The Award Winning KeyHire Solutions Small Business Podcast covers small business issues to help you Stop Grinding and Start Growing.

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Joined May 2017
If your sales emails focus only on features, you've already lost the prospect. A stranger doesn't care about your real-time analytics. They only care about the problem you solve for them. Stop selling specs and start selling solutions. #SalesTips #ColdEmail
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If your cold emails start with 'I hope you're well' or 'I saw your LinkedIn,' stop. Pointing out facts about someone isn't a hook—it's noise. Focus your first sentence on the outcome they actually care about, not what you noticed. #SalesTips #ColdEmail
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Ever wonder why some people constantly ask 'why' while others are bursting with ideas? That's the start of understanding your working genius. It's not about being smart, it's about how you contribute to the work. #WorkingGenius #Teamwork
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High performers often resign unexpectedly because managers assume their silence means contentment. Regular conversations are crucial; they might be expecting a review, not realizing their silence signals distress. #ManagementTips #EmployeeRetention #Leadership
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People don't always need their ideas accepted; they primarily want to be heard and understood. Acknowledging their input goes a long way. #Communication #Leadership #Empathy
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Ideas start with wonder, followed by invention and discernment. Finally, activation—the cheerleader who gets the team moving. Tenacity lands the plane. #innovation #leadership #creativity
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Deeper trust in business relationships accelerates growth. Facilitating 'silence conversations' about what work you enjoy (and don't) builds that trust more easily than discussing personal identity. #BusinessTrust #Communication #Leadership
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Distinguishing between guilt/judgment and constructive feedback is crucial. "Now is not the time" for ideation honors your contribution while guiding focus to the current implementation phase. That's valuing your genius, not stifling it. #Teamwork #Productivity #Leadership
Leadership, like hiring, is a discipline, not a spare-time activity. It requires consistent training and focus on getting work done, differentiating it from personality tests by its productivity-boosting emphasis on enjoyable and draining tasks. #Leadership #Discipline #Business
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If your business is tied to you, its market value plummets. But with solid operating procedures and a capable leadership team, your value skyrockets. Don't be the business; build the business. #BusinessValue #Entrepreneurship #SmallBiz
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Stop guessing what work energizes you. The 6 Types of Working Genius framework defines the work needed for any project and reveals YOUR natural strengths, boosting joy and fulfillment. #WorkGenius #Productivity #Teamwork
Don't get bogged down by titles; focus on what people are built to do. Assigning work based on natural strengths, not just job roles, is a game-changer. #Teamwork #Leadership #Efficiency
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Security isn't just a cost center; it's a revenue generator. Focus on safety to unlock cost savings, reduce lost time accidents, and minimize downtime. #SmallBusiness #Security #CostSavings
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Investing in safety equipment pays off. It minimizes downtime, eliminates workers' comp claims, and leads to happier employees who embrace a safety lifestyle. The ROI is invaluable. #SmallBusiness #SafetyFirst #ROI
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Executives have gone to prison for failing to follow safety plans or even have one. Don't assume your team knows safety protocols – ignorance isn't an excuse. #BusinessSafety #Compliance #LegalRisk
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A simple mistake in a food manufacturing facility led to a severed fingertip, a costly shutdown, and dumped product. The equipment's own engineer confirmed: the only way to get injured like that was to bypass the safety guard. #WorkplaceSafety #Manufacturing #BusinessLessons
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Found a company with 10,000+ employees still using a 20-year-old OSHA log. Their entire safety program is outdated. Don't let your business fall behind on compliance. #SmallBusiness #Compliance #Safety
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Safety shortcuts are a dangerous game. Two recordables in an hour? OSHA would be asking if we were under attack. If you defeat safety mechanisms for a shortcut, you're only as safe as you're willing to be. #SafetyFirst #WorkplaceSafety #OSHA
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Scaling your business? Don't overlook safety. If you've just moved or are planning a move, consider these initial steps into the safety world. #SmallBiz #BusinessGrowth #SafetyFirst
Cutting corners might seem faster, but it resets your standards and erodes integrity. True integrity is doing the right thing when no one is looking. #Integrity #BusinessEthics #Leadership