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Kim Freier reposted thisKim Freier reposted this📣 HIRING: campaign marketing lead - think events, digital marketing, partners. USA-based. Remote or hybrid depending on location. The marketing team is growing at ConverSight! If you, or anyone in your network, might be a great fit for a campaign marketing/demand gen role (think events, digital marketing, partners), apply below, feel free to send me a DM, comment here, or email me directly at koemi.valencia@conversight.ai. Referrals, resumes, and introductions are all very welcome! https://lnkd.in/gUDx9yFm
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Kim Freier posted thisMy 2026 resolution for companies: Every goal needs a name attached. 🚫 The team will improve retention 🚫 We'll increase engagement 🚫 Leadership will prioritize culture If no one's willing to own it, it's probably not a goal. It's a just wish you're pretending is a strategy.
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Kim Freier posted thisSolopreneurs... has your boss approved your holiday time off yet? ... asking for a friend 🤭
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Kim Freier posted thisHappy last workday before the holiday week! HR folks, please mentally prepare for the absolutely unhinged and wildly inconvenient situation that will inevitably surface sometime around 3pm today 🙃
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Kim Freier posted this🚨 Client Appreciation Post 🚨 One of the weirdly best parts of starting my own business has been realizing who I actually enjoy working with. High Tide Logistics was one of my first clients, and working with them felt familiar in the best way. Their leadership team includes people I worked with early in my career, who’ve since gone on to build something really incredible together. There’s an ease to the way we work. Conversations are straightforward, decisions don’t get overcomplicated, and there’s a real openness to change when something better makes sense. Shoutout to Josh Wesolowski, Brett Stein, Ross Schager, CTB, Brian Pennington, Dan Lehtman, and all the High Tide team! Getting to choose my clients and, in many ways, my coworkers is something I don’t take lightly.
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Kim Freier shared this📢 Illinois Employment Law Updates for the upcoming year Spring People Solutions
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Kim Freier posted thisAs the year wraps up, I’ve been thinking less about the lessons I learned and more about the ones I had to unlearn. One big unlearning from my corporate days is that busy doesn’t equal effective. Running my own business has made that very clear. I still catch myself glued to my computer, click-clacking away even after the real work for the day is done. Just because there’s something I could be doing doesn’t mean it actually needs to be done. I’m also still unlearning the instinct to say yes to everything. Every yes costs something, even the ones I really, really want to say yes to. I’ve learned that the work that matters most happens when I’m energized, available, and working with clients who genuinely fill my cup. This year reminded me that success can look a lot of different ways, and not all of them show up in a paycheck. Heading into the new year with fewer yeses, better energy, and a much clearer definition of what “enough” really means. ➡️➡️ Have you unlearned anything unexpected this year?
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Kim Freier reposted this🚨 New Opportunity Alert 🚨 FT Senior Producer at Episode.1 We are gearing up for a number of upcoming projects and are looking for a Sr. Producer to join our team. This role is remote (though LA or NY is preferred) and ideal for producers who have deep experience in experiential, creative, and brand activations. This role will start FT as soon as possible. Who We’re Looking For: 8–12+ years of agency production experience Proven leadership and team-management skills A drive to push experiential boundaries and deliver unforgettable work Tag a friend, share this post, or drop us a note with your interest. Please send any resumes to careers@episode1agency.com
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Kim Freier reposted thisKim Freier reposted thisAriel Kraut Schneider and I are so excited to share Big news! Schneider Deli is officially expanding — our second location is coming to 1733 N Halsted in Lincoln Park. This new shop will be larger, with more seating, an expanded coffee program, and space to grow the parts of our business our guests love most. It’s the next chapter for Schneider Deli, and I couldn’t be more excited to bring what we do to one of Chicago’s great neighborhoods. Building something special takes a team. Huge thanks to everyone who has supported us since day one — our staff, our partners, our regulars, and the entire Chicago hospitality community. You’ve helped us create something worth growing. We’re deep into planning, design, and build-out now, with an eye on opening early 2026. In the meantime, we’ll be assembling an incredible team to bring this space to life. If you know great people in hospitality — coffee pros, operations leaders, or anyone who loves this industry as much as we do — send them my way. More updates soon… and Lincoln Park, we can’t wait to feed you. — Jake Owner, Schneider Deli Special thanks to Laura Ratliff for her story in Time Out! https://lnkd.in/gsBPmf7QSchneider Deli is opening in Lincoln Park in 2026: Here Are the DetailsSchneider Deli is opening in Lincoln Park in 2026: Here Are the Details
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Kim Freier liked this31g of protein before 9 am. Greek yogurt, granola, strawberries & a pb&J Kailo bar.
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Kim Freier reacted on thisKim Freier reacted on thisQ1 is about to be in the books, you've probably looked at revenue, pipeline, and the product roadmap. But have you looked at your people? Here's a gut check: 🫣 Did anyone on your team quietly disengage this quarter? 🤔 Do you know what your state requires for pay transparency and leave this year? 🏆 Is your onboarding process setting new hires up to succeed or just survive? Most founders tell me they'll "deal with HR when things calm down." The funny thing about that is things don't calm down, they compound. The best time to build your people infrastructure was last quarter, the second best time is now. herHR
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Kim Freier reacted on thisKim Freier reacted on thisGetting paid to dance is a really cool feeling 🕺 These past few years I was fortunate enough to be granted opportunities & commercial gigs here in Chicago showcasing my talent🙏 I wanted to share some of my proud moments on LinkedIn because lately this has truly become an additional source of income 💵 I wouldn’t have been given these opportunities without my peers, so thank you for everything 🫶 I’ve achieved a fulfilling work life balance with my corporate 9-5 & these dance gigs, it’s actually possible‼️ Money aside, it’s also the experiences and connections that makes this all worth it. I’m sure any dancers reading this can relate but, what’s truly fulfilling is seeing people resonate with a hobby/craft that you put years & dedication into 🎨 #LevelUpYourLinkedInGame #breakdancing #LetsWork DJI McDonald's @TotalWireless
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Kim Freier reacted on thisKim Freier reacted on thisTwo years ago I left a $230K salary to start a HR consultancy from my spare bedroom. The bet was simple. I wanted to build something that gave me control over when I work, where I work, and how much I earn. And I wanted to prove that an HR person could do it without a co-founder, without funding, and without living in a capital city. That business now does over $500k in revenue per year (and now I live by the beach). I sat down with The Modern People Leader recently to break the whole thing down. Year one, year two, all of it. Year one was about getting from 0 to 1. I had one marketable skill (compensation consulting), no pipeline, and a spreadsheet I used to convince myself the numbers would work. Most of that year was spent learning how to actually run a business, because being good at your craft and being good at selling your craft are two completely different skills. I worried over my pricing. I said yes to work that didn't fit. I tried to do everything 'compensation' instead of doing one thing well. Year two was about building beyond consulting. Once I had a stable client base, I started layering in revenue that didn't require me to trade hours for dollars. - A newsletter (FNDN Series, now 5,500+ subscribers). - A virtual summit (Startup People Summit). Sponsorship revenue. Content partnerships. A guide for HR people who want to do exactly what I did. Each one started small. Each one compounded. And I'm open sourcing all of it. Every number. Every mistake. Every decision I made along the way. Because when I was sitting in a People leadership role wondering whether I could do this, I couldn't find anyone in HR sharing the real details. Revenue breakdowns, pricing models, what actually worked and what didn't. So I'm being the change I want to see. If you're in a People role right now and you've thought about going out on your own, this interview covers the full picture. - What year one actually looks like when you have no clients. - How to diversify once consulting is stable. - And what I'd do differently if I started again tomorrow. Full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dt5RY4aN289 - How to build an HR consulting business (And Scale to $500K Fast)289 - How to build an HR consulting business (And Scale to $500K Fast)
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Kim Freier reacted on thisKim Freier reacted on thisWe're honored to have been consulted for Bisnow's latest deep dive into Chicago's multifamily market. The story our data is telling is one every investor and developer should be paying attention to. A few numbers that stand out: • 4,000 completed units projected in 2026, expanding inventory by just 0.5% • Every Chicago submarket posted rent increases above the U.S. average in 2025 •Chicago's 5% vacancy rate sits more than 350 basis points below the national average of 8.5% As our President Shane Rachman put it: "The story of that rent growth being equal and now lurching forward while the other cities fall behind is only going to be seen more as that pipeline stays tight." Constrained supply and steady demand. A market that continues to reward those paying close attention. Many stats in the article were sourced from Cross Street's Annual Market Report, researched by our Senior Market Analyst Laura Ballou. We're staying on the pulse and delivering market reports and insights that keep you informed. Read our 2025 Chicago Multifamily Annual Report here: https://lnkd.in/gkBSawab Read the full BisNow article here: https://lnkd.in/gZPDGszP #ChicagoMultifamily #ChicagoDevelopment #CrossStreet
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Kim Freier liked thisKim Freier liked thisIt's so important that HRpreneurs are working ON their business, as much as they are working IN their business. And while we talk about that constantly in our virtual community space, we also know that doing it IRL (in real life) with your peers has tons of benefits to is as well! That's why we started #FPPIRL, our annual member-only summit, where members can get together IRL and work on their businesses - together. Our third annual summit is coming up this September in Denver, CO and we couldn't be more excited to be with the 100+ community members who will be joining us! Would it be helpful to watch a video from last event to learn more? Yes? Okay great, you can check it out below - LFG! 🎉
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Kim Freier liked thisKim Freier liked this30 days in and doing what I love most — building teams. We’re expanding our recruiting function at P1 Dental Partners and hiring a Dental Hygiene Recruiter to help us attract and hire top clinical talent. If you’re strong in sourcing, sharp in your outreach, and comfortable being measured on outcomes, I’d love to connect. Here’s the role: https://lnkd.in/gAgjmVvuP1 Dental Partners is looking for Dental Hygiene Recruiter.P1 Dental Partners is looking for Dental Hygiene Recruiter.
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Kim Freier reacted on thisKim Freier reacted on thisWhat a great night we had at Toca Madera after the first night of Transform 2026! Thanks to all who attended, and special thanks to our co-sponsors Cristina De La Cruz Raser of ISG Partners and Marissa D’Agata and Jason Bruner of Sequoia. It's been wonderful connecting with old friends and meeting new ones. I love this conference - all these People people in one place, talking about important issues and supporting each other. Last day - if you are here, DM me! #futureofwork #leadership #transform2026
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Kim Freier reacted on thisKim Freier reacted on this💡 February Learnings & Gratitude 💡 In no particular order… 🙌 Scott Krinsky at Trainual I filled out a “contact us” form, got on a call, explained what I was looking for and he told me straight up: we’re not the right fit. In a world where everyone is trying to sell you something, I deeply respect someone who says no. You saved me time, clarified what Trainual is great at, and earned yourself a tag in this month’s gratitude. Honesty > pressure. 📚 Nick Whitney We met at a networking event and finally carved out time to talk. He suggested I read Essentialism. Thank you! If you’re trying to do less, but better — this is your book. I’m only partway through and it’s already shifting how I think about focus and tradeoffs. 💻 Learning of the Month: Gamma For those of us who aren’t naturally deck-design people… this tool is everything. I used it several times in February to build branded decks and it saved me HOURS of time. No exaggeration. What did you learn and who are you grateful for?
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