You've Got People Problems
Melissa Ortiz, Talent Optimization Expert
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Let’s be honest. People problems aren’t just HR problems. They’re business problems.
They show up as missed goals, unclear accountability, hiring mistakes, disengaged teams, and leaders carrying more than they should. Over time, they slow growth, create frustration, and make running a business feel harder than it needs to be. And they aren’t solved by another policy, personality test, or quick fix.
Business would be simple… if it weren’t for people.
That’s the reality behind You’ve Got People Problems, a podcast focused on the human side of running a business. Each episode explores how leadership behavior, hiring decisions, role clarity, engagement, and organizational structure directly impact performance, culture, and results.
Through honest conversations with business owners, operators, HR leaders, EOS Implementers, and consultants, the show tackles real issues leaders face every day: why the “right hire” still isn’t working, how teams outgrow roles, when full-time isn’t the answer, why accountability breaks down, and what actually drives engagement beyond perks and pay.
This isn’t about HR checking a box or leadership theory. It’s about helping leaders slow down, recognize patterns earlier, and make more intentional people decisions that support both the business and the people inside it.
If you’re leading a team, building an organization, or trying to get out of the day-to-day firefighting that comes with people problems, this podcast is for you.
Subscribe, listen, and start making sense of the people side of your business.
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Recent Episodes
Legacy Is Not a Strategy | Ep 50 | You've Got People Problems
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The Real Reason Caregivers Leave Home Care Companies | Ep 49 | You've Got People Problems
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The Hidden People Problems in Family Businesses | Ep 48 | You've Got People Problems
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Why Technology Problems Are Usually People Problems | Ep 47 | You've Got People Problems
What Comes After You Sell Your Business? | Ep 46 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa welcomes longtime friend and entrepreneur Todd Bolenbach for an honest conversation about what comes after selling your business. From…
The Best Way to Keep Employers Out of Hot Water and Not Enable Toxic Behavior | Ep 45 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Mel Ortiz sits down with employment attorney Sheila Carroll to demystify the legal and practical complexities around employee terminations and layoffs.…
The Hierarchy of Finance Needs and How People Fit into that Framework | Ep 44 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with John Marshall of Series Next Solutions to unpack why so many leaders struggle to feel confident in their numbers and…
Who Challenges the CEO? | Ep 43 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Mel Ortiz is joined by longtime Vistage Chair Gary Schulz for a deep dive into one of the most important and overlooked dynamics in business…
Elevated Brands & Experiences Through Intentional Cultures | Ep 42 | You've Got People Problems
Host Mel Ortiz welcomes Shane Greene of SGE International for a deep-dive into elevating brands by building intentional workplace cultures that drive extraordinary customer and employee experiences.…
Cutting Taxes, Growing Talent: Turning Financial Strategy into People Power | Ep 41 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Mel Ortiz welcomes long-time friend and fractional CFO Joshua Britt to pull back the curtain on awkward financial conversations every small…
The Role of the Resistor | Ep 40 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Mel Ortiz welcomes EOS Implementer Wendy Waldron to explore the real value of “resistors” in organizations, those team members who push back…
The Hidden Cost of Underutilized Strengths at Work | Ep 39 | You've Got People Problems
What is it actually costing your business when strengths go unnoticed?In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Brandon Miller to unpack the hidden cost of…
Building an Award Winning Culture in a Remote Environment | Ep 38 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Amber Bardon, founder and CEO of Parasol Alliance, to discuss what it really takes to build a strong company culture in a…
Navigating the Layoff Landscape | Ep 37 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz is joined by author and speaker Steve Jaffe to explore layoffs from a perspective that is rarely discussed openly: the human…
Businesses and Life: A Constant Rebalancing Act | Ep 36 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz is joined by leadership advisor and author Carol Enneking for a candid conversation about the constant rebalancing act required in…
Inserting AI Into the Org Chart | Ep 35 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz is joined by organizational leader Amy Perenon to explore how artificial intelligence is already changing leadership, management, and…
Do we Need a Partner or a Person? The FT/PT/Fractional Debate | Ep 34 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz is joined by organizational consultant Michelle Scribner to explore one of the most common, and costly, leadership questions: when to…
Executive Functioning in the Workplace | Ep 33 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz talks with Sarah Seitz and Kate Mathalone from The Enrichery, an organization dedicated to helping students discover how they learn, grow,…
Clarity & Accountability: A Recipe for Success at Marco Technologies | Ep 32 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Dustin Bonn, VP of Operations at Marco Technologies, to talk about the power of clarity and accountability in…
One Great Tool for Protecting Retention & Building Loyalty | Ep 31 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa Ortiz sits down with Jenna Dillon, CEO of Visionology Coaching, to talk about self-awareness, blind spots, and how leaders can unlock the…
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