104 | The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Hiring, Leadership, and Compliance with Vicky Brown

What if the biggest threat to your business growth isn’t your competition but your HR strategy? In this episode of the Vital Wealth Strategies Podcast, host Patrick Lonergan sits down with Vicky Brown, founder and CEO of Idomeneo HR Resources, to unpack how entrepreneurs can build thriving teams, avoid costly HR mistakes, and create scalable structures that support long-term success. 

Patrick and Vicky dive deep into the systems behind effective hiring, leadership development, and compliance and how the right HR foundation can free business owners to focus on what truly drives growth. From understanding the difference between outsourced HR and PEOs to identifying bottlenecks in leadership and leveraging AI responsibly, this conversation offers actionable insight for every entrepreneur ready to scale with confidence. Stay tuned until the end for Vicki’s practical advice on preventing the most common HR landmines. 

Key Takeaways: 

• The difference between outsourced HR and PEOs and which model works best for small and mid-sized businesses. 

• How to hire smarter by defining success factors and attracting the right candidates. 

• The importance of building a leadership team early to avoid growth bottlenecks. 

• Common HR compliance mistakes that can cost thousands and how to prevent them. 

• Why delegation and vision are essential for scaling sustainably. 

• How proactive HR and smart tax planning together create a business built for long-term wealth. 

Learn More About Vicky: 

Official Website: Concierge, HR consulting services for small business 

Podcast Listeners Gift Website: Ultimate HR Workflow Guide More 

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Credits:    

Sponsored by Vital Wealth    

Music by Cephas    

Art work by Two Tone Creative 

Audio, video, research and copywriting by Victoria O'Brien