EP 203: Owner to Owner: Less Drama, More Money - Employee / 1099 Contractor TRUTHS!

Ever had to make the tough call and cut someone from your team, even when it feels brutal? In this episode, I lay it all out - no sugarcoating. I talk about the real challenges that come with hiring, firing, and managing people who just can't keep up. 

I share what’s worked, where I screwed up, and why hanging on to the wrong person will drag your whole business down. If you’re building a team, want to protect your company, and aren’t afraid of a little hard truth, this episode is for you. 

Show highlights include: 

• Mark your calendar for the upcoming DM documentary [05:42]

• Remember this while hiring employees [06:50]

• Learn why you need to let the underperformers go [14:56]

• How to find new opportunities within your current company? [16:38]

• Here is how you can make the firing process smooth [19:39]

• Discover the consequences of overhiring [23:58]

• This is a great way to monetize your relationship capital [30:37]

• Discover the potential in B2B and B2C spaces [34:09]

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Welcome to *The Making of a DM Podcast*, where real estate, entrepreneurship, and deal making collide. Hosted by Mark Evans DM — the "DM" stands for Deal Maker — a 12X bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and family man, this podcast offers you a front-row seat to the strategies and mindset that help entrepreneurs scale their businesses for maximum profitability and freedom. Mark’s journey began in the blue-collar world, running a gutter business before transitioning into real estate, where he flipped over 5000 deals. Now, as the owner of multiple successful businesses, Mark shares the lessons he’s learned along the way to financial independence. Whether you're flipping properties, building business empires, or seeking ways to stop trading time for money, this podcast will show you how to level up your business and your life. 

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