Sep 2, 202517 min
Everyone loves to tell busy founders, “You need an assistant!” But here’s the problem not all assistants are created equal. And if you hire the wrong one, you’ll waste money, get frustrated as hell, and end up thinking...
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World's Greatest Boss
Hosted by Jackie Koch · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Jackie Koch has been in the trenches building the teams that grow companies for over 15 years. She’s hired hundreds of people, navigated countless sticky situations, and earned an MBA along the way. From being deeply involved in the nitty-gritty of team building to now helping others navigate the waters of running a business, she wants to help you avoid the messes she’s had to help clean up.Listen in and discover insights on leadership dos and don'ts, strategies for effective hiring and team building, and essentials to keep your business in employment compliance. Through solo episodes, guest episodes featuring experts in the field, and candid conversations with her business partner you'll be well on your journey to becoming the World’s Greatest Boss.
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What is World's Greatest Boss about?
Jackie Koch has been in the trenches building the teams that grow companies for over 15 years. She’s hired hundreds of people, navigated countless sticky situations, and earned an MBA along the way.
Who hosts World's Greatest Boss?
World's Greatest Boss is hosted by Jackie Koch. The show has published 269 episodes to date.
What has World's Greatest Boss covered recently?
Recent episodes include "238. Why Your Assistant Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It)" (2 September 2025, 17 minutes), "237. Managing Workloads and Preventing Burnout with Borja Cuan" (19 August 2025, 18 minutes), and "236. 6 Reasons You Need to Address Performance Issues Early" (12 August 2025, 18 minutes).
How often does World's Greatest Boss publish?
World's Greatest Boss publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 269 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on World's Greatest Boss?
Booking probability for World's Greatest Boss is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. World's Greatest Boss requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. World's Greatest Boss's contact route on record: verified email.
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Jackie Koch hosts World's Greatest Boss, a business podcast with 269 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Aug 19, 202518 min
In this episode of World’s Greatest Boss, we dig into one of the biggest challenges service-based business owners face: balancing client growth with team health. My guest, Borja Cuan, co-founder of 415 Digital, manages...
- Aug 12, 202518 min
What happens when you know someone on your team isn’t performing but you keep putting off the conversation? In this episode of World’s Greatest Boss, I break down exactly why avoiding performance conversations is one of...
- Jul 29, 202518 min
People Strategy Is Business Strategy: The Essentials You Need Think HR should handle all the “people stuff”? Think again. In this episode, I’m calling out one of the most common mistakes founders make when trying to...
- Jul 15, 202530 min
High-performing cultures aren’t built by rules—they’re built by leaders who take full responsibility. In this episode of World’s Greatest Boss, I’m joined by Andrew Horn, executive coach to CEOs at companies like TOMS...
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- Jul 8, 202517 min
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “They should know better” about someone on your team, this episode is for you. In today’s episode I break down a trap that many founders and managers fall into: holding secret...
- Jul 1, 202528 min
What does it really take to build a team that believes in your mission…. and sticks around? In this episode of World’s Greatest Boss, I sit down with Rachel Lauren, the co-founder and COO of Debbie, a platform that...
- Jun 24, 202516 min
What if the person you’re about to fire isn’t the problem… it’s the role they’re in? In this episode of World’s Greatest Boss, Jackie Koch talks with Brice Jaggars, bestselling author of Two Fish in the Tree, about how...
- Jun 17, 202522 min
If you’re still relying on job boards to hire your next great employee, this episode is your wake-up call. I break down why “post and pray” is no longer an effective hiring strategy especially if you’re trying to land...
Episode #229
229. Compressed Workweeks, Culture by Design, and Coaching Your Team Through AI Adoption — with Art Shectman
Jun 10, 202533 minIn this episode I’m joined by Art Shectman, founder and CEO of Elephant Ventures, a global innovation firm helping companies unlock the full potential of AI transformation. But we don’t just talk tech: we dive into the...
- Jun 3, 202525 min
In this episode of World’s Greatest Boss , I’m joined by David Metz, CEO and founder of PrizeOut, a startup that helps credit unions and gaming platforms reward their users with high-value digital gift cards. David...
- May 27, 202516 min
Are 1:1s a waste of time? Not if you’re leading a growing team. In this episode host Jackie Koch challenges the rising trend of skipping one-on-one meetings and explains why most leaders can’t afford to follow that...
- May 20, 202528 min
What if you could eliminate the vast majority of your people problems, before they even start? In this episode of World’s Greatest Boss , I sit down with Kristian Ranta, CEO and co-founder of Meru Health, a Y...
- May 6, 202520 min
You thought paying top dollar would take something off your plate, but here you are... staring at the payroll report wondering why things aren’t moving faster. In this episode, we’re breaking down a common leadership...
- Apr 29, 202524 min
How do you go from sleeping in your office to leading a team of 30+ creatives—and still make payroll every two weeks without fail? In this episode, I sit down with Rob Kaczmark, founder and CEO of Spirit Juice Studios...
- Apr 22, 202515 min
What happens when an employee tells you they’re expecting—and you don’t have a leave policy in place? Cue the panic. In this episode, we’re breaking down everything you need to know to confidently respond and support...
Episode #222
222. What to Do When an Employee Has a Baby: A Guide for Managers with Lori Mihalich-Levin
Apr 15, 202530 minIn this episode of World’s Greatest Boss , I sit down with Lori Mihalich-Levin, healthcare attorney and founder of Mindful Return , to unpack one of the most emotionally charged and operationally challenging moments for...
- Apr 8, 202518 min
In this episode of World’s Greatest Boss, Jackie Koch chats about one of the most common and challenging issues in leadership: handling underperforming employees. As a boss, it’s tempting to make subtle changes—like...
- Apr 1, 202522 min
In this episode of World’s Greatest Boss , Jackie Koch dives into the complexities of using AI in HR practices with Bryan Driscoll, a former employment attorney turned HR consultant. With AI tools like ChatGPT becoming...
- Mar 25, 202513 min
Still using a 90-day probationary period to “test out” new hires? It might be doing more harm than good. In this solo episode, Jackie Koch breaks down why the traditional probationary period is outdated, misleading, and...
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