Enlightened Entrepreneur | Lessons in Business | Actionable Strategies For Confidence & Growth
Running a business shouldn’t feel overwhelming — and you shouldn’t have to figure it all out alone.
The Enlightened Entrepreneur is the podcast for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to lead with more clarity, confidence and ease.
Hosted by Leandra Nisbet — business growth strategist, award-winning entrepreneur and advisor who has helped hundreds of business owners grow sustainably — each episode gives you practical, actionable strategies you can actually implement.
After growing her own business from the ground up and supporting clients across dozens of industries, Leandra knows the real challenges entrepreneurs face:
• feeling overwhelmed by the numbers
• struggling to price confidently
• making decisions without enough clarity
• navigating growth with limited time or support
• trying to build a business that actually works for your life
Inside this show, you’ll learn how to:
✨ Understand your numbers without stress
✨ Strengthen your systems and workflows
✨ Make confident business decisions
✨ Grow your revenue intentionally
✨ Lead your business without burning out
With over 15 years of hands-on experience, Leandra breaks down complex business topics into simple, approachable steps you can apply right away.
Each episode blends real-world insights, strategic guidance and empowering encouragement, all designed to help you create the business you envisioned when you started.
If you’re ready to feel more in control, more capable and more confident in your business, hit “Follow” and join us.
Enlightened Entrepreneur | Lessons in Business | Actionable Strategies For Confidence & Growth
EP 114: How to Plan For Your First (or Next!) Hire
Bringing on your first team member can feel equal parts exciting and intimidating. In this episode of Enlightened Entrepreneur, I will walk you through what to consider before you make that big decision so you can hire confidently, strategically and at the right time for your business.
💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How To:
- Identify the right role and responsibilities to delegate.
- Understand whether the position should be contract or W-2 (and why it matters).
- Calculate the true cost of hiring—beyond salary.
- Determine the ROI of your next team member.
- Avoid the most common missteps first-time employers make.
đź”— Resources & Links:
- Purchase your easy-to-use, instant access $29 Business Spending Planner & Calculator now.
- Join our private members-only community, Enlighten!
- IRS Contractor vs. Employee Guidelines (For my US-based listeners)
Thank you for listening!
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