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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.
Episodes

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.

Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Does each of your Team Members know EXACTLY what is Expected of Them in their Current Position?
Many business owners assume their team knows exactly what’s required—but in reality, unclear expectations can lead to frustration, mistakes, and low morale.
In this episode, we dive into why business owners often fail to set clear expectations and how it impacts both team performance and satisfaction.
By listening, you'll learn three essential strategies:
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how to create clear, measurable expectations for every position,
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the importance of behaviors in shaping success, and
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how to build a culture of accountability with simple, effective Position Agreements.
Plus, discover how aligning your team with these expectations can drastically improve productivity and morale.
Ready to transform your team’s clarity and performance? Tune in to help set your expectations—and watch your business thrive!
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 10, 2025
From Average to Exceptional: The 7 Keys to Building a Winning Team
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
How satisfied are you with your progress toward Building a Winning Team?
If so, you’re not alone. Many business owners find themselves stuck in the daily grind, unable to delegate effectively because they haven't unlocked the secret to assembling a winning team.
In this episode, we dive into the 7 essential keys that every business owner needs to know to build a successful team. You’ll discover how to create strong leadership, align goals, define rules, and foster a culture of risk-taking—all while keeping your team fully engaged and motivated.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have actionable insights to:
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Inspire your team with a clear vision.
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Align everyone toward a shared goal.
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Cultivate a culture where risk-taking and collaboration thrive.
Want to see these strategies in action? Tune in now and get started right away!
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 03, 2025
Stop Being a “Parent” to Your Team: The Truth About Inspiring Growth
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Are you truly empowering your team to take responsibility for their personal growth?
In this week’s episode, we explore a vital topic for business owners: encouraging your team members to take ownership of their own development.
Too often, leaders feel obligated to "make" their employees successful. But what if your role was simply to support and inspire them to grow on their own terms?
You will learn how to:
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Set the right environment that fosters personal development.
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Guide team members in clarifying their goals and focusing their attention on growth.
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Maintain a positive, supportive attitude while holding them accountable for their actions.
Ready to learn how to help your team thrive? Tune in now and transform your leadership style!
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 Dec 27, 2024
Think You’re a Great Listener? Here’s Why Your Team Might Disagree
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
How much are you REALLY listening to your team, versus just talking?
If you think your Talk-to-Listen ratio is in balance, think again! In this episode, we dive deep into why the more you talk, the less trusted and admired you might be—especially as a leader.
The best leaders know that listening is the key to building trust and respect within their teams, but why is this such a challenge for so many?
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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The importance of having a high listening ratio for better relationships and leadership.
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A simple acrostic, RASA (Receive, Appreciate, Summarize, Ask), to help you listen more effectively.
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Quick tips on how to improve your listening skills and become the leader everyone respects.
Don’t miss out on the chance to become a more effective, respected leader! 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 Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Are you truly leading your team, or are you unknowingly micro-managing them?
If you’ve found yourself stepping in to fix every problem, you may be falling into the trap of micromanagement, and it could be hurting your business.
In this episode, we explore why micro-managing can be detrimental to a team's morale and performance, and how to adopt a leadership style that fosters trust and autonomy.
You’ll learn how to:
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Empower your team by providing what they need to succeed.
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Implement more effective performance metrics that don’t require constant oversight.
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Avoid punishing top performers with policies meant for underachievers.
If you’re ready to step back, trust your team, and build a high-performance culture, don’t miss this episode.
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 Dec 13, 2024
5 Tips to Take Your Weekly Team Meetings from Good to GREAT
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Do your team meetings leave your team motivated, aligned, and ready to tackle the week ahead?
In this episode, we dive into the critical role weekly team meetings play in transforming business performance. Drawing from a real-life story of a frustrated business owner, you'll discover how a simple yet structured approach to meetings can resolve chaos and restore momentum.
Learn five actionable strategies to:
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Make every meeting engaging, effective, and meaningful.
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Use metrics and goals to align your team toward success.
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Build momentum and foster collaboration while tackling challenges head-on.
Don’t let disorganized or non-existent meetings hold you back! Play this fan-favorite episode now to revamp your meetings and drive real results.
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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.