66. Hiring, Leadership & Team Building 101 [ft. HR Expert, Kira La Forgia of Paradigm Consulting]

Kira La Forgia of Paradigm Consulting is a friend of mine as well as a colleague I’ve hired to help in my own business. I’m bringing her onto the show to talk all about hiring: Working with contractors, hiring employees, compliance issues you need to know about, growing your team, and more. Building a team isn’t just about scaling your business—it can also be a way to support your lifestyle and make your life easier.After hiring, managing, and leading hundreds of employees in the small business space for over a decade, Kira began helping other women with remote teams prepare for growth and team support. Paradigm People Operations Consulting is on a mission to empower women to lead lean teams while building authentic relationships and staying compliant along the way. She believes female business owners can impact not only the lives of their teams, but the landscape of work for all women, creating a more equal playing field and earning more women a seat at the table once and for all.In this episode, you’ll hear…02:59 - Kira’s background and why she founded Paradigm06:13 - The difference between a contractor and an employee12:24 - Who most businesses should hire first (and why)15:15 - Getting clarity on what you’re hiring for20:15 - When to hire help in your business and how to assign roles39:03 - Hiring responsibly42:08 - What to have in place before hiring52:02 - How hiring the right people helps to grow your business01:00:13 - When to start thinking about company cultureClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:Get Sam's Weekly Legal Q&A Emails: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/sidebar/Watch Paradigm's "How to Start a Team" (free) workshop: samvanderwielen--paradigmconsulting.thrivecart.com/workshopHiring Contractors 101 [Everything Business Owners Need to Know]Independent Contractor Template: samvanderwielen.com/shop/independent-contractor-agreement/Read Paradigm's Biggest New Boss Mistakes Article: the-paradigm.com/3-biggest-mistakes-new-bosses-make/Employee Classification article: the-paradigm.com/employee-classificationFollow Paradigm on Instagram: @theparadigmmClick here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come outCONNECT:Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarFollow Sam on InstagramFollow Sam on YouTubeSubscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond BusinessTake Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"DISCLAIMER