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A podcast about the people who keep you safe at events and beyond.
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"No weapon formed against me shall prosper", My podcast will be based on real life experiences that I would like to talk about and also get some feedback on some of the discussions that I may post in the future. This is a judgement free podcast, so with that being said, I am open to suggestions and opinions about subjects. Please be respectful to my content, if you do not like the content then please leave suggestions about what you would like to hear. Or for sake of my podcast and other lis ...
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In this podcast we discuss different topics with our guest from Renewable, Construction and many other industries.
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The Growing Your Team podcast, with host Jamie Van Cuyk, empowers women business owners to expand their unique businesses by teaching them to master the hiring and team management process. As a business owner, you want to confidently build a team that loves your business as much as you do. But the reality is that you’re unsure how to hire and lead a team, and you feel overwhelmed by the pressure of choosing the right hires to help support your growing business. Even worse, you might be toler ...
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264 - How Your Team Can Raise Your Visibility on LinkedIn with Louise Brogan
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52:27Louise Brogan teaches business owners how to properly delegate LinkedIn activities and use LinkedIn to aid in hiring efforts.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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13. Rachel Jackson - journey to major events, post lockdown behaviour, anti trust, Zone Ex, women in security, burnout
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1:21:31This episode does not hold back, covering many angles and challenging topics. Rachel Jackson, a freelance crowd management and event operations professional and I discuss the change in crowd behaviour post lockdown, the challenges and opportunities facing women who work in security and safety, Zone Ex, burnout and more. Rachel does not hold back in…
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263 - The Difference Between a Job Post and a Job Description
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14:50Tune in as we distinguish a job post from a job description to see what works best in pulling the right people for your team.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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262 - How Proactive Talent Development Impacts Company Success with Celina Mattocks
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37:06Celina Mattocks discusses the importance of talent development in your team for engagement, retention, and overall growth of your organization.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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Listen to the key tips and tricks in reviewing a resume so you can find the perfect candidate you are looking for.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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260 - Why Good Pay Isn’t Enough for Competitive Compensation with Caroline Tanis
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44:25Caroline Tanis discusses what makes up a good compensation plan that employers should offer their workers and where you can start if you feel like you can’t afford those plans.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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259 - Should You Delegate or Outsource Your Hiring?
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13:56Listen in this episode as we weigh the pros and cons of delegating vs outsourcing your hiring so you can decide what best aligns with your business.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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258 - How to Create & Lead Innovative Teams with Amy Climer
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40:05Amy Climer shares her model and assessment scale she has developed that identifies what teams need in order to be creative together.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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257 - How You’re Slowing Down Your Recruiting Process
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11:55Are you getting in your own way from growing your small business? Listen in this episode as we share how to step aside and get the proper support you need.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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256 - How to Successfully Hire and Lead Gen-Z Workers with Hannah Dannecker
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45:10Hannah Dannecker analyzes how to recruit and retain Gen-Z workers with this new shift in the work force.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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255 - Why Hiring is Not as Easy as It Seems
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18:32Listen to the three reasons why hiring can be challenging and how Growing Your Team can help you through this stressful process.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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254 - Leveraging Skill Exchange and Bartering for Business Growth with Anna Wolfman
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48:38Anna Wolfman guides business owners through solopreneurship and bartering relationships to meet your company's goals.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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12. Marcel Altenburg - from military to marathons, bomb threats, flood response, deviance, crowd science, risk, control rooms.
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1:38:10Marcel, who is Senior Lecturer in Crowd Science at Manchester Metropolitan University is a friend, colleague and teacher, whom I met when studying the MSc in Crowd Safety and Risk Analysis. There were many routes this episode could have gone down has I had so many questions to ask. What I value about Marcel is his exceptionally unique perspective a…
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Delegation is hard! As a small business owner, it isn't easy to let go of tasks and trust that someone else will do the work. But not delegating can hold you back from reaching your full potential. Why? Because your time is spent split across too many tasks instead of focusing your time on the tasks that are best suited for your talents. In this ep…
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11. John Dundas - spectrum management for major events, code words, protocol and interoperability
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1:06:49In this episode I chat with John Dundas, who is a Radio and Spectrum Manager for major events. John provides insight into the world of spectrum management and how this work underpins Command, Control and Communications, sharing how his unique background taught him problem solving. I learn just how much work goes into spectrum planning and how event…
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10. IBIT 2024, Roxana Luca, Alexandra Von Samson and May-Britt Morgenstern
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33:54In this episode, I start with a solo chat about my experience at IBIT 2024 conference on event safety and security in Cologne, Germany before sharing three interviews with Roxana, Alexandra and May-Britt, three women who are spearheading change in the industry. With varied backgrounds in production and event safety, they share their views on their …
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Listen to all the new changes emerging with Growing Your Team and dive into the ways to prepare for an interview so you don’t come in with interview biases.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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251 - What to Know Before Hiring International Contractors or Employees with Laura Tolhoek
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45:33Laura Tolhoek gives business owners insight on hiring international team members.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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250 - How to Empower Your New Hires with Elizabeth Lotardo
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48:34Elizabeth Lotardo examines how business owners can be the leader in their company instead of the worker while simultaneously lifting up their team members.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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249 - Interview Pet Peeves: Things Candidates Do That Annoy Me as a Recruiter
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12:48In this episode Jamie highlights pet peeves she has noticed throughout the years when interviewing candidates.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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9. Olivia Bellas - the power of facilitation to create safety, relationship building, designing meetings differently, respect and empowering social impact.
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1:17:22Olivia Bellas, a facilitator who empowers people to make sense of complex work, speaks with Íse about the importance of creating an environment with purpose to get the most out of meetings and gatherings. We explore the power of facilitation to create safety, empower people and make big change. Support the show: If you enjoyed this episode and want…
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248 - How Small Businesses Can Afford Legal Support with Michelle Bomberger
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52:41Managing Attorney Michelle Bomberger gives small business owners the inside scoop on accessing a General Counsel to provide consistent needed support.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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In this episode we discuss the challenges that arise when delegating out tasks and how to avoid them.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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246 - How to Succeed When Onboarding Employees with Grace Zeigler
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54:21Grace Zeigler analyzes successful onboarding processes to build a well-rounded team that reflect the values of your company.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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245 - Three Examples of Why Customer Service Training Matters
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28:28Listen and learn as Jamie shares her personal experiences on why customer service training should never be neglected.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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244 - Why Every Employee Needs Customer Service Training with Samantha Irwin
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52:25Samantha Irwin discusses why business owners need to prioritize the customer service experience to retain both employees and clients.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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243 - How to Easily Access a Candidate's Cultural Fit
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14:30Listen and learn in this episode as we dive into the structures of the interview process so you can determine if candidate’s cultural fit aligns with your businesses.’By Jamie Van Cuyk
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242 - How to Hire High-Level Part-Time Talent with Lesley Pyle
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44:20Lesley Pyle shares her expertise through connecting businesses with talented candidates at the employment level needed.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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241 - What's the Best Interview Format: Video, Phone, or In-Person?
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12:42Listen and learn to find what interview format is right for you when creating your hiring process.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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240 - How to Afford Management and Executive-Level Employees with Hannah Smolinski
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42:24Hannah Smolinski provides business owners with financial clarity so they can build a skillful team that they can actually afford.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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239 - Navigating Salary Negotiations When Hiring Employees
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18:17Listen and learn to various tips on negotiating salaries with candidates. We uncover the dos and don'ts so you don't make common mistakes when hiring employees.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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238 - Do You Have the Right People In the Right Seats? with Melanie Bowman
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44:18Professional EOS® Implementer Melanie Bowman explains to business leaders various ways to determine that their team members are in the correct roles fit for them.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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237 - Four Ways You're Treating Your Contractors Like Employees
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20:20Listen as we discuss the ways that business owners mistakenly set false expectations for their team members. Learn how to properly treat contractors vs employees so you can retain people better.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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236 - How Delegation is the Key to Efficiency with Melissa Leon
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44:40Financial professional Melissa Leon evaluates the importance of financial literacy, both personally and professionally.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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235 - When to Transition from Contractors to Employees
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17:28Listen and learn to the business owner’s guide to handling contractors vs employees. In this episode we explain how to treat these different roles and transition when necessary.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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234 - How to Build a Team to Support Your Personal Brand with Laura Bull
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49:12Laura Bull highlights the three major elements that make up a brand so entrepreneurs can avoid the many mistakes she has seen in the field in order to create a team that uplifts the organization’s values.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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233 - Interview Tip: How to Cutoff A Longwinded Candidate Who Won't Stop Talking
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9:49Ever get stuck interviewing a candidate who won’t stop talking? In this episode we discuss how to handle interviewees that find themselves in this predicament.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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232 - Navigating Financial Anxiety When Your Business Is Successful with Kathy Svetina
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49:15Kathy Svetina helps business owners deal with ongoing financial anxiety despite the achievements they may be having. She shares how to set yourself up for success by figuring out what type of support you actually need.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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231 - Should You Tell Candidates They Would Be Your First Employee?
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12:12Listen to the reasons why it’s so vital to be fully transparent with new team members you bring into your organization.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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230 - How to Attract Great Employees Without a Job Post with Melissa Rose
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42:56Master of SEO practices Melissa Rose guides Growing Your Team listeners through the various tools to use when trying to bring on your ideal team member.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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229 - How to Achieve a Job Post's Most Important Goal
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17:59Listen as we discuss the goal of a job post and why trying to turn people away from the position you are seeking could be the answer to finding your dream team member.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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228 - Balancing Optimal Benefits and Optimal Budgeting in a Small Business with Courtenay Shipley
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41:33Courtenay Shipley shares her expertise in the retirement plan industry to help business owners learn ways to supply affordable benefits to retain team members.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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227 - Five Benefits of Working With a Recruiter as a Micro Small Business
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15:05Listen and learn as we analyze why bringing on a recruiter could be exactly what your small business needs in order to continue to grow.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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226 - How to Retain High-Performing Employees with Shelli Warren
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45:01Shelli Warren educates listeners on ways to retain their current top-level talent without needing to break the bank.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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225 - Are Your Most Dedicated Employees Being Overlooked?
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13:28Listen in this episode as we explain why placing value on your dedicated employees is incredibly vital, especially so when their roles may be more overlooked than others.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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8. Becca Wilusz - college sport events in the USA, applying an engineering PhD to plan crowd safety, working with students to manage safety and behaviour, women in the industry
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1:36:58In this episode I get to chat to Becca Wilusz, Assistant Director of Athletics / Game Operations & Championships at Duke University in North Carolina. Becca discusses her unusual career path into crowd safety at events, how she designs event plans, applies her background in biomedical engineering to planning, risk and data analysis and how her team…
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224 - How to Know if You Can Afford to Hire with Abby Gallo
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44:39Abby Gallo invites business owners to know their numbers so they can feel confident about hiring team members.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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223 - How You’re Letting Your Limitations Stand in the Way of Finding Your Perfect Hire
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31:27Listen as we identify the necessary tools to use when trying to find your perfect hire. Learn how to get out of your own way to pave the way for success in your business.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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222 - How to Build a High-Performing Team with Mike Michalowicz
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50:26Mike Michalowicz reviews his methodology and tactics in building that high-performing team that so many business owners strive to have.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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221 - How to Retain Working Parents in a Small Business
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23:00In this episode we shed light to a small businesses’ role in valuing their team members. Listen as different tools are shared that can allow your company to retain working parents.By Jamie Van Cuyk
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