R393 – Rethinking Hourly Worker Motivation

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Motivating hourly employees starts with a mindset shift. To do it well, it requires rethinking how we lead, communicate, and create purpose for hourly workers.

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Host Henry Lopez and his original co-host and business partner David Begin explore what it really takes to motivate, manage, and retain hourly or minimum-wage employees.

Drawing from years of experience leading both corporate teams and blue-collar workforces, Henry and David reveal why so many entrepreneurs struggle when managing hourly staff and how a simple but powerful mindset shift can change everything.

They share practical advice for:

Understanding what truly motivates hourly workers beyond money.

Creating a culture of respect, flexibility, and recognition.

Building better systems for onboarding, training, and communication.

Keeping your business both enjoyable to own and a great place to work.

If your business employs and depends on hiring and retaining hourly wage employees, this conversation will help you build a happier, more reliable team by understanding what motivates them..

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