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Like many of us business owners, you are always looking for ways to increase your profitability and youāre probably looking to grow your business too. Youāve found the podcast to help you do just that.
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Hey Entrepreneurs! Are you trying to make bigger profits in your small business?
Like many of us business owners, you are always looking for ways to increase your profitability and youāre probably looking to grow your business too. Youāve found the podcast to help you do just that.
Iām Marcia Riner, a business strategist on a mission! Iāve helped tons of small business owners to establish & implement a tangible plan that guarantees sustainable profitability, drives your growth, & plans for your future exit. I want to share strategies that Iāve earned & learned with you on the PROFIT With A Plan Podcast.
So join me each Tuesday for smart ideas that can add more profits to your bottom line.
EP320 Hiring Friends: The Surprising Leadership Advantage
Profit With A Plan
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1 month ago
EP320 Hiring Friends: The Surprising Leadership Advantage
š Episode TitleHiring Friends: The Surprising Leadership Advantage
EP320 Profit With A Plan PodcastRelease Date: September 23, 2025
Guest: Marcylle Combs, MS, RN is an Entrepreneur, Leadership Expert, Speaker, Author, and Podcast HostHost: Marcia Riner, Business Growth Strategist | Infinite ProfitĀ®
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šÆ Episode SummaryWhat if the advice to never mix business with friendship is holding your company back? In this episode, leadership expert Marcylle Combs shares why building teams around people you trustāand even enjoyācan transform company culture, increase retention, and improve your bottom line. Discover how honesty, humility, and respect create workplaces where people thrive.
š„ What Youāll Learn
Why hiring friends can lead to stronger, more profitable workplaces
How honesty and humility attract top talent and drive retention
Why culture is the hidden factor in company valuation and exits
The ripple effect of respect across employees, customers, and profits
Practical hiring insights for building high-performing, trustworthy teams
ā±ļø Timestamp Highlights[00:04] Why ānever hire friendsā might be the wrong advice[07:00] How gossip destroys trust and corrodes company culture[10:51] Why culture and morale impact company valuation[15:46] Hiring mistakes and how to test real problem-solving skills[20:09] The importance of becoming the employer of choice[25:59] Why respect must be earned, not demanded
š Resources & LinksMarcylleCombs.comAmazon Books: Never Hire Your Friends
š¼ About Marcia Riner & Profit With A PlanMarcia Riner is a business growth strategist, creator of the Profit BoosterĀ® strategies, and CEO of Infinite ProfitĀ®. She helps entrepreneurs scale smarter, increase profitability, and build businesses that are worth moreāwhether they plan to keep them or sell them.
As host of Profit With A Plan, Marcia shares expert interviews and actionable strategies to help business owners increase revenue, improve systems, and prepare for high-value exits. With decades of experience in finance, operations, and marketing, she delivers clear, profit-driving insights you can use right away.
š Questions? Call (949) 229-2112 or visit InfiniteProfitConsulting.com
š Profit-Driven ResourcesĀ š° Profit BoosterĀ® Podcast Monetization HubTurn your interviews into a client-generating machineāwithout adding more work to your plate.š Learn more at ProfitBoosterPod.com
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Profit With A Plan
Hey Entrepreneurs! Are you trying to make bigger profits in your small business?
Like many of us business owners, you are always looking for ways to increase your profitability and youāre probably looking to grow your business too. Youāve found the podcast to help you do just that.
Iām Marcia Riner, a business strategist on a mission! Iāve helped tons of small business owners to establish & implement a tangible plan that guarantees sustainable profitability, drives your growth, & plans for your future exit. I want to share strategies that Iāve earned & learned with you on the PROFIT With A Plan Podcast.
So join me each Tuesday for smart ideas that can add more profits to your bottom line.
