EP294: How to Spot & Keep A-Players in Your Business with Dr. Axa Yox

How to Spot & Keep A-Players in Your Business with Dr. Axa Yox GUEST: Dr Axa Yox, PhD, award winner, inventor and author HOST: Marcia Riner, Business Growth Strategist, CEO of Infinite Profit® Episode Summary Hiring the right people is one of the biggest challenges for business owners. How do you spot top candidates, protect your A-players, and fix toxic workplace culture? In this episode, Dr. Axa Yox, an expert in neuroscience and business strategy, shares powerful insights on building a high-performing team. With a deep background in science, a PhD in microbiology, and a passion for leadership, Dr. Yox reveals how to attract, retain, and leverage A-players to drive business success. If you’re serious about scaling your business with the right talent, this episode is packed with actionable strategies you don’t want to miss! Key Takeaways ✅ How to identify top talent – Spot the best candidates who will drive your business forward. ✅ How to protect your A-players – Keep your best employees engaged, motivated, and thriving. ✅ How to fix toxic workplace culture – Recognize and eliminate the behaviors that are holding your business back. Timestamps & Key Insights 📌 [00:00] Introduction – Why hiring the right people is crucial for business success. 📌 [00:05] The power of A-players – How one top performer can increase team productivity by 30%. 📌 [03:49] Lessons from failure – Dr. Yox’s journey from scientist to entrepreneur and what she learned. 📌 [05:32] The #1 mistake entrepreneurs make – Why ignoring expert advice can cost your business. 📌 [07:39] Are you too attached to your product? – The risk of falling in love with your own ideas instead of listening to customers. 📌 [10:49] Spotting A-players vs. toxic employees – How to tell the difference and make the right hiring decisions. 📌 [14:02] Leadership vs. management – Why true A-players elevate others instead of just excelling individually. 📌 [18:21] Should you always hire A-players? – Understanding when an A-player is the right fit for your company culture. 📌 [22:00] The fear of hiring top talent – Why business owners hesitate to bring on A-players and how to overcome it. 📌 [26:47] Compensation vs. motivation – What really keeps high performers engaged beyond just money. 📌 [30:34] Productivity hack: The best day to run payroll – How shifting payday can boost your team’s performance. 📌 [32:56] Final takeaways – How to apply these hiring and leadership strategies in your business today.   Key SEO Keywords & Phrases: How to hire top talent Building a high-performance team Spotting A-players in business Fixing toxic workplace culture Employee retention strategies How A-players increase team productivity Best hiring practices for small businesses How to create a strong workplace culture Leadership vs. management in business How to structure compensation to retain top employees Resources & Links 📖 Dr. Axa Yox’s Book: Stop Calling It Comfort Zone: Be Uncomfortable to Be Comfortable to Succeed – Available on Amazon 🔗 Connect with Dr. Axa Yox: LinkedIn: Dr. Axa Yox   💰This episode is sponsored by Profit Booster® Podcast Monetization Hub.  We turn your interviews into a lead-generating machine—so you can capture, nurture, and convert listeners into paying clients. Stop leaving money on the table. Get started today at https://ProfitBoosterPod.com 🚀 Free Growth & Marketing Audit Struggling to convert leads into loyal customers? It’s time to turn your customer reviews into profit! Get your FREE Growth & Marketing Audit at ProfitBoosterBiz.com and start scaling smarter today.   🎧 Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode! Find Profit With a Plan on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Stay tuned for more high-impact, profit-driven strategies in our next episode!   👤 About Marcia Riner Marcia Riner is a business growth strategist who helps entrepreneurs scale smarter, increase profitability, and maximize business value. As CEO of Infinite Profit® and creator of the Profit Booster® strategies, she goes beyond advice—working alongside business owners to implement proven strategies that strengthen financial stability, optimize operations, and drive long-term success. Whether you’re looking to boost profits, expand, or prepare for a high-value exit, Marcia delivers the expertise and hands-on support to make it happen. Learn more at InfiniteProfitConsulting.com. Got questions?  Reach out to Marcia and her team at (949) 229-2112 ♾️