Episode 7 - People First - Attracting and Keeping the Right Talent

The Green Ledger - Tips for a Sustainable Small Business

What happens when your best people walk out the door? For many small businesses, it’s not just a staffing issue, it’s an operational crisis. Are you one of them?
In this episode, I share Maria’s story, a bakery owner whose staffing changes triggered far more than a few job postings. Recipe failures, broken supplier relationships, and overwhelmed teams quickly followed. If you’ve ever felt like your business is only as strong as the people behind it - you’re right.
Tune in for a practical guide to building a people-first culture that strengthens your business resilience, improves customer loyalty, and helps you sleep better at night.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

• Why small businesses may actually have the edge in attracting great talent
• The real cost of turnover (hint: it’s more than money)
• The 5 R’s Framework: Right-size, Reach, Retain, Relate, Results
• Early warning signs of talent trouble
• A 30-60-90 day plan to attract, engage, and retain the right people

👀 Red Flags to Watch For

• Sudden disengagement or attitude shifts
• Increased sick days or tardiness
• A spike in quality issues

🛠️ Your 30-60-90 Day Talent Strategy

30 Days: Check-ins + job description audit
60 Days: Create growth plans + referral systems + process documentation
90 Days: Evaluate hiring strategy and team culture

💌 Questions? Feedback?
Reach out at [email protected] - I’d love to hear from you.
🎧 Listen now - and take the first step toward a more resilient business.

I am the founder of 3P Impact Consulting and I help small businesses build long-term resilience through sustainable practices. I adapt tools used by big corporations to fit the reality of purpose-driven small business owners - so they can grow with confidence, even in uncertain times.

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