You've Got People Problems
Let’s be honest. People problems aren’t just HR problems. They’re business problems.
They show up as missed goals, unclear accountability, hiring mistakes, disengaged teams, and leaders carrying more than they should. Over time, they slow growth, create frustration, and make running a business feel harder than it needs to be. And they aren’t solved by another policy, personality test, or quick fix.
Business would be simple… if it weren’t for people.
That’s the reality behind You’ve Got People Problems, a podcast focused on the human side of running a business. Each episode explores how leadership behavior, hiring decisions, role clarity, engagement, and organizational structure directly impact performance, culture, and results.
Through honest conversations with business owners, operators, HR leaders, EOS Implementers, and consultants, the show tackles real issues leaders face every day: why the “right hire” still isn’t working, how teams outgrow roles, when full-time isn’t the answer, why accountability breaks down, and what actually drives engagement beyond perks and pay.
This isn’t about HR checking a box or leadership theory. It’s about helping leaders slow down, recognize patterns earlier, and make more intentional people decisions that support both the business and the people inside it.
If you’re leading a team, building an organization, or trying to get out of the day-to-day firefighting that comes with people problems, this podcast is for you.
Subscribe, listen, and start making sense of the people side of your business.
You've Got People Problems
Latest Episodes
The Hierarchy of Finance Needs and How People Fit into that Framework | Ep 44 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with John Marshall of Series Next Solutions to unpack why so many leaders struggle to feel confident in their numbers and what is actually missing behind the scenes.
Who Challenges the CEO? | Ep 43 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Mel Ortiz is joined by longtime Vistage Chair Gary Schulz for a deep dive into one of the most important and overlooked dynamics in business leadership: Who really challenges the CEO, and how ...
Elevated Brands & Experiences Through Intentional Cultures | Ep 42 | You've Got People Problems
Host Mel Ortiz welcomes Shane Greene of SGE International for a deep-dive into elevating brands by building intentional workplace cultures that drive extraordinary customer and employee experiences. Drawing from decades in hospitality, includin...
Cutting Taxes, Growing Talent: Turning Financial Strategy into People Power | Ep 41 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Mel Ortiz welcomes long-time friend and fractional CFO Joshua Britt to pull back the curtain on awkward financial conversations every small business owner and leader should be having—but rarel...
The Role of the Resistor | Ep 40 | You've Got People Problems
In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Mel Ortiz welcomes EOS Implementer Wendy Waldron to explore the real value of “resistors” in organizations, those team members who push back against change, new systems, or leadership. Instead...
