Your company’s biggest asset isn’t your product—it’s your people. In this episode of Millions Were Made, Jessica Marx and Chief Integration Strategist, Brooke Dumas, explore one of the most overlooked growth strategies for CEOs: building and motivating a high-performing team.They discuss how to hire the right talent for each phase of business growth, why job descriptions are often the silent business killer, and what truly motivates employees beyond just compensation. From incentive-based leadership to company culture strategy, this episode is packed with actionable insights on how to align your team with your vision, retain your top performers, and avoid costly hiring mistakes.Whether you're a startup founder or scaling toward eight figures and beyond, this conversation is a must-listen for business owners serious about sustainable growth, team accountability, and becoming a CEO who doesn’t have to do it all alone.Highlights:

Why your team is your biggest asset as a CEO

How to motivate team members who just “check the box”

The problem with hiring corporate employees for startup roles

How unclear job descriptions sabotage team performance

The opportunity small businesses have that corporate can’t match

What actually motivates people (it’s not just money!)

How to tie compensation to personal goals and life milestones

Creating a culture of balance and preventing burnout

Why you need to “market” your compensation packages to your team

The power of a positive, high-performance company culture

How to run a team audit using the A, B, C method

Why keeping B and C players is hurting your best people