The Hardest Part of Business – Saying No
As a business owner, you start with a simple vision: build something great. But as your business grows, so do the opportunities, distractions, and tough decisions. Suddenly, you’re saying yes to everything—new clients, new products, new strategies—until your focus gets stretched too thin. Why Is It So Hard to Be Laser-Focused? Because when you’re building […]
Time to take our own medicine!
Ever heard the phrase, “Do as I say, not as I do?” Yeah, we have too. And if we’re being honest, too many consultants (LIKE US) are guilty of exactly that when it comes to their own businesses. We work with organizations every day to help them build strong teams, create seamless hiring processes, and […]
The Power of AI in Small Businesses: Work Smarter
In today’s fast-paced business world, small businesses need every competitive edge they can get. While artificial intelligence (AI) was once reserved for massive corporations with deep pockets, today, it’s an accessible, game-changing tool that small businesses can leverage to streamline operations, improve customer experience, and drive growth. The best part? AI allows small teams to […]
The Workplace Entitlement Problem: Why Digging for Answers Still Matters
There’s a growing frustration among leaders today: younger generations expect answers to be handed to them. They want instant solutions, immediate clarity, and if they don’t get it? They assume the system is broken. It’s not that they lack intelligence or ambition. Many of them are driven, highly educated, and tech-savvy—but they’re missing something critical: […]
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Hiring Family and Friends in the Early Stages of Business
When you’re in the scrappy, messy, thrilling early stages of building your business, hiring family and friends can feel like a no-brainer. They’re the ones who believe in you, they understand your vision (or at least tolerate your constant rambling about it), and they’re often the most accessible option. But let’s be real—what seems like […]
Stop Assuming. Start Asking.
Founders and CEOs, let’s be real: how much time do you spend spinning scenarios in your head, trying to solve problems that might not even exist? It’s easy to get caught in the trap of assumptions. You think you know what your team wants, what your customers need, or why a project is stalling. But […]
Breaking Barriers to Unlock Growth
Growth is messy. When the usual paths to success are drying up, it’s tempting to double down on what’s worked in the past. But real leaders know that the future doesn’t live in yesterday’s strategies. At Hire.Train.Inspire., we challenge leaders to think differently. Growth happens when you’re willing to push boundaries and reimagine what’s possible. […]
The Power of Generalists in Small Businesses
We’re revisiting this topic because it consistently surfaces in our client interactions and deserves to be spotlighted. The need for agile, resourceful team members has never been greater. Enter the generalist: a versatile professional who thrives across multiple functions, adapts quickly to challenges, and drives impactful results wherever they’re needed most. As we look to […]
How Hire.Train.Inspire. Recreated Itself in 2024
This has been a transformative year for our team. We’ve reimagined how we operate, proving that scaling down doesn’t mean scaling back—it means leveling up. With a smaller, more focused team, we’ve harnessed the power of AI and efficiency tools to deliver better results, faster. Here’s how we’ve shifted from tedious tasks to meaningful client […]
Blue Light is Everywhere and it’s Hurting Us
Over the past few years, I’ve been increasingly curious about how our environment, particularly artificial lighting, impacts our health and performance. Recently, I came across the work of neurosurgeon Dr. Jack Kruse, and his insights into blue light have been eye-opening. The Hidden Danger of Blue Light We’re all surrounded by blue light. It’s in […]