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Hosted by Barrett Williams · business · EN · 17 episodes
Modern Founders is conversations about how to build companies in the modern era. We deconstruct the intersection of high-level business strategy and consumer psychology to find out what actually works in today’s digital landscape. Hosted by Barrett Williams, founder of MeloAd Media. We go beyond the surface to uncover the frameworks and mindsets used by some of the best business minds to win in the modern ever-changing economy.
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Thanks for tuning in!! If you like what you see go check out my socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernfounders.pod/ Website: https://meloadmedia.com/
Modern Founders
Thanks for tuning in!! If you like what you see go check out my socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernfounders.pod/ Website: https://meloadmedia.com/
Modern Founders
Building a team is one of the biggest challenges an early-stage entrepreneur will face but hiring full-time employees may not be the best place to start. In this episode, Barrett sits down with Sue Bortone, founder of Noble Talent, to discuss how entrepreneurs can build a strong team without taking on unnecessary overhead. Sue shares how to identify the weaknesses holding your business back, use fractional and freelance talent effectively, create better processes, and know when it is finally time to make your first hire. We also discuss: • Why you should hire for your weaknesses • The benefits of fractional and freelance talent • How to find people you can trust • What to budget for your first hire • Why cheaper talent can sometimes cost you more • How Sue grew Noble Talent from a solo business into a team • Why networking is essential for early-stage founders Connect with Sue and learn more about Noble Talent: Website: https://www.nobletalent.group/ Follow Modern Founders for honest conversations, practical strategies, and lessons for building your business: Instagram: ModernFounder.pod YouTube: @Modern.Founders Website: https://meloadmedia.com/ Subscribe for more conversations with founders and experts who can help you build smarter, grow your team, and move your business forward. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction 01:47 – How Sue entered the recruiting industry 03:17 – Why she created Noble Talent 04:41 – The biggest hiring mistake solo entrepreneurs make 06:35 – Identifying the weaknesses in your business 07:05 – What fractional hiring means 08:38 – Why freelancers work well for small businesses 10:17 – Where to find reliable freelance talent 11:37 – Fiverr, LinkedIn, and freelance platforms 13:41 – How much should you budget for your first hire? 16:07 – Hiring entry-level talent 18:32 – Managing remote and international teams 21:19 – Creating processes before making a hire 23:06 – Using advisors for only a few hours per quarter 25:52 – Sue’s journey from employee to founder 28:31 – Building a more transparent recruiting company 31:19 – The challenges of Sue’s first year in business 33:27 – Building relationships instead of making cold pitches 35:14 – Sue’s biggest advice for early-stage entrepreneurs
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Most business advice online makes entrepreneurship look easier than it really is. Jerry Brazie has built more than a dozen companies and generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. In this episode, he shares the realities of building a business, making sales, hiring employees, balancing family, and pushing through discomfort. We discuss why founders need to stay involved in their businesses, why hiring too early can hurt you, and why real conversations will always matter more than online shortcuts. CONNECT WITH JERRY The Kronos Group: https://thekronosgroup.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrybrazie/ FOLLOW MODERN FOUNDERS YouTube: @Modern.Founders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernfounders.pod/ Work with Barrett: https://meloadmedia.com/
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5 Questions Every Early-Stage Entrepreneur Must Answer What do you do when shit hits the fan and your podcast guests fall through? You pivot, you hit record, and you make something out of nothing. That is Business 101. In this rare solo episode, I'm getting completely out of my comfort zone to tackle 5 questions that early-stage entrepreneurs face the exact same hurdles I’m navigating in real-time. No "guru" hype, no Miami condo LARPing just raw, honest truths about building a company from the ground up. Inside the Episode: Question 1: How do you know if you're building something real or just doing busy work? Question 2: When should you actually hire your first person? (Plus: My breakdown on outsourcing video editing and thumbnails). Question 3: Why does business feel so much harder than the advice makes it sound online? Question 4: What should early-stage founders focus on first: Brand, Sales, Systems, or Content? Question 5: How do you keep pushing forward when the results feel painfully slow? **** The power of uncapped potential and loving the daily hustle. Connect With Us & Support the Show 💬 Join the Conversation: I want to hear from you. How do you keep going when results feel slow? What's your business superpower? Drop your thoughts, questions, or your take on "business LARPers" in the comments below! Subscribe to @Modern.Founders Don't miss an episode. Hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications! Instagram: Follow us @modernfounders.pod for daily clips, value drops, and behind-the-scenes content. And as always if your looking for affordable, high-impact digital marketing, social media management, or ads that actually move the needle for small businesses. Check out my agency: MeloAd Media.
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