What started as a simple favor - answering a CEO’s question - turned into a writing gig, then a speaking opportunity, and ultimately a thriving consultancy. With roots in a family of General Motors workers and a background in psychology and employment law, Diane Faulkner, Founder of Human Resources, Made Easy, has become a trusted partner for small businesses navigating the complexities of people management. Unlike the scripted responses of corporate HR hotlines, Diane brings something refreshingly different: decades of hands-on HR expertise, empathy grounded in real-world experience, and a sharp eye for compliance. In a wide-ranging discussion on the A Better HR Business podcast, Diane and I talked about: ✅ Her journey from corporate HR executive to founder of Human Resources Made Easy, and what it really takes to go independent. ✅ How writing and public speaking became powerful tools to grow her consulting business. ✅ The most common HR compliance misconceptions small business owners face. ✅ Why tasks like I-9 audits, employee handbooks, and contractor classifications often trip up small businesses. ✅ How Diane's hands-on experience sets her apart from larger, impersonal HR call centers. ✅ The role of networking (both in-person and on LinkedIn) and content creation in building a client base. ✅ Her book “Don’t Get Sued, Get Smart” and the critical HR laws small business owners often don’t know they don’t know. ✅ And much more! You can find the podcast discussion on the Get More HR Clients website. You can also find the 'A Better HR Business' podcast on all the main podcast players, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Feel free to tag in or share the show with any friends who are busy growing an HR-related business (recruitment, employee engagement, diversity & inclusion, HR admin, etc). Website: www.humanresourcesmadeeasy.com and www.fullcirclepress.net LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/diane-faulkner-freelance-writer-hr-tech-editor-health-book-ghostwriter/ For show notes and to see details of our previous guests, check out the podcast page here: www.GetMoreHRClients.com/Podcast  HR BUSINESS GROWTH RESOURCES Get the new book - Grow A Successful HR Business Your Way Consulting Services For HR Software And Consulting Firms: Consulting Services. VISIT GET MORE HR CLIENTS Want more clients for your HR-related consultancy or HR Tech business? Visit the Get More HR Clients website for articles, newsletters, podcasts, videos, resources, and more.