What actually happens when a business starts growing, but the people side is a mess?

In this episode, Meny Hoffman sits down with Chesky Weinberger, Co-Founder and COO of Topaz HR, to break down one of the most overlooked parts of business… people.

From hiring the right way to fixing culture, to knowing when it’s time to step in before things fall apart, Chesky shares real, practical insights from working with companies at every stage of growth.

They talk about why most business owners wait too long to deal with people issues, how better communication can change everything, and what it really means to build a team that works.

You’ll learn:
👉 How to know when it’s actually time to hire
👉 What most people get wrong in the hiring process
👉 Why culture problems don’t fix themselves
👉 How to handle raises and value conversations the right way
👉 Why communication is the most underrated business skill

If you’re building a team, managing people, or feel like things are starting to get messy behind the scenes, this episode will give you a much clearer way to think about it.
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🔗 Episode Links
👤 Connect with Chesky Weinberger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chesky-weinberger-436b44b2/
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💡 Meny’s Practical Pointers
1. Don’t ignore people issues. Deal with them early before they grow.
2. Hire with clarity. Know the role and what success looks like.
3. Culture comes from consistency, not perks.
4. Raises should be based on real value.
5. Better communication solves most problems.
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Episode Timestamp:
00:00 – Intro and Chesky’s background
03:00 – The moment that changed how he sees people
06:00 – Why people are the core of every business
08:00 – The biggest hiring mistakes business owners make
12:00 – How to hire with clarity and structure
16:00 – Interviewing tips that actually work
22:00 – Salary, value, and tough conversations
27:00 – When a business needs real HR systems
32:00 – Culture myths and what actually matters
36:00 – Fixing broken teams and communication
40:00 – How the workforce is changing today
43:00 – Topaz HR and final advice
49:00 – Rapid fire questions

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