The Truth About Hiring and Managing People | Feat. Chesky Weinberger

What actually happens when a business starts growing, but the people side is a mess? In this episode, Meny Hoffman sits down with Chesky Weinberger, Co-Founder and COO of Topaz HR, to break down one of the most overlooked parts of business… people. From hiring the right way to fixing culture, to knowing when it’s time to step in before things fall apart, Chesky shares real, practical insights from working with companies at every stage of growth. They talk about why most business owners wait too long to deal with people issues, how better communication can change everything, and what it really means to build a team that works. You’ll learn: 👉 How to know when it’s actually time to hire 👉 What most people get wrong in the hiring process 👉 Why culture problems don’t fix themselves 👉 How to handle raises and value conversations the right way 👉 Why communication is the most underrated business skill If you’re building a team, managing people, or feel like things are starting to get messy behind the scenes, this episode will give you a much clearer way to think about it. – 🎥 Watch & Connect 📲 More episodes: https://ptexgroup.com/podcast-main/ 🎯 Book a Clarity Session: https://calendly.com/ptex/60-minutes-strategy-meeting-clone 📲 Follow @ltbhub on Instagram and LinkedIn – 🔗 Episode Links 👤 Connect with Chesky Weinberger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chesky-weinberger-436b44b2/ 📘 Learn more about Topaz HR: https://topazhr.com/ 🌍 Global services: https://topazhrglobal.com/ 📩 For Promotions & Inquiries (LTB Podcast): https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=13474518368&text=Hi 💡 Meny’s Practical Pointers 1. Don’t ignore people issues. Deal with them early before they grow. 2. Hire with clarity. Know the role and what success looks like. 3. Culture comes from consistency, not perks. 4. Raises should be based on real value. 5. Better communication solves most problems. – Episode Timestamp: 00:00 – Intro and Chesky’s background 03:00 – The moment that changed how he sees people 06:00 – Why people are the core of every business 08:00 – The biggest hiring mistakes business owners make 12:00 – How to hire with clarity and structure 16:00 – Interviewing tips that actually work 22:00 – Salary, value, and tough conversations 27:00 – When a business needs real HR systems 32:00 – Culture myths and what actually matters 36:00 – Fixing broken teams and communication 40:00 – How the workforce is changing today 43:00 – Topaz HR and final advice 49:00 – Rapid fire questions #LetsTalkBusiness #MenyHoffman #CheskyWeinberger #Hiring #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #HR #BusinessGrowth #TeamBuilding #PtexGroup