In this behind-the-scenes episode, Monica opens her playbook to share the real-time strategies she’s using to grow her small business team—after going three years without hiring, she is jumping back in the saddle. From mindset shifts to practical hiring steps, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom on what it really takes to bring the right people on board. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or rebuilding after a tough season, Monica gives you the raw truth on what works, what doesn’t, and why hiring is so much more than filling a role. It could be the pathway to level up your business.

Episode Quote: Hire character. Train skill. ~ Peter Schutz

What you will learn in this episode:

• How to shift from a “do-it-all” mindset to a leadership mentality

• How to use job platforms like Indeed effectively without breaking the bank

• How to structure a hiring process that finds culture-fit, not just skillset

• How to conduct work interviews that benefit both you and the candidate

• How to use SOPs to simplify and strengthen your training

• How to avoid the common trap of rushing a hire under pressure

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