The Hiring Secrets Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know | Shannon Black on Rock Solid Podcast

What do a rattlesnake bite, building a successful Montessori school, and helping entrepreneurs launch thriving businesses have in common? In this episode of *Rock Solid**, host **Bryan Eisenberg* sits down with **Shannon Black**, Chair of SCORE Austin, entrepreneur, former educator, and business mentor, to discuss what it really takes to start, grow, hire, and eventually sell a successful business. Shannon shares her incredible story—from starting a Montessori school because she couldn't find the right one for her son, to growing it into two successful locations before selling the business. She also opens up about a recent rattlesnake bite that nearly kept her from recording this episode. Whether you're launching your first business or struggling to find great employees, this conversation is packed with practical advice you can use immediately. In this episode you'll learn: • Why Shannon started a business with no formal business background • How SCORE provides free mentoring for entrepreneurs • The biggest mistakes new business owners make • Hiring strategies that actually work in today's job market • The best day and time to post job openings • How SEO impacts your job listings • Simple interview questions that reveal the best candidates • Building a company culture that attracts and retains great employees • When it's time to make your first hire • Why being "firm and kind" creates better leaders If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or planning to start a company, this episode is full of actionable insights that can save you time, money, and frustration. Learn more about SCORE and find a free mentor at **SCORE.org**. If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with another entrepreneur. #RockSolidPodcast #BryanEisenberg #SCORE #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Hiring #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #RoundRock #AustinBusiness #CompanyCulture #SmallBusinessTips #HiringEmployees #StartupAdvice Rock Solid is brought to you by host Bryan Eisenberg, a New York Times bestselling author, digital pioneer and co-owner of A Place At Home - North Austin, a Round Rock based home care agency. Bill Combes, owner of a local Round Rock digital marketing agency, No Time for Social. Brent Pierce, owner of Round Rock Studio, empowering local businesses to share their stories with his two podcast sets and state of the art photo studio.