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The Unshakeable Talks with Katy Schweiger lifts the lid on what entrepreneurs are really going through - the mistakes, the pressure, the myths we’ve been sold, and the messy reality of balancing business and life.
This isn’t another podcast teaching strategy or pretending success is seamless. It’s about raw, honest conversations with female entrepreneurs who are doing it all - the wins, the wobble moments, and the truths most people never say out loud.
Because running a business as a woman isn’t harder, but it is different - and it’s time we talked about it.
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The Hard Truth About Hiring: What No One Tells You About Building a Team
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In this episode of Unshakable Talks, Katy gets real about one of the biggest challenges every growing business faces: hiring a team. She shares her own mistakes, lessons, and hard-won truths about building a team that actually supports your business instead of draining your time, money, and energy. From hiring out of desperation to getting too close to employees, Katy breaks down why clarity, quality, and boundaries matter, and how the right team can actually help you bring your vision to life without losing yourself in the process.
Key Takeaways:
Hire with clarity, not desperation.
Before bringing anyone on board, get crystal clear on the role, responsibilities, and impact on your business. Hiring without a plan just creates more work and stress for you.
Quality over quantity.
One or two highly skilled, well-paid team members are worth more than a large team of low-cost hires. Paying well attracts people who care about doing a great job and staying for the long term.
Mindset beats CVs.
Don’t get fooled by qualifications on paper. Attitude, dedication, and the willingness to embrace your systems and vision are far more important than degrees or impressive CVs.
Keep professional distance.
It’s natural to bond with your team, but getting too close can make tough decisions, like addressing performance issues, almost impossible. Boundaries protect your leadership and your business.
The right team accelerates growth.
When you hire people who complement your skills and respect the vision, it frees you to focus on what you do best. Hiring the right team made this podcast a reality, something that couldn’t have been done alone.
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