Building Businesses and Scaling New Heights with Ashley Whaley
Release Date: 06/04/2024
Why Your Employees Drive You Crazy—and How to Fix It with Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady
Your HR Business Partner
🎙️ On this episode of Your HR Business Partner, Christa sits down with Wendy Sellers, the one and only HR Lady—speaker, trainer, author, and consultant. Together, they dive into the essential HR strategies every small business owner needs to hire, retain, and manage employees effectively. Wendy shares her candid advice on avoiding hiring mistakes, giving real-time feedback, and building a company culture that fosters growth and accountability. Discover: ✅ Why slowing down your hiring process saves you time and money ✅ How to give feedback that actually gets results ✅...
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Mastering Productivity: Cutting Distractions and Finding Focus in a Busy World
Your HR Business Partner
Welcome to Your HR Business Partner, hosted by Christa! In this episode, we're diving into productivity tips and mindset shifts essential for business owners and HR professionals alike. With so many demands on our time, distractions can derail productivity and efficiency. Christa shares actionable strategies she's implemented to streamline her day, reduce digital distractions, and protect her focus, making time for what matters. Whether it's unsubscribing from cluttered email lists, silencing push notifications, or creating structured communication boundaries with her team, these tips...
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Overcoming the Challenges of High Turnover and Business Lows
Your HR Business Partner
In this episode of Your HR Business Partner, host Christa Myrick shares a raw and honest conversation about the emotional rollercoaster of owning a small business or being an entrepreneur. With a focus on navigating difficult periods, Christa opens up about recent challenges, including significant team lead turnover and personal struggles. She offers valuable insights on maintaining leadership, managing internal chaos, and keeping a positive mindset during tough times. Tune in as Christa discusses: How to handle high turnover and protect the customer experience Real-life examples of turnover...
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Crafting Job Posts that Attract Top Talent and Stay Compliant
Your HR Business Partner
In this episode of the HR Business Partner Podcast, we're breaking down how to create job postings that not only attract the right candidates but also keep you compliant. Whether you're a small business owner juggling multiple hats or an HR pro, you'll learn the key elements of a standout job post that aligns with your brand and core values. Join us as we explore: Why generic job postings don't work (and how to fix them) The importance of core values in attracting ideal candidates Practical tips for writing clear, compliant, and compelling job descriptions Tools and platforms for posting jobs...
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Unlock Freedom and Scale Your Business: The Power of Process Documentation
Your HR Business Partner
Feeling overwhelmed by juggling every detail of your business in your head? In this episode, we dive into the game-changing benefits of process documentation and how it can lead to long-term success and scalability for your business. Whether you're running a small team or just starting out, documenting your processes unlocks consistency, clarity, and the ability to delegate tasks with confidence. Join us as we discuss: What process documentation is and why it’s essential for small businesses How it simplifies delegation, onboarding, and employee training Real-world examples and...
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5 Interview Questions to Help You Avoid Bad Hires
Your HR Business Partner
In this episode of Your HR Business Partner, Christa shares five simple yet effective interview questions to help you spot red flags and avoid bad hires. From reliability to problem-solving, these questions are designed to ensure you're building a strong, trustworthy team. Whether you're new to hiring or need a quick refresher, tune in for practical tips that will set you up for success!
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From Dream to Reality: How to Turn Big Ideas into a Business
Your HR Business Partner
In this fun and insightful episode, Christa is joined by her sister and best friend, Anna Weissinger, a successful cosmetologist from Auburn, Alabama. With nearly a decade of experience under her belt, Anna shares her latest entrepreneurial idea that’s been brewing with a friend. Together, they dive into the often overwhelming first steps of turning dreams into reality. Tune in as they chat about the fears of competition, the importance of timing, and why having a business partner can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you're juggling kids, careers, or big ideas, this episode will...
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From HR to Entrepreneur: How Christa Myrick Built a Thriving Business Through Smart Hiring and Leadership
Your HR Business Partner
In this episode of Your HR Business Partner, we’re excited to feature a special replay from the podcast All About That Action where Christa Myrick, a trailblazer in both human resources and entrepreneurship, shares her inspiring journey. In 2021, Christa left behind a successful HR career to start her own home service business, seeking more freedom and control over her time and finances—an entrepreneurial quest that many can relate to. Now nearing its third anniversary, Christa’s cleaning business stands as a testament to her expertise in smart hiring, delegation, and leadership. She...
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Hiring Fast for Entry-Level Roles: My Proven Method for Small Business Success
Your HR Business Partner
In this episode, we’re flipping the script on the traditional “hire slow, fire fast” mantra and diving into why, for entry-level and hourly positions, you should actually hire quickly. We’ll cover the importance of moving fast in today’s competitive labor market, especially for high-turnover roles in industries like retail, hospitality, and blue-collar jobs. I’ll walk you through my own system, from creating core value-based job ads to the time-saving magic of group interviews and the importance of setting clear expectations from the start. Ready to streamline your hiring process?...
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Escape the Grind: How to Take a Guilt-Free Break from Your Business
Your HR Business Partner
In this episode of Your HR Business Partner, we're diving into the importance of taking a well-deserved break from your business. After spending four weeks in Europe this summer and hearing from fellow business owners about their struggles to take time off, I felt compelled to address this topic. We'll discuss why stepping away from your business is crucial, how to prepare your team for your absence, and the practical steps you need to take to ensure everything runs smoothly while you're gone. Whether you're a business owner who's never taken an extended vacation or someone looking to...
info_outlineJoin us for an inspiring episode of Your HR Business Partner podcast as we sit down with Ashley Whaley, co-founder of Pod Shark Media.
Discover how Ashley transitioned from running a successful cleaning business to launching a digital marketing company that helps home service businesses with podcast production and social media management. Hear about the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way, and get insights into how podcasting and strategic social media can transform your business.
Don't miss this engaging conversation packed with valuable lessons for entrepreneurs!
Connect with Ashley
Website: www.podsharkmedia.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleytwhaley/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-about-that-action/id1603091417