Entrepreneur to Employer - The Playbook for Scaling from Solopreneur to Employer
Building a successful business means managing a constantly shifting target, especially when assembling a high-performance team that drives revenue, enhances the bottom line, and meets expectations.
The Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is here to help. Tailored for entrepreneurs, this show delivers practical insights across three critical areas: time, money, and people operations.
From developing sales systems to creating an operations manual or even preparing your business for sale, Entrepreneur to Employer has you covered with actionable strategies.
Expect monologue episodes with direct insights, interviews with industry experts, and founder stories to inspire your journey as an entrepreneur.
If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe to get notified of new episodes. If you find it especially helpful, leave a 5-star review and a comment—we appreciate the feedback!
Questions? Please email me at brianm@scaleocityworks.com
Episodes
99 episodes
The Mensch Method: Leadership Through Character with Todd Zive
In this episode, Brian Montes interviews Todd Zive, a business consultant and author of 'The Mensch Method.' Todd shares his journey from the medical technology industry to becoming a strategic advisor and author. He discusses the i...
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Season 3
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Episode 99
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30:04
The Business Owners Playbook - How to Conduct an Unbiased Workplace Investigation
Workplace investigations are high-stakes for business owners, CEOs, and HR leaders. If they are mishandled, you risk legal action, employee distrust, and damage to company culture. In this episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcas...
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Season 3
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Episode 98
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16:51
Don't Scale Your Business Before the Foundation is Built
Scaling your business sounds exciting, but if you don’t have the proper foundation, growth can break your business instead of building it. In this episode, Montes walks you through five foundational principles every business owner must e...
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Season 3
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Episode 97
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26:11
Get Back 5 Hours Per Week GUARANTEED With A Task Audit
Are you constantly saying, “I don’t have enough time to get everything done”? Are your employees maxed out, leaving you thinking about hiring someone new? Before deciding, listen to this episode and discover the 5-Hour Challenge.
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Season 3
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Episode 96
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22:17
Scaling with Confidence: How to Build Systems that Empower Your Team
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast! In today’s episode, we explore how building effective business systems can empower your team, streamline operations, and set the stage for scalable growth. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 95
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19:22
Crafting Job Descriptions That Attract Top Talent: The Key to Great Hiring
In this episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast, we explore one of the most overlooked but essential steps in the hiring process: crafting a great job description. A well-crafted job description is more than just a list of duti...
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Season 3
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Episode 94
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20:23
STOP Being the Bottleneck in Your Own Business NOW
Is your business hitting a growth plateau, and you’re unsure why? The answer might be YOU. In this episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast, host Montes dives into the common challenge many business owners face: becoming the bot...
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Season 3
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Episode 93
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19:27
The 5 Non-Negotiable Building Blocks of a Strong People Operations System
In this episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast, we dive into the five non-negotiable building blocks every small business owner and first-time CEO needs to create a scalable and effective People Operations system. Whether you’...
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Season 3
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Episode 92
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20:38
Reflecting for Success: Year-End Questions Business Owners Need to Ask
In this episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast, Brian Montes discusses the importance of reflecting on the past year as a business owner. He shares ten key questions entrepreneurs should ask themselves to ensure they progress, learn, a...
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Season 3
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Episode 91
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16:34
How to Decide When to Let an Underperformer Go
In this episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast, Brian Montes guides you through one of the most challenging decisions business owners face: letting go of an underperforming employee. If you've been struggling with whether to f...
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Season 3
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Episode 90
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18:23
Creating Business Systems and Why Business Owners Avoid Implementation
Efficient business operations are the cornerstone of growth and profitability, yet many business owners resist implementing systems. Why? In this episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast, we explore the four biggest reasons entr...
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Episode 89
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21:00
Get the Confidence You Need to Deal With an Underperforming Employee
Brian Montes discusses the challenges of managing underperforming employees in this episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast. He shares personal experiences and emphasizes the importance of addressing performance issues to maintain workp...
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Season 3
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Episode 88
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12:47
7 Signs Your Top Performers Are Going to Quit
In the Entrepreneur to Employer Podcast episode, Brian Montes dives into employee retention by uncovering the seven signs your top performers are about to quit. Losing your best employees can devastate your business, especially when you’re a fi...
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Season 3
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Episode 87
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13:10
How to Build a Hiring Process That Finds Your Perfect Employee
In today’s episode of the *Entrepreneur to Employer* podcast, we’re diving into one of the most crucial steps in building a successful business: creating a hiring process that brings in your ideal employees. We’ll guide you through designing a ...
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Season 3
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Episode 86
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22:04
Learn to Overcome Fear Based Decisions - A 10 Step Guide
Brian Montes discusses the importance of overcoming fear-based decisions as a business owner in this episode. He explains that fear can hinder business growth and lead to reactionary and cautious decision-making. Common triggers of fear in busi...
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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17:12
The Seven Steps to a Scalable Sales System
In this episode, Brian Montes discusses the importance of creating a sales system for business growth. He emphasizes that hiring salespeople is not always the best solution and instead recommends focusing on developing a strategic sales system....
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Season 3
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Episode 84
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13:37
The Small Business Guide to Offering a 401K
In this episode, Brian Montes interviews Jevon Thomas, a director of retirement plans, about the importance of offering 401k plans and retirement plans as a retention strategy for small businesses. They discuss California's regulatory landscape...
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Season 3
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Episode 83
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25:06
Mastering Team Development Through Mentorship
In this episode, Brian Montes discusses the power of mentorship in business success. He explains what makes a great mentor and highlights the importance of investing in mentorship training and development. Brian also emphasizes the need to reco...
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Season 3
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Episode 82
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12:11
The Most Common Challenges Business Owners Face with Time, Team and Money (and how to overcome them)
In this episode, Brian Montes discusses the challenges that business owners face in three key areas: time, team, and money. He provides insights and solutions for each challenge, such as creating a time management plan, developing an operations...
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Season 3
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Episode 81
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32:44
Strategic KPI Development for Business Owners
In this episode, Brian Montes discusses the importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for business owners and provides insights on developing and utilizing KPIs effectively. He covers KPIs' definition, significance for business growth, an...
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Season 3
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Episode 80
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14:48
The BEST Way to Generate Leads for Your Business - Business Growth Tips
In this episode, Brian Montes discusses the importance of lead generation for business owners and explores different strategies for generating leads. He categorizes these strategies into two main approaches: farming and hunting. Farming strateg...
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Season 3
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Episode 79
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17:17
Bridging Generations in the Workplace: A Leadership Guide to Harmonizing a Multi-Generational Team
In this episode, Brian Montes discusses the challenges of managing a multi-generational workforce. He emphasizes the need to challenge harmful stereotypes and appreciate the unique preferences, habits, and behaviors that each generation brings....
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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18:07
One Specific Leadership Style To Drive Your Team to Optimal Success
In this episode, Brian Montes discusses the importance of leadership in business and shares his insights on a specific leadership technique that can optimize team performance. He emphasizes the need for a healthy culture and solid leadership to...
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Season 3
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Episode 77
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15:16
Transform Your Employer Brand and Recruiting by Building a World Class Candidate Experience
Imagine transforming your hiring process into an authentic journey that not only entices top talent but also leaves every candidate with a positive impression of your brand. I'm Brian Montes, and in this episode, we dive into the h...
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Season 3
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Episode 76
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17:21
Elevating Leadership and Culture: A Blueprint for Scaling Your Business with Claire Chandler's Talent Boost Insights
Embark on a journey that promises to redefine your entrepreneurial horizon with insights from Claire Chandler, the powerhouse behind Talent Boost, whose 25 years of HR and business strategy expertise are set to supercharge your leadership skill...
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Season 3
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Episode 75
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33:20