# What we're getting wrong with recruiting (EP#68)

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Podcast: [Money Secrets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/money-secrets-7178710)
Published: 2026-05-19T19:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Money Secrets , Fi unpacks one of the biggest mistakes small business owners make when trying to recruit staff: Assuming candidates are automatically excited about working for them. Drawing on her background in HR and years of experience supporting small business owners, Fi shares practical strategies for attracting great employees, improving your recruitment process, and positioning your business as a genuinely appealing place to work. From careers pages and job ads to interviews, onboarding, and employer branding, this episode is packed with grounded, actionable advice for small business owners who want to build stronger teams and create a workplace people genuinely want to be part of. 🎧 Tune in to learn how a stronger employer brand, clearer recruitment process, and more intentional candidate experience can help you attract and retain better staff. The doors to Good Money Club are open right now.   You deserve your own Board of Directors, and you'll get that and more inside this community for women business owners.    What you'll learn in this episode: Why recruiting is also a sales process. Candidates are assessing your business just as much as you’re assessing them. How employer branding impacts recruitment. The way you show up online shapes whether great candidates want to work with you. Why small businesses need to better communicate their unique advantages. Flexibility, proximity to decision-making, and meaningful work are often undervalued perks. The importance of showcasing your team publicly. Highlighting employees and workplace culture builds trust and credibility with future candidates. Why every small business should have a careers page. A dedicated page helps communicate your values, culture, and opportunities more clear…

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