In this episode, Karen is joined by Don Hett, founder of CleanKings, EarthyTabs and Crittiks.

Thirteen years ago, Don started CleanKings. Over time, the business grew successfully, but like many Founders, he found himself deeply embedded in the day to day operations. At one point he realised he had become a prisoner of his own company. That moment became a turning point.

In this conversation, Don shares how he transitioned from being the hands on operator to becoming the visionary leader behind the business. He talks openly about the systems, operational clarity and leadership capability required to build a company that does not rely solely on the founder.

We explore:

• The emotional shift from doer to leader of leaders
• Why hiring people smarter than you is essential for growth
• How to build culture across multiple ventures
• The importance of delegation with clarity and accountability
• What founders should stop doing if they want to scale
• How overthinking can stall business momentum

We also discuss Don’s latest venture, EarthyTabs, a purpose driven startup tackling the environmental impact of cleaning chemicals. Born from frustration inside his own cleaning company, EarthyTabs combines product innovation with measurable sustainability data, helping businesses understand the real impact of their choices.

If you are a founder, business owner or leader who wants to scale without being trapped in operations, this episode offers practical insights grounded in real experience.

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Earthy Tabs: https://www.earthytabs.com/

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In this episode, we explore what HR support services actually include, why they matter so much for growing businesses, and how the right support can help leaders feel more confident, reduce risk, and create a stronger workplace.

If you are spending more and more time dealing with hiring, performance issues, compliance questions, awkward conversations, or workplace tensions, this episode will help you understand when external HR support starts to make sense and what real value it can bring.

In today’s episode, you will learn about:

• What HR support services are and why they are about much more than policies and paperwork
• The key areas good HR support can help with, including compliance, employee relations, performance management, recruitment, onboarding, and strategic advice
• Why growing businesses often reach a point where their people practices need to catch up with their business growth
• The signs it might be time to bring in external HR support
• What an HR consultant actually does and how they can help simplify the people side of running a business
• Why outsourced HR can be a smart and flexible option for small and medium businesses
• How HR support can help with Fair Work compliance and reduce the stress of getting it wrong
• The difference the right HR partner can make to leadership confidence, employee experience, and business performance

This episode is a helpful one for business owners and leaders who want to strengthen their HR foundations before things start to feel urgent.

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In this episode, Karen is joined by Dan Moussa from Third Way Advisory, and we unpack what really makes recruitment work in a small business. We talk about why so many hiring processes go off track before you even post the job ad, how to spot the early warning signs, and how to keep your process simple without being sloppy.

In today’s episode, you will learn about

• The most common leadership hiring mistake Dan sees, and why it usually comes down to skipping the preparation stage.
• The two biggest red flags your recruitment process is off track, including what it means when you are drowning in CVs or interviewing too many people without making a decision.
• Why internal alignment matters more than the job description, and what to discuss with stakeholders before you brief a recruiter or go to market.
• The referral trap, and how to keep your process consistent even when someone comes recommended.
• How to think about hiring a “superstar” versus hiring the “glue” and what that means for culture, performance, and retention over the long term.
• The reality of AI in recruitment, from AI written CVs to candidates using tools during video interviews, and how businesses can respond without panic.
• What great onboarding and retention looks like in practice, including why monthly feedback loops in the first six months can make a big difference.

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