Jun 24, 2026
In this episode, Kelly Costello shares insights on building resilient teams, promoting within, and maintaining company operations during absences. Discover practical strategies for effective delegation, promoting accountability, and preparing your business for sale or transition.
Key Topics
Hiring and training staff in rural areas
Delegation and cross-training for business continuity
Promoting managers with the right resilience and decision-making skills
Handling business absences and owner vacations
Strategies for business sale and partnership opportunities
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Puppy Cake and Kelly's Journey
00:37 Navigating Growth and Team Dynamics
03:12 Building a Resilient Business Structure
04:53 The Sellability of a Business
07:25 Strategic Partnerships and Growth Opportunities
09:10 Challenges in Promoting Employees
13:33 Finding the Right Talent
15:01 Training and Developing Employees
Links Mentioned in the Show:
AI and Leadership Course: https://fipodcast.vip/ai
Checklists for Leaders: https://berndgeropp.com/check
Leadership Crash Course: https://fipodcast.vip/crashcourse
Weekly Actionable Leadership Tips: https://fipodcast.vip/xbzv
Kelly Costello - Puppy Cake - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellycostello
Puppy Cake - https://www.puppycake.com
Credits:
Host: Bernd Geropp
Moderator: Brian Creager
Producer: Brian Creager
Editor: Brian Creager
Executive Producer: Bernd Geropp
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