Build Kickass Teams

Lead Boldly. Hire Intentionally. Forge a Team That Actually Gives a Damn. (The Small Business Owner's Toolkit)

By: Pete Srodoski

Narrated by: Jeff Cecil

Build Kickass Teams: Hire Better. Lead Smarter. Grow Faster.

Narrated by Jeff Cecil

If your business falls apart when you step away, you don't have a team—you have a bottleneck. And that bottleneck is you.

Most leadership problems aren't people problems. They're clarity problems.

Founders and managers don't burn out because they care too much. They burn out because decisions, approvals, and fixes keep flowing back to them. The company runs—but only because the leader keeps carrying the weight.

Build Kickass Teams is a practical leadership, hiring, and team-building playbook for small business owners, founders, entrepreneurs, and managers who are tired of being the bottleneck in their own business.

This isn't an HR book. It's about building clarity, standards, and structure so your team can perform without constant oversight.

Inside you'll learn how to:

• Hire intentionally and identify assets vs. liabilities fast
• Onboard with clarity using expectations and simple 30/60/90 plans
• Build accountability through priorities, feedback loops, and scorecards
• Coach performance in real time instead of waiting for reviews
• Address underperformance and toxicity with fairness and backbone
• Delegate outcomes—not tasks—so ownership actually sticks

Each chapter ends with a Monday Morning Playbook—clear, practical steps you can apply immediately.

If you're tired of carrying the company yourself and ready to build a team that performs, Build Kickass Teams gives you the blueprint.

Lead with clarity. Build with intention. Scale without burning out.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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Create a better team culture

The focus on building feedback loops and clear priorities helps to clear the fog that usually leads to decision fatigue and constant "quick questions" from staff. By creating a culture where approvals and fixes don't always flow back to the top, It gives you more mental space to actually focus on scaling the business rather than just surviving the day.

No-Nonsense Advice That Actually Sticks

I picked this up because building a solid team has been one of the hardest parts of running a business. What I liked right away is how direct and practical the advice is. It covers hiring, leadership, and accountability in a way that feels real, not corporate fluff. A few sections made me rethink how I communicate expectations and handle team dynamics. I’ve already started applying some ideas, and I can see the difference. It’s a great read for anyone trying to build a team that actually works.

Practical Guide

Build Kickass Teams is a straight-talking, practical guide that puts leadership accountability front and center in the best way. The advice on hiring intentionally and building a team culture that actually cares feels real, actionable, and easy to apply. It’s an energizing listen for any business owner ready to lead better and build a team that truly performs.