Dr. Tiffany Slater of HR Tailor Made on Growing a Fractional HR Agency, Building a Team, Serving Nonprofits, Embracing a ‘No Asshole’ Rule, and Finding Joy and Freedom Through Entrepreneurship After 30 Years in HR. (Episode 663 - Dr. Tiffany Slater)

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Dr. Tiffany Slater, founder of HR TailorMade, a U.S.-based fractional HR agency focused on supporting nonprofits and small professional service businesses. With 30 years in HR, Tiffany started her business in 2018 and has grown it to a team of five, emphasizing joyful work and a strict "no-asshole" client rule. A special highlight from the conversation was Tiffany’s vision of success: collecting checks while traveling the world and experiencing a different spa every week. She also shares her biggest mindset shift—realizing she doesn’t need to be perfect or the smartest in the room to lead effectively.

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Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice.

And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions:

1. What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business?
   
   Dr. Tiffany Slater believes the hardest thing in growing a small business is trusting yourself and your ability to create something bigger than yourself and bigger than you could ever even imagine. This mindset challenge often outweighs operational hurdles, as it requires deep personal belief and resilience.
   
   

2. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most?
   
   Dr. Tiffany Slater's favorite business book that has helped her the most is Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell. She appreciates its simplicity and practicality, noting that it offers common-sense advice that's easy to apply but not always common practice.
   
   

3. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business?
   
   Yes, Dr. Tiffany Slater recommends the “Promote Yourself to CEO” podcast by Racheal Cook. She finds it practical and has taken a lot from Racheal's teachings, making it a valuable resource for small business owners seeking actionable guidance and professional growth.
   
   

4. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business?
   
   Dr. Tiffany Slater recommends Gusto as a key tool to help grow a small business. As an HR professional, she highlights its affordability, ease of use, and comprehensive features for handling payroll and basic HR functions—making it especially valuable for small business owners with limited HR experience.
   
   
   

5. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business?
   
   On day one of starting out in business, Dr. Tiffany Slater would remind herself of the advice she’s lived by from the beginning “Let your faith be bigger than your fear.” This guiding principle has anchored her throughout her entrepreneurial journey, helping her push through uncertainty and challenges with confidence.

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Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest:

Let your faith be bigger than your fear—it's the fuel for every entrepreneur's journey – Dr. Tiffany Slater

You don't need to be perfect to lead—you just need to be present and learning.– Dr. Tiffany Slater

Grace is the most important habit a small business owner can practice daily." – Dr. Tiffany Slater

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