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The KeyHire Small Business Podcast

KeyHire Solutions

Welcome to the Award Winning KeyHire Solutions Small Business Podcast, where we cover small business issues, including leadership development, hiring strategies, management structure, business growth, workplace culture, entrepreneurship, and more. We’re here to help you stop grinding and start growing.Join us for weekly chats about small business management with Corey Harlock, our organization design, candidate experience, talent acquisition, and employer branding expert, and CEO of KeyHire

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All Episodes

41:14

The Five Elements of a Successful Sales Process (with...

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Sales is the engine that drives every small business, but in uncertain economic times, the pressure to “just sell more” can leave owners spinning their wheels. On this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Melinda Emerson, widely known as “The Small Biz Lady” and recognized as America’s #1 Small Business Expert, to uncover what truly makes a sales process work. With more than 25 years of ex...

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39:32

Key Owner Stages Series: The Growing Business Owner

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Text us your comments or topic ideas for future shows. Welcome to the fourth and final installment of our Key Owner Stages series on The KeyHire Podcast. So far, we’ve walked through the stages of the Overwhelmed, Unsure, and Curious business owner. In this episode, we turn our attention to the Growing Business Owner—an exciting but challenging stage where your business starts gaining momentum, but cracks begin to show. As your sales increase and market presence expands, you may notice ...

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37:41

The Three C's: with a Focus on Culture (with Janneh...

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2025/09/08

What does culture really mean for small businesses? And why does it matter so much for growth and sustainability? In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, I sit down with Janneh Wright, the founder and CEO of PRIMUS Business Management. For more than two decades, Janneh and his team have helped small businesses and non-profits “turn their brilliance into sustainable infrastructure.” His framework for success—the Three C’s of Compliance, Culture, and Consistency—offers lea...

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39:11

Key Owner Stages: The Curious Business Owner

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast ·

2025/09/01

Welcome back to The KeyHire Small Business Podcast! This week we continue our Key Owner Stages series with Stage Three: The Curious Business Owner. If you’ve been following this series, you know that we’ve already covered the Overwhelmed Owner (the car with no wheels) and the Unsure Owner (the car with wobbly wheels). In this episode, we move to the next stage: the Curious Owner—someone who’s running a good business, has capable people in place, but is starting to hear the “squeaky whee...

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40:55

Grow Your Business Through Acquisition (with Justin...

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast ·

2025/08/27

On this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, we sit down with Justin Abrams, CEO of ARYO Consulting Group, to unpack a growth strategy that many business owners hear about—but few truly understand: growth through acquisition. With over 350 clients under his belt and a refreshingly straightforward approach to strategy, Justin helps demystify the world of M&A for small business owners. He breaks down what “acquisition” really means (hint: it’s not just for the big guys), when it m...

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47:34

Utilizing No Code AI for Small Business (with Paul...

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast ·

2025/08/25

AI doesn’t have to be overwhelming—and it definitely doesn’t have to be expensive. In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, I’m joined by Paul Malott, CEO and Founder of Automations24, to talk about one of the most practical—and accessible—ways small businesses can start using AI: no-code automations. We know that AI is everywhere right now, but most small business owners feel unsure about where to start. Paul helps cut through the noise by breaking down how no-code ...

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48:13

How to Grow Beyond Founder Driven Sales (with Charles...

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast ·

2025/08/20

In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Charles Fry, Founder and CEO of Codexitos, to tackle one of the most challenging transitions for small business owners: moving from founder-driven sales to building a professional sales organization. Charles has been in technology since before the internet took shape, founding and growing multiple companies over the decades. With deep experience in scaling businesses, he shares the real-world lesson...

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33:53

Key Owner Stages: The Unsure Business Owner

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast ·

2025/08/18

If you’ve ever looked at your business and thought, “I know something’s wrong here, but I can’t figure out what it is… or how to fix it,” this episode is for you. I call this stage The Unsure Business Owner—the second stop in our Key Owner Stages Series. Last time, we covered the Overwhelmed Owner, where the wheels fall off. The Unsure stage is different—you’re still moving, but the wheels are wobbly. You feel the problems, but you’re not sure what’s causing them, how to fix them, or what wil...

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42:26

Focusing on Leadership (with Kristina Tyler)

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast ·

2025/08/13

As a small business owner, there’s a moment when you realize that being in control of everything is no longer helping your business—it’s holding it back. You’re wearing too many hats, every process runs through you, and your team can’t make a move without your approval. Sound familiar? In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Kristina Tyler, Coach & Business Partner at Flow Fiero, to talk about how to break free from the daily grind and step...

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38:25

Key Owner Stages Series: The Overwhelmed Business Owner

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast ·

2025/08/12

Feeling like your business has stalled out—and no matter how hard you push, you just can’t get ahead? In the first episode of our special Key Owner Stages series, Corey Harlock breaks down the Overwhelmed Stage—the point where growth slows to a crawl, fires never stop, and the people who helped you build your company may no longer have the skills or capacity to help you scale it. Corey opens with the hard truth: overwhelmed owners aren’t just “busy”—they’re stuck. You’ll recognize the s...

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38:10

Don't land in Google Jail (with Sean Boyle)

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast ·

2025/08/06

In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, Corey Harlock sits down with Sean Boyle, Managing Partner at Momentum 360, to talk about a growing risk that many small businesses overlook—landing in Google Jail. Sean breaks down exactly what this means, why it happens, and how it can tank your online visibility overnight. Whether you’re outsourcing SEO or managing it in-house, this episode will arm you with practical insights to avoid costly mistakes and stay compliant with Google’s ev...

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37:36

The Importance of Sharing Your Financials With Your...

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast ·

2025/07/30

Send us a text What if sharing your company's financial numbers could transform your workplace culture and drive unprecedented business growth? In this game-changing episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Manny Skevofilax, Principal at Portal CFO, to explore how financial transparency can revolutionize the way small business owners connect with their teams. Corey and Manny identify a critical problem facing today's entrepreneurs: the disconnect ...

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42:42

Create a Plan to Grow into New Markets (with David...

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast ·

2025/07/23

Send us a text Ready to take your business to the next level? In this compelling episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock welcomes David Solomon, founder of SERO Growth, to tackle one of the most critical small business challenges: expanding into new markets. David and Corey define the core problem many entrepreneurs face: the dangerous assumption that "what works here will work everywhere." They explore how this mindset leads to costly mistakes and business fai...

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41:43

How to Partner with Other Businesses to Create a...

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast ·

2025/07/09

Every small business owner faces the same challenge: how do you get more sales without breaking the bank on marketing? In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock welcomes Mark Newsome, CEO of YouCanMarketOnlineNow.com, who reveals how smart business owners are building collaborative sales processes that generate 25% more profit without the traditional high costs of customer acquisition. Mark and Corey identify the core problem plaguing small business owners: they're

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44:47

Breaking the Chaos Cycle (with Aaron Trahan)

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast ·

2025/07/02

Does your business feel stuck, busy but not making progress, with your team caught up in emergencies instead of working strategically? In this episode of The KeyHire Podcast, host Corey Harlock talks with Aaron Trahan, founder and coach at Performance Mindset Coaching, about a common disruptive pattern in small business management. They explain that the “Chaos Cycle” is a damaging loop that begins with poor priority management, leads to scattered focus, results in weak execution, and prompts leaders

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39:11

Give Your Employees a Raise (Without Spending Any...

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast ·

2025/06/25

Struggling to compete for top talent without breaking the bank? In this game-changing episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Anthony Markey, owner of the Markey Agency, to reveal a counterintuitive strategy that sounds too good to be true—but isn't. The challenge in today's environment is that small business owners often face an impossible choice. Either they offer competitive benefits to attract quality talent (which can be expensive) or risk losing their

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20:18

Mid-Year Small Business Check-In

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast ·

2025/06/18

At the midpoint of 2025, small business owners find themselves navigating an economic rollercoaster that has included surges, slumps, and everything in between. In this essential episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock delivers a candid assessment of the current market conditions and reveals why the seemingly stable 4.5% unemployment rate is misleading small business owners about the real talent acquisition challenges ahead. Corey identifies the core problem: while the

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48:14

Increase Small Business Productivity in a Tight Labor...

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast ·

2025/06/11

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast brings you a critical conversation with economist Dr. Bill Conerly that every entrepreneur needs to hear. As Principal Consultant of Conerly Consulting and senior contributor to Forbes, Bill identified a shocking demographic reality 20 years ago that's now reshaping how we think about talent strategy and small business management. Bill defines the core problem facing today's business owners: "The current decade from 2020 to 2030 has the lowest growth of the working

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48:53

Doubling Down on Certainty During Uncertain Times...

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast ·

2025/06/04

Are you struggling to maintain your team's alignment and focus in today's unpredictable business environment? In this episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with Simone Janssen, founder of Bulletproof Business Growth, to explore how effective leadership can create internal certainty even when the external world feels chaotic. The biggest hurdle isn't external pressures—it's the gap between what's clear in a leader's mind and how they convey that information in a

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37:23

How To Package Your Company for a Big Exit (with Eric...

The KeyHire Small Business Podcast ·

2025/05/28

Are you a small business owner dreaming of a successful exit strategy? In this compelling episode of The KeyHire Small Business Podcast, host Corey Harlock sits down with serial entrepreneur Eric Grafstrom, founder and CEO of Exit Guide, to tackle one of the most critical challenges facing today's business owners: how to properly package and prepare your business for sale to maximize your return. Eric defines the core problem plaguing small business management today: most business owners are

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