About The Show

The Employer Brief Academy Show

The Employer Brief Academy is a show built for the busy professional who didn't sign up to become an HR expert — but suddenly finds themselves responsible for one of the most complex, high-stakes parts of running a business or organization: having employees. 

Whether you're a business owner, a first-time manager, operating a non-profit, or a seasoned leader stretched thin by the demands of the business, this show meets you where you are. Each episode is designed to be detailed without being dense, engaging without being superficial, and — yes — enjoyable to listen to. Because learning about HR and business compliance doesn't have to feel overwhelming. 

The reality is that managing people comes with a mountain of complexity that nobody fully prepares you for. Employment law, HR policies, hiring and firing, workplace compliance, benefits, performance management — the list is long, the stakes are high, and the consequences of getting it wrong can be serious. For most professionals, that complexity quietly drains time, drains energy, and confidence, that could be spent on the work that excites them. And, all of this drains the resources from the organization and increases costs.

 The Employer Brief Academy exists to change that.

This show is made for a wide range of professionals who share one thing in common: people are part of the equation. That includes business owners and entrepreneurs across for-profit and nonprofit organizations, HR professionals and anyone who has found themselves wearing the HR hat , C-suite executives and senior leaders, and investors who need to understand the operational and people risks inside their portfolio companies — including venture capital and private equity firms. It's also an invaluable resource for the trusted advisors who sit across the table from employers every day — benefit brokers, employment attorneys, bankers, and CPAs — who want to better understand the challenges their clients are navigating and speak their language with confidence. This show is your trusted resource for cutting through the noise — giving you the knowledge, context, and practical tools to handle people-management and operational challenges with clarity and confidence.

The goal isn't to turn you into an HR professional. The goal is to make sure HR never blindsides you again, so you can stop reacting to problems and start focusing on the strategic, rewarding, and growth-oriented parts of your career that made you want to lead in the first place. 

Think of it as the briefing you always needed but never had time to find.

This show is released weekly every Wednesday. Find it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app. 

To get more information, listen to episodes of the show, you can contact me directly in the contact section of this website, or call (216) 407-3748 (USA).

Also, be sure to check out the "Resources" section on the website for additional free content and resources.

You can also reach the host, Don Hicks, directly at (216) 407-3749 (USA)