewsey
One of the most creative and simple ways to grow a business is by taking the Appreciation Marketing approach. It’s a strategy that can help you strengthen your relationships with your customers by showing your appreciation and that you genuinel...
May 31, 2024
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Episode 78
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43:41
Finding the right executive assistant, with Gina Cotner
When your business grows, expect to get busy. But what happens when there is just too much on your plate? You might need an Executive Assistant (EA).It's a pivotal role within the organizational structure, providing crucial su...
May 24, 2024
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Episode 77
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42:15
Driving growth with professionalized business operations, with Whitney Hahn
If your small business is currently growing, it might be time to professionalize your operations. The tools and methods that worked when you started may no longer work for you now that you're expanding. <...
May 17, 2024
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Episode 76
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44:06
Overcoming challenges in managing business growth, with Bob Green
Feeling the pressure as your business grows? As you expand, expect to face new hurdles: Your old framework might no longer be the right fit. You'll need to build an executive team while streamlining your processe...
May 10, 2024
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Episode 75
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34:33
Driving business growth through effective customer feedback, with Darlene Campagna
Is your business missing out on valuable customer feedback? Without it, you won’t know what they want or even feel about your business.You’ll be operating in the dark, making decisions based on assumptio...
April 19, 2024
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Episode 74
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48:45
How effective change management drives business success, with Ursula Jorch
Change is part and parcel of running a growing business.But with change comes resistance, disrupting operations and creating hurdles that can strain your workload and more importantly, your finances.So what c...
April 12, 2024
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Episode 73
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35:24
Overcoming employee performance issues, with Barbara Mason
Struggling with poor performance in your business? Whether it's employees always running late, missing deadlines, or failing to meet expectations, it’s stressful and will eventually affect your bottom line. So, what...
April 05, 2024
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Episode 72
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31:33
Building an effective B2B sales process, with Liz Heiman
When growing your B2B operations, having an effective sales process in place is key.It serves as a guide for you and your clients - from the initial interest stage until you finally close the deal.But in B2B ...
March 29, 2024
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Episode 71
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40:07
Transforming marketing spend into business growth, with Sean Doyle
In tough times, many businesses feel the urge to cut back on marketing spending.But what's the potential downside?Your brand might start to fade away, missing chances to connect with customers and falling behind the compet...
March 22, 2024
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Episode 70
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36:26
How to become a customer-centric business - and why it matters, with Chris Hood
If you have a customer-centric business, it means your customers are at the heart of everything you do.And this is a good thing because happy customers equals a thriving business.But sadly, many small busines...
March 08, 2024
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Episode 69
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40:44
Fire Yourself First: Jeff Russell's guide to successfully growing your business
Ever found yourself drowning in the tedium and mundane tasks of running a business, wondering if there's a way to escape and get your life back? What if we told you that, "Yes! there is a way!" And that it's absolut...
February 23, 2024
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Episode 68
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49:55
The impact of HR investigations in small businesses, with Jill Avey
Handling HR investigations can be a potential minefield for any business, especially those that are smaller but currently growing. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed when faced with employee complaints, wrongful termination...
February 16, 2024
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Episode 67
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47:41