Ready to assemble your dream team for your business? Today, I’m joined by HR expert Jackie Koch to share how you can hire smarter, build a strong team, and navigate HR without being overwhelmed. We talk about the HR practices you need to know, and top tips to create effective HR systems that cover everything from hiring the right team members to developing leadership skills. Tune in to hear about the people management framework, the common mistakes leaders make, and how to avoid costly HR pitfalls. Plus, learn about Jackie’s simple framework for having effective performance conversations with your team!  Check out our Sponsors: Quince - Go to Quince.com/earn for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/LORI today. HelloFresh - Get FREE breakfast for life at HelloFresh.com/freeearn. Found - Try Found for free at Found.com/EARN. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet Jackie Koch, HR expert and founder of People Principles. 03:30 How we first met through an unexpected Craigslist ad. 08:00 What made you realize you needed to make a career change? 12:00 What was it like leaving your marriage and choosing a new future for yourself? 18:30 Navigating a career pivot from HR in corporate to supporting startups and entrepreneurs. 23:00 What is the role of HR in scaling your business successfully? 25:00 3 pillars for building a strong, high-performing team. 29:15 Common HR mistakes to avoid and how to protect your business. 38:00 How to protect your business from potential risks. 38:00 The HR audit every small business needs to stay compliant and grow. 45:00 Tips for developing effective leadership and people management skills. 53:00 How entrepreneurs can start developing people management skills today. 54:45 The framework for holding performance conversations. RESOURCES Check out the BONUS CONTENT HERE! Get the HR Audit HERE Use code: LORI for 50% off! Listen to Jackie’s Podcast HERE Learn more about Manager Method HERE Use code: JACKIE for 15% off! Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! Text DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations, journal prompts, and motivation. Sign up for GrowthDay - https://www.growthday.com/lori?via=harder Watch on YouTube - @LoriHarder My book: A Tribe Called Bliss FOLLOW Follow People Principles: @peopleprinciples Follow Jackie’s Linkedin: @jackiemkoch Follow Jackie’s IG: @jackie.koch_ Follow me: @loriharder Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow glōci: @getgloci Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness