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The Fractional Firepower’s Podcast

The Fractional Firepower’s Podcast

Auteur(s): Kyle Ancelin | Brand Managers
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 Welcome to the Fractional Firepower Podcast, hosted by Kyle Ancelin—a sales and growth guru dishing out actionable strategies for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to scale smart without full-time commitments. Dive into real-world tactics on partnerships, video marketing, leadership, and more through candid chats with seasoned pros. From turning a $1M partnership crisis into stronger alliances to crafting authentic LinkedIn videos that ditch vanity metrics for real connections, each episode delivers practical insights to optimize operations and fuel sustainable growth. Subscribe now, hit play, and ignite your business potential with no-fluff advice!Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Gestion et leadership Économie
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  • The Real Cost of Talent Misalignment (VIDEO)

    The Real Cost of Talent Misalignment (VIDEO)
    Dec 10 2025
    In this episode of Fractional Firepower, Kyle sits down with Bret Eifler, founder of Eifler Talent Partners, to break down what scaling companies often get wrong about hiring, recruiting, and team building. With years spent in leadership roles before becoming a recruiter, Bret sees talent differently — not as resumes and checkboxes, but as humans with stories, strengths, and untapped potential. Guest Introduction: Bret Eifler is the founder of Eifler Talent Partners, a recruiting and talent leadership consultancy built on real operational experience. Before helping companies hire, he ran them — giving him a powerful vantage point into what organizations actually need from talent, culture, and leadership. Today, he helps growing companies hire smarter, build strong teams, and avoid costly misfires by aligning skills, expectation, and personality — not just job descriptions.

    Key Takeaways:
    • Great recruiting is matching humans to missions, not resumes to roles.
    • Hiring goes wrong when leaders rush — panic hiring creates expensive turnover.
    • Operators make strong recruiters because they understand the work from the inside.
    • Culture fit isn’t sameness — it’s alignment of expectations and communication.
    • The best hire isn’t the most experienced — it’s the one who thrives in your environment.
    • Founders who slow down to define success up front scale faster later.

    Chapter Markers: 0:00 Intro 0:30 Why Recruiting Matters in Growth Mode 1:12 Bret’s Background & How He Got Into Talent Work 2:09 From Operator to Recruiter 3:10 Hiring Mistakes Founders Keep Repeating 4:16 The Real Cost of a Wrong Hire 5:47 How Bret Evaluates Culture Alignment 6:52 Why Operators Make Great Recruiters 7:40 Hiring for Strength, Not Just Skills 9:08 The Panic Hire Trap 10:15 Building Teams for the Long Game 11:58 What Bret Looks for in Candidates 13:22 Coaching Leaders Through Hiring Decisions 15:05 Traits of High-Impact Talent 16:10 When to Hire — and When to Wait 18:55 How to Think About Recruiting as a Founder End — Final Thoughts & Takeaways Keywords: Fractional Firepower, Kyle Ancelin, Bret Eifler, recruiting, hiring, talent strategy, team scaling, growth-stage hiring, startup recruiting, culture fit, talent acquisition, people operations, leadership, HR strategy, founder mistakes, scaling teams
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    42 min
  • The Real Cost of Talent Misalignment (AUDIO)

    The Real Cost of Talent Misalignment (AUDIO)
    Dec 10 2025
    In this episode of Fractional Firepower, Kyle sits down with Bret Eifler, founder of Eifler Talent Partners, to break down what scaling companies often get wrong about hiring, recruiting, and team building. With years spent in leadership roles before becoming a recruiter, Bret sees talent differently — not as resumes and checkboxes, but as humans with stories, strengths, and untapped potential. Guest Introduction: Bret Eifler is the founder of Eifler Talent Partners, a recruiting and talent leadership consultancy built on real operational experience. Before helping companies hire, he ran them — giving him a powerful vantage point into what organizations actually need from talent, culture, and leadership. Today, he helps growing companies hire smarter, build strong teams, and avoid costly misfires by aligning skills, expectation, and personality — not just job descriptions.

    Key Takeaways:
    • Great recruiting is matching humans to missions, not resumes to roles.
    • Hiring goes wrong when leaders rush — panic hiring creates expensive turnover.
    • Operators make strong recruiters because they understand the work from the inside.
    • Culture fit isn’t sameness — it’s alignment of expectations and communication.
    • The best hire isn’t the most experienced — it’s the one who thrives in your environment.
    • Founders who slow down to define success up front scale faster later.

    Chapter Markers: 0:00 Intro 0:30 Why Recruiting Matters in Growth Mode 1:12 Bret’s Background & How He Got Into Talent Work 2:09 From Operator to Recruiter 3:10 Hiring Mistakes Founders Keep Repeating 4:16 The Real Cost of a Wrong Hire 5:47 How Bret Evaluates Culture Alignment 6:52 Why Operators Make Great Recruiters 7:40 Hiring for Strength, Not Just Skills 9:08 The Panic Hire Trap 10:15 Building Teams for the Long Game 11:58 What Bret Looks for in Candidates 13:22 Coaching Leaders Through Hiring Decisions 15:05 Traits of High-Impact Talent 16:10 When to Hire — and When to Wait 18:55 How to Think About Recruiting as a Founder End — Final Thoughts & Takeaways Keywords: Fractional Firepower, Kyle Ancelin, Bret Eifler, recruiting, hiring, talent strategy, team scaling, growth-stage hiring, startup recruiting, culture fit, talent acquisition, people operations, leadership, HR strategy, founder mistakes, scaling teams
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    42 min
  • Building Wealth Beyond the Balance Sheet (VIDEO)

    Building Wealth Beyond the Balance Sheet (VIDEO)
    Dec 10 2025
    In this episode of Fractional Firepower, host Kyle Ancelin sits down with Mike Prado, Partner and Portfolio Manager at Hillside Wealth Management, to unpack what true wealth management really looks like for business owners. From separating personal and corporate finances to preparing for an exit years in advance, Mike shares practical strategies that go far beyond traditional investment advice. They discuss the psychology of money, why time is your biggest ally, and the importance of having your business “ready for sale” even if you never plan to sell it. Guest Introduction: Mike Prado is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Hillside Wealth Management, where he helps business owners structure their finances for long-term success. With over two decades in the wealth management industry, Mike combines deep technical expertise with a human approach—focusing on joy, purpose, and financial clarity. His work bridges investment strategy with life planning, ensuring clients know their numbers and live their values.

    Key Takeaways:
    • Business owners must separate personal and corporate finances to create real clarity.
    • Start exit planning early—the best deals and tax treatments require years of preparation.
    • A solid financial plan begins with knowing your numbers—what you have, where it is, and where you’re headed.
    • True wealth management blends portfolio performance and life planning, not one without the other.
    • Keep investing simple: own great businesses, avoid overcomplication, and think long-term.
    • Happiness is part of the balance sheet—money is a tool, not the outcome.

    Chapter Markers: 0:00 – Intro 1:40 – Meet Mike Prado and Hillside Wealth 3:00 – From Fishing Guide to Financial Manager 4:15 – Why Hillside Focuses on Business Owners 5:30 – The Biggest Financial Challenges Business Owners Face 6:45 – Preparing for a Business Exit the Right Way 10:00 – How to Make Your Business “Ready for Sale” Anytime 13:30 – The Difference Between a Financial Advisor and a Wealth Manager 17:00 – Planning Conservatively: Living to 95 and Annual Reviews 20:00 – Managing Emotions and Market Fluctuations 22:30 – The Joy Philosophy at Hillside Wealth 24:30 – What to Do with Excess Business Cash 27:00 – Corporate Investment Accounts Explained 31:00 – Keeping Wealth Simple: Stocks, Bonds, and Balance 33:20 – The #1 Wealth Rule: Spend Less Than You Make 34:40 – How to Connect with Hillside Wealth 36:00 – Quickfire Round with Mike Prado 40:15 – Closing Thoughts

    Keywords: fractional firepower, kyle ancelin, mike prado, hillside wealth, business wealth management, financial planning for business owners, exit strategy, small business tax planning, know your numbers, wealth management podcast, investment strategy, retirement planning, portfolio management, joy in wealth, financial clarity
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    35 min
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