The Small Business School Podcast
Ready to leave the small business struggle behind? The “School for Small Business” podcast supports small business owners in scaling a business that is profitable, purposeful, and doesn’t leave you burnt out. No matter whether you run your business online or you own a brick-and-mortar, you can expect our world class experts to support you with mindset, tactics, and everything in between so you can have the business you dreamed of. Based on our lived experience, we know that small business CAN be easy and we are here to show you how.The “School for Small Business” is hosted by Staci Millard, a CPA by trade with over 15 years of experience seeing the behind the scenes of thousands of small businesses. After growing and selling her first 7 figure business, Staci has been on the ground running - mentoring small businesses and working to increase success rates. Staci strongly believes you don’t need to have gone to business school to be successful so you can expect nothing but simple, impactful advice. Tune in each Tuesday for a new 30 minute or less episode of nothing but valuable advice to help you grow your small business. We are so excited for you to be on this journey with us!
The Small Business School Podcast
What I Learned from Letting Go of a Contractor
Hey Small Business School, Today, I’m sharing some real talk about my recent decision to let go of a contractor and the valuable lessons I picked up along the way. Whether you're dealing with a fractional COO, a VA, or any subcontractor, I hope these insights will help you manage your team and expectations more effectively!
Topics Covered:
- Pay attention to those early warning signs and trust your instincts about performance and fit.
- Don’t just respect a contractor's process; make sure their methods align with your business needs from the start.
- Set clear expectations and deadlines from day one. Don’t wait for issues to arise—demand accountability up front.
- Treat subcontractors like new hires. Interview multiple candidates and check references to ensure you’re getting the best fit.
- Ensure that any service provider you hire delivers value and meets your business goals. If not, be prepared to make the tough decision to let them go.
We are constantly learning in business and I hope you can take advantage of the hard lessons I had to learn in this situation so you can avoid this happening to you! If you’re not seeing the results you need in your business, don’t hesitate to take action. Your business deserves it!
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