75,000+ podcast views across platforms
1,300+ hours of leadership conversations consumed
A growing audience of leaders, operators, and business owners
75,000+ podcast views across platforms 1,300+ hours of leadership conversations consumed A growing audience of leaders, operators, and business owners
Leadership Isn’t Clean. It’s Chaotic.
Don’t Waste the Chaos is where real leaders talk about the moments that tested them—and what it actually takes to lead through them.
Hosted by Kerri Roberts, this podcast blends business, leadership, faith, and real-world experience—without the polished answers or corporate scripts.
Real Conversations. Real Growth.
Each week, I sit down with leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts to talk about:
the pressure no one talks about
the decisions that shape teams and businesses
what actually works when things get messy
These aren’t highlight reels. They’re the conversations leaders actually need.
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EP 130: Workforce Planning for Small Business - How to Hire Before You’re Drowning
Most small businesses hire when they’re already drowning - the worst time to hire well. Here’s how workforce planning gets you ahead of the next hire, even with a small team.
EP 123: Onboarding - The 30/60/90 Plan That Actually Works
A bad hire costs about 50% of their annual salary - and most of that cost comes from failed onboarding. In Episode 3 of the HR Systems Series, Kerri walks through the 30/60/90 plan that actually works.
EP 122: How to Build a Small Business Hiring Process
Stop winging your hiring. In this episode of Don't Waste the Chaos, Kerri breaks down the 5 components every small business needs to hire well, stay compliant, and stop the chaos cycle.
EP 117: When to Hire in a Small Business and What Happens If You Hire Too Soon
Many founders assume growth means hiring quickly. In this episode companion article, Kerri Roberts breaks down what happens when small business owners hire too soon, classify roles incorrectly, or build a business around relief instead of structure.
Episode 59: How to Know When It’s the Right Time to Expand Your Team
Kerri Roberts and Stevie Aylsworth break down modern recruitment strategies by exploring how to balance speed with intentionality. Their conversation highlights the importance of aligning candidate goals with company needs, leveraging behavioral assessments, and timing hiring decisions to foster growth in a post-COVID landscape.
Episode 57: The Biggest Hiring Mistakes Businesses Make (And How to Avoid Them)
In this episode of Don't Waste the Chaos, Kerri Roberts interviews George Zimny, a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Producify X. They discuss the evolution of recruitment, effective strategies for sourcing candidates, common mistakes in hiring, and how small businesses can compete with larger corporations. George shares insights on building scalable recruitment strategies and highlights a success story from his company. The conversation emphasizes the importance of human connection in recruitment and the need for businesses to adapt to changing market dynamics.
Episode 54: Hiring Your First (Or Fifth) Employee? Watch This First!
In this episode, Kerri Roberts dives into key strategies for small business owners to establish a robust HR foundation. She explores hiring and recruitment best practices, the value of effective onboarding, and the impact of employee recognition on satisfaction and engagement. Kerri also underscores the importance of leadership development, talent management, and offering comprehensive benefits and wellness programs—even for small teams. By focusing on these essential areas, businesses can attract, retain, and motivate top talent, paving the way for sustainable growth and success in the year ahead.
Episode 46: The Science Behind Behavioral Assessments in HR
This episode explores how behavioral and cognitive assessments can transform team dynamics by improving hiring decisions, enhancing employee development, and fostering collaboration. HR expert Kerri shares over 20 years of experience, offering practical advice and real-world success stories. Listeners will learn how aligning their people strategy with business goals can reduce turnover, boost productivity, and deliver measurable results—all while keeping costs manageable. Whether you're a small business owner or leading a growing team, this episode provides essential tools for leveraging people-focused strategies to drive sustainable growth.
Episode 9: Why Employees Quit — And How to Reduce Turnover in Your Organization
In this episode, Kerri discusses practical strategies to address and reduce employee turnover. She covers various topics, including identifying the root causes of turnover, the importance of one-on-one discussions, MBWA, stay interviews, employee engagement surveys, and much more. From recruitment to exit interviews, let’s learn how to make our companies a better place to work.