HR Secrets for Small Businesses with Krishna Powell

In this wildcard episode, we sit down with Krishna Powell, business strategist and HR expert, to explore what it truly takes to grow a business beyond the startup mindset. Krishna shares how entrepreneurs can transition from operating small to building companies with strong systems, departments, and intentional culture. From defining company values early on to aligning teams around a shared vision, this conversation offers practical insights for business owners ready to scale with structure and purpose.⏳ Episode Chapters (Click to skip to a topic!): 00:00:00 - Introduction to Wild Card Wednesday & Krishna Powell 00:01:22 - Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce 00:02:42 - You Don't Have to Do It All: Shifting to a CEO Mindset 00:03:52 - Why You Need HR Before You Hire an Employee 00:07:36 - Stop Copying Corporate America's Employee Handbooks! 00:08:36 - The Unlimited PTO Loophole Mistake 00:10:42 - Transformation Story: Setting Boundaries with Friends & Family00:15:19 - Why Every Employee Must Contribute to Your Bottom Line 00:18:41 - Why Entrepreneurs Need a Business Coach AND a Therapist 00:22:01 - One Free Advice: Remembering Your "Why" 00:24:35 - How to Connect with Krishna PowellKrishna Powell is a business strategist and HR expert dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build structured, scalable businesses with strong leadership and intentional company culture. Through her work, she supports business owners in developing systems, teams, and strategies that foster sustainable growth and long-term success. Connect with Krishna Powell:Website: www.hr4yoursmallbiz.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/krishna_powell/Ready to build a business with stronger systems, culture, and leadership? Connect with Krishna Powell to learn how intentional structure can transform your company’s growth and success.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, share it with fellow entrepreneurs and leaders, and leave a review — your support helps us continue bringing valuable business insights and inspiring conversations to the community.More ProductsFollow What's Good Productions on;Website: https://whatsgood-productions.com/Follow What's Good Podcast;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsgood_podcast/Follow Brianna Jovahn on; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.jovahn_/Mentioned in this episode:Ready to Book your Podcast Power Session?Thinking about starting a podcast or leveling up your current one? Book a 30-minute Podcast Power Session with What's Good Productions to turn your ideas into reality. Let’s make podcasting easy and fun!Book Your Free Podcast Power Session Here