Hiring Tips from HR Executive + Entrepreneur Maryann Rivera-Dannert

10/16/24 • 32 min

High Vibe Table Talks: Empowering Solopreneurs

Ep. 71 💡 Ever wondered how to scale your business without burning out? It might be time to hire, but where do you start? In this #BossDay episode of High Vibe Table Talks, host Merchon Hargrave sits down with Maryann Rivera-Dannert, an HR executive and fearless entrepreneur, to help you tackle the complex world of hiring with confidence. 🎙️ Whether you're thinking about outsourcing tasks, hiring full-time employees, or bringing on interns, this episode is packed with insights designed to help entrepreneurs like you grow without getting stuck in the weeds.

Maryann shares her personal experience transitioning from an administrative role to HR leadership, providing valuable lessons on employment law, compliance, and making the right hiring decisions for your business. 📈 If you’re curious about when to outsource or how to avoid costly mistakes when hiring, this episode is a must-listen for you. Empower your business and learn how to make your hiring process more efficient, ensuring you're surrounded by a team that supports your vision!

✨ Key Takeaways:

The power of delegating outside your "zone of genius" to level up your business 💼.
Why it’s crucial to understand employment laws at the federal, state, and local levels 📜.
Differences between full-time employees, contractors, and interns—and how to decide which is best for you.
How to connect with HR resources like SHRM for ongoing support and guidance 🔗.
Maryann’s hiring philosophy: "Be slow to hire but fast to fire" to maintain a strong and positive team.

🎙 Guest: Maryann Rivera-Dannert

💼 HR Executive | Entrepreneur | Podcast Host of Fearless Fridays with Maryann | Founder & CEO of MRD Empowerment Solutions

🛠️ Resources:

Maryann Rivera-Dannert's Website: maryannriveradannert.com
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): shrm.org
Book Mentioned: "Hyrule Leadership" by John Maxwell
Magazine: "Fabulousness Unleashed"

Tune in now to learn how you can hire smarter, outsource strategically, and empower your team for greater success!

🎧✨ Related Episodes:

“How to Fire an Employee” Beauty Boss Millionaire Podcast

“Hiring Friends + Family” Beauty Boss Millionaire Podcast

“Best Employee Qualities” Beauty Boss Millionaire Podcast

“Building Your Team” Getting Real with BOSSY Podcast

#womensmallbusinessmonth #businesswomensweek #BossDay #workandfamilymonth #NationalBossDay #HappyBossDay #BossMove

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✨ Key Takeaways:

The power of delegating outside your "zone of genius" to level up your business 💼.
Why it’s crucial to understand employment laws at the federal, state, and local levels 📜.
Differences between full-time employees, contractors, and interns—and how to decide which is best for you.
How to connect with HR resources like SHRM for ongoing support and guidance 🔗.
Maryann’s hiring philosophy: "Be slow to hire but fast to fire" to maintain a strong and positive team.

🎙 Guest: Maryann Rivera-Dannert

💼 HR Executive | Entrepreneur | Podcast Host of Fearless Fridays with Maryann | Founder & CEO of MRD Empowerment Solutions

🛠️ Resources:

Maryann Rivera-Dannert's Website: maryannriveradannert.com
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): shrm.org
Book Mentioned: "Hyrule Leadership" by John Maxwell
Magazine: "Fabulousness Unleashed"

Tune in now to learn how you can hire smarter, outsource strategically, and empower your team for greater success!

🎧✨ Related Episodes:

“How to Fire an Employee” Beauty Boss Millionaire Podcast

“Hiring Friends + Family” Beauty Boss Millionaire Podcast

“Best Employee Qualities” Beauty Boss Millionaire Podcast

“Building Your Team” Getting Real with BOSSY Podcast

#womensmallbusinessmonth #businesswomensweek #BossDay #workandfamilymonth #NationalBossDay #HappyBossDay #BossMove

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Previous Episode

Inside Out Sales: Talking Down Your Inner Critic to Boost Sales

Ep. 70 Merchon Hargrave explores the challenges solopreneurs face in sales prospecting. She discusses five internal voices—Fearful Frank, Avoidance Annie, Perfectionism Penelope, Self-Sabotaging Sally, and Exaggerating Edgar—that hinder progress and provides strategies to overcome them. Drawing from personal experience and insights from sales experts like Jeffrey Gitomer, Merchon emphasizes the importance of understanding your 'why' to navigate these barriers.

October is Women's Small Business Month and as you know, if you don't sell, you don't have a business!

The episode promotes the power of focused prospecting to boost your business, featuring insights from Merchon's new course, "Sales Prospecting: Sales Simplified."

Resources:

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Key Takeaways:

The Power of Naming Your Fears: Identifying and naming the internal voices that deter you from prospecting can help manage these fears effectively.
Awareness as a Tool: Understanding the common barriers to prospecting allows entrepreneurs to take practical steps to address these issues.
Perfectionism Myth: Expecting perfection can hinder progress; embrace curiosity and seek continuous improvement instead.
Impact of Accountability: Joining accountability groups or power hours can significantly increase efficiency and productivity in sales tasks.
Emphasizing Your 'Why': Connecting to your core mo

#WomeninSales #WorldMentalHealthDay #InsideOut #NameYourFears #HighVibe

Chapters:

0:00 Inner Voices that Prevent Sales Prospecting

5:35 Fear and Avoidance in Prospecting

8:27 Building Accountability in Prospecting

11:23 Curiosity and Persistence

19:59 Mental Barriers to Effective Sales Prospecting

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Next Episode

From Panic to Prosperity: Weekly Money Rituals to Lift Your Spirits in Times of Uncertainty

Ep. 72 Have you ever been to "Money Church"? Similar to attending a traditional Sunday Service that leaves you feeling inspired and ready to take on your week, money church can help you shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance by understanding your current situation and clearly seeing a path for your financial future.

In this episode of High Vibe Table Talks, Merchon Hargrave shares personal stories and three actionable steps to improve your money mindset and achieve financial goals. By understanding your current financial status, setting specific goals, and creating a money mindset ritual, listeners can transform their relationship with money.

Tune in for insights into fostering healthier financial habits and motivations.

Notable Quotes:

"Awareness is the first step. When your brain is going into scarcity, you must first acknowledge it before you can take action."
"Every time I leave those sessions, I feel uplifted, grounded, heard, and connected with my purpose."
"Step into abundance. See scarcity for what it is and choose a different narrative for your financial life."
"My relationship with money is not the place for you, scarcity. Now, I focus on where I'd love to be."
"First, we get in the right mindset with money, then we go out and make more money."