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Hosted by Kira La Forgia · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 124 episodes
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People On Purpose, the podcast that reminds you that your business doesn’t run on policies and processes alone... it runs on people.If you’ve been with us since the On The Up & Up! days, you probably remember the tactical HR tips, the “how-to hire” episodes, and my rants about I-9s and contractors vs. employees. And don’t worry, you’ll still hear the occasional HR compliance tip. But after years of working with hundreds of small businesses, I realized something big:It’s not the systems or the SOPs that make your business work. It’s the humans behind them.So this new chapter of the podcast is about the messy middle of building a team. Think: more purpose than payroll and more community than compliance.We’re talking about what it really takes to create a workplace where people actually want to show up, not because they have to, but because they believe in what you’re building… or at the very least, because it feels great to work there.Each week, we’ll explore the people-side of sma
Kira La Forgia hosts People On Purpose®, a business show with 124 episodes published.
This week we're sitting down with Stacia, founder and CEO of Switch It Up Designs, a seven-figure digital marketing agency, and co-founder of authority.io — a DIY ad platform that lets small business owners run expert-le
Nobody wants to be in this position. But if you clicked on this one, you probably need it — and we're glad you're here. Nothing we say can make firing someone feel good, but this episode breaks down everything you need t
Not an actual cult. But kind of. The teams that show up fully, carry the business when things get hard, and genuinely care about the mission all have something in common — and it has nothing to do with skill set. In this
If you've ever let someone go in their first 90 days and thought "another bad hire" — this episode is going to challenge that story. The real reason your hires aren't working out probably has less to do with them and a l
If something feels off in your business and you can't quite put your finger on it — culture could be the culprit. Company culture doesn't collapse overnight. It drifts over time and by the time most founders realize ther
If you're the one always delivering bad news, rejecting PTO requests, and handling every performance issue — even for people who don't directly report to you — there's a problem. Your managers are avoiding the hard conve
Most founders think HR = legal protection. A compliance checkbox. Something you have to “deal with” when a problem pops up — and something you try not to think about the rest of the time. But if you’re constantly putting
Let’s talk about how the fear of letting go is often the exact thing keeping founders stuck, whether it’s at a revenue plateau, in team chaos, or just straight-up exhausted. This episode talks about why your business can
If the idea of “falling in love” with your business makes you roll your eyes a little…same. But hear us out: In this episode, Kira talks through what that phrase actually means: building a business that feels worth showi
Take a peek behind the curtain of the podcast’s brand-new direction that’s less “HR rulebook,” more “let’s talk about the wonderfully unpredictable humans running your business.” Kira shares the personal burnout story th
Sometimes the best move in business is pulling the plug on something that’s “working” (ugh lol) This episode is more personal than usual because I’m opening up about sunsetting our Set to Scale® membership. It’s a decisi
Let's answer one of the most common (and complicated) leadership questions: Should I hire someone I’m friends with? I'm sharing hard-won lessons from client stories and my own team, including what makes these hires work…
In this episode, I’m joined by copywriter Andrea Shah for a conversation about messaging that works and feels like you. We’re talking about what drives buyers to say “yes,” how to balance fear-based marketing with real c
Pay and wages are hands-down one of the most confusing parts of hiring for the leaders we talk to. You’re not alone if you’ve found yourself wondering, why you can’t just cut a $500 check to your assistant at the end of
After coming off an inspiring in-person team retreat, I’m sharing the real markers of success inside a small business. This episode explores the culture-defining power of clearly communicating expectations, especially ar
Let’s talk about how I’m using AI in my business and my personal life to make things easier without losing the heart, ethics, or human-centered focus of my work. I’m sharing the tools I use, the workflows that save me HO
What if your business was the least interesting thing about you? In this episode, Kira sits down with legal educator and author Sam Vander Wielen to talk about building a life-first business…one that can weather anything
We made it to Q2, but not without some bruises. In this solo episode, Kira shares her raw, honest take on what Q1 of 2025 taught her as a founder, leader, and business owner navigating through uncertainty (and yes, a two
In this episode, I’m diving into all things HR in the wedding and events world—because let’s be real, planning dreamy days doesn’t mean your backend operations should be a nightmare. We’re talking about some of the most
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People On Purpose® is hosted by Kira La Forgia. The show is categorised under business (management) and has published 124 episodes.
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