You've Got People Problems
Let’s be honest. People problems aren’t just HR problems. They’re business problems.
They show up as missed goals, unclear accountability, hiring mistakes, disengaged teams, and leaders carrying more than they should. Over time, they slow growth, create frustration, and make running a business feel harder than it needs to be. And they aren’t solved by another policy, personality test, or quick fix.
Business would be simple… if it weren’t for people.
That’s the reality behind You’ve Got People Problems, a podcast focused on the human side of running a business. Each episode explores how leadership behavior, hiring decisions, role clarity, engagement, and organizational structure directly impact performance, culture, and results.
Through honest conversations with business owners, operators, HR leaders, EOS Implementers, and consultants, the show tackles real issues leaders face every day: why the “right hire” still isn’t working, how teams outgrow roles, when full-time isn’t the answer, why accountability breaks down, and what actually drives engagement beyond perks and pay.
This isn’t about HR checking a box or leadership theory. It’s about helping leaders slow down, recognize patterns earlier, and make more intentional people decisions that support both the business and the people inside it.
If you’re leading a team, building an organization, or trying to get out of the day-to-day firefighting that comes with people problems, this podcast is for you.
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You've Got People Problems
What Comes After You Sell Your Business? | Ep 46 | You've Got People Problems
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In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa welcomes longtime friend and entrepreneur Todd Bolenbach for an honest conversation about what comes after selling your business. From founding and growing G&T Solutions to navigating a surprisingly challenging personal transition post-sale, Todd Bolenbach shares what most owners and leaders never talk about: the realities of letting go, rebuilding identity, and creating a new sense of purpose after exit.
Melissa and Todd Bolenbach break down what it’s really like to go through the sale process, including the emotional highs and lows, how culture and people priorities weigh on exit decisions, and the unexpected difficulty of finding your footing on the other side. They also cover why “retirement” isn’t always what it seems, how to proactively prepare both business and self for an exit, and the sense of loss and loneliness many entrepreneurs encounter after stepping back.
Whether you’re dreaming of selling your business, actively working through an acquisition, or looking to reinvent your career after an exit, this episode brings transparency, relatable stories, and actionable insight.
Key topics covered in this episode include:
- The founding and growth journey of G&T Solutions and key lessons along the way
- The emotional rollercoaster and practical challenges during and after selling a business
- Why most entrepreneurs underestimate the loss of identity and sense of purpose after an exit
- Choosing buyers not just for price but for team and client alignment
- The impact of culture fit and how different values surface during due diligence
- How to prepare yourself, your family, and your business for a transition—and why that matters for well-being
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