Modern Founders
Claim This Podcastby Barrett Williams
Podcast Overview
<p>Modern Founders is conversations about how to build companies in the modern era. We deconstruct the intersection of high-level business strategy and consumer psychology to find out what actually works in today’s digital landscape. Hosted by Barrett Williams, founder of MeloAd Media. We go beyond the surface to uncover the frameworks and mindsets used by some of the best business minds to win in the modern ever-changing economy.</p>
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4/6/2026
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August 2, 2026
Does Getting in Shape Make You a Better Business Man?
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July 22, 2026
The Reality Of Scaling a Business Solo
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July 13, 2026
How to Hire Where Your Weakest And Drive Your Business Forward | Sue Bortone
<p>Building a team is one of the biggest challenges an early-stage entrepreneur will face but hiring full-time employees may not be the best place to start.<br /><br />In this episode, Barrett sits down with Sue Bortone, founder of Noble Talent, to discuss how entrepreneurs can build a strong team without taking on unnecessary overhead.<br /><br />Sue shares how to identify the weaknesses holding your business back, use fractional and freelance talent effectively, create better processes, and know when it is finally time to make your first hire.<br /><br />We also discuss:<br /><br />• Why you should hire for your weaknesses<br />• The benefits of fractional and freelance talent<br />• How to find people you can trust<br />• What to budget for your first hire<br />• Why cheaper talent can sometimes cost you more<br />• How Sue grew Noble Talent from a solo business into a team<br />• Why networking is essential for early-stage founders<br /><br />Connect with Sue and learn more about Noble Talent:<br /><br />Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nobletalent.group/" target="_blank">https://www.nobletalent.group/</a> <br /><br />Follow Modern Founders for honest conversations, practical strategies, and lessons for building your business:<br /><br />Instagram: ModernFounder.pod<br />YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC32gs8WIackksdHAueB7U2Q" target="_blank"><b> @Modern.Founders </b></a> <br />Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://meloadmedia.com/" target="_blank">https://meloadmedia.com/</a> <br /><br />Subscribe for more conversations with founders and experts who can help you build smarter, grow your team, and move your business forward.<br /><br />TIMESTAMPS<br /><br />00:00 – Introduction<br />01:47 – How Sue entered the recruiting industry<br />03:17 – Why she created Noble Talent<br />04:41 – The biggest hiring mistake solo entrepreneurs make<br />06:35 – Identifying the weaknesses in your business<br />07:05 – What fractional hiring means<br />08:38 – Why freelancers work well for small businesses<br />10:17 – Where to find reliable freelance talent<br />11:37 – Fiverr, LinkedIn, and freelance platforms<br />13:41 – How much should you budget for your first hire?<br />16:07 – Hiring entry-level talent<br />18:32 – Managing remote and international teams<br />21:19 – Creating processes before making a hire<br />23:06 – Using advisors for only a few hours per quarter<br />25:52 – Sue’s journey from employee to founder<br />28:31 – Building a more transparent recruiting company<br />31:19 – The challenges of Sue’s first year in business<br />33:27 – Building relationships instead of making cold pitches<br />35:14 – Sue’s biggest advice for early-stage entrepreneurs</p>
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- What is Modern Founders?
<p>Modern Founders is conversations about how to build companies in the modern era. We deconstruct the intersection of high-level business strategy and consumer psychology to find out what actually works in today’s digital landscape. Hosted by Barrett Williams, founder of MeloAd Media. We go beyond the surface to uncover the frameworks and mindsets used by some of the best business minds to win in the modern ever-changing economy.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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