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Let’s face it... MBA programs don’t teach you how to fire someone. But if you're a small business owner or a manager, it’s not a matter of if, but when. In this brutally honest and surprisingly funny episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy Myers (CEO) and Josh Troche (Operations & Marketing) take you behind the scenes of employee terminations: how to do it legally, ethically, and without causing chaos in your company.

They unpack the messy emotional and legal realities of firing someone, from avoiding discrimination claims to protecting your company’s culture, brand, and team morale. You’ll hear personal stories, cautionary tales, and HR truths no one tells you—like what happens when you tell someone they’re getting fired... before the meeting.

Whether you’ve got five employees or 500, this episode will give you clear, actionable strategies for handling terminations the right way. You’ll learn how to document performance issues like a pro, why “at-will” doesn’t mean you can fire on a whim, how to conduct a respectful 90-second exit, what to do when a long-time employee becomes toxic, and the one thing you should never do in a termination meeting.

Packed with humor and real-world advice, this episode is your essential guide to handling one of leadership’s hardest moments with confidence and compassion.

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The Business Fix podcast delivers real-world strategies to grow your business, lead your team, and reclaim your time. New episodes drop weekly—packed with insights for business owners and managers who want to do better.

🔗 Connect with Chrissy and Josh at www.businessfixpodcast.com for more tools, support, and clarity.

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Are your employees constantly falling short—and you're not sure why? Are you expecting perfection?

You might be the problem.

In this episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy and Josh take a deep (and hilarious) dive into one of the most common but overlooked issues in business management: employee expectations.

They unpack the most common pitfalls leaders make when setting employee expectations and explain why unspoken expectations are often a fast track to future regrets. They dive into practical tools like SOPs, checklists, and video platforms such as Loom to help business owners create clarity and reduce miscommunication.

You'll learn how to walk the fine line between clear direction and micromanagement, and why even top-performing employees can become overwhelmed without the right support—leading to burnout. They also explore the difference between assuming understanding and achieving actual alignment, the hidden dangers of tolerating toxic performers, and how culture, clarity, and communication form the golden triangle of employee success.

If you're a business owner, manager, or team leader of 2 or 200 people, this episode is your no-fluff guide to getting everyone on the same page—and keeping them there.

🔥 Bonus: This episode sets the stage for our next topic and why no employee should ever be surprised by it.

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The Business Fix podcast delivers real-world strategies to grow your business, lead your team, and reclaim your time. New episodes drop weekly—packed with insights for business owners and managers who want to do better.

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In this eye-opening episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy Myers and Josh Troche dive deep into what truly makes a great leader. Most of us assume we're doing a good job, but this episode reveals how often we miss the mark. If you're a small business owner, department manager, or just stepping into leadership, this episode will challenge your thinking and give you practical tools to lead with confidence and avoid burnout.

They highlight the high cost of poor leadership, including turnover, wasted time, and lost peace of mind, and offer practical fixes for developing leadership that builds resilient, engaged teams.

Chrissy brings her HR expertise into play with honest insights about 360 feedback and managing intimidating leadership styles. Josh talks about the trap of micromanagement and the benefits of letting go, even when others won’t do it “your way.” They also explore emotional intelligence, authenticity in leadership, and how to be consistent in messaging and behavior, especially during tough times.

🔥 This episode delivers a powerful mix of humor, tough love, and real-world leadership tactics you can start using right now to level up your team and your business.

🎙 Ready to Fix What’s Holding Your Business Back?
The Business Fix podcast delivers real-world strategies to grow your business, lead your team, and reclaim your time. New episodes drop weekly—packed with insights for business owners and managers who want to do better.

👉 Head over to the website: www.businessfixpodcast.com

🎙 Ready to Fix What’s Holding Your Business Back?
The Business Fix podcast delivers real-world strategies to grow your business, lead your team, and reclaim your time. New episodes drop weekly—packed with insights for business owners and managers who want to do better.

🔗 Connect with Chrissy and Josh at https://www.businessfixpodcast.com/ for more tools, support, and clarity.

Enjoy the episode? Leave us a review, share it with your leadership team, and let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments!