How to manage a team : everything I wish I knew at the start

In this week's solo episode of Business Class, Vicky Owens shares the honest lessons she's learned from building and managing a growing team.From hiring your very first employee to leading a larger business, Vicky opens up about the mistakes she's made, the challenges of managing people in your twenties, and the leadership lessons she wishes she'd known from day one.Managing a team isn't something anyone teaches you. Whether it's setting boundaries, building company culture, giving feedback or learning to lead with confidence, Vicky shares the real experiences behind growing a business and the people within it. In this episode, Vicky discusses:Hiring your first employee and growing a teamThe biggest mistakes first-time managers makeLeading a business in your twentiesSetting boundaries without losing approachabilityBuilding a positive company cultureManaging difficult conversations with confidenceDelegating effectively as a founderWhy making leadership mistakes is part of the journeyCreating a team that supports business growthLearning to become a better leader every dayBalancing empathy with accountabilityScaling your business without losing your cultureWhether you're hiring your first employee, growing a startup or leading an established team, this episode is packed with practical leadership advice and honest reflections from a founder who's learning in real time.🎉 This episode is sponsored by PlannerlyPlannerly is the all-in-one creator toolkit that helps you plan content, schedule posts, manage your social media workflow and sell products, services and digital downloads, all from one platform.👉 Use code VICKY10 for 10% off your Plannerly plan.Subscribe to Business Class with Vicky Owens for weekly conversations and solo episodes covering entrepreneurship, marketing, leadership and business growth.Send us Fan MailProduced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk