Build A Better Business

Build A Better Business

Hosted by: Marty Pearson

Ever feel like running a business should be easier? Like you're constantly juggling people problems, customer demands, and a to-do list that never ends—and wondering, “Why isn’t this working better?” Welcome to...

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The Leadership Skill Nobody Teaches: Organized Communication

Most workplace communication problems are not people problems. They’re structure problems. In this episode I break down why smart leaders still confuse their teams — and how great communication is really about...
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The Real Cost of Indecision in Business

I bet there is a decision sitting on your desk right now. You’ve thought about it. You’ve talked about it. But you haven’t made it. Not because you can’t—but because you’re waiting to be sure. In this episode, we...
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The Problem Isn’t Employees Asking for More Money—It’s Why They Have To

Do you have employees who keep asking for more money? At first, it feels like a compensation issue. Over time, it starts to feel frustrating. But what if the real problem isn’t the asking? In this of the Podcast, we...
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When Being Liked Gets in the Way of Leading Effectively

At some point in your business, you face a decision most leaders don’t even realize they’re making: Do I lead this moment… or protect how I’m perceived in it? In this episode, we explore one of the most common—and...
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The WOW Factor Isn’t a Skill—It’s a System

Most businesses think they have a customer service problem. They don’t.  They have a service design problem. In this episode, we break down why the WOW factor isn’t about personality, effort, or telling your team to...
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Your Benefits Package Is Outdated (And It’s Costing You Talent)

Most business owners don’t design their benefits package—they inherit it. Health insurance. 401k. Two weeks of vacation. It’s the standard formula… but it’s built for an employee that doesn’t actually exist. In...
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When You’ve Outgrown the Business You Built

You built the business. You grew it. You made it work. So why does it feel… off? Not broken. Not failing. Just… Boring. Repetitive. Predictable. In this episode, we’re talking about the moment many business owners...
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Are You Rewarding Distraction in Your Business?

You have that employee everyone loves. They’re friendly.    They’re engaging.     They know everything about everyone. And they might be quietly costing you hours of productivity every week. In this episode, we’re...
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Not a Team Player… or Just Not Social?

They don’t go to the company picnic. They skip happy hour. They keep to themselves. So, you label them: not a team player. But what if that label is wrong? In this episode, we challenge the way leaders define “team...
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The Most Frustrating Employee on Your Team Might Be Right

Do you have an employee who challenges how things are done? They’re not rude. They’re not underperforming. In fact—they might be one of your best people. But they don’t follow the script. They question processes....
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The Hidden Leadership Habits That Shape Your Company Culture

Why Founders Create the Culture Problems They Complain About Founders often say: “No one takes ownership.” “Everything falls back on me.” “People are too sensitive.” “Why can’t we just hire good people?” But what if...
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Sink or Swim Is Not an Onboarding Strategy

Sink or Swim Is Not an Onboarding Strategy This week, I added a new team member. She has four legs, the sweetest face, and she’s scared of her own shadow. Because of her fear, she’s been in the shelter for a while....
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