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The Business FixBusiness or Busyness: How Strategic Planning and Delegation Save You from Managing ChaosSend us a textIf you're a small business owner or team leader who constantly feels like you're drowning in emails, putting out fires, and somehow still falling behind, this episode is your permission slip to stop managing chaos and start leading with intention.In this episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy and Josh dive deep into a dilemma many business owners face but rarely solve: the difference between working in your business versus working on it. Spoiler alert: staying stuck in operational tasks might feel productive, but it could be stalling your small business...2025-08-0637 minThe Business FixTBF 18 Consistency as CultureSend us a textClarityHR is your fractional HR team, giving you real people, real support, and real solutions. Whether it’s compliance headaches, hiring struggles, or just needing someone to take the people stuff off your plate — we’ve got your back. So if you’re ready to stop using duct-tape and hope as your HR strategy and finally get some peace of mind, head over to ClarityHR.com If you're looking to start your own podcast or maybe you just want to add the next level of professionalism to your pod...2025-08-0243 minThe Business FixOverwhelmed by Business Operations? Use AI Productivity Tools and Task Automation to Save TimeSend us a textFeeling overwhelmed by the pace of change in your business? Between content creation, marketing demands, team management, and daily operations, it’s no wonder most business owners feel like they’re drowning.In this episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy Myers and Josh Troche break down how AI tools for small business can simplify your systems, cut through digital clutter, and help you lead with clarity. Whether you’re looking to streamline small business operations, implement workflow automation software, or improve your content creation process, this conversation is packed with real-world insigh...2025-07-3036 min
Better Business for Small Business LeadersAlice Rhodes on Why Most Small Businesses Get Employee Benefits WrongSend us a textThe difference between a struggling small business and a thriving one often comes down to how they approach employee benefits. Most business owners think they have benefits figured out—but as Alice Rhodes, Vice President of Employee Benefits at AUI reveals, they absolutely do not.Benefits shouldn't be treated as just another monthly expense. When employers make drastic changes without considering the human impact, the consequences can be devastating. "I had people in tears," Alice shares about one company that suddenly switched employees from a $250 deductible plan to an $8,000 deductible. This sh...2025-07-3021 minThe Business FixInflation Wrecking Your Cash Flow? Boost Business Resilience With Smarter Financial PlanningSend us a textIn this episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy and Josh tackle one of the biggest myths in small business: that you can cut your way to greatness. Spoiler alert: you can’t. Instead, they explore how smart financial planning and intentional value creation can lead to sustainable growth, even under economic pressure and rising input costs.You'll learn why focusing solely on cost efficiency can backfire if you're not also improving customer experience and maintaining employee morale. They’ll walk through how to balance cash flow and expense tracking while staying aler...2025-07-2337 minThe Business FixStart HR Right: A Human Resources Strategy Your Small Business Can’t Afford to SkipSend us a textLet’s be honest, if you run a small or mid-sized business, HR is probably the last thing on your to-do list, somewhere behind sales calls and customer issues.Maybe you've handed off HR to your office assistant and expecting them to double as an HR generalist. And if you’ve ever had to deal with confusing employee complaints, messy terminations, or sketchy onboarding processes, you already know, it’s costing you more than you think.In this episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy and Josh tackle the critical role o...2025-07-1639 min
Better Business for Small Business LeadersWhy Digital Accessibility Matters for Everyone: Elizabeth Orley is Back Another Wake-up CallSend us a textAre you unwittingly turning away potential customers because of an inaccessible website? Digital marketing expert Elizabeth Orley shares her personal awakening to the importance of accessibility after breaking her arm and suddenly finding herself unable to use a computer mouse with her dominant hand. This eye-opening experience transformed her understanding of how digital spaces can either welcome or exclude users based on their abilities.Contrary to popular belief, digital accessibility isn't just about accommodating people with permanent disabilities. It benefits anyone who might be experiencing temporary limitations, aging-related changes in dexterity...2025-07-1521 minThe Business FixHow to Hire the Right Employee Without Wrecking Your Hiring ProcessSend us a textHiring mistakes cost more than just time… They cost morale, momentum, and money. In this episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy Myers and Josh Troche share battle-tested hiring best practices that every business owner and manager needs to hear. Whether you're navigating the hiring process for the first time or you're burned out from high employee turnover, this episode gives you real-world insights to help you turn things around.You’ll learn the most effective recruitment strategies that actually work for hiring for small businesses. Discover how smart hiring, struc...2025-07-0937 minThe Business FixSay Goodbye to Toxic Employees Before They Destroy Your Team DynamicsSend us a textJosh recalls a moment that stopped him in his tracks. He was dreading a call with a potential new client. He realized that if the relationship was already draining before the contract was even signed, what would it look like a few months in? That was the moment he knew: this wasn’t a fit. And he backed out.In this episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy and Josh apply that same clarity to something even harder: knowing when it’s time to let an employee go and say goodbye. With firs...2025-07-0237 min
Better Business for Small Business LeadersHR Doesn't Always Say No: Breaking HR Stereotypes with Julie WheelerSend us a textEver find yourself dreading those human resources responsibilities that come with running your business? You're not alone. Many small business owners view HR as a necessary evil – a department that exists to say "no" and create endless rules. Julie Wheeler of Clarity HR is on a mission to change that perception.In this enlightening conversation, Julie shares how she accidentally fell into HR and discovered her passion for helping businesses succeed through better people management. With 23 years of experience and a background in employment law, she brings unique insights into why sm...2025-07-0121 minThe Business FixWhy Most Business Meetings Fail And How Productive Meetings Save Your Company CultureSend us a textIs your calendar full of business meetings that feel like a black hole of lost time? In this episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy and Josh break down the real cost of poor meeting strategies and why effective leadership starts with a productive meeting.Packed with tactical meeting tips, this episode teaches you how to create a clear, actionable meeting agenda, avoid “meeting hostages,” and make every meeting count. Whether you're leading virtual, hybrid, or in-person sessions, you’ll learn how to improve meeting effectiveness and turn meetings into a tool...2025-06-2531 minThe Business FixQuality Leads Aren't Magic: The Real Reason Your Marketing Isn’t Working (and How to Fix It)Send us a textIn this episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy and Josh get real about one of the most common business frustrations: why your leads just aren't converting. Are your marketing efforts falling flat? Are job postings attracting the wrong candidates or worse, none at all? This episode is packed with practical tips and a healthy dose of humor to help you get laser-focused on quality over quantity in both sales and hiring.Chrissy brings her HR and operations expertise, while Josh breaks down how to blend 2025-06-1832 min
Better Business for Small Business LeadersHow to Win the Talent War with Strategic Insurance Plans with Alice RhodesSend us a textEver wonder why finding a good health insurance broker feels impossible, especially as a small business owner? Alice Rhodes from AUI pulls back the curtain on the often-mysterious world of employee benefits with refreshing candor and deep expertise from her 25-year career."I never just send stuff because their head's going to pop off," Alice explains, highlighting her personalized approach to guiding small businesses through the complex insurance landscape. While most brokers overwhelm clients with 80-page quotes and disappear until renewal time, Alice emphasizes the importance of regular communication and truly...2025-06-1721 minThe Business FixTermination 101: How Smart Leaders Fire Without Breaking Laws, Trust, or Your BusinessSend us a textLet’s face it... MBA programs don’t teach you how to fire someone. But if you're a small business owner or a manager, it’s not a matter of if, but when. In this brutally honest and surprisingly funny episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy Myers (CEO) and Josh Troche (Operations & Marketing) take you behind the scenes of employee terminations: how to do it legally, ethically, and without causing chaos in your company.They unpack the messy emotional and legal realities of firing someone, from avoiding discrimination claims to protecting your c...2025-06-1138 minThe Business FixThe Smart Way to Align Employee Expectations with Business GoalsSend us a textAre your employees constantly falling short—and you're not sure why? Are you expecting perfection? You might be the problem.In this episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy and Josh take a deep (and hilarious) dive into one of the most common but overlooked issues in business management: employee expectations.They unpack the most common pitfalls leaders make when setting employee expectations and explain why unspoken expectations are often a fast track to future regrets. They dive into practical tools like SOPs, checklists, and video platforms such as...2025-06-0440 min
Better Business for Small Business LeadersHow Bill Snow Built Multiple Successful Businesses by Finding His White SpaceSend us a textBill Snow's entrepreneurial journey begins with a moment many of us can relate to—a family vacation derailed by car trouble. That frustrating experience sparked a revelation that transformed his career path and led to multiple successful businesses."When you're saying no to something, you're saying yes to something else," Bill shares, highlighting one of his hard-won lessons about entrepreneurial focus. As a franchise developer for Rad Air Complete Car Care, co-owner of Atomic Autosports, and host of the Late to Grid podcast, Bill knows firsthand the challenges of balancing multiple ve...2025-06-0321 min
Vegan PosseVP#132: Posse Talk with Jen Howk! Mildred the Groundhog, Virtue-Signaling, Myers-Briggs, and MoreVegan Posse will be taking a summertime hiatus! In the meantime, you can support the work that we do bringing vegans together to help animals everywhere via PayPal or Venmo : @veganposseResources:The Superior Human?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqT82oGeax0&t=39sChrissy Benson website: https://christinemelaniebenson.com/Make vegan women’s fiction classic Marrying Myself an Amazon bestseller!https://www.amazon.com/Marrying-Myself-Christine-Melanie-Benson/dp/1685130763/Email the Vegan Posse: veganposse.email@gmail.comSupport the Vegan Posse through PayPal and/or Venmo. Co...2025-05-301h 10The Business FixThe Leadership Fix: How to Build Stronger Teams Without Burning OutSend us a textIn this eye-opening episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy Myers and Josh Troche dive deep into what truly makes a great leader. Most of us assume we're doing a good job, but this episode reveals how often we miss the mark. If you're a small business owner, department manager, or just stepping into leadership, this episode will challenge your thinking and give you practical tools to lead with confidence and avoid burnout. They highlight the high cost of poor leadership, including turnover, wasted time, and lost peace of mind, and offer p...2025-05-2842 minThe Business FixMarketing ROI: Start Seeing Real Marketing Results #SmallBusinessGrowthSend us a textTired of marketing that doesn’t deliver results? Feel like your small business marketing budget is vanishing into a black hole? In this episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy Myers (CEO) and Josh Troche (Marketing & Operations Strategist) get real about what business owners and managers must know to make smart marketing decisions that actually lead to measurable ROI.Perfect for entrepreneurs, startup founders, and managers in charge of marketing and sales, this episode cuts through common misconceptions and marketing fluff to equip you with actionable, budget-conscious strategies.🎯 What’...2025-05-2147 min
Better Business for Small Business LeadersFinding Purpose After Entrepreneurship: Gary Sirak Talks About Retirement Without DyingSend us a textEver wonder what happens when entrepreneurs who've poured their hearts into building businesses finally step away? Financial advisor Gary Sirak tackles this crucial question head-on, revealing why some business owners literally die shortly after retirement—and how to ensure you don't become that statistic.Gary shares the profound wisdom gained from decades helping business leaders prepare for life's next chapter. The conversation quickly moves beyond basic financial calculations to the more meaningful questions: What will you do with the 40 hours a week your business once consumed? Where will you find purpose an...2025-05-2025 minThe Business FixWhy You’re Still Procrastinating in Your Business —and How to Finally Stop ItSend us a textProcrastination isn’t just a bad habit—it’s a silent business killer. In this insightful and hilarious episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy and Josh get real about the ways procrastination shows up in business—from avoiding hard conversations to putting off growth-driving tasks like rebuilding a sales team or launching a new website.They open up about their own procrastination pitfalls and share relatable stories (including a role-playing firing exercise that goes hilariously wrong). You’ll learn how procrastination hides behind “busy work,” how to recognize the emotional blockers, and how to cre...2025-05-1434 minThe Business FixHow to Handle Competitors Who Attack Your BusinessSend us a textIn this episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy and Josh dive deep into a challenge every successful business owner eventually faces—how to deal with competitors who cross the line into personal or professional attacks.Whether you're hearing rumors, facing underhanded marketing tactics, or even dealing with social media assaults, Chrissy (CEO and HR expert) and Josh (Marketing and Ops guy) walk you through real-world strategies for keeping your head above the drama and your business ahead of the noise.Topics include:When ignoring your competition is...2025-05-0727 min
Better Business for Small Business LeadersWhy Culture Fit Matters More Than Money When Choosing Your Business Path with Terese McGroartySend us a textFreedom of choice may be entrepreneurship's greatest gift. While corporate employees rarely select their colleagues, business owners—especially franchisees—can intentionally choose their culture and community. This powerful insight anchors our conversation with Terese McGroarty, whose entrepreneurial journey began at just 21 when she and her husband borrowed family funds to purchase their first Shell auto care franchise.Terese shares how they expanded to three locations before making a deliberate lifestyle choice: selling their 24/7 Shell stations to purchase a Goodyear franchise that allowed Sundays off. This decision exemplifies how business ownership enables alig...2025-05-0623 minThe Business FixCash Flow Chaos: How to Fix the #1 Small Business KillerSend us a textCash flow problems aren’t just an inconvenience—they’re the silent killers of small and mid-sized businesses. In this episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy (the CEO) and Josh (the marketing and operations guy) dive deep into cash flow management, sharing real-world stories, hard-earned insights, and practical tools for business owners and managers.From surviving unexpected expenses to knowing when to hold reserves or confidently invest, this episode is packed with tactical advice on how to stabilize your finances, build smarter budgets, and avoid cash flow nightmares—all with the usual da...2025-04-3043 min
Better Business for Small Business LeadersLeadership Lessons from 10,000 Small Businesses with Erika HillSend us a textWhat happens when you take a successful small business owner and give them the tools to think bigger? The transformation can be extraordinary.Most entrepreneurs reach a critical point where they've mastered the startup phase but feel stuck in day-to-day operations, unable to achieve the next level of growth. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at Tri-C addresses this exact challenge through comprehensive executive education specifically designed for established small business owners.Erika Hill, Executive Director of the program, explains how this unique curriculum differs from traditional business education...2025-04-2221 minThe Business FixChange Is Coming: How Smart Businesses Pivot, Adapt, and ThriveSend us a textIn the very first episode of The Business Fix, Josh and Chrissy dive into a conversation that every business owner and manager needs right now: how to adapt to change before it runs you over.From new federal regulations and political shifts to the rise of artificial intelligence and changes in hiring law—there’s a lot coming at small and mid-sized businesses. But guess what? The most resilient leaders aren’t panicking—they’re pivoting.Chrissy brings her CEO-level insight and HR/healthcare expertise, while Josh delivers r...2025-04-1438 min
Better Business for Small Business LeadersSaving Squirrels and Building Bold Brands with Julie GatesSend us a textEver wondered how embracing quirks and a dash of humor can lead to entrepreneurial success? Julie Gates, a real estate investor and property manager from Savannah, Georgia, enlightens us with her fascinating journey. Julie's story is a testament to the power of standing out. Her willingness to try new things and knack for turning ordinary ideas into extraordinary ventures make her a notable figure in Savannah's real estate scene and a great follow on Instagram. Julie's experiences reflect the importance of resilience, humor, and adaptability in business.Julie shares h...2025-04-0827 min
Superior Mind Body Health PodcastTry THIS to stop Burning Out with Chrissy Myers.In this episode of Superior Mind Body Health, host Monika Banach welcomes powerhouse entrepreneur Chrissy Myers, CEO of AUI and co-founder of Clarity HR. Chrissy shares her wisdom on balancing demanding careers with family life, revealing that true balance is about priorities and harmony rather than perfection. Listen as these two incredible women discuss the importance of setting boundaries, saying no, and implementing self-care practices that sustain rather than deplete. Chrissy opens up about her journey through personal loss, professional challenges, and how finding your "what else" can transform both your business and personal life. Don't miss this inspiring...2025-04-0241 min
Better Business for Small Business LeadersChallenging Conventional Finance with Fred HublerSend us a textFred Hubler's journey from IT professional to pioneering financial advisor is nothing short of inspiring. On the anniversary of 9/11, Fred found himself unintentionally stepping into the world of finance, where he developed a contrarian mindset that thrives on challenging conventional investment strategies. We explore how Fred's transition from a traditional sales-driven brokerage firm to establishing Creative Capital Wealth Management Group was heavily influenced by the alternative investment strategies of Harvard and Yale. In this episode, we tackle the complexities surrounding alternative investments. Fred dives into the legal hurdles that individuals with l...2025-03-2525 min
Better Business for Small Business LeadersEmpowering Youth Careers with Chris CanovaSend us a textUnlock the secrets to successful career paths for young people as we chat with Chris Canova, the Executive Director of Jobs for Ohio Graduates (JOG). Learn how JOG's innovative programs empower youth aged 14 to 24 through structured work-based learning experiences and robust job coaching. Chris shares fascinating insights into JOG's collaboration with small businesses and their unique funding model, all aimed at fostering meaningful career opportunities. Discover the long-term community impact of JOG graduates, particularly in Summit County Ohio, and how the program is part of the larger Jobs for America's Graduates n...2025-03-1124 min
Better Business for Small Business LeadersElevating Small Business First Impressions with Sharon SpycholaSend us a textUnlock the secrets of impactful marketing with insights from Sharon Spychola of Your Corporate Concierge, as she shares her journey of transforming small business impressions at events like trade shows, expos, and golf outings. Discover how brand ambassadors can elevate your brand better than you might believe, allowing you to focus on other critical business priorities. Sharon emphasizes the art of reading the room and knowing your audience, ensuring that your brand's identity is seamlessly maintained, whether through the strategic use of company logos or personalized approaches tailored to specific industries. L...2025-02-2515 min
The Beacon WayBuilding Resilience and Disrupting HR with Chrissy MeyersBuilding Resilience and Disrupting HR with Chrissy Myers | The Beacon Way PodcastIn this episode of The Beacon Way Podcast, host Adrian welcomes Chrissy Myers, CEO of AUI and Clarity HR, and author of 'Reluctantly Resilient'. Chrissy shares her journey of taking over and scaling her family business, starting a new venture, and leading through personal and professional challenges. They discuss the importance of resilience, authenticity in leadership, and navigating the evolving HR landscape. Tune in to hear Chrissy's insights on managing generational businesses, the impact of the pandemic on work environments, and the critical...2025-02-2136 min
Better Business for Small Business LeadersPodcasting Success with Josh TrocheSend us a textDiscover how embracing imperfection can lead to podcasting success with Josh Troche, a master of multimedia storytelling who turned an unexpected favor for a political figure into a thriving career. Josh shares his insights into the world of podcasting for small business owners, offering strategies to help you sidestep common pitfalls and focus on adding value to your audience. Learn how to build a podcast from the ground up while understanding that early episodes might only reach a handful of supportive listeners, encouraging you to prioritize connection over perfection.O...2025-02-1117 min