Hiring can feel like a guessing game—especially when candidates show up with pumped-up resumes but lack the real-world skills your business needs. In this episode of the Nurture Small Business Podcast, host Denise Cagan continues our hiring series by breaking down how to cut through the ambiguity and polished answers to make smart, confident hiring decisions. If you've ever hired someone who interviewed beautifully but struggled on the job, this episode is a must-listen. Denise shares h...
Jul 17
16 min
Our partner over at Biggest Goal conducts cohort-style training on creating AI agents to make your business operations more efficient. You can find the information for the most current training here! And, add code NurtureSB to get a 10% discount! If it feels like AI is everywhere right now—you’re not alone. Between the nonstop emails, the constant hype, and the pressure to keep up, it’s easy for business owners to feel overwhelmed, unsure of what actually matters, and even a little une...
Jun 11
15 min
Finding the right employee often feels like a gamble. A bad choice steals your time, disrupts your culture, and stalls your growth. In this episode of Nurture Small Business, Denise Cagan steps in as your guide to help you move from "gut-feeling" interviews to a predictable, five-piece recruitment system. Drawing from the principles of Geoff Smart’s Who: The A Method for Hiring, Denise adapts high-level strategies specifically for solopreneurs and small organizations. You’ll walk ...
May 19
16 min
Hiring is often reactive. You have an influx of work or attrition, and bam, you need someone now. This creates a lot of stress on you as a manager and business owner. How are you going to get that role filled and manage the work that needs to be done? The cost of putting the wrong candidate is tremendous. How patient are you in waiting to ensure you have the right candidate in the right seat? Many interviewers resort to questions that don’t really give you the information needed to hir...
Mar 4
13 min
In this soul-stirring episode of the Nurture Small Business Podcast, host Denise Cagan welcomes spoken word artist, author, and visionary Dr. Yemaja Jubilee. From her early days writing poetry in secret to producing plays and publishing books rooted in personal and cultural history, Dr. Jubilee shares how she channels divine downloads to guide her creativity and purpose. Listeners will hear about her latest book, Born and Raised Under Jim Crow: Now You Know, her transformative dre...
Oct 15, 2025
32 min
From fashion merchandising at Tommy Hilfiger and Gap to leading e-commerce at Lucky Brand, Tiana Ravden spent over two decades shaping how people experience style. But a personal challenge—ruined silk tops and sweat marks—sparked her entrepreneurial journey and led to the founding of Eroe. In this episode, Tiana shares how she transformed a DIY solution into a patented product while juggling corporate roles, restaurant ownership, and motherhood. Her story is one of resilien...
Sep 16, 2025
24 min
What if the real reason high-achieving leaders plateau has nothing to do with drive, strategy, or mindset—but something deeper, hardwired into the brain’s survival instincts? In this episode, our host Denise Cagan is joined by a fascinating guest, and together they uncover the invisible ceiling that holds leaders back, even when they’re doing everything right. Mitch Weisburgh, creator of the Mind Shifting Method, joins the show to discuss his innovative approach to revealing how uncon...
Aug 19, 2025
25 min
From her early aspirations as an educator to her experiences in technology, including her time at NASA, Helena's story is one of perseverance. In our latest episode, ultimately fueled her entrepreneurial spirit, leading her to create a business dedicated to empowering others through digital innovation. Helena delves into the art of building impactful online presences through website design, emphasizing the importance of color psychology in branding and how a signature color, like...
Jul 15, 2025
30 min
Could you imagine starting your day tending to patients, then prepping to run your brick-and-mortar business, and on top of that, starting a nursing school? In this episode, our host Denise Cagan sits down with the incredibly driven Allison Lee, an entrepreneur who is living this reality every day. Allison shares her powerful journey as a first-generation immigrant from Laos, and how the challenges of her family starting over in a new country shaped her entrepreneurial spirit. A nurse o...
Jun 17, 2025
21 min
Many small business owners have experienced pouring money into campaigns that simply don’t connect with their audience and just don't bring in results. In our latest episode, we're joined by Debbie Oster, a brand and marketing strategist who helps businesses transform those scattered efforts into a focused plan, tailored to their customers. If you are a small business owner who's overwhelmed by marketing options and unsure where to invest your resources, you'll want to list...
May 22, 2025
28 min
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