Business on Top with Kaeli Lindholm16 Jun 2025

Episode 270: Bonus: Developing Employee Comp Plans

In this bonus replay episode, I'm diving into one of the most misunderstood—and let's be honest, most avoided—topics in business: employee compensation.

If you've ever felt unsure about how to pay your team fairly while still growing your business sustainably, this episode is for you. I'm sharing why compensation is about so much more than just money, and how to position your business as a place where top talent wants to work—not just a paycheck.

You'll hear my five best practices for building strategic, scalable compensation plans, and why it's so important to think beyond just a pay rate. I'll walk you through how to craft a full compensation package, and why slow, intentional hiring always outperforms overpaying in desperation.

Whether you're bringing on your first team member or reevaluating your current structure, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to approach compensation in a way that actually supports your business growth.

Ready to refine your voice and lead with authority?
Join us June 17–19 for the Brand Authority Bootcamp, a 3-day immersive workshop designed to help founders like you align your message with the caliber of your work.

The bootcamp is free for members of the Fierce Factor Society—our private community for aesthetics and wellness leaders building with clarity, conviction, and real strategy.

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Resources

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