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Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersWhy Your Marketing Isn't Working (Our Most Popular Episode of 2026) | Final KeyHire EpisodeText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.On Tuesday, October 6, The KeyHire Small Business Podcast becomes Scale From Here. Your subscription carries over automatically. The same feed, a new name, and a broader focus on the conversations that help business owners grow.Visit scalefromhere.com to become a free member and get access to bonus conversations, practical tools, and resources.If your business has thrown money at Facebook or Google ads and watched it disappear with nothing to show for it, this...
2026-09-2841 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersStop Doing Your Own Sales. Seriously. (with James Hayden)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.If your best salesperson is still you, this episode will change how you think about your next hire.On this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, Corey Harlock sits down with James Hayden, managing partner at Hayden Marketing Inc. and fractional CRO with 30 years of experience fixing broken B2B sales engines. James has worked with more than 140 companies and helped generate over $1 billion in revenue, and his focus is on helping founders and emerging leaders build sales teams that do...
2026-07-0648 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business Owners1 in 4 Hires Works Out. Here's How AI Makes That Worse and How to Fix ItText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Most small business owners who hire on their own get it right just 25 to 33% of the time, and AI recruiting tools are making that number worse, not better. In this solo episode, Corey Harlock cuts through the noise on AI in hiring: what these tools can actually do, where they'll overwhelm you if you're not ready, and the three mistakes that guarantee you'll keep hiring the best of the worst.KEY TAKEAWAYSAI can recruit, but it cannot hire — tools that so...
2026-06-2238 min
On ConnectionHire for the Business You're Building with Corey HarlockMost organizations are hiring on instinct, under pressure,and with approaches built for a version of their business that no longer exists. The result is a cycle of poor fits, missed potential, and costs that compound in ways that are hard to see until the damage is already done.Corey Harlock, founder of KeyHire Solutions, has spent more than a decade helping businesses break that cycle. In this conversation, Corey shares why hiring is a discipline rather than an instinct, what leading with transparency does for fit and retention, and how to start hiring for the business...
2026-06-1858 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersOnline Reputation Management for Small Business: Google Reviews, Fake Attacks & How to Fight Back (with Dan Klein)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.A single bad review can cost you 60% of your potential customers — and 94% of consumers say they've avoided a business because of what they found online. In this episode, Corey sits down with Dan Klein of Joseph Studios to unpack what online reputation actually means, how to protect it before something goes wrong, and what to do when it does. Including the wild true story of 880 fake one-star reviews posted in four hours by a Facebook group of witches.KEY TAKEAWAYSYour...
2026-06-1542 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersThe Middle Management Crisis: How Untrained Managers Are Quietly Killing Employee Engagement (with Emma Rose Connolly)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.44% of all managers have never received a single day of leadership training — yet they're responsible for up to 70% of the variance in employee engagement. In this episode, Corey sits down with Emma Rose Connolly of Conversant to unpack why promoting your top performer into management without support is one of the most expensive mistakes a small business can make, and what you can actually do about it. If you've ever lost a great employee and wondered why, this one's for you.Key Takeaways...
2026-06-0851 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersThe People Gap Killing Your Growth (with Ryan Estis)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.If managing people feels more complicated than running the actual business, this episode is for you. On this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, Corey Harlock sits down with keynote speaker and author Ryan Estis to talk through what human-centered leadership actually looks like in 2026, and why the old model of managing performance is no longer enough. Ryan brings twenty years of experience working with commercial and leadership teams, along with a newly published book co-authored with his brother Chad Estis, executive vice president o...
2026-05-2544 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersYou Can't Afford NOT to Hire (with Natalia Zacharin)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.If you have ever wondered whether you can actually afford to hire someone right now, this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast was made for you. Corey Harlock sits down with Natalia Zacharin, a fractional CFO who helps small business owners gain financial clarity through strategic bookkeeping and CFO-level thinking, to break down the math behind when payroll and revenue actually align to support a new hire. The conversation starts with a concept that many business owners have never formally calculated: the payroll to r...
2026-05-1848 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersThe True Cost of a Bad Hire (with Ryan Hogan)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the KeyHire Capacity Calculator: www.keyhire.solutions/capacityIf hiring feels like something you squeeze in between everything else on your plate, this episode is for you. On this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, Corey Harlock sits down with Ryan Hogan, co-founder and CEO of Talent Harbor, to talk about why recruiting needs to stop being an afterthought and start being a core competency inside your business. Ry...
2026-05-1152 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersThe $60,000 Hiring MistakeText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the KeyHire Capacity Calculator: www.keyhire.solutions/capacityIn this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, Corey Harlock breaks down one of the biggest risks small business owners face in a chaotic economy: making the wrong hire because the market looks full of available talent.With layoffs continuing across multiple industries, AI reshaping white-collar work, and some sectors booming while others struggle, it can be easy for business o...
2026-05-0432 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersThe Human Blind Spot Putting Your Business at Risk (with Robert Siciliano)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the KeyHire Capacity Calculator: www.keyhire.solutions/capacityIn this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, Corey Harlock talks with security expert Robert Siciliano about a side of business security that many owners overlook. While most people think about security as a matter of software, systems, and IT controls, Robert argues that the real issue often starts with people and the way human beings naturally respond to trust, urgency, and p...
2026-04-2745 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business Owners3 Tax Moves You're Missing (with Mike Milligan)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the KeyHire Capacity Calculator: www.keyhire.solutions/capacityIf tax season feels like writing a painful check and hoping for the best, this episode is for you. On this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, Corey Harlock sits down with financial planner Mike Milligan to talk through legal, practical tax strategies that may help small business owners keep more of their money and think more intentionally about long-term wealth. ...
2026-04-2050 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersWhen Culture & Brand Don't Match (with Nader Safinya)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the KeyHire Capacity Calculator: www.keyhire.solutions/capacityIn this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, Corey Harlock sits down with Nader Safinya of Black Ribbit to talk about a problem most business owners feel but struggle to fix: misalignment. When your mission, your culture, and your day-to-day operations are not in sync, it creates friction everywhere. Corey opens with a story about a company that claimed to value employees, c...
2026-04-1342 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersThe KeyHire Q1 2026 Small Business Economic Outlook (with Bill Conerly)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the KeyHire Capacity Calculator: www.keyhire.solutions/capacityIn this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, Corey Harlock sits down with returning guest Bill Conerly to break down the economic uncertainty many business owners are feeling right now. From geopolitical tension to mixed economic signals, this conversation focuses on what is actually happening beneath the headlines and what it means for small businesses trying to plan ahead. Drawing on...
2026-04-0644 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersThe KeyHire Q1 Roundtable (with Janneh Wright, Dr. Bob Johnson, Shannon Minifie and Annette Mullin)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the KeyHire Capacity Calculator: www.keyhire.solutions/capacityIn the second KeyHire roundtable, Corey Harlock brings together a panel of experts to take on one of the biggest challenges leaders face every day: communication. We asked the KeyHire community what topic they wanted covered next, and the answer came back overwhelmingly clear. Joining Corey are Annette Mullin, Dr. Bob Johnson, Janneh Wright, and Shannon Minifie for a conversation that qu...
2026-03-3042 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersIs Delegation Holding Your Business Back? (with Atiba de Souza)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the KeyHire Capacity Calculator: www.keyhire.solutions/capacityDelegation is supposed to make your life easier as a business owner. But what if the way you’re delegating is actually making things worse?In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, Corey Harlock sits down with entrepreneur, author, and leadership mentor Atiba de Souza to unpack the myths around delegation and why so many small business owners struggle to...
2026-03-2341 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersProtecting Your Culture While You Grow (with Lindsay White)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the KeyHire Capacity Calculator: www.keyhire.solutions/capacityIn this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, Corey Harlock sits down with Calgary-based leadership and people strategist Lindsay White, founder of High Voltage Leadership, to talk about a challenge that shows up fast when a small business starts to scale: how to protect your culture while you hire and grow.Corey kicks off the conversation with a reality small b...
2026-03-1645 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersHow to Turn Trade Shows Into Revenue Instead of Regret (with Anca Trifan)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the KeyHire Capacity Calculator: www.keyhire.solutions/capacityTrade shows can be one of the biggest line items in a small business marketing budget. They can also be one of the most frustrating investments when they fail to deliver real results. In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, Corey Harlock tackles a challenge many manufacturing and wholesale business owners face: “We went to the trade show, but we d...
2026-03-0941 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersStop Hiring for Today’s Revenue and Start Hiring for Tomorrow’s GrowthText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the KeyHire Capacity Calculator: www.keyhire.solutions/capacityOne of the biggest mistakes small business owners make when hiring is this: they hire for today’s revenue instead of tomorrow’s growth. It’s an easy trap to fall into. You’re stretched thin. The team is overwhelmed. Deadlines are slipping. So you look for someone who can step in, manage the current workload, and provide immediate relief. The pressure...
2026-03-0236 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersUse Your Mindset to Learn, Grow, Expand & Transform (with Curtis McCullom)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the KeyHire Capacity Calculator: www.keyhire.solutions/capacityIn this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, Corey Harlock sits down with mindset expert Curtis McCullom to explore a topic we have not spent nearly enough time on: what it takes mentally to drive your business forward. We have covered communication. We have covered leadership. But what is happening inside your head may be the most important lever of all.C...
2026-02-2353 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersAre You ACTUALLY Ready For An Executive?Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Explore the KeyHire Capacity Calculator: www.keyhire.solutions/capacityWhen is your business truly ready to hire a high-powered executive?In this solo episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, Corey Harlock breaks down one of the most expensive mistakes growing companies make: bringing in a big-ticket executive before the business is structurally ready to support them.Drawing from real client case studies, Corey walks...
2026-02-1639 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersTaming the Advice Monster (with Shannon Minifie)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Explore the KeyHire Capacity Calculator: www.keyhire.solutions/capacityEveryone wants to give advice, but is that advice actually helping your business or quietly holding it back?In this milestone 100th episode of The KeyHire Podcast, Corey Harlock is joined by Shannon Minifie, CEO of Box of Crayons, for a powerful conversation on leadership, curiosity, and the hidden cost of advice-giving. Together, they unpack the concept of the “Advice Monster” and...
2026-02-0948 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersHow to be Present and Aware in your Business (with Jeff Burningham)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Explore the KeyHire Capacity Calculator: www.keyhire.solutions/capacitySmall business owners carry a relentless load. The workday does not end when the doors close, and the pressure to keep pushing can quietly pull leaders away from what matters most: real relationships, good judgment, and the ability to lead with clarity. In this episode, host Corey Harlock sits down with Jeff Burningham, an entrepreneur and investor who has started, run, o...
2026-02-0245 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersThe Top 3 Leadership Skills to Boost Your Effectiveness (with Paul Thornton)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the Key Owner Stage Assessment: www.keyhire.solutions/assessment If you are a small business owner who feels like you are working harder than ever but still not getting the results you want, this episode is for you. In Episode 98 of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with leadership expert and author Paul Thornton to discuss the core skills that make leaders more confident, capable, and effective....
2026-01-2646 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersThe 3 Numbers Every Small Business Owner Must Know (with Dave Saunders)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the Key Owner Stage Assessment: www.keyhire.solutions/assessment Every business owner measures success differently. Some focus on profit, others on cash flow or growth. But few truly understand the three numbers that determine whether a company can scale or survive. In this episode, Corey Harlock talks with Dave Saunders, early internet pioneer and founder of Base Reality Group, about the three essential numbers every small business owner must know: revenue, co...
2026-01-1946 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersHow AI Is Revolutionizing Inbound Sales (with Shawn Boehme)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the Key Owner Stage Assessment: www.keyhire.solutions/assessment What if every customer call was answered instantly, every lead was qualified accurately, and your sales team spent 100% of their time closing instead of chasing? In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Shawn Boehme, Director of Sales at PanTerra Networks, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the world of...
2026-01-1242 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersBuilding a Talent Pipeline WITHOUT a RecruiterText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the Key Owner Stage Assessment: www.keyhire.solutions/assessment Welcome to 2026 and the first episode of the year for The KeyHire Small Business Podcast. Host Corey Harlock starts the year by tackling a challenge that never seems to go away for small business owners: how to build a steady flow of talent when you do not have the budget for a recruiter.Even though the job market is softening, mo...
2026-01-0543 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersThe KeyHire 2025 Year in ReviewText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the Key Owner Stage Assessment: www.keyhire.solutions/assessment 2025 was a year of transformation for business owners and leaders everywhere, and The KeyHire Small Business Podcast was right there with them. In this special year-end wrap-up episode, we’re revisiting some of the most powerful insights and real-world strategies from our guests this year — the moments that challenged the way we think about leadership, operations, and growth in small business.Firs...
2025-12-2923 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersOur Inflation & Tariff Survival Guide for Small BusinessText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the Key Owner Stage Assessment: www.keyhire.solutions/assessment Inflation, tariffs, and rising costs—three words that can send any small business owner into a tailspin. In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock breaks down what’s really happening behind today’s numbers and how you can protect your margins while staying profitable through it all. Inflation may have cooled from pandemic highs, but...
2025-12-1530 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersHow to Protect Your Business from the New EAD Renewal RulesText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the Key Owner Stage Assessment: www.keyhire.solutions/assessment Vote for KeyHire: https://thebestofsmallbusinessawards.awardsplatform.comIf you employ anyone who works under an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast is one you cannot afford to miss. Host Corey Harlock breaks down the rule changes that went into effect on October 30, 2025, and what they mean for small business owners across the Uni...
2025-12-0121 min
The Inul Chowdhury ShowFix Your People Problems: Inside KeyHire with Corey HarlockToday’s guest is someone who has dedicated his career to helping small businesses grow the right way. Corey Harlock is the founder of KeyHire, a company built on more than 15 years of experience in hospitality and recruiting. After discovering Vistage in Houston back in 2014, Corey was inspired to create a service that would bridge a major gap for small business owners — the need for real organizational structure and the right talent to support growth.Through KeyHire, Corey helps small businesses get clear on the roles, systems, and people they need to move from where they are to w...
2025-12-0131 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersHow to Give Critical Feedback Without Losing Your Best People (with Cortney Watson)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/ Take the Key Owner Stage Assessment: www.keyhire.solutions/assessment How do you give honest, critical feedback without losing your best people?That’s the question we tackle in this week’s episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, as host Corey Harlock sits down with Cortney Watson, leadership coach and former COO who helped scale a D.C.-based consulting firm from $10 million to $40 million. Cortney knows firsthand how fast g...
2025-11-2443 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersCreating Repeatable Processes with AI (with Aaron Christy)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect with Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/Take the Key Owner Stage Assessment: www.keyhire.solutions/assessmentIn this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Aaron Christy, founder of Indy Roof and Restoration, to explore how small business owners can use AI to create repeatable, scalable processes that save time, improve accuracy, and reduce overhead.Aaron isn’t an AI expert. He’s a business owner who saw an opportunity to s...
2025-10-2735 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersThe KeyHire Q4 Roundtable (with Kurt Uhlir, Young Han & Simone Janssen)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyharlock/This week, The KeyHire Small Business Podcast breaks new ground with our first-ever Expert Roundtable—and it’s one you don’t want to miss. Host Corey Harlock brings together three powerhouse guests, each known for driving real results inside growing companies: Kurt Uhlir, CMO of Easy Home Search and champion of servant leadership; Young Han, fractional CFO and founder of Thesis; and Simone Janssen, founder of Bull...
2025-10-2044 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersHow to Grow Beyond Founder Driven Sales (with Charles Fry)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Charles Fry, Founder and CEO of Codexitos, to tackle one of the most challenging transitions for small business owners: moving from founder-driven sales to building a professional sales organization. Charles has been in technology since before the internet took shape, founding and growing multiple companies over the decades. With deep experience in scaling businesses, he shares the real-world lessons he’s learned about letting go...
2025-08-2046 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersKey Owner Stages: The Unsure Business OwnerText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.If you’ve ever looked at your business and thought, “I know something’s wrong here, but I can’t figure out what it is… or how to fix it,” this episode is for you.I call this stage The Unsure Business Owner—the second stop in our Key Owner Stages Series. Last time, we covered the Overwhelmed Owner, where the wheels fall off. The Unsure stage is different—you’re still moving, but the wheels are wobbly. You feel the problems, but you’...
2025-08-1832 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersFocusing on Leadership (with Kristina Tyler)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.As a small business owner, there’s a moment when you realize that being in control of everything is no longer helping your business—it’s holding it back. You’re wearing too many hats, every process runs through you, and your team can’t make a move without your approval. Sound familiar? In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Kristina Tyler, Coach & Business Partner at Flow Fiero, to talk about how to break free from the daily grind and step i...
2025-08-1341 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersKey Owner Stages Series: The Overwhelmed Business OwnerText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Feeling like your business has stalled out—and no matter how hard you push, you just can’t get ahead?In the first episode of our special Key Owner Stages series, Corey Harlock breaks down the Overwhelmed Stage—the point where growth slows to a crawl, fires never stop, and the people who helped you build your company may no longer have the skills or capacity to help you scale it.Corey opens with the hard truth: overwhelmed owners aren’t just “busy”—they’re stuck...
2025-08-1237 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersDon't land in Google Jail (with Sean Boyle)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, Corey Harlock sits down with Sean Boyle, Managing Partner at Momentum 360, to talk about a growing risk that many small businesses overlook—landing in Google Jail.Sean breaks down exactly what this means, why it happens, and how it can tank your online visibility overnight. Whether you’re outsourcing SEO or managing it in-house, this episode will arm you with practical insights to avoid costly mistakes and stay compliant with Google’s ever-evolving rules.Corey...
2025-08-0638 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersThe Importance of Sharing Your Financials With Your Employees (with Manny Skevofilax)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.What if sharing your company's financial numbers could transform your workplace culture and drive unprecedented business growth? In this game-changing episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Manny Skevofilax, Principal at Portal CFO, to explore how financial transparency can revolutionize the way small business owners connect with their teams. Corey and Manny identify a critical problem facing today's entrepreneurs: the disconnect between leadership decisions and employee understanding. When team members don't grasp the financial "why" behind company choices, it c...
2025-07-3037 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersCreate a Plan to Grow into New Markets (with David Solomon)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Ready to take your business to the next level? In this compelling episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock welcomes David Solomon, founder of SERO Growth, to tackle one of the most critical small business challenges: expanding into new markets. David and Corey define the core problem many entrepreneurs face: the dangerous assumption that "what works here will work everywhere." They explore how this mindset leads to costly mistakes and business failures, even for major corporations, such as Target's billion-dollar Canadian expansion d...
2025-07-2342 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersThe Impact of your Candidate Experience & Employer Branding on RecruitingText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.In this compelling episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock addresses one of the most pressing challenges facing small business entrepreneurs today. Corey identifies the core problem plaguing small business management: business owners who still operate under the antiquated "tell me why I should hire you" mindset. This approach is failing in today's job market, where five positions compete for every three qualified candidates. Corey delivers a wake-up call, revealing how poor candidate experience and weak employer branding don't j...
2025-07-1623 min
Houston Business RadioCorey Harlock with KeyHire SolutionsCorey Harlock is the founder of KeyHire Solutions©, a talent strategy and acquisition consulting firm that helps small businesses—typically in the $5–25 million revenue range—scale successfully by hiring the right people at the right time. With his Strategic Talent Scaling System© and KeyOwner Stages© framework, Corey empowers business owners to move from reactive hiring to […]
2025-07-1400 min
Houston Business RadioCorey Harlock with KeyHire SolutionsCorey Harlock is the founder of KeyHire Solutions©, a talent strategy and acquisition consulting firm that helps small businesses--typically in the $5-25 million revenue range--scale successfully by hiring the right people at the right time. With his Strategic Talent Scaling System© and KeyOwner Stages© framework, Corey empowers business owners to move from reactive hiring to […] The post Corey Harlock with KeyHire Solutions appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
2025-07-1428 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersHow to Partner with Other Businesses to Create a Collaborative Sales Process (with Mark Newsome)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Every small business owner faces the same challenge: how do you get more sales without breaking the bank on marketing? In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock welcomes Mark Newsome, CEO of YouCanMarketOnlineNow.com, who reveals how smart business owners are building collaborative sales processes that generate 25% more profit without the traditional high costs of customer acquisition. Mark and Corey identify the core problem plaguing small business owners: they're treating customer relationships like disposable transactions – investing massive res...
2025-07-0941 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersBreaking the Chaos Cycle (with Aaron Trahan)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Does your business feel stuck, busy but not making progress, with your team caught up in emergencies instead of working strategically? In this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, host Corey Harlock talks with Aaron Trahan, founder and coach at Performance Mindset Coaching, about a common disruptive pattern in small business management. They explain that the “Chaos Cycle” is a damaging loop that begins with poor priority management, leads to scattered focus, results in weak execution, and prompts leaders to set even more priorities, which can worsen the prob...
2025-07-0244 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersGive Your Employees a Raise (Without Spending Any More Money) With Anthony MarkeyText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Struggling to compete for top talent without breaking the bank? In this game-changing episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Anthony Markey, owner of the Markey Agency, to reveal a counterintuitive strategy that sounds too good to be true—but isn't. The challenge in today's environment is that small business owners often face an impossible choice. Either they offer competitive benefits to attract quality talent (which can be expensive) or risk losing their best employees to com...
2025-06-2539 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersMid-Year Small Business Check-InText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.At the midpoint of 2025, small business owners find themselves navigating an economic rollercoaster that has included surges, slumps, and everything in between. In this essential episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock delivers a candid assessment of the current market conditions and reveals why the seemingly stable 4.5% unemployment rate is misleading small business owners about the real talent acquisition challenges ahead. Corey identifies the core problem: while the economy appears neutral on the surface, small businesses are caught in a...
2025-06-1820 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersIncrease Small Business Productivity in a Tight Labor Market (with Bill Conerly)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.The KeyHire Small Business Podcast brings you a critical conversation with economist Dr. Bill Conerly that every entrepreneur needs to hear. As Principal Consultant of Conerly Consulting and senior contributor to Forbes, Bill identified a shocking demographic reality 20 years ago that's now reshaping how we think about talent strategy and small business management. Bill defines the core problem facing today's business owners: "The current decade from 2020 to 2030 has the lowest growth of the working age population since the Civil W...
2025-06-1148 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersDoubling Down on Certainty During Uncertain Times (with Simone Janssen)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Are you struggling to maintain your team's alignment and focus in today's unpredictable business environment? In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Simone Janssen, founder of Bulletproof Business Growth, to explore how effective leadership can create internal certainty even when the external world feels chaotic. The biggest hurdle isn't external pressures—it's the gap between what's clear in a leader's mind and how they convey that information in a way that their team truly understands. While leaders are...
2025-06-0448 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersHow To Package Your Company for a Big Exit (with Eric Grafstrom)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Are you a small business owner dreaming of a successful exit strategy? In this compelling episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with serial entrepreneur Eric Grafstrom, founder and CEO of Exit Guide, to tackle one of the most critical challenges facing today's business owners: how to properly package and prepare your business for sale to maximize your return. Eric defines the core problem plaguing small business management today: most business owners are completely unprepared for the complex exit p...
2025-05-2837 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersThe Entrepreneur Brain: How to Effectively Communicate with Your Leaders (with Marina Morgan)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Have you ever tried to lead your team, only to be met with disappointing results? The problem might not be your leadership skills but rather the different ways your entrepreneurial brain operates in comparison to your team. In this insightful episode of the KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock welcomes Marina Morgan, founder of the Morgan Group, to discuss the neuroscience behind entrepreneurial thinking and its impact on small business leadership growth and workplace culture.
2025-05-2147 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersCan your leadership team can take you to the next level? (with Neil Katz)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Are you struggling to take your business to the next level? What if the very team you've built is now holding you back from scaling to the next growth milestone? In this transformative episode of the Key Hire Small Business Podcast, Corey Harlock and Neil Katz dive deep into the most critical yet often overlooked challenge facing growing businesses: leadership capacity. Listeners will discover the truth about leadership limitations, learning why the team that helped start a business might be the same team preventing future success. The...
2025-05-1437 min
The Courage To LeadEpisode 266 - Corey Harlock - Courage to Hire for Performance, Culture, and GrowthA lot of my clients struggle attracting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining great employees. If you struggle with this, too, then this podcast episode is for you.
My guest for this episode is Corey Harlock. He is the founder and principal of KeyHire Solutions©, a small business talent strategy and acquisition consulting firm. KeyHire helps elevate owners’ businesses from where they are to where they want to be. He and his team does that by quickly and intimately learning needs, talent gaps, and constraints so roles can be defined. Those roles are then used for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring highly qualified pro...
2025-05-1357 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersBuilding an Online Marketing Strategy for Your Small Business (with Corey Morris)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.This week on The KeyHire Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Corey Morris, President of Voltage Digital Marketing, for an in-depth conversation on how small business owners can build a powerful and effective online marketing strategy. As part of our ongoing small business management podcast series, this episode focuses on real-world marketing strategies for small businesses that drive growth. From understanding your audience to choosing the right channels and measuring success, Corey breaks down the essential components every entrepreneur and business leader needs to know in...
2025-05-0749 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersThe Boomerang Effect: Rehiring Right or Getting It Wrong?Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.This week on The KeyHire Podcast, Corey Harlock dives into the growing trend of Boomerang employees—former team members who return after time away. He unpacks what makes them unique, how they can support your business growth goals, and the right way to bring them back into your team.From hiring challenges and the hiring process to organization design and talent acquisition, Corey shares real-world insights that help you make smarter, more strategic decisions. He also breaks down common mistakes—like assuming loya...
2025-04-3020 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersOvercome Your 2025 Hiring ChallengesText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.In this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, Corey dives into the latest findings from the 2025 National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Report and unpacks what they mean for hiring in today’s tough economic climate. With labor shortages, rising wage expectations, and increased competition for top talent, Corey explores the realities business owners are facing right now—and more importantly, what they can do about it.You'll hear practical strategies for attracting and retaining great employees, even when...
2025-04-1630 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersUnlocking Business Growth with No-Code Solutions (with Xan Hong)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.In this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Xan Hong, Founder and Principal Consultant of Drive Phase Consulting, to explore how small businesses can leverage no-code software to streamline their operations, improve efficiency, and build custom tools without the need for a developer. Xan shares real-world insights on how no-code solutions empower business owners to take control of their processes, reduce costs, and scale smarter. Whether you're looking to automate workflows, manage data more effectively, or create...
2025-04-0237 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersHow to Create a Job Description (The Right Way)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.In this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, host Corey Harlock dives into the critical process of defining roles and responsibilities to create an effective job description. Hiring the right person starts with clearly understanding what the role requires and how it fits into the larger goals of the business. Corey breaks down common mistakes business owners make when crafting job descriptions and offers practical strategies to ensure they attract the right candidates. Whether you're hiring your first employee or expanding your team...
2025-03-2630 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersBridging the Gap: Hiring, Empowering, and Retaining Veterans (with Mike Hutchings)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.On this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Mike Hutchings, CEO of Combined Arms, to explore the advantages of hiring veterans. As a veteran himself, Mike brings firsthand insight into the challenges veterans face when transitioning to the workforce and the unique strengths they offer as employees. Corey and Mike discuss how businesses can tap into the veteran talent pool, why military experience translates into strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and what companies can do to empower...
2025-03-1750 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersThe Power of PEOs for Small Business (with Suzanna Martinez)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.This week on The KeyHire Podcast, Corey Harlock sits down with Suzanna Martinez, CEO of PEO for the CEO, to explore how a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) can be a game-changer for small businesses. From handling HR, payroll, and compliance to providing access to competitive benefits, a PEO can help business owners focus on growth while reducing risk and administrative burdens. Suzanna shares expert insights on how small businesses can leverage a PEO to streamline operations, attract top talent, and scale more efficiently. She also breaks down...
2025-03-1239 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersCurating an Exceptional Candidate ExperienceText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.In this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, host Corey Harlock dives into one of the most overlooked yet critical aspects of hiring—creating an outstanding candidate experience. Small business owners often struggle to attract and retain top talent, but the key to success lies in how they engage candidates throughout the hiring process. Corey breaks down what an exceptional candidate experience looks like, why it matters, and how it directly impacts your ability to recruit the best people for your business. Tune in for practical strategies and ex...
2025-03-0527 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersUsing Assessments The Right Way (with Brian Gelt)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.In this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, we’re joined by Brian Gelt, Founder of Peoplytix, for an in-depth conversation on how small business owners can transform their hiring process with the power of job assessments. With years of experience helping businesses make smarter talent decisions, Brian breaks down the science and strategy behind these tools, illustrating how they can be a game-changer for organizations of any size. Brian dives into the common challenges small business owners face when trying to identify the right candidate in a co...
2025-02-1940 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersThe Power of a Competitive MindsetText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.In this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, host Corey Harlock, CEO of KeyHire Solutions, dives into the critical role a competitive mindset plays in attracting and securing top talent. In today’s job market, small business owners are up against fierce competition for the best candidates. Corey breaks down why traditional hiring strategies often fall short and how shifting your approach to recruitment can give your business a strategic advantage.Learn how to position your company as the employer of choice, implement tactics used by...
2025-02-1230 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersConnecting With Customers Using EMPATHY (with Jim Matuga)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Check out our sponsor: https://bit.ly/CS-KeyHire Be KeyHire's Next Success Story: https://bit.ly/KHSuccess Episode 43 of The KeyHire Podcast, hosted by Corey Harlock, dives into the art of connecting with customers on a deeper, more meaningful level. This week’s guest, Jim Matuga, Founder of InnerAction Media, brings his wealth of experience in marketing and communication to the table. Together, Corey and Jim unpack the critical role empathy plays in creating lasting relationships between businesses and their customers. In to...
2025-02-0545 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersUpgrading Your Current Employees (with Chris Leonard)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Check out our sponsor: https://bit.ly/CS-KeyHire Be KeyHire's Next Success Story: https://bit.ly/KHSuccess This week on The KeyHire Podcast, we're diving into a critical challenge many business owners face as they scale: what to do when some employees can’t keep up with the growth. Joining us is Chris Leonard, Owner of No Impediments, a company dedicated to helping businesses overcome obstacles and thrive.Together, they’ll explore strategies for identifying skills gaps...
2025-01-2947 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersHow Business Valuations REALLY Work (with Len Bruskiewitz)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Check out our sponsor: https://bit.ly/CS-KeyHire Be KeyHire's Next Success Story: https://bit.ly/KHSuccess In this insightful episode of The KeyHire Podcast, Corey Harlock is joined by Len Bruskiewitz, a Certified Business Coach at FocalPoint, to delve into the essential yet often misunderstood topic of business valuation. Len explains why understanding your business’s true worth is not just for owners preparing to sell, but a vital practice for anyone seeking to drive growth, attract investors, or ensure long-term stability. The co...
2025-01-2243 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersUsing Resolutions to Help Increase RetentionText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Check out our sponsor: https://bit.ly/CS-KeyHire Be KeyHire's Next Success Story: https://bit.ly/KHSuccessIn this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, Corey Harlock takes a deep dive into the powerful relationship between aligning incentives and achieving lasting employee satisfaction and retention. Far beyond simply offering monetary rewards or standard benefits, aligning incentives means creating a system where your top performers see their personal and professional goals reflected in the company’s success. Corey breaks down how this approach not on...
2025-01-0821 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersHiring Right The First Time (with Casey Gromer)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Check out our sponsor: https://bit.ly/CS-KeyHire Be KeyHire's Next Success Story: https://bit.ly/KHSuccessWelcome to The KeyHire Podcast, where we explore strategies and insights to help small business owners build strong, successful teams. This week, we’re thrilled to have Casey Gromer, MBA, join us as our guest. Casey is a seasoned Fractional Integrator at C-Suite Boutique, bringing years of expertise in helping businesses streamline operations and achieve sustainable growth. In this episode, we're diving into one of th...
2025-01-0148 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersAnswering YOUR Questions (with Matt Wills)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Learn more about Matt: www.luminousconsultants.com This episode is sponsored by Career Spring: https://bit.ly/CS-KeyHire Become KeyHire's Next Success Story: https://bit.ly/KHSuccessWelcome to The KeyHire Podcast! This week, we’re diving into the most frequently asked questions submitted by our audience, offering practical strategies to help you scale your business effectively and sustainably. Joining us is a special guest, Matt Wills, the CEO and Principal Consultant of Luminous Creative Consultants. Matt brings years of experience and pr...
2024-12-1843 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersRehiring Your Current EmployeesText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Learn more about CareerSpring: https://bit.ly/CS-KeyHire Become KeyHire's Next Success Story: www.keyhire.solutions/testimonialsIn this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, Corey Harlock addresses a critical issue for small business owners: how to re-hire your current employees when they’ve been offered a position with another company. Corey explores how to identify why an employee might be considering a move, approach open and honest conversations about their career goals, and negotiate solutions that benefit both the employee an...
2024-12-1125 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersEffectively Engaging with Younger Generations (with Dale Wetmore)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Learn more about Dale: https://www.giftofnextgen.com Connect with Dale: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalewetmore/ Become KeyHire's Next Success Story: www.keyhire.solutions/testimonialsWelcome to The KeyHire Podcast, where small business owners gain actionable insights to grow and succeed. Hosted by Corey Harlock, CEO and Principal Consultant of KeyHire Solutions, each episode dives into the challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs face in today’s competitive market. In this episode, Corey is joined by Dale Wetmore, CEO of Gift of Next Ge...
2024-12-0433 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersGetting the BEST Deal on Your Insurance (with Kristy Nagel-Rogers)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.In this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Kristy Nagel-Rogers, Market President (Houston) at Cadence Insurance, to uncover the secrets to getting the best deal on your business insurance. Small business owners often overlook important factors when it comes to securing the right insurance policy, and mistakes can be costly. Tune in as Kristy and Corey discuss: - When to Start Shopping for a New Policy: Learn the ideal timeline for assessing...
2024-11-2033 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersHow to Delegate as a Control Freak (with Gina Cotner)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Welcome to the KeyHire Small Business Podcast! In this episode, host Corey Harlock, CEO of KeyHire Solutions, is joined by special guest Gina Cotner, CEO & Founder of Athena Executive Services. Together, they dive deep into one of the biggest challenges many small business owners face: letting go of micromanaging. If you struggle with control and feel like you're the only one who can do things right in your business, this episode is for you! Corey and Gina share actionable strategies on how to release the urge to...
2024-10-2339 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersThe Founder Bottleneck is Real: Building a Team to Sell Your Business (with Craig Dickens)Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Welcome to The KeyHire Podcast, where we dive deep into the strategies for building, scaling, and selling your small business. In this episode, your host Corey Harlock, Principal Consultant at KeyHire Solutions, sits down with Craig Dickens, Chairman of Merit Investment Bank, to discuss the critical steps in assembling a winning team for a successful business exit. Craig shares his insights from years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, walking us through how a well-structured team can significantly enhance your business's value...
2024-10-0936 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersBreaking the Mold: How to Inspire Retention & Reduce TurnoverText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Struggling to retain your best employees? Corey Harlock, CEO and Principal Consultant of KeyHire Solutions, shares expert tips on how small business owners can create an environment that fosters employee engagement and builds a happy, thriving workplace. Retaining top talent is critical to the success of any business, and Corey explains practical, actionable strategies that can help you keep your most valued employees motivated, loyal, and committed to the future of your company. Corey dives into the key elements that drive employee...
2024-10-0233 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersEstablishing a Skilled Labor PipelineText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Identifying the perfect hire can be a challenging task, but finding and retaining a candidate who truly fits your requirements can be even tougher.Today, we will discuss the crucial importance of establishing a skilled labor pipeline for your small business. This pipeline is essential not only for meeting your current needs but also for ensuring future growth and stability. We’ll explore strategies to leverage your business's unique strengths to attract and retain the top talent necessary for your success. By focusing on wh...
2024-07-3127 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersHiring in a Competitive MarketText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.Interviewing for a position and love a candidate? Chances are, that means somebody else does too! Today we're discussing a key aspect of the hiring process that is often overlooked: either be ready to go when you find the right match or risk losing them to a faster-moving competitor. Learn more about KeyHire: www.keyhire.solutionsSchedule a Call with Corey: www.keyhire.solutions/consultationHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2024-05-0129 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersIntegrating Tech Into Your Business | The KeyHire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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 Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://keyhire.solutions Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/KeyhireSolutions#smallbusinessowners #runningabusiness #entrepreneur #hiringemployees #businessowner #entrepreneurpodcastHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/pr...
2023-06-2125 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersBenefits Don't Have to Be Boring (With Katelynn Diamond) | The KeyHire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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
2023-05-3137 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersManaging Your Assets the Right Way (with Chris Manske) | The KeyHire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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 Sign Up...
2023-05-1747 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersSetting Performance Baselines (Featuring Nelson Quinnell) | The KeyHire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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 Sign Up...
2023-05-0339 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersBuilding Candidate Trust | The KeyHire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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/3LSRbo2Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://keyhire.solutionsFollow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/KeyhireSolutions#smallbusinessowners #runningabusiness #entrepreneur #hiringemployeesHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2023-04-1937 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersHiring for Social Good (Featuring Paul Posoli) | The KeyHire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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 Schedule a FREE consultation: https://bit.ly/3lEmYN3SignUp F...
2023-04-1233 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersIt's Time to Start Trusting the Experts | The KeyHire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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.Schedule a FREE consultation: https://bit.ly/3lEmYN3SignUp For Our Newsletter: https://keyhire.solutionsFollow us on Facebook: https://www...
2023-03-2930 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersProtecting Your Intellectual Property (Featuring Craig Kaiser) | The KeyHire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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. SUBSCRIBE for more business and organization development tips!Schedule a FREE consultation: https://bit.ly/3lEmYN3SignUp For Our Newsletter: https://keyhire.solutionsFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeyHireSolutions...
2023-03-1537 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersPrivate Lending & Your Small Business (Featuring Jack Chang) | The KeyHire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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.SUBSCRIBE for more business and organization development tips!Schedule a FREE consultation: https://bit.ly/3lEmYN3S...
2023-03-0132 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersGet Your Business on Track with the Entrepreneurial Operating System (Ft. Rainee Busby) | The KeyHire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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.SUBSCRIBE for more business and organization development tips!Schedule a free consultation with Corey: https://keyhire.sol...
2023-02-1534 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersWhat's Changed in the Job Market? | The KeyHire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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! Schedule a FREE consultation: https://bit.ly/3lEmYN3Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://keyhire.solutionsFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeyHireSolutionsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoreyHarlockConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keyhiresolutionsHosted by Aush...
2023-02-0128 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersHow to Know When It's Time to Grow (Featuring Terry Parrish) | The KeyHire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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! SUBSCRIBE for more business and organization development tips!Schedule a free consultation with Corey: https://keyhire.solutions/consultation/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://keyhire.solutionsFollow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/KeyhireSolutionsHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/pri...
2023-01-1809 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersWhy the Candidate Experience Matters (Featuring Carolyn Lighty) | The KeyHire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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. Schedule a FREE consultation: https://bit.ly/3lEmYN3Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://keyhire.solutionsFollow us on Facebook: https://ww...
2023-01-0421 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersFostering Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace (feat. Shanta Eaden) | The KeyHire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://keyhire.solutionsFollow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/KeyhireSolutionsHosted...
2022-12-2118 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersScaling Toward Success (Featuring Joey Schlaffer) | The Keyhire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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.Schedule a free consultation with Corey: https://keyhire.solutions/consultation/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://keyhire.solutionsFollow us on L...
2022-12-0729 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersHow Does Inflation Affect the Job Market? | The Keyhire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://keyhire.solutionsFollow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/KeyhireSolutionsHosted b...
2022-11-2331 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersHow to Handle Underperforming Managers | The Keyhire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://keyhire.solutionsFollow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/Ke...
2022-11-1628 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersCommunicating for Performance Improvements (Featuring Dr. Robert Johnson) | The KeyHire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://keyhire.solutionsFollow us on Fa...
2022-11-0229 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersHow to Deal With An Underperforming Employee | The KeyHire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://keyhire.solutionsFollow us on Facebook: h...
2022-10-1932 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersStop Hiring on 'Gut Feeling' | The Keyhire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://keyhire.solutionsFollow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/KeyhireSolutionsHosted by Ausha. See ausha.c...
2022-10-0532 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersHow to Set Your Company's Vision | The KeyHire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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. Schedule a free consultation with Corey: ht...
2022-09-2128 min
Scale from Here | Business Growth & Scaling Strategies for Small Business OwnersDo Job Candidate Assessments Even Work? | The KeyHire Small Business PodcastText us your comments or topic ideas for future shows.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....
2022-09-0715 min