Entrepreneur to Employer - The Playbook for Scaling from Solopreneur to Employer
Building a successful business means managing a constantly shifting target, especially when assembling a high-performance team that drives revenue, enhances the bottom line, and meets expectations.
The Entrepreneur to Employer podcast is here to help. Tailored for entrepreneurs, this show delivers practical insights across three critical areas: time, money, and people operations.
From developing sales systems to creating an operations manual or even preparing your business for sale, Entrepreneur to Employer has you covered with actionable strategies.
Expect monologue episodes with direct insights, interviews with industry experts, and founder stories to inspire your journey as an entrepreneur.
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Questions? Please email me at brianm@scaleocityworks.com
Entrepreneur to Employer - The Playbook for Scaling from Solopreneur to Employer
How to Decide When to Let an Underperformer Go
In this episode of the Entrepreneur to Employer podcast, Brian Montes guides you through one of the most challenging decisions business owners face: letting go of an underperforming employee. If you've been struggling with whether to fire someone now or wait, this episode provides a clear, step-by-step framework to make the process less daunting and more strategic.
You’ll learn:
- How do you decide whether to fire now or wait?
- The importance of separating the decision to let go from the actual departure process.
- How to assess time, resources, and business disruptions during the transition.
- The hidden opportunities in employee departures, such as outsourcing or streamlining workflows.
- How to overcome procrastination and act with confidence.
Whether you're dealing with a difficult situation now or want to be better prepared for the future, this episode offers actionable insights for navigating employee transitions with integrity and strategy.
Connect with Brian Montes:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmontes/
brianm@scaleocityworks.com
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