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Hello and Welcome to the Hiring Advantage Podcast.❤♟👑If you are running a small business and ready to grow, this podcast is for you! 👩🦰💻Your business is up and running, and you know you are ready to level up and make your business dreams a reality. This podcast talks about all things’ growth, including hiring 🤝 and nurturing your team,🤗 scaling your business, 📈and how and when to lean on others for support.❤ I’m Chrissy, your host, and I have 12 years of hiring & recruitment experience. I a ...
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“Don’t go through life, grow through life.” - Eric Butterworth This is the last Hiring Advantage episode as you know it. We are growing and redefining how this podcast supports incredible business owners to scale their business empires. Chrissy will be coming back later in the year to continue to support you in scaling your business empire, until t…
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Oh hello, it's been a minute! After a little break from podcasting (an Instagram) I'm back with this episode that is filled with how to get you the support you need in 3 easy steps. From identifying needs to defining roles with precision, I will guide you through the process of designing roles that bring the support you crave. Step 1: Identify the …
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In today's episode, we'll be unlocking the winning strategy to build teams and boost profits. We'll discuss why you don't have to "Google it" all yourself and how investing in your hiring process, onboarding, and training can increase productivity, profit, and brand awareness. Plus, I'll share how you can save time and money by stealing my done-for…
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Get ready to boost your hiring process with this episode all about creating an inviting interview environment! We all know that job interviews can be nerve-wracking for candidates, but did you know that making them feel comfortable can positively impact your business? In this episode, I talk through · The benefits of conducting a great job intervie…
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Get ready to shake off those money fears and unlock your financial potential with Kim, the Money Coach and seasoned entrepreneur. In this episode, Kim spills the beans on how to overcome the "icks" of talking about money in the hiring process and build a thriving business that aligns with your purpose. In this episode we talk through: • What are mo…
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Transform Your Company Culture: Harnessing the Power of the 5 Love Languages in Hiring and Onboarding
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This episode takes huge inspiration from the work of Gary D Chapman in his books The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts and The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace. In a super competitive applicant market, we must ensure our hiring and onboarding processes are attractive. By understanding the 'love languages' we can hit all of…
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Scroll to Stroll: The Incredible Journey of Growing My Social Media Biz and Dream Team! – With Maddison Danforth
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Get ready to learn from the ultimate boss babe!👩🏻💼 Maddison, the Instagram expert, Social Media Manager, and coach behind @bohosocial is here to share her secrets on scaling a social media business.💻 In this episode, we'll cover: Understanding your audience and how to solve their pain points to create raving fans Injecting your values into your ma…
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The best BILLIONAIRE boss advice💸Learn hiring from the biggest business brains on the planet.
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"The key for us, number one, has always been hiring very smart people." - Bill Gates. Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Richard Branson are some of the most well-known and successful entrepreneurs of our time and are full of hiring inspiration. This podcast episode is for those who are serious about growing freaking empires. And who better to learn from? …
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Ready for bold and beautiful? I know you are going to love today's incredible guest Phoebe. Phoebe is a mindset coach and also runs a successful gym. She is also the author of the The Best Life and inspire women to live their best life. In this episode we talk about: How to lean into vulnerability to give us purpose Phoebe’s business journey in the…
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Is anybody out there? 🤔STEAL my hiring tips to attract the best applicants even in a talent tight market.
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The world is a pretty interesting place right now. The cost of living has sky-rocketed, the unemployment rate is below 3.4%; the lowest in 50 years and Job Boards are showing HUGE numbers of job adverts. So what does that mean for attracting talent AND is it true that there is a real talent shortage in Australia? In this episode I talk through; Whi…
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I couldn't have called in a more perfect guest for today's episode. Lala is an OG of small business and knows what it takes to adapt, survive and thrive. Lala is the founder of multiple businesses which include: Paper and Ink Studios, The Creative Republic and @lalaforbusiness. In this episode we dig into: Where it all started for Lala and what dri…
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Newsflash. If you are going to grow your team, you are likely going to have to advertise your roles. I spend a lot of time looking at other businesses' Job Adverts; they are often DULL AF! I'm not reading on and I'm sure as heck not spending my time applying. In this solo episode I am going to give 5 easily implementable solutions to help write win…
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This week I have the incredible Harriet Mellor on the Hiring Advantage podcast. Harrier is a Sales Transformation Coach, Serial Entrepreneur, Big-Picture Consultant and CEO of Your Sales Co. Harriet has spent 15+ years in cooperate sales and now focuses on helping businesses to unlock their full sales potential. In this episode we talk through: Wha…
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Let’s get up close and personal. This week we are celebrating my business Hiring Advantage’s 1st birthday. Yup this time last year on business launch day, I had ZERO clients. Flash forward month 12 Hiring Advantage had made over $23,000 in sales. More than that, I have grown an epic team, a flourishing business and the job of my dreams! (Plus this …
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By popular request! Offering and onboarding new team members are something you need to get right. You need to get your favourite applicant pumped to work with you and accept your offer pronto, right? In this episode we talk through; - All the things and systems stuff you need to prepare before you offer - How to get them to sign on the dotted line …
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Welcome to the 1st Hiring Advantage Podcast Episode for 2023! Today we’re talking about hiring and recruitment trends for small businesses in 2023. We’ll be discussing the latest trends in big business and how you can use them to your advantage to attract the best into your small business: The Workforce Climate and Understanding your niche How to a…
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Now this is what I call the Hiring Advantage podcast 2023 🎧 - some of the greatest guest hits 🎙️
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It’s our last episode of the year and to get us feeling inspired for growth in 2023 we are rounding up some of our top guest episodes. Featuring Vicky from Glide Accounting, Brenna aka Miss Mindset and Steph (Steph Gorton) Vicky’s Instagram - episode 6 Breanna’s Instagram - episode 2 Steph’s Instagram - episode 8 Update from your Hiring Advantage P…
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Get this short snappy episode in your ears! This is the final part of our high vibe, quick and dirty 3 part series on getting your business set up for 2023 to hire and scale your team. This ep talks through 3 easy steps to kick-starting your 2023 growth goals: 1. Goals - how reflecting on your data and having a hiring strategy will mean you can hir…
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Let's get you set up and thriving for 2023. Strategy is HUGE in hiring and growing your team. Prepare to get pumped; we talk both big picture strategy and how to streamline your hiring processes: How to design your dream role and then how to hire your way there What future proofing your business looks like and how to love on your team What it takes…
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Bringing you PART 1 of a 3-part segment as we wind down into the silly season. I hope 2022 has been a big abundant year for you in your small biz and you are looking forward to some down with your loved ones. I know it's super pumped, high vibe boss babes that listen to this podcast, I want to lean into those energetics of the winddown of 2022 with…
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Tricky conversations are certainly a part of the Hiring Process. Handled with care, these conversations can really set you a part and even help you business grow. In this episode I talk through: How to use job boards to handle rejection letters Screening and setting expectations on next steps so your applicants know where they stand The SH*! Sandwi…
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I have a lot of love to give to small business owners right now. I want to see everyone succeed, find happiness, and be equipped with the tools and support they need to grow and thrive! In the spirit of sharing the love and support, I’m going to outline how to successfully hire your next employee, whichever way you go. Yep, I’m just going to give i…
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When something is hard, do you not do it? Hell no, you state that tricky task in the face and do the damn thing anyway. Small business owners have to constantly evolve, adapt and learn new things. It can get tiring, though and sometimes it can be tricky to shift into that positive mindset, right? In this episode, we talk through: Overcoming my pers…
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It is not about you 🙄 Why attraction is so important and how it will secure your superstar ✨🌟
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Ready for some tough love? It is not about you (sorry, not sorry) When you are hiring, it is always about them. Them? Your new, and highly suited to the role, sparkly new team member. Think attraction marketing but for hiring. Nail this, and the best talent out there will be frothing your roles and lined up to accept you job offers. In the episode,…
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I think it’s time we got a little bit personal – don’t you? I want to share the reasons behind why I started Hiring Advantage at the beginning of 2022. I had two very young children at the time (call me crazy), and there was a heck of a lot going on in my life – but there are some personal reasons behind the move, as well as a very distinct busines…
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We love interviews at Hiring Advantage. And we want to give you the skills to interview like an absolute pro and have your applicants frothing at your job offers. This episode digs into Interview Questions and how to ask them. In this ep I talk you through: The strength in being an exceptional interviewer What questions you should ask every time Wh…
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Meet Regan the founder of Createcon. Regan and her team support their clients to establish brand identities through beautiful designs and implement this into a successful marketing strategy. This Queen has such a beautiful creative energy and Regan loves to talk all things branding in small business and loves supporting small business owners to fin…
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Ready to be inspired? Let’s set growth and hiring goals to propel your business forward. I love a bit of goal-setting and planning, so I hope you do too. In this ep we talk about: · Steps to take before you goal set · What do you want and how to break that down · Why do you want it (because understanding thus will get you there faster) · SMART goal…
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I ♥ Sammy. This absolute legend is an OG member of the Hiring Playbook, and Damn, this Qweeen got results! This girl is on fire and is absolutely one to watch. Remember, The Hiring Playbook DOORS ARE OPEN! Get results like Sammy ASAP. https://christinasaffioti.mykajabi.com/the-hiring-playbook In this ep we talk about: How Sammy tripled her revenue …
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Hey, Queens! Welcome back. So in this episode, we talk about the full hiring process well, actually, it's a cycle (like the Lion King circle of life but you know, recruitment) The goal is to get you across all of the major steps in your hiring process and to break. them.down. This is the exact way I hire for my clients and the method I teach in the…
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Today, I’m tackling the question - is solo safer? I meet so many women in business who are tackling it solo, and IT BOTHERS ME! Solo workers are at risk of burnout, chronic fatigue and loneliness, which are all things that are incredibly detrimental to their health. Don't believe me, give it a google (warning - it's a bit scary) My goal is to get a…
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Get ready for some high vibes! The topic of the interviews is my favourite one, and I could talk about it for hours, but in this 22-minute episode, I talked about 7 common interview mistakes to avoid them. Plus learn how to run interviews that will have applicants frothing at your job offers. In this ep, I run through some classic interview mistake…
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In big business, Hiring / Recruitment often sits within a Human Resources Department but here is the thing, HR and recruitment peeps are Yin and Yang, and that is true for Amy; she is the Louise to my Thelma. And I have had the pleasure of collabing with her on quite a few projects. We are part of the same people-centred team with the same goals, b…
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Queen, you know you are ready to level up and hire your next superstar, but how do you get started? What do you do to make sure you are prepared, that you are financially ready and that you are protected before you hire your perfect person? Worry not SHeO. I'm here to break down your pre- hiring strategy and teach you how to systematically work the…
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Time - you can't get it back, and you can't make more of it. Your time is precious as a business owner, and it is also incredibly valuable. Recruiting for, onboarding and training new team members takes time, but it is time well spent. This episode will get you thinking about the value of your time and how you can maximise it in your hiring process…
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Leaning into your INTUITION 🔮In life, in biz and in HIRING with Courtney from Seeking Wilder
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One of the biggest concerns I hear for biz owners when it comes to hiring team members is ‘how will I know if I can TRUST them?’ Know I talk about Strategy all the time; another big part of making your hiring decisions is trusting YOUR gut and trusting YOURSELF. This is also true of being a great leader. How do we listen to those niggles, and why a…
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I am going to teach you how to win the game of Hiring EVERY. DAMN. TIME. QUEEN! Annnddd. It starts right here, with Hiring Strategy. Having a plan will save you time, keep you calm and ultimately will be a massive part of what drives your business forward, allowing you to grow your empire. Yasss Girl. In this ep I talk about: Your role SHeO, how to…
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Systems, processes, automation and launches - what does it all mean? Hiring is a big important, juicy step in scaling your business but before we hire there are processes and strategies we need to have in place first to save you a ton of money, stress and time. Laura is a small biz Queen who loves to talk about all things systems. Having previously…
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Disclaimer - The views expressed in this podcast are the presenter's views and opinions and not representative of any of the companies or products mentioned. I genuinely believe we are all a product of our experiences. I have been recruiting for a long time in many different roles and have learnt something in every job. This ep is a bit personal an…
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Leading like a LEGEND 👑 + the ups and downs of building a kick-arse agency🐱👤 with Em Sparrow.
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Em is the founder and owner of Em Sparrow Design. Em and her team build beautiful, functional websites and web strategies that focus on user experience. Em has scaled her team and experienced incredible growth, so much so that she is currently in the process of rebranding to a full agency with her team front and centre of the brand. In this episode…
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Getting your job adverts right is such an important part of the hiring process. Because if no one sees or applies to your role, well GF, you won’t be hiring anyone. No one wants to read a bit long task list (yawn) or your whole website’s homepage, (I know shocking, right?!) You can totally have fun with job adverts and hit your dream applicant in t…
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Prepare to be inspired. Serena launched her business in 2019 as a solopreneur and since then her business has experienced huge growth; she now has a dream team supporting her and her clients on the daily. Structured with Serena is the go-to for administrative, marketing and bookkeeping support for mental health and allied help professionals. Her bu…
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12 tips from my 12 years in recruitment that you can apply to hiring in your small biz. In this episode, I cover: The juicy inside recruiter secrets Why recruiters are so damn chatty How to build your biz brand whilst you hire Why strategy and being prepared are soooo important Queen - if you are looking to hire your first superstar, then The Hirin…
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Queens, I know you are going to absolutely froth this episode with the legend that is Steph Gorton. 👸🏼 Steph is an inspiration - she has successfully launched two booming businesses, has grown and led teams and is making a huge impact in the small business community coaching women to boom their businesses. 💣 Steph was named one of the top 5 busines…
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Do you hop on the job boards to see hundreds and thousands of roles that look like yours?😟 Are big fancy, swanky, companies also recruiting for the same person that you need? 🤷♀️ You have heard that the war for talent is ON… how does your lil ol' biz compete with the big players? 😮 In this episode, I talk through 5 key ticket items that will have …
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Knowing your NUMBERS 🔢 and why your accountant is your biz bestie👯♀️ with Vicky from Glide Accounting
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In this week’s episode, we talk about all things finance when it comes to hiring a team in your small biz and why your accountant will be your new biz bestie. Vicky joins me from Glide Accounting for a fully aligned chat. Vicky is an experienced Tax Accountant and is the founder of Glide Accounting in Perth. Vicky and her incredible team support lo…
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Ok, so you feel confident that you are ready to hire your sparkly new team member, but what the F#%! Now… Where to start? Listen to the episode Queen! I got you. I will walk you through the steps to get you hiring and hiring right. In this episode, I cover: · Making sure you are ready to hire and who to go to for support · Working towards your futu…
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BOOM your biz brand whilst you hire 💥 + KILLING IT with kindness 👑 with The Elegance Advisor
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In this episode, I sit down with Taylor Elizabeth, the Elegance Advisor - I am such a massive fangirl! Taylor is a modern etiquette and elegance advisor. Through her professional etiquette training and 13 plus years of international public relations experience on five continents, she has developed unique insight and skills in cross-cultural communi…
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The BIGGEST mistakes I see small business owners make when they hire 😱 and why this podcast will solve your hiring problems for good 👏🏼
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Are you a small business boss babe who wants to level up? Are you ready to go from you to two, or from you to a few, or are you sick of churning through staff and not finding the one? I’m Chrissy the founder of Hiring Advantage and I support small business owners just like you to hire and scale their teams and ultimately grow their small businesses…
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How do you know when it is truly the right time to hire for your team? Queen, trust me I get asked this question all time. In this quick episode, I talk through 7 key signs to look out for: Patterns and predictability in profit Client confidence Successful systems set up Being booked out or having a chocca-block waitlist Paying too much for outsour…
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