{"podcast":{"title":"Built By Doing","slug":"built-by-doing-7759420","podcast_index_feed_id":7759420,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/nk13Mm_u","website_url":"https://built-by-doing.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b7961e3b-d417-4543-b627-55e7746f66e2/7225682a-376b-4445-98e9-661d306006e8/3000x3000/builtbydoingcoverartwhite_copy.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"David Alan & Stan Kleja","episode_count":18,"summary":"What does it actually take to build a successful business? Built By Doing explores the real stories behind entrepreneurship. Hosted by David Alan, founder of David Alan Clothing, and Stan Kleja, the show pulls back the curtain on the journey of building a business. After starting his career in medical sales, David took the leap into entrepreneurship and built a custom fashion brand that styles professional athletes, celebrities, and leaders across industries - including clients like John Cena and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Each episode shares the lessons behind building something real.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-29T18:18:56.803709+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/built-by-doing-7759420"},"episode":{"title":"Why Great Employees Are So Hard to Find (And Keep)","slug":"why-great-employees-are-so-hard-to-find-and-keep","published_at":"2026-06-01T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/built-by-doing-7759420/why-great-employees-are-so-hard-to-find-and-keep","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/built-by-doing-7759420","url":"https://built-by-doing.simplecast.com/episodes/why-great-employees-are-so-hard-to-find-and-keep-6FBa48Dt","audio_url":"https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/b7de5946-ccf0-435f-bffe-170f3d820b10/bff22749-340a-4101-bdde-cf3bca82fa0d/episodes/audio/group/ecbc4f96-bd19-47b3-b868-d83e4e888f0a/group-item/c2ba6e95-9c4d-4196-b29e-ef83b26626fb/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=nk13Mm_u","summary":"As businesses grow, one challenge never goes away: finding the right people to step up, take ownership, and help move the company forward. In this episode, David Alan and Stan discuss leadership, employee development, company culture, hiring challenges, accountability, motivation, and what separates top performers from everyone else. They dive into the realities of building teams, developing future leaders, coaching employees, setting expectations, and why effort, attitude, and personal growth often matter more than experience alone. Whether you're a business owner trying to build a stronger team, a manager looking to develop employees, or a professional hoping to advance your career, this conversation offers practical insights into what it really takes to grow. Topics discussed include: • Leadership and team development • Employee accountability and performance • Company culture and workplace success • Hiring and retaining great employees • Professional growth and career advancement • Building future leaders • Entrepreneurship and business growth • Employee motivation and ownership • Coaching and mentorship • The mindset required to succeed If you're looking to build a stronger business, become a better leader, or take the next step in your career, this episode is for you. Available everywhere that podcasts are streamed. www.builtbydoingpodcast.com","meta_description":"As businesses grow, one challenge never goes away: finding the right people to step up, take ownership, and help move the company forward. In this episode…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2199,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/built-by-doing-7759420/episodes/why-great-employees-are-so-hard-to-find-and-keep/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/built-by-doing-7759420/why-great-employees-are-so-hard-to-find-and-keep.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}