In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa sits down with William to dig into the real-world talent acquisition challenges that growth-focused companies face. From the very first candidate interaction to the first days on the job, every step of the journey matters.

You’ll learn how to:
+ Design a candidate journey that feels intentional—not transactional
+ Structure debriefs so hiring managers can make better, faster decisions
+ Communicate clearly to reduce “ghosting” and interview cancellations
+ Turn onboarding into an early win for employee engagement

Whether you’re scaling quickly or just want to improve your hiring process, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies to make your recruiting efforts more effective and your new hires more successful.

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In this episode, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Paisley Coxsey to talk about what happens when leaders finally stop trying to carry the whole business themselves—and start creating alignment across their team.

Paisley shares her journey as a Fractional COO, what it means to “lead second,” and how clarity (not just hustle) is what actually moves the needle.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the weeds, unsure how to scale, or frustrated with team communication—this conversation is for you.

🎧 Highlights include:

• The difference between doing and leading
• How aligned leadership unlocks real momentum
• Tools that help teams prioritize what matters most

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In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz is joined by Doug Mitchell to dive deep into one of the most overlooked growth tools: role clarity.

From onboarding to accountability to team development, Doug shares how clearly defining roles can prevent misalignment, improve retention, and unlock better performance across the board.

Whether you're scaling your company or just trying to get everyone rowing in the same direction, this episode gives you tools to ensure every person knows what “winning” looks like in their seat.

🎧 In this conversation:

• How to create clarity without micromanaging
• Why title ≠ role
• When it’s time to re-review expectations with your team

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