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  • #150: Why Your A-Player Quit (And It Wasn't The Money)
    Oct 19 2026
    When an A-player quits, most business owners assume it came down to money, but the truth is, the resignation almost never starts the day they hand in their notice. It usually starts months earlier - with little signs that were easy to miss, difficult conversations that never happened, and a leader who genuinely believed everything was fine because no one had said otherwise. The reality is that great employees rarely leave out of nowhere. They leave after they've quietly disengaged. In today's episode, we're talking about the leadership mistakes that push your best people away, the warning signs you should never ignore, and the simple conversations that can help you keep exceptional employees before they ever start looking for the exit. ______________________________________________________ FREE RESOURCES - DOWNLOAD NOW FOR RESULTS IN 10-MIN OR LESS! ↓ 25 Profit-Focused Interview Questions To Guarantee You An A-Player ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/25questions 5 ChatGPT Prompts Exposing What's Bottlenecking Your Growth ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/5prompts The Team Decision Playbook: So Nothing Lands Back on Your Desk ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/playbook The Role Ready Builder - ChatGPT ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/rolereadygpt Your First Game-Changing Hire Masterclass ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/training ______________________________________________________ LET'S HANG OUT ON SOCIAL ↓ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hirewithamanda/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hirewithamanda/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078424982186 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hirewithamanda ______________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR MISSION ↓ Each week on the podcast, Amanda shares clear, strategic conversations for serious women founders building companies bigger than themselves. These episodes are designed to help you think like a CEO, build powerful team infrastructure, and create a business that runs on leadership and systems - not constant founder effort. If you're a woman building something meaningful and want a company that is both profitable and well-led, you're in the right place. Come say hello on Instagram @hirewithamanda - Amanda loves connecting with founders who are building bold visions and strong teams. ______________________________________________________ QUICK QUESTION, IT'D MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! ↓ Would you mind taking one moment to leave us a review? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 It would genuinely mean the absolute world to us if you told us what you love about the show :) Thank you so much for tuning in each week and for being part of Amanda's community! ______________________________________________________ TUNE IN ↓ Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gbYFqQqlFtOdWqACn2vM2?si=JedHjnCJT8CCYVoLhdEeiQ
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    13 min
  • #149: Your Calendar Doesn't Lie: How to Take Charge of Your Time as a Busy CEO
    Oct 12 2026
    If I looked at your calendar right now, would it reflect the business and life you're trying to build... or the one that's slowly burning you out? Your calendar never lies and it reveals your priorities, your boundaries, and the places where you've unintentionally given everyone else ownership of your time. So many CEOs tell me they don't have enough hours in the day, but the real problem usually isn't a lack of time - it's a lack of intention. They spend their weeks reacting instead of leading, and then wonder why they're constantly behind. In today's episode, we're talking about how to take back control of your calendar, protect the work that actually moves your business forward, and create a schedule that supports both the CEO you want to become and the life you actually want to live. ______________________________________________________ FREE RESOURCES - DOWNLOAD NOW FOR RESULTS IN 10-MIN OR LESS! ↓ 25 Profit-Focused Interview Questions To Guarantee You An A-Player ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/25questions 5 ChatGPT Prompts Exposing What's Bottlenecking Your Growth ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/5prompts The Team Decision Playbook: So Nothing Lands Back on Your Desk ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/playbook The Role Ready Builder - ChatGPT ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/rolereadygpt Your First Game-Changing Hire Masterclass ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/training ______________________________________________________ LET'S HANG OUT ON SOCIAL ↓ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hirewithamanda/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hirewithamanda/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078424982186 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hirewithamanda ______________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR MISSION ↓ Each week on the podcast, Amanda shares clear, strategic conversations for serious women founders building companies bigger than themselves. These episodes are designed to help you think like a CEO, build powerful team infrastructure, and create a business that runs on leadership and systems - not constant founder effort. If you're a woman building something meaningful and want a company that is both profitable and well-led, you're in the right place. Come say hello on Instagram @hirewithamanda - Amanda loves connecting with founders who are building bold visions and strong teams. ______________________________________________________ QUICK QUESTION, IT'D MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! ↓ Would you mind taking one moment to leave us a review? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 It would genuinely mean the absolute world to us if you told us what you love about the show :) Thank you so much for tuning in each week and for being part of Amanda's community! ______________________________________________________ TUNE IN ↓ Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gbYFqQqlFtOdWqACn2vM2?si=JedHjnCJT8CCYVoLhdEeiQ
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    11 min
  • #148: The Job Description That's Costing You Good Candidates
    Oct 5 2026
    Your job description might be the reason you're not attracting A-players, and it's probably happening before anyone even clicks "Apply." Generic phrases like "wears many hats" or a long list of disconnected tasks don't inspire exceptional people - they cause them to keep scrolling. The best candidates want clarity, and they also want to immediately recognize that this role was written for someone like them. In today's episode, we're breaking down the biggest mistakes I see in job descriptions, how to write one that attracts your ideal hire within the first 10 seconds, and why the right words can completely transform the quality of applicants you receive. ______________________________________________________ FREE RESOURCES - DOWNLOAD NOW FOR RESULTS IN 10-MIN OR LESS! ↓ 25 Profit-Focused Interview Questions To Guarantee You An A-Player ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/25questions 5 ChatGPT Prompts Exposing What's Bottlenecking Your Growth ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/5prompts The Team Decision Playbook: So Nothing Lands Back on Your Desk ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/playbook The Role Ready Builder - ChatGPT ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/rolereadygpt Your First Game-Changing Hire Masterclass ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/training ______________________________________________________ LET'S HANG OUT ON SOCIAL ↓ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hirewithamanda/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hirewithamanda/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078424982186 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hirewithamanda ______________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR MISSION ↓ Each week on the podcast, Amanda shares clear, strategic conversations for serious women founders building companies bigger than themselves. These episodes are designed to help you think like a CEO, build powerful team infrastructure, and create a business that runs on leadership and systems - not constant founder effort. If you're a woman building something meaningful and want a company that is both profitable and well-led, you're in the right place. Come say hello on Instagram @hirewithamanda - Amanda loves connecting with founders who are building bold visions and strong teams. ______________________________________________________ QUICK QUESTION, IT'D MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! ↓ Would you mind taking one moment to leave us a review? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 It would genuinely mean the absolute world to us if you told us what you love about the show :) Thank you so much for tuning in each week and for being part of Amanda's community! ______________________________________________________ TUNE IN ↓ Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gbYFqQqlFtOdWqACn2vM2?si=JedHjnCJT8CCYVoLhdEeiQ
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    8 min
  • #147: Mom Guilt Is Lying To You About Your Business
    Sep 28 2026
    Mom guilt has a way of whispering things and keeping you stuck. It tells you that if you were a really good mom, you would be able to do it all yourself. That needing childcare, a house cleaner, an assistant, or support in your business somehow means you're choosing work over your children. As a mom of three kids under five while running multiple businesses, I know that voice intimately. I've wrestled with it too. But I've also learned that one of the biggest mindset shifts I've ever made wasn't about business strategy, it was realizing that mom guilt had been lying to me. In today's episode, I want to unpack one of the most common lies working moms believe, why it's keeping so many female founders overwhelmed, and how viewing support differently can completely change both your business and your motherhood. ______________________________________________________ FREE RESOURCES - DOWNLOAD NOW FOR RESULTS IN 10-MIN OR LESS! ↓ 25 Profit-Focused Interview Questions To Guarantee You An A-Player ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/25questions 5 ChatGPT Prompts Exposing What's Bottlenecking Your Growth ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/5prompts The Team Decision Playbook: So Nothing Lands Back on Your Desk ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/playbook The Role Ready Builder - ChatGPT ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/rolereadygpt Your First Game-Changing Hire Masterclass ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/training ______________________________________________________ LET'S HANG OUT ON SOCIAL ↓ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hirewithamanda/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hirewithamanda/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078424982186 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hirewithamanda ______________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR MISSION ↓ Each week on the podcast, Amanda shares clear, strategic conversations for serious women founders building companies bigger than themselves. These episodes are designed to help you think like a CEO, build powerful team infrastructure, and create a business that runs on leadership and systems - not constant founder effort. If you're a woman building something meaningful and want a company that is both profitable and well-led, you're in the right place. Come say hello on Instagram @hirewithamanda - Amanda loves connecting with founders who are building bold visions and strong teams. ______________________________________________________ QUICK QUESTION, IT'D MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! ↓ Would you mind taking one moment to leave us a review? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 It would genuinely mean the absolute world to us if you told us what you love about the show :) Thank you so much for tuning in each week and for being part of Amanda's community! ______________________________________________________ TUNE IN ↓ Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gbYFqQqlFtOdWqACn2vM2?si=JedHjnCJT8CCYVoLhdEeiQ
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    10 min
  • #146: How to Fire Someone and Still Sleep at Night
    Sep 21 2026
    Firing someone is one of the hardest conversations you'll ever have as a leader. Most founders lose sleep over it for days, replay every possible outcome in their head, and wonder if they're making the right decision. Then when the conversation finally happens, they over-explain, apologize too much, or talk in circles because they're trying to make it hurt less. But clarity is actually the kindest thing you can give someone in that moment. Today, I'll show you exactly how to handle a termination conversation with confidence, compassion, and professionalism, so you can lead well, treat people with dignity, and still sleep at night afterward. ______________________________________________________ FREE RESOURCES - DOWNLOAD NOW FOR RESULTS IN 10-MIN OR LESS! ↓ 25 Profit-Focused Interview Questions To Guarantee You An A-Player ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/25questions 5 ChatGPT Prompts Exposing What's Bottlenecking Your Growth ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/5prompts The Team Decision Playbook: So Nothing Lands Back on Your Desk ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/playbook The Role Ready Builder - ChatGPT ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/rolereadygpt Your First Game-Changing Hire Masterclass ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/training ______________________________________________________ LET'S HANG OUT ON SOCIAL ↓ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hirewithamanda/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hirewithamanda/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078424982186 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hirewithamanda ______________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR MISSION ↓ Each week on the podcast, Amanda shares clear, strategic conversations for serious women founders building companies bigger than themselves. These episodes are designed to help you think like a CEO, build powerful team infrastructure, and create a business that runs on leadership and systems - not constant founder effort. If you're a woman building something meaningful and want a company that is both profitable and well-led, you're in the right place. Come say hello on Instagram @hirewithamanda - Amanda loves connecting with founders who are building bold visions and strong teams. ______________________________________________________ QUICK QUESTION, IT'D MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! ↓ Would you mind taking one moment to leave us a review? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 It would genuinely mean the absolute world to us if you told us what you love about the show :) Thank you so much for tuning in each week and for being part of Amanda's community! ______________________________________________________ TUNE IN ↓ Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gbYFqQqlFtOdWqACn2vM2?si=JedHjnCJT8CCYVoLhdEeiQ
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    10 min
  • #145: What To Do When Your New Hire Is Struggling But You're Not Sure If It's Them or Your Onboarding
    Sep 14 2026
    Nothing makes a founder question themselves faster than a new hire who's struggling. Your mind starts racing. Did I hire the wrong person? Did I miss red flags? Do I need to let them go already? But before you decide they're the problem, there's one uncomfortable question you have to ask yourself first: Did I actually set them up to succeed? Today, we're going to walk through how to tell the difference between a hiring mistake and an onboarding mistake, because those are two very different problems, and the way you handle them could determine whether you lose a great employee far too soon. Tune in now! ______________________________________________________ FREE RESOURCES - DOWNLOAD NOW FOR RESULTS IN 10-MIN OR LESS! ↓ 25 Profit-Focused Interview Questions To Guarantee You An A-Player ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/25questions 5 ChatGPT Prompts Exposing What's Bottlenecking Your Growth ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/5prompts The Team Decision Playbook: So Nothing Lands Back on Your Desk ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/playbook The Role Ready Builder - ChatGPT ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/rolereadygpt Your First Game-Changing Hire Masterclass ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/training ______________________________________________________ LET'S HANG OUT ON SOCIAL ↓ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hirewithamanda/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hirewithamanda/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078424982186 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hirewithamanda ______________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR MISSION ↓ Each week on the podcast, Amanda shares clear, strategic conversations for serious women founders building companies bigger than themselves. These episodes are designed to help you think like a CEO, build powerful team infrastructure, and create a business that runs on leadership and systems - not constant founder effort. If you're a woman building something meaningful and want a company that is both profitable and well-led, you're in the right place. Come say hello on Instagram @hirewithamanda - Amanda loves connecting with founders who are building bold visions and strong teams. ______________________________________________________ QUICK QUESTION, IT'D MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! ↓ Would you mind taking one moment to leave us a review? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 It would genuinely mean the absolute world to us if you told us what you love about the show :) Thank you so much for tuning in each week and for being part of Amanda's community! ______________________________________________________ TUNE IN ↓ Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gbYFqQqlFtOdWqACn2vM2?si=JedHjnCJT8CCYVoLhdEeiQ
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    10 min
  • #144: How To Write an Offer Letter That Gets a Yes Without Overpaying
    Sep 7 2026
    Most founders spend weeks perfecting the interview process... and then throw together the offer letter in five minutes. They assume the hard part is over because they've already chosen their candidate. But your offer letter isn't just paperwork, it's your final chance to convince an A-player that your company is where they belong. Today, I'm going to show you how to write an offer letter that gets enthusiastic "yes" responses, makes top candidates excited to join your team, and helps you avoid overpaying just because you're afraid of losing a great hire. Let's do this! ______________________________________________________ FREE RESOURCES - DOWNLOAD NOW FOR RESULTS IN 10-MIN OR LESS! ↓ 25 Profit-Focused Interview Questions To Guarantee You An A-Player ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/25questions 5 ChatGPT Prompts Exposing What's Bottlenecking Your Growth ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/5prompts The Team Decision Playbook: So Nothing Lands Back on Your Desk ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/playbook The Role Ready Builder - ChatGPT ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/rolereadygpt Your First Game-Changing Hire Masterclass ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/training ______________________________________________________ LET'S HANG OUT ON SOCIAL ↓ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hirewithamanda/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hirewithamanda/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078424982186 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hirewithamanda ______________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR MISSION ↓ Each week on the podcast, Amanda shares clear, strategic conversations for serious women founders building companies bigger than themselves. These episodes are designed to help you think like a CEO, build powerful team infrastructure, and create a business that runs on leadership and systems - not constant founder effort. If you're a woman building something meaningful and want a company that is both profitable and well-led, you're in the right place. Come say hello on Instagram @hirewithamanda - Amanda loves connecting with founders who are building bold visions and strong teams. ______________________________________________________ QUICK QUESTION, IT'D MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! ↓ Would you mind taking one moment to leave us a review? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 It would genuinely mean the absolute world to us if you told us what you love about the show :) Thank you so much for tuning in each week and for being part of Amanda's community! ______________________________________________________ TUNE IN ↓ Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gbYFqQqlFtOdWqACn2vM2?si=JedHjnCJT8CCYVoLhdEeiQ
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    9 min
  • #143: Should You Hire Part-Time or Full-Time First? Here's How To Know
    Aug 31 2026
    One of the biggest hiring questions founders wrestle with is this: "Should my first hire be part-time or full-time?" And honestly, this decision keeps a lot of people stuck way longer than they need to be. Most founders automatically lean toward part-time because it feels safer financially… but safer doesn't always mean smarter for the season of business you're actually in. In this episode, we're breaking down how to make this decision strategically instead of emotionally. We're talking about the real signals that point toward part-time versus full-time, the hidden ways under-hiring can actually keep you overwhelmed, and how to know if you're trying to squeeze a full-time need into a part-time budget. We'll also get into the hybrid approach most founders never think about, how to structure either option well, and the honest questions you need to ask yourself before bringing someone on. Time to tune in! ______________________________________________________ FREE RESOURCES - DOWNLOAD NOW FOR RESULTS IN 10-MIN OR LESS! ↓ 25 Profit-Focused Interview Questions To Guarantee You An A-Player ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/25questions 5 ChatGPT Prompts Exposing What's Bottlenecking Your Growth ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/5prompts The Team Decision Playbook: So Nothing Lands Back on Your Desk ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/playbook The Role Ready Builder - ChatGPT ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/rolereadygpt Your First Game-Changing Hire Masterclass ✨ https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/training ______________________________________________________ LET'S HANG OUT ON SOCIAL ↓ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hirewithamanda/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hirewithamanda/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078424982186 Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hirewithamanda ______________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR MISSION ↓ Each week on the podcast, Amanda shares clear, strategic conversations for serious women founders building companies bigger than themselves. These episodes are designed to help you think like a CEO, build powerful team infrastructure, and create a business that runs on leadership and systems - not constant founder effort. If you're a woman building something meaningful and want a company that is both profitable and well-led, you're in the right place. Come say hello on Instagram @hirewithamanda - Amanda loves connecting with founders who are building bold visions and strong teams. ______________________________________________________ QUICK QUESTION, IT'D MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! ↓ Would you mind taking one moment to leave us a review? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 It would genuinely mean the absolute world to us if you told us what you love about the show :) Thank you so much for tuning in each week and for being part of Amanda's community! ______________________________________________________ TUNE IN ↓ Listen on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4gbYFqQqlFtOdWqACn2vM2?si=JedHjnCJT8CCYVoLhdEeiQ
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    10 min