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  • #132: How To Have the Hard Conversation When an Employee Isn't Performing

    #132: How To Have the Hard Conversation When an Employee Isn't Performing
    2026/06/15
    Let's talk about the conversation you've been avoiding. You know the one. The employee who isn't pulling their weight, the standards that keep slipping, the feedback that's been sitting in the back of your throat for weeks. You keep telling yourself you'll handle it next week… but deep down, you know it's costing you. I'm walking you through the exact framework to have the hard conversation without it turning into a blow-up or a surprise resignation - how to prep, the words to open with (and the ones to never use), how to tell the difference between a skill issue and a will issue, and what to do when nothing changes. Because a mentor once told me something that changed everything: clarity is kind. Soft isn't kind. Avoidance isn't kind. Honesty is. If you've been dragging your feet on a tough talk, this is your sign, and your script. Press play. ______________________________________________________ FREE RESOURCES - DOWNLOAD NOW FOR RESULTS IN 10-MIN OR LESS! ↓ 25 Profit-Focused Interview Questions To Guarantee You An A-Player ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/25questions 5 ChatGPT Prompts Exposing What's Bottlenecking Your Growth ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/5prompts The Team Decision Playbook: So Nothing Lands Back on Your Desk ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/playbook The Role Ready Builder - ChatGPT ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/rolereadygpt Your First Game-Changing Hire Masterclass ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/training ______________________________________________________ LET'S HANG OUT ON SOCIAL ↓ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hirewithamanda/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hirewithamanda/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078424982186 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hirewithamanda ______________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR MISSION ↓ Each week on the podcast, Amanda shares clear, strategic conversations for serious women founders building companies bigger than themselves. These episodes are designed to help you think like a CEO, build powerful team infrastructure, and create a business that runs on leadership and systems - not constant founder effort. If you're a woman building something meaningful and want a company that is both profitable and well-led, you're in the right place. Come say hello on Instagram @hirewithamanda - Amanda loves connecting with founders who are building bold visions and strong teams. ______________________________________________________ QUICK QUESTION, IT'D MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! ↓ Would you mind taking one moment to leave us a review? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 It would genuinely mean the absolute world to us if you told us what you love about the show :) Thank you so much for tuning in each week and for being part of Amanda's community! ______________________________________________________ TUNE IN ↓ Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gbYFqQqlFtOdWqACn2vM2?si=JedHjnCJT8CCYVoLhdEeiQ
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    14 分
  • #131: The Real Reason Your Team Doesn't Take Initiative & How To Get Them To

    #131: The Real Reason Your Team Doesn't Take Initiative & How To Get Them To
    2026/06/08
    You hired a team so you could finally breathe… so why does it still feel like everything lives on your plate? What's hard to realize sometimes as a founder is that our employees aren't always the problem or bad, or lazy. They just can't read your mind, and you haven't built the culture, the hiring filter, or the role structure that invites them to step up and lead. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the two non-negotiables that separate overworked owners from the ones who actually get to run their business instead of being run by it. We're talking about the exact interview questions that reveal a true go-getter in under five minutes, the tiny shift in how you describe a role that turns "bare-minimum employee" into "proactive problem-solver," and the magic combination that finally - finally - takes the mental load off your shoulders for good. If you've ever thought "it would just be faster if I did it myself," stop everything and press play. This one's about to change the way you lead. ______________________________________________________ FREE RESOURCES - DOWNLOAD NOW FOR RESULTS IN 10-MIN OR LESS! ↓ 25 Profit-Focused Interview Questions To Guarantee You An A-Player ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/25questions 5 ChatGPT Prompts Exposing What's Bottlenecking Your Growth ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/5prompts The Team Decision Playbook: So Nothing Lands Back on Your Desk ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/playbook The Role Ready Builder - ChatGPT ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/rolereadygpt Your First Game-Changing Hire Masterclass ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/training ______________________________________________________ LET'S HANG OUT ON SOCIAL ↓ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hirewithamanda/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hirewithamanda/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078424982186 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hirewithamanda ______________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR MISSION ↓ Each week on the podcast, Amanda shares clear, strategic conversations for serious women founders building companies bigger than themselves. These episodes are designed to help you think like a CEO, build powerful team infrastructure, and create a business that runs on leadership and systems - not constant founder effort. If you're a woman building something meaningful and want a company that is both profitable and well-led, you're in the right place. Come say hello on Instagram @hirewithamanda - Amanda loves connecting with founders who are building bold visions and strong teams. ______________________________________________________ QUICK QUESTION, IT'D MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! ↓ Would you mind taking one moment to leave us a review? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 It would genuinely mean the absolute world to us if you told us what you love about the show :) Thank you so much for tuning in each week and for being part of Amanda's community! ______________________________________________________ TUNE IN ↓ Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gbYFqQqlFtOdWqACn2vM2?si=JedHjnCJT8CCYVoLhdEeiQ
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    11 分
  • #130: What No One Tells You About Being the "Nice" Boss

    #130: What No One Tells You About Being the "Nice" Boss
    2026/06/01
    If you've ever prided yourself on being the "nice" boss - the one who's understanding, flexible, always willing to jump in and help - this episode might hit a little closer than you expect. Because what starts as good intentions can quietly turn into blurred expectations, inconsistent standards, and a team that relies on your kindness more than your leadership. In this episode, I'm breaking down the truth no one talks about: how being the "nice" boss can actually create confusion, slow down your business, and put you right back in the center of everything. We're getting into the difference between being kind vs. being clear, why your team doesn't need more softness - they need more certainty - and how to lead in a way that protects your time, your standards, and your business as you grow. If you've ever felt the tension between being a good person and being a strong leader… this episode will change how you see it. ______________________________________________________ FREE RESOURCES - DOWNLOAD NOW FOR RESULTS IN 10-MIN OR LESS! ↓ 25 Profit-Focused Interview Questions To Guarantee You An A-Player ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/25questions 5 ChatGPT Prompts Exposing What's Bottlenecking Your Growth ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/5prompts The Team Decision Playbook: So Nothing Lands Back on Your Desk ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/playbook The Role Ready Builder - ChatGPT ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/rolereadygpt Your First Game-Changing Hire Masterclass ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/training ______________________________________________________ LET'S HANG OUT ON SOCIAL ↓ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hirewithamanda/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hirewithamanda/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078424982186 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hirewithamanda ______________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR MSISION ↓ Each week on the podcast, Amanda shares clear, strategic conversations for serious women founders building companies bigger than themselves. These episodes are designed to help you think like a CEO, build powerful team infrastructure, and create a business that runs on leadership and systems - not constant founder effort. If you're a woman building something meaningful and want a company that is both profitable and well-led, you're in the right place. Come say hello on Instagram @hirewithamanda - Amanda loves connecting with founders who are building bold visions and strong teams. ______________________________________________________ QUICK QUESTION, IT'D MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! ↓ Would you mind taking one moment to leave us a review? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 It would genuinely mean the absolute world to us if you told us what you love about the show :) Thank you so much for tuning in each week and for being part of Amanda's community! ______________________________________________________ TUNE IN ↓ Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gbYFqQqlFtOdWqACn2vM2?si=JedHjnCJT8CCYVoLhdEeiQ
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    12 分
  • #129: Busier at $500K Than You Were at $100K? These Are The Leadership Layers You're Missing

    #129: Busier at $500K Than You Were at $100K? These Are The Leadership Layers You're Missing
    2026/05/25
    If hitting $500K somehow made your life feel heavier instead of freer, this episode is going to hit you right in the gut in the best way. Because what's actually happening isn't that your business is "growing"… it's that it's growing around you, still depending on you for every decision, every approval, every "quick question" that slowly steals your time, your focus, and honestly… your peace at home. In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact leadership layers that are missing if you're busier now than you were at $100K. And why more team members won't fix it. We're getting into the real reason your Slack is full of "can you confirm?", why your org chart is built for execution instead of ownership, and how to restructure your business so decisions stop routing through you. If you're craving a business that runs, moves, and grows without needing you in every corner of it, this is the shift you've been missing. ______________________________________________________ FREE RESOURCES - DOWNLOAD NOW FOR RESULTS IN 10-MIN OR LESS! ↓ 25 Profit-Focused Interview Questions To Guarantee You An A-Player ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/25questions 5 ChatGPT Prompts Exposing What's Bottlenecking Your Growth ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/5prompts The Team Decision Playbook: So Nothing Lands Back on Your Desk ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/playbook The Role Ready Builder - ChatGPT ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/rolereadygpt Your First Game-Changing Hire Masterclass ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/training ______________________________________________________ LET'S HANG OUT ON SOCIAL ↓ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hirewithamanda/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hirewithamanda/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078424982186 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hirewithamanda ______________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR MSISION ↓ Each week on the podcast, Amanda shares clear, strategic conversations for serious women founders building companies bigger than themselves. These episodes are designed to help you think like a CEO, build powerful team infrastructure, and create a business that runs on leadership and systems - not constant founder effort. If you're a woman building something meaningful and want a company that is both profitable and well-led, you're in the right place. Come say hello on Instagram @hirewithamanda - Amanda loves connecting with founders who are building bold visions and strong teams. ______________________________________________________ QUICK QUESTION, IT'D MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! ↓ Would you mind taking one moment to leave us a review? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 It would genuinely mean the absolute world to us if you told us what you love about the show :) Thank you so much for tuning in each week and for being part of Amanda's community! ______________________________________________________ TUNE IN ↓ Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gbYFqQqlFtOdWqACn2vM2?si=JedHjnCJT8CCYVoLhdEeiQ
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    11 分
  • #128: How to Build Quality Checkpoints That Protect Your Business With a Growing Team

    #128: How to Build Quality Checkpoints That Protect Your Business With a Growing Team
    2026/05/18
    As your team grows, one quiet fear starts creeping in for almost every founder: How do I know things are still being done right if I'm not touching everything anymore? The answer isn't micromanaging - it's installing the right quality checkpoints. In this episode, we're talking about how strong CEOs design simple checkpoints inside their operations that protect the standard of the business while still allowing the team to run. If you want your company to grow without quality slipping, client experiences declining, or mistakes multiplying behind the scenes, this conversation will show you how to build the guardrails that keep everything strong as your team expands. ______________________________________________________ FREE RESOURCES - DOWNLOAD NOW FOR RESULTS IN 10-MIN OR LESS! ↓ 25 Profit-Focused Interview Questions To Guarantee You An A-Player ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/25questions 5 ChatGPT Prompts Exposing What's Bottlenecking Your Growth ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/5prompts The Team Decision Playbook: So Nothing Lands Back on Your Desk ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/playbook The Role Ready Builder - ChatGPT ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/rolereadygpt Your First Game-Changing Hire Masterclass ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/training ______________________________________________________ LET'S HANG OUT ON SOCIAL ↓ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hirewithamanda/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hirewithamanda/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078424982186 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hirewithamanda ______________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR MSISION ↓ Each week on the podcast, Amanda shares clear, strategic conversations for serious women founders building companies bigger than themselves. These episodes are designed to help you think like a CEO, build powerful team infrastructure, and create a business that runs on leadership and systems - not constant founder effort. If you're a woman building something meaningful and want a company that is both profitable and well-led, you're in the right place. Come say hello on Instagram @hirewithamanda - Amanda loves connecting with founders who are building bold visions and strong teams. ______________________________________________________ QUICK QUESTION, IT'D MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! ↓ Would you mind taking one moment to leave us a review? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 It would genuinely mean the absolute world to us if you told us what you love about the show :) Thank you so much for tuning in each week and for being part of Amanda's community! ______________________________________________________ TUNE IN ↓ Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gbYFqQqlFtOdWqACn2vM2?si=JedHjnCJT8CCYVoLhdEeiQ
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    13 分
  • #127: The Meeting Shift That Turns Assistants Into Leaders

    #127: The Meeting Shift That Turns Assistants Into Leaders
    2026/05/11
    There's a subtle shift that happens inside growing companies - the moment when your team stops just taking instructions and starts thinking like owners. But that shift rarely happens by accident. It's usually triggered by one specific change in how meetings are run. In this episode, we're talking about the simple meeting shift that turns assistants into leaders - the kind that gets your team solving problems, making decisions, and moving the business forward without everything flowing through you first. If you want a team that thinks, leads, and operates at a higher level, this conversation will change how you run your meetings starting this week. ______________________________________________________ FREE RESOURCES - DOWNLOAD NOW FOR RESULTS IN 10-MIN OR LESS! ↓ 25 Profit-Focused Interview Questions To Guarantee You An A-Player ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/25questions 5 ChatGPT Prompts Exposing What's Bottlenecking Your Growth ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/5prompts The Team Decision Playbook: So Nothing Lands Back on Your Desk ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/playbook The Role Ready Builder - ChatGPT ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/rolereadygpt Your First Game-Changing Hire Masterclass ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/training ______________________________________________________ LET'S HANG OUT ON SOCIAL ↓ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hirewithamanda/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hirewithamanda/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078424982186 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hirewithamanda ______________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR MSISION ↓ Each week on the podcast, Amanda shares clear, strategic conversations for serious women founders building companies bigger than themselves. These episodes are designed to help you think like a CEO, build powerful team infrastructure, and create a business that runs on leadership and systems - not constant founder effort. If you're a woman building something meaningful and want a company that is both profitable and well-led, you're in the right place. Come say hello on Instagram @hirewithamanda - Amanda loves connecting with founders who are building bold visions and strong teams. ______________________________________________________ QUICK QUESTION, IT'D MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! ↓ Would you mind taking one moment to leave us a review? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 It would genuinely mean the absolute world to us if you told us what you love about the show :) Thank you so much for tuning in each week and for being part of Amanda's community! ______________________________________________________ TUNE IN ↓ Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gbYFqQqlFtOdWqACn2vM2?si=JedHjnCJT8CCYVoLhdEeiQ
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    12 分
  • #126: Outgrowing Early Hires: What No One Tells You

    #126: Outgrowing Early Hires: What No One Tells You
    2026/05/04
    No one really talks about this part of building a company: sometimes you outgrow the people who helped you build it. Early hires are often loyal, hardworking, and deeply connected to the story of the business… which makes it incredibly uncomfortable when the company begins to grow beyond the structure they were originally hired for. In this episode, we're talking about the leadership side of scaling that most founders quietly wrestle with - how to recognize when a role has outgrown its original shape, how to navigate these transitions with integrity, and how great CEOs honor the people who helped build the early days while still leading the company into its next stage. ______________________________________________________ FREE RESOURCES - DOWNLOAD NOW FOR RESULTS IN 10-MIN OR LESS! ↓ 25 Profit-Focused Interview Questions To Guarantee You An A-Player ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/25questions 5 ChatGPT Prompts Exposing What's Bottlenecking Your Growth ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/5prompts The Team Decision Playbook: So Nothing Lands Back on Your Desk ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/playbook The Role Ready Builder - ChatGPT ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/rolereadygpt Your First Game-Changing Hire Masterclass ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/training ______________________________________________________ LET'S HANG OUT ON SOCIAL ↓ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hirewithamanda/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hirewithamanda/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078424982186 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hirewithamanda ______________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR MSISION ↓ Each week on the podcast, Amanda shares clear, strategic conversations for serious women founders building companies bigger than themselves. These episodes are designed to help you think like a CEO, build powerful team infrastructure, and create a business that runs on leadership and systems - not constant founder effort. If you're a woman building something meaningful and want a company that is both profitable and well-led, you're in the right place. Come say hello on Instagram @hirewithamanda - Amanda loves connecting with founders who are building bold visions and strong teams. ______________________________________________________ QUICK QUESTION, IT'D MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! ↓ Would you mind taking one moment to leave us a review? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 It would genuinely mean the absolute world to us if you told us what you love about the show :) Thank you so much for tuning in each week and for being part of Amanda's community! ______________________________________________________ TUNE IN ↓ Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gbYFqQqlFtOdWqACn2vM2?si=JedHjnCJT8CCYVoLhdEeiQ
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    13 分
  • #125: The $200K–$1M Hiring Decision Most Founders Get Wrong

    #125: The $200K–$1M Hiring Decision Most Founders Get Wrong
    2026/04/27
    Somewhere between $200K and $1M in revenue, almost every founder hits the same crossroads - and most of them make the wrong hiring decision without realizing it. They hire too fast, hire the wrong role, or bring someone in hoping it will finally "fix the overwhelm." But the truth is, this stage of business requires a very specific kind of hiring decision, and getting it wrong can keep a company stuck in founder-dependency for years. In this episode, we're breaking down the hiring move most founders miss in this stage of growth, why it quietly stalls momentum, and how to make the decision that actually unlocks the next level of scale. ______________________________________________________ FREE RESOURCES - DOWNLOAD NOW FOR RESULTS IN 10-MIN OR LESS! ↓ 25 Profit-Focused Interview Questions To Guarantee You An A-Player ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/25questions 5 ChatGPT Prompts Exposing What's Bottlenecking Your Growth ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/5prompts The Team Decision Playbook: So Nothing Lands Back on Your Desk ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/playbook The Role Ready Builder - ChatGPT ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/rolereadygpt Your First Game-Changing Hire Masterclass ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/training ______________________________________________________ LET'S HANG OUT ON SOCIAL ↓ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hirewithamanda/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hirewithamanda/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078424982186 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hirewithamanda ______________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR MSISION ↓ Each week on the podcast, Amanda shares clear, strategic conversations for serious women founders building companies bigger than themselves. These episodes are designed to help you think like a CEO, build powerful team infrastructure, and create a business that runs on leadership and systems - not constant founder effort. If you're a woman building something meaningful and want a company that is both profitable and well-led, you're in the right place. Come say hello on Instagram @hirewithamanda - Amanda loves connecting with founders who are building bold visions and strong teams. ______________________________________________________ QUICK QUESTION, IT'D MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! ↓ Would you mind taking one moment to leave us a review? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 It would genuinely mean the absolute world to us if you told us what you love about the show :) Thank you so much for tuning in each week and for being part of Amanda's community! ______________________________________________________ TUNE IN ↓ Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gbYFqQqlFtOdWqACn2vM2?si=JedHjnCJT8CCYVoLhdEeiQ
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    11 分