Ep. 21 • The Hiring Mistakes That Can Cost Your Business Everything with Jen Scully & Meg O'Leary

What if your biggest business liability isn’t your competition, your marketing, or your sales—it’s the way you manage your people? In this episode of ⁠Real Estate for Real Life⁠, Courtney Gauchman and Ryan Wilson sit down with Jen Scully and Meg O’Leary, founders of Scully & O’Leary LLC, to unpack the side of entrepreneurship that most business owners don’t think about until there’s a problem: employment law, hiring, workplace conflict, employee benefits, and leadership. But this conversation goes far beyond legal advice. Jen and Meg built their firm together in 2024 after successful careers in government and employment law. Now, as business partners and best friends, they’re helping employers and employees navigate some of the most complicated moments in the workplace—all while building a business of their own. We talk about: → The biggest mistakes business owners make when hiring and firing → What entrepreneurs should know about the Massachusetts Wage Act → Why documenting workplace decisions matters more than you think →The risks surrounding Paid Family and Medical Leave → What business owners need to understand about AI and legal advice → Why educating your audience can be more powerful than simply selling your services → The reality of building a business with your best friend → How to know when you need an attorney BEFORE you have a problem → And the lessons Jen and Meg have learned about entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a business from the ground up This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and anyone responsible for hiring or managing a team. Because building a great business isn’t just about getting more clients. It’s about knowing how to protect the business and the people inside it. 🎙️ Real Estate for Real Life explores the real stories, strategies, and lessons behind building businesses, leading teams, and creating a life you actually want. Connect with Jen & Meg: Website: ⁠scullyandoleary.com⁠ Email: ⁠jen@scullyandoleary.com⁠ | ⁠meg@scullyandoleary.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@scullyandoleary⁠ ⁠https://www.wilsongroupre.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... @wilsongroup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taylor Bono⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andy DeMattio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For inquiries or interest in becoming a guest on Real Estate For Real Life, email: ⁠Andy@WilsonGroupRE.com⁠.