When you're building a business, instinct plays a huge role. It's what helps you take risks, build momentum, and make fast calls. But when it comes to managing people—especially in gray areas like hiring, discipline, or termination—that same gut instinct can sometimes lead you off track. And the consequences? They’re not just operational—they’re legal, cultural, and deeply personal.

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HR SimpleStart gives you the checklists, templates, and policy tools to stop guessing and start leading. No matter if you’re making your first hire, documenting performance concerns, or navigating an employee’s exit, it walks you through what matters, so you don’t have to figure it all out from scratch.

https://vickybrownhr.com/hrsimplestart/

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If you’re a business owner or leader who’s ever wondered whether AI could handle your HR, this episode is for you. As the tools get smarter and the promises get flashier, it’s easy to think you can automate your way through employee issues, compliance, and workplace dynamics.

But that shortcut could cost you more than you bargained for.

In this episode, you’ll hear why relying on AI for HR can quietly create risk, erode trust, and even damage your team — and what to do instead.

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In this episode, I’m drawing a clear line between two things that often get confused in leadership: passion and emotion. One drives clarity, consistency, and trust — the other can derail your message and shake your credibility.

I’m talking about what it really means to lead with conviction, without letting your feelings take over, and why mastering this balance matters so much when you’re the one everyone’s looking to.

If you’re building a team and want to lead with strength, presence, and purpose, this conversation will ground you.

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Unemployment benefits are one of the most misunderstood parts of being an employer—and the confusion can lead to frustration, unnecessary legal risk, and wasted time.

In this episode, I’m unpacking the truth about how unemployment eligibility really works in California, and why the rules might not line up with what you’ve always assumed.

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The rules around DEI have changed—and if you’re not paying attention, your well-meaning efforts could turn into legal liabilities.

In this episode, we’ll go over what the latest EEOC guidance really means for your business, and why even small companies aren’t immune from scrutiny.

This isn’t about abandoning your values—it’s about making sure your DEI strategy doesn’t put your company at risk.

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If you've ever felt like employee development is a luxury only big companies can afford, this episode will change your mind.

I’ll show you how creating growth plans—yes, even simple ones—can unlock motivation, boost performance, and drive real business results in your small team.

If you're ready to build a stronger, more capable team without a big budget or HR department, this episode is for you.

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Ever found yourself avoiding a difficult conversation with your team because you don't want to damage a friendly relationship?

This episode reveals why that approach actually hurts the people you're trying to protect. You'll discover how great leaders balance approachability with accountability, and why your team needs your honest guidance more than they need another friend.

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Are you unknowingly setting yourself up for thousands in potential penalties?

In this episode, I reveal the truth about employee classification that every business owner needs to know before it's too late. Discover why putting your office manager or marketing coordinator on salary might be a costly legal mistake, and learn the six critical exemption categories that determine overtime eligibility.

Stop gambling with employee classification – twenty minutes now could save your business from devastating wage claims later.

This is the conversation you can't afford to miss.

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DOL Fact Sheet on Exempt Categories: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/17a-overtime

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