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Episode 39. Sarah Torres-Ferrick joins me for my first interview of the show to talk all things growing a team in your small business. Are you ready to expand your team — whether that means taking on a couple of employees or just dipping your toes in the water by hiring a freelancer? Tune in, cause this episode is for you as Sarah tells us what we need to know before diving in.
Discussed In This Episode:
- What Sarah loves about helping small businesses
- Things that are important when growing your team
- Why it’s important to understand what growing a team means for you and your company
- How to know the difference between independent contractors and employees
- Why you should never pay your employees and freelancers with PayPal or Venmo friends & family options
- Why getting a business buddy or coach is important
- How to use a system of consistent feedback when deciding to let someone go
- How to get in the “leader” mindset
- Sarah’s mapping exercise that she recommends you do this week if you are ready to expand your team
Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Radical Candor, Kim Scott
Sarah’s Free HR Toolkit: hrcircleonline.com/toolkit
Connect with Sarah:
Website
LinkedIn
Leading Your Team: A Small Business Podcast
Instagram (@sarahtorresferrick)
Other Helpful Links:
Free Productivity Power Pack
Website
Instagram (@mirandamerten)
For Full Show Notes
https://www.mirandamerten.com/39
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