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Are you stuck trying to grow a high-performance team for your business so you can focus on your business owner responsibilities? Welcome to the show that helps small business owners hire, grow, and develop a radically-engaged team that will run the business for you, reducing your stress, boosting your profits, and letting you fully enjoy being the business owner. You’ll discover techniques to attract and hire top talent, ways to transform your team into a powerhouse of engagement, and shift from being the hands-on operator to a strategic leader focused on new growth opportunities. With over 18 years of experience, host Rich Allen has guided countless business owners in building strong, profitable teams that drive success and fulfillment. To learn how to take your team from Average to Exceptional, listen to fan-favorite episode # 229. You need to master these 7 Keys to achieve the transformation you’ve been seeking. A podcast that helps business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
What truly sets your business apart from the competition?
In this episode, you'll discover how strong leadership and strategic thinking can unlock business growth. Learn why defining your unique value proposition is essential for hiring great employees, developing high-performance teams, and building a successful business.
Discover three powerful insights:
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first, that clarity on your value proposition strengthens your position in the market;
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second, that teams thrive when they know they’re contributing to a business that is better, faster, and stronger; and
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third, that understanding customer problems deeply drives better sales and long-term loyalty.
By applying these insights, you'll enhance your leadership skills, improve your organization’s strategy, and gain practical tools to achieve lasting business success.
Don’t miss this episode—tune in now and start defining what makes your business truly stand out!
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

Friday Mar 21, 2025
Sharing Financials With Employees: A Smart Move or a Huge Mistake?
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Do you hesitate to share financial details with your employees? Could transparency actually make your business more profitable?
Many business owners fear that sharing financials will confuse, overwhelm, or even scare their employees. But what if the opposite is true? What if keeping them in the dark is actually limiting your business growth?
In this episode, we uncover the power of financial transparency and how it can lead to a more engaged, motivated, and high-performing team.
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Learn why sharing key financial metrics can drive company-wide accountability and efficiency.
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Discover the four essential financial numbers you should be discussing with your team.
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Find out how a profit-sharing model can align your employees’ efforts with your business goals.
Press play now to learn how opening up about your financials could be the game-changing strategy your business needs!
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

Friday Mar 14, 2025
How a 'New Owner Mindset' Can Help You Fix Your Business Fast
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Thinking About Selling Your Business? Think Again!
If you were to sell your business today, what would the new owner change immediately? Chances are, they’d make bold moves—ones you might be overlooking right now.
In this episode, we dive into a game-changing mindset shift that can reignite your passion and transform your business.
You’ll learn:
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How to uncover hidden inefficiencies by asking the right questions.
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The power of a “Fix It Quickly” list to tackle recurring issues.
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Why talking to your team, vendors, and customers can reveal breakthrough opportunities.
Before throwing in the towel, take a step back—because the answers to your biggest challenges might be right in front of you!
Tune in now and discover the practical steps a new owner would take to make your business stronger than ever!
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

Friday Mar 07, 2025
Stop “Holding People Accountable”—Here’s What to Do Instead
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
What Would Your Business Be Like if EVERY Team Member Made a Personal Commitment to Meet or Exceed Their Goals?
Imagine the impact on your business—higher performance, less stress, and more personal time. But for this to happen, you must first build a Culture of Accountability.
In this episode, we break down how to move beyond just assigning responsibilities and instead foster a work environment where accountability is a choice—not just an expectation.
You’ll discover:
✅ The key shift business owners must make to inspire real accountability
✅ Five essential steps to create a culture where employees take ownership
✅ How to challenge the status quo and encourage innovative thinking
If you're ready to transform your team and build a workplace where everyone is committed to success, listen to this episode now!
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

Friday Feb 28, 2025
The Leadership Playbook: How to Prevent Gossip & Negativity in Your Business
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
How do you prevent toxic talk and gossip from polluting your workplace?
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by negativity and division in your team, you’re not alone. Workplace gossip can quietly undermine morale, productivity, and leadership effectiveness.
In this episode, we explore why toxic talk spreads so easily and how you can shut it down. You’ll discover:
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How to create a culture of positivity that naturally discourages gossip.
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The power of setting clear boundaries to align your team.
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Why direct communication is the key to eliminating workplace negativity.
Ready to build a stronger, more supportive workplace? Listen now and take control of your company culture today!
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
What’s Holding Your Business Back From Being More Efficient and Growing Faster?
If your operations feel bloated or inefficient, now is the perfect time to cut back and streamline for stronger growth.
In this episode, we dive into four key areas every business should regularly evaluate:
- Trimming outdated products and services to boost efficiency.
- Streamlining processes to stay ahead of the competition.
- Reassessing customers and employees to create a more productive environment.
Just like a tree grows stronger after pruning, your business can thrive by letting go of what’s no longer serving it.
Tune in now and learn how to sharpen your focus for maximum success!
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
What Leadership Position Are You Filling in Your Business – and Is It the RIGHT One?
Too many business owners spend their days caught up in the wrong tasks, leaving them exhausted and directionless. But here’s the truth: Your job is to guide the boat, not to row it.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
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Why many business owners take on roles that slow down their growth instead of accelerating it.
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How to empower your team to take the oars while you focus on steering the business in the right direction.
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The key leadership activities that will create long-term success and free you from daily operational tasks.
If you’re ready to stop rowing and start leading, don’t miss this episode. Tune in now and take control of your business with confidence!
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

Friday Feb 07, 2025
6 Leadership Takeaways From Donald Trump, the new U.S. President
Friday Feb 07, 2025
Friday Feb 07, 2025
What Lessons Are You Learning As You Watch Donald Trump Assume His New Position?
Leadership isn’t about politics—it’s about observing, adapting, and applying valuable insights. This week, we’ll explore six actionable leadership lessons inspired by President Trump’s approach during his transition into office.
Whether you’re a business owner, team leader, or aspiring entrepreneur, these lessons can help you
- navigate transitions,
- communicate your vision effectively, and
- build a stronger team.
Ready to elevate your leadership game? Tune in and take your first step toward becoming a more impactful leader.
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

Friday Jan 31, 2025
6 Hiring Mistakes Every Business Owner Must Avoid in 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
How Robust is Your Current Hiring Process?
In today’s episode, we dive into the challenges business owners face in recruiting and retaining top talent in an unpredictable job market. From the aftermath of the pandemic to “Exodus 2025,” it’s clear that refining your hiring process is more critical than ever.
You’ll learn:
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The costly mistakes most business owners make in hiring—and how to avoid them.
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Proven strategies to attract top talent using creative job postings and cutting-edge interview techniques.
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How to involve your team in hiring decisions to build a stronger, more cohesive workforce.
Ready to transform your hiring process? Don’t miss this episode.
Tune in now to prepare your business for success in 2025 and beyond!
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.

Friday Jan 24, 2025
Are you unintentionally driving your best employees away?
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
It might not be what you think. In today’s episode, we dive into a major issue many leaders overlook: the habit of focusing more on what's going wrong in their business than on what's going right.
Most employees are starving for positive feedback, and if you’re constantly catching them doing things wrong, it might cost you big time.
Tune in as we discuss simple but effective strategies to change this dynamic. Learn why focusing on the good could skyrocket your team’s morale and productivity.
By the end of this episode, you’ll discover how to:
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Shift your focus from problems to progress.
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Boost employee morale with encouragement and recognition.
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Create an atmosphere of positivity that drives performance.
Ready to elevate your leadership game? Listen now and start catching your team doing things right!
This podcast aims to help business owners master business management, hiring employees, and employee management by refining their hiring process, enhancing leadership skills, and developing high-performance teams, all while addressing employee needs, business growth, organization, strategy, and the stress that comes with building a successful business.