Create a Great Business Before You Build a Team with Sarah Torres-Ferrick

Episode 39. Sarah Torres-Ferrick joins me for my first interview of the show to talk all things growing a team in your small business. Are you ready to expand your team — whether that means taking on a couple of employees or just dipping your toes in the water by hiring a freelancer? Tune in, cause this episode is for you as Sarah tells us what we need to know before diving in.Discussed In This Episode:What Sarah loves about helping small businessesThings that are important when growing your teamWhy it’s important to understand what growing a team means for you and your companyHow to know the difference between independent contractors and employeesWhy you should never pay your employees and freelancers with PayPal or Venmo friends & family optionsWhy getting a business buddy or coach is importantHow to use a system of consistent feedback when deciding to let someone goHow to get in the “leader” mindsetSarah’s mapping exercise that she recommends you do this week if you are ready to expand your teamLinks Mentioned In This Episode:Radical Candor, Kim ScottSarah’s Free HR Toolkit: hrcircleonline.com/toolkitConnect with Sarah:WebsiteLinkedInLeading Your Team: A Small Business PodcastInstagram (@sarahtorresferrick)Other Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)For Full Show Noteshttps://www.mirandamerten.com/39Send A Voice Message:https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems