So You Want To Be A Boss

In today’s solo episode, Kendall is pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to hire and manage a team on the farm.With Jess deep in the final stretch of launching her Geodome project, Kendall jumps on the mic alone to tackle one of the most-requested topics from listeners: how do you know when it’s time to hire—and what do you need in place before you do?From her first hires (spoiler: they were her step-kids) to growing a team of 11 at Central Park Farms, Kendall walks through the lessons, mistakes, systems, and safety requirements that come with building a team in agriculture.She talks about:Why hiring doesn’t magically make things easier (and often makes things harder first)How much revenue you really need to generate before bringing someone onVAs vs. in-house help—and why Kendall's a self-declared terrible VA clientThe key systems to set up before you ever post a jobWorkSafeBC rules you probably don’t know kick in at 11+ employeesWhy an employee handbook isn’t just paperwork—it’s protectionHow Kendall builds a workplace culture her staff want to be part ofWhether you’re about to hire your first part-time helper or you’ve got a team and are trying to get more organized, this episode is packed with the hard-won insights Kendall wishes she had when she started out.Reminder: it’s not just about growing a business—it’s about creating a workplace people actually enjoy.Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Connect with Kendall:Follow on Instagram @marketingforfarmers and @centralparkfarmsCheck out her websiteResources & Links:Anonymous Questions Submission Guest Spot on the Podcast