How to manage a team : everything I wish I knew at the start

In this week's solo episode of Business Class, Vicky Owens shares the honest lessons she's learned from building and managing a growing team.

From hiring your very first employee to leading a larger business, Vicky opens up about the mistakes she's made, the challenges of managing people in your twenties, and the leadership lessons she wishes she'd known from day one.

Managing a team isn't something anyone teaches you. Whether it's setting boundaries, building company culture, giving feedback or learning to lead with confidence, Vicky shares the real experiences behind growing a business and the people within it. 

In this episode, Vicky discusses:

• Hiring your first employee and growing a team
• The biggest mistakes first-time managers make
• Leading a business in your twenties
• Setting boundaries without losing approachability
• Building a positive company culture
• Managing difficult conversations with confidence
• Delegating effectively as a founder
• Why making leadership mistakes is part of the journey
• Creating a team that supports business growth
• Learning to become a better leader every day
• Balancing empathy with accountability
• Scaling your business without losing your culture

Whether you're hiring your first employee, growing a startup or leading an established team, this episode is packed with practical leadership advice and honest reflections from a founder who's learning in real time.

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