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The way you fire people tells your remaining team what you really value. We talk about compassionate exits, HR’s changing perspective, and what small companies can do differently. #layoffs #peoplefirst

New episode out now : buff.ly/0cNwuKO
December 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Imagine rebuilding HR from scratch with no legacy baggage. What would you keep? What would you burn? #futureofHR #entrepreneurs

We get into that on this week’s conversation with Jennifer : buff.ly/0cNwuKO
December 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Job posts that require “poise under pressure in a fast-paced environment” usually translate to “you will be constantly on fire.” If that’s true, say so. If it’s not, fix the post. #hiring #workdesign

We dig into this tension on the show : buff.ly/0cNwuKO
December 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Founders : your org chart is a promise. If the roles on it can’t actually keep that promise, you’re designing frustration into your company. #orgdesign #startups

We dissect a live example on The Journey this week : buff.ly/0cNwuKO
December 14, 2025 at 1:21 AM
You don’t need an HR department to design human systems. Early-stage founders are HR by default, whether they like it or not. The question is: what are you quietly building? #peopleops #startuplife

We explore better options on The Journey this week : buff.ly/0cNwuKO
December 13, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Most “talent shortages” are actually “system design shortages.” The best people are opting out of chaotic, opaque hiring. If your funnel feels broken, this week’s conversation with Jennifer is a good reset. #talent #entrepreneurs

Watch or listen here : buff.ly/0cNwuKO
December 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Your first 5 hires are prototypes for your next 50. Sloppy job posts and vague expectations now become culture problems later. We used a real posting to show how. #earlystage #hiring

Full breakdown on The Journey : buff.ly/0cNwuKO
December 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
“Hire fast, fire fast” sounds tough until you tally the cost of churn, mistrust, and brand damage. There’s a smarter, more human way to do it—especially in small companies. #leadership #startups

Watch or listen to this week’s hiring-for-humans deep dive : buff.ly/0cNwuKO
December 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
AI isn’t killing SEO. It’s killing shortcuts. Authority still wins—just measured differently now. If you’re useful, you’re findable. #AISEO #ContentStrategy #BuildInPublic

Full insight in the episode : buff.ly/YnjfdNU
December 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Automation that turns candidates into ticket numbers isn’t efficiency, it’s scaled indifference. Small teams can do better. In this week’s conversation, we explore what respectful hiring systems look like for founders. #ATS #founders

Tune in : buff.ly/0cNwuKO
December 10, 2025 at 2:55 AM
A job posting is a mirror. If it reads like buzzword soup and mystery responsibilities, that’s exactly how candidates expect your company to feel. We broke one down line by line on the podcast. #hiring #entrepreneurs

Worth a listen if you’re hiring : buff.ly/0cNwuKO
December 10, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Integrated services aren’t a flex—they’re a moat. Fewer handoffs = fewer fires = more trust. Most SMEs don’t want vendors. They want one partner who owns outcomes. #MarketingOps #SmallBiz

Watch or listen here : buff.ly/YnjfdNU
December 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM