Podcasts about Peo

In this episode, we're exploring how drones are transforming both public safety and homeland security, the evolving threats and opportunities they pose, and the innovative ways S&T coordinates across agencies to stay ahead. Host Brittany Greco is joined by Steve Willoughby, Acting Executive Director of the new DHS Program Executive Office (PEO) for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Counter-UAS for an insightful look at: The new PEO and its role in coordinating DHS's drone and counter-drone efforts. Nuances of protecting critical infrastructure and major events (like the FIFA World Cup and America250), as well as the importance of empowering state and local agencies. The importance of interoperability, training, and guiding responsible technology adoption.

Cassandra Novak sits down with Chris Hill at VensureHR to discuss the benefits of working with a PEO and how brokers can leverage our collaborative partnership to better serve their employer groups. Want to partner with VensureHR and Savoy? Contact our team today: www.savoyassociates.com/peo

Introduction What if the real bottleneck in commercial insurance isn't distribution or pricing—it's the workflow itself? Nearly $100 billion of SME P&C insurance is placed every year using manual processes, disconnected systems, and data that lives in spreadsheets and email threads. Hamesh Chawla has spent the last four years building the infrastructure to change that. Before founding Mulberri in 2021, Chawla led product and technology at Edelman Financial Engines and Asurion. He came to insurance not as a lifer but as a technologist who saw an industry still running on 20th-century tooling. Mulberri is his answer: an AI operations platform connecting PEOs, brokers, SMEs, and carriers—from smart submission and risk scoring to quote-and-bind and certificate of insurance. In this conversation, Josh Hollander and Chawla dig into why the MGA market was the right pivot, what AI governance looks like when binding decisions carry real capital risk, and why the SME segment is the most underserved frontier in commercial insurance. Guest Bio Hamesh Chawla is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mulberri, an AI operations platform for MGAs, PEOs, brokers, and carriers serving the SME market. Before Mulberri, he was EVP and Chief Product & Technology Officer at Edelman Financial Engines, with prior roles at Asurion and Zephyr (acquired by SmartBear). He holds an MS in Computer Science from Texas A&M University. Mulberri has raised $10.8M from Eos Venture Partners, Altamont Capital Partners, MS&AD Ventures, and Hanover Technology Management. Key Topics • The $100B manual workflow problem — Nearly $100B of SME P&C is placed annually using ACORD forms emailed back and forth, loss runs parsed by hand, and decisions made without the data that exists in the market. Mulberri automates this stack. • From embedded insurance to AI operating system — Chawla explains why he pivoted from embedded distribution to building the workflow layer MGAs actually run on—ingesting unstructured data, structuring it through a GenAI OS, and routing decisions with full context. • AI governance when capital is at stake — When AI is binding real policies, black-box models get rejected. Mulberri surfaces claim propensity, frequency, severity, and loss ratio so underwriters can interrogate and trust the output. • The PEO channel as data and distribution — PEOs sit on firmographic and workforce data directly predictive of workers' comp risk. Embedding into that channel is both a data strategy and a go-to-market strategy. • Building for carriers, brokers, and SMEs simultaneously — Carriers need loss ratio visibility, brokers need submission efficiency, SMEs need straightforward access. Aligning all three is the hardest product problem in the space. Notable Quotes "Our mission since day one has been to leverage technology to complement underwriters' expertise—simplifying and streamlining the business insurance process while ensuring transparency." "The Risk Engine puts the information underwriters need at their fingertips to make fast, accurate decisions—not replacing them, but making them dramatically more effective." Resources Guest: • Mulberri: https://www.mulberri.io • Hamesh Chawla on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hameshchawla/ Host & Organization: • Joshua R. Hollander on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuarhollander/ • Horton International (USA): https://www.horton-usa.com/ • Insurtech Leadership Podcast (LinkedIn Showcase): https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/insurtech-leadership-show Subscribe & Review If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe on your favorite platform and leave a review. The Insurtech Leadership Podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

Cassandra Novak sits down with Kimberly Kramm at ADP TotalSource to discuss the benefits of working with a PEO and how brokers can leverage our collaborative partnership to better serve their employer groups. Want to partner with ADP TotalSource and Savoy? Contact our team today: www.savoyassociates.com/peo

Daniel Russell is VP of National Sales at Trion Solutions, one of the fastest-growing PEO companies in the country. He's been in sales for over 26 years and he helps businesses manage payroll and HR for over 1.2 million employees worldwide.And he has a 98.7% client retention rate.In this episode of The Dillon England Show, we covered:→ Why the question "How much does it cost?" is never really about price→ The heart surgeon mindset that redefined how Daniel approaches every client→ What elite athletes transitioning out of professional sports taught him about identity→ How Daniel built a marriage and a family of six kids with the same intentionality he brings to business→ Why your accountability partner should never be someone who makes you feel good about yourselfDaniel, thank you for making the drive to the studio. I'm grateful you shared your story here, in the new studio! Appreciate you man!*Chapters*0:00 - Introduction & The Pro Athlete Community4:20 - Daniel's Upbringing and the Seeds of Excellence6:55 - Michigan State and Learning to Connect with Everyone8:00 - The Guy in the Suit: How Daniel Found His Direction10:00 - The $795 Moment That Changed His Career12:00 - Why He Never Wanted to Be a Salesperson13:30 - The Heart Surgeon Mindset for Business17:50 - Being Intentionally Present: Family and Business21:20 - What Real Success Actually Looks Like27:40 - Why Price Is Never Really the Issue34:00 - Knowing If Your Product Is Actually the Best37:15 - Stop Dating Your Clients: The Right Sales Conversation44:30 - Educating the Customer Changes Everything47:40 - The Best Advice He Never Got Early Enough51:10 - Accountability Partners and Finding Better Rooms57:00 - The Kobe Mentality: What Greatness Demands59:00 - Trion Solutions and Where to Find Daniel*Connect with Daniel*https://trionworks.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-russell-sr-b6373627/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dillon-england-show--6370921/support.*Connect with Dillon*https://www.instagram.com/thedillonenglandshow/https://twitter.com/imdillonenglandhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dillonmengland/https://www.facebook.com/dillon.england.5*Sponsor — Broadcast Brew (Low-Acid Coffee)*Order our LOW ACID COFFEE “THE BROADCAST BREW”Thank you to Cool Beans Coffee Brewery for your partnership.https://www.coolbeanscoffeemi.com/product-page/broadcast-brew-low-acid-blend*ABOUT THE DILLON ENGLAND SHOW*Authentic conversations with interesting people across personal growth, entrepreneurship, and lifestyle — direct, faith-forward, Detroit grit.Subscribe for full conversations and weekly clips.Share this with someone on your leadership team.Comment your biggest takeaway.

Cassandra Novak sits down with Luke McLaughlin at ExtensisHR to discuss the benefits of working with a PEO and how brokers can leverage our collaborative partnership to better serve their employer groups. Want to partner with ExtensisHR and Savoy? Contact our team today: www.savoyassociates.com/peo

Wondering what a PEO broker does and why your business might need one? We're unpacking the role of unbiased PEO experts, the five-step selection process, and why going direct could cost you more than you think. PEO Broker, LLC City: Houston Address: 14027 Memorial Dr Website: https://peobrokerllc.com/

In episode 249, Coffey talks with Jenay Huey about how growing businesses should approach HR strategy, outsourcing, and internal capability building.  They discuss why small businesses delay investing in HR until problems arise; misconceptions about HR as a cost center versus strategic function; differences between transactional HR tasks and long-term workforce strategy; when to hire in-house HR based on employee count and complexity; how to evaluate HR consultants and service level agreements; the role of benefits brokers, attorneys, and HRIS platforms; pros and cons of outsourcing HR functions and PEO arrangements; selecting and scaling HR technology systems effectively; building internal HR talent pipelines and succession planning; importance of business acumen and aligning HR initiatives with financial outcomes.  For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP249  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  Jenay Huey, SHRM-SCP, PHR, is the President of Dunedin HR Solutions LLC and a seasoned Human Resources strategist dedicated to "putting the human back in HR." With a career built on helping organizations and employees, Jenay serves as a fractional CHRO, aligning HR policies with business vision to drive net income and team engagement. She is dedicated to serving small and medium size organizations.   She believes that all organizations deserve access to an HR professional that understands their organization, scales solutions to their size and culture and undertsands the employment compliance landscape.   Jenay has over 20 years of experience in HR and people operations. She has worked with organizations from small family run businesses to organizations with over 7000 employees. She received her B.A.Sc from the University of South Florida, holds several certifications including her SHRM-SCP and PHR from HRCI.  Jenay Huey can be reached at  https://www.dunedinhrsolutionsllc.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenay-huey https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094367457078  https://www.instagram.com/dunedin_hr_solutions_llc  About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 28 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives: Identify when a growing company should invest in HR support or leadership Evaluate external HR resources, consultants, and PEOs effectively Design a scalable HR strategy that aligns with business growth and profitability 

Cassandra Novak sits down with Ben Codi from TriNet to discuss the benefits of working with a PEO and how brokers can leverage the TriNet and Savoy relationship to better serve their employer groups. Want to partner with TriNet and Savoy? Contact our team today: www.savoyassociates.com/peo

I drove three hours. No agenda, no idea what I was walking into to spend half a day inside Vensure Employer Services headquarters. What I saw was nothing like what I expected. 105 acquisitions. 8 deals in legal. 50 in the pipeline. $750M in revenue and still raising capital. This episode is the closest thing to a behind-the- scenes tour of the most aggressive PEO acquirer in the country and I'm sharing everything: how they structure deals, what they actually pay, why they don't force platform migrations, their AI client churn prediction tool that's 80% accurate, and what this means if you own a payroll bureau or PEO and are even remotely thinking about what comes next. This is not a sponsored episode. I told Alex Campos I wouldn't be a shill. This is my unbiased take after a 250-slide deck and a full facility tour. Subscribe for weekly intel on running and growing a payroll business: https://www.youtube.com/@payrollinpod Join the newsletter: https://www.payrollinpodcast.com/ ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Why I drove 3 hours on a 15-minute phone call 02:57 — What I thought they wanted (I was wrong) 05:21 — The current Vensure scoreboard: 105 deals and counting 07:37 — How the deal structure actually works (80/20 split explained) 13:36 — Inside the 1,200-task acquisition system 18:03 — The AI tool predicting client churn with 80% accuracy 24:36 — Should you sell? The only thing I'll say about that. #PEO #PayrollBusiness #BusinessAcquisition #SmallBusiness #HRTech

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Matt Vaadi, longtime payroll industry exec, CEO of GuHRoo, and host of The Payrollin' Podcast, to take the pulse on the small businesses buyer and talk about the realities of the marketplace for SMB HR and payroll solutions.  From tech-first vs service-first buyers to the rise of niche payroll providers, Matt offers an insider's view of how small and mid-sized businesses are buying, switching, and scaling HR and payroll today. The conversation explores why overcrowding in the HCM and payroll market is reshaping go-to-market strategies, why centers of influence like CPAs, brokers, and consultants are more powerful than ever, and how private equity and consolidation are quietly redefining PEO and ASO models. The group also digs into the future of embedded payroll, AI-driven automation, and why many SMB buyers are demanding API-driven, workflow-centric platforms instead of traditional systems. Matt shares how specialization is driving higher growth and valuations, and what HR tech and payroll vendors must do to stay competitive in a market where trust, simplicity, and integration now matter more than brand. Connect with Matt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattvaadi/  https://www.guhroo.co/   https://www.payrollinpodcast.com/  Connect with the show: LinkedIn:  http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0  X: @PeteTiliakos  X: @JulieFer_HR BlueSky: @hrpayroll2o.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HRPAYROLL2_0  WRKDefined Podcast Network: https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/hr-payroll-20  Thank you to our marquee sponsors for powering the HR & Payroll 2.0 podcast forward!  G-P ‘Globalization Partners': https://www.globalization-partners.com/ OneSource Virtual: https://hubs.ly/Q03YFNR90 Zoho: https://www.zoho.com/press.html Thank you to our ‘wizard behind the curtain' and show producer Ryan Kielma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-kielma/

Peo Hansen. Professor Linköpings universitet och adjungerad Professor vid Johns Hopkins UniversityPeo resonerar bla kring:Varför EU inte bör ha en geopolitisk utrikespolitik.Vad betyder det för geopolitiken att USA inte berättade för EU om attacken på Iran? Ursula von der Leyens utspel om Iran retar upp Europa. Hur kommer kriget i Iran egentligen påverka Svenssons vardag? Kommer vi få en flyktingström till EU och en Erdogan som ställer krav för att inte släppa igenom 3,2 miljoner människor på flykt? EUs haveri i Iran-frågan och Spanien som enda försvarare av den ”regelbaserade världsordningen”.Vad är multilateralism? Vad är Trumps bästa off ramp för att avsluta kriget?Har den regelbaserade världsordningen nånsin funnits och är det dags att skrota idén? Vänsterpartiets ovilja att stå upp för folkrätten - vad beror den på? Varför EU borde lägga ner projektet om en omöjlig enad utrikespolitisk linje. Public Serveis misslyckande - varför är Radiokorrespondenterna Ryssland mer tyckande utan resonemang än rapportering? Varför är Public Service så rädda för att kritiskt granska makten idag? Hyckleriet kring respekten för Ukrainarnas agens - var är rösterna som vill ha slut på kriget och erkänner Rysslands övertag? Kan Ukraina ha egen agens när Zelenskyj måste dansa efter Trumps pipa för fortsatt militärt stöd? Hur påverkar kriget i Iran petrodollarn, ai-investeringar på Wall Street & risken för en ny finanskris? Kan en false flag attack i USA vända opinonen för en invasion i Iran? Vilka medier följer Peo för att få en nyanserad bild av världsläget? Support till showen http://supporter.acast.com/gott-snack-med-fredrik-soderholm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome longtime HR transformation consultant, HR tech expert, Margaret Godwin, to take the pulse on the SMB HR tech buyer, and explore what's actually happening inside HR teams in small and mid-market organizations. From AI hype versus operational readiness to why service models, not features, are driving vendor churn.  The group discusses why SMBs churn through HCM systems, where HR tech buying decisions break down, and why service, change management, and implementation strategy matter more than features or “best AI.”  Margaret shares frontline insights on AI readiness, managed services, PEO tradeoffs, enterprise platforms moving down market, and the growing gap between what technology promises and what organizations can realistically absorb. Connect with Margaret: ‘HR Tech Minute' Substack: https://hrtechminute.substack.com/profile/posts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtgodwin/ Connect with the show: LinkedIn:  http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0  X: @PeteTiliakos  X: @JulieFer_HR BlueSky: @hrpayroll2o.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HRPAYROLL2_0  WRKDefined Podcast Network: https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/hr-payroll-20  Thank you to our marquee sponsors for powering the HR & Payroll 2.0 podcast forward!  G-P ‘Globalization Partners': https://www.globalization-partners.com/ OneSource Virtual: https://hubs.ly/Q03YFNR90 Zoho: https://www.zoho.com/press.html Thank you to our ‘wizard behind the curtain' and show producer Ryan Kielma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-kielma/

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In this episode, Justin interviews Kristen Peed, RIMS Ex Officio, and RIMS Board Member, John Kline, about the results of the 2025 RIMS Risk Professional Compensation Survey, covering Risk Professionals in North America. They discuss the growth trend in base salaries for risk professionals in the U.S. and Canada and what this growth represents. They also dig into the median salary of Chief Risk Officers in both nations and how that reflects on the perceived value of the risk profession today. They discuss the worth of experience and certifications for a risk career. They cover the variety of assignments attached to the roles of risk professionals, and the value of expanding the responsibilities of your role over your career. They discuss the rising generation of risk professionals and the need to ensure the transfer of knowledge as the more experienced risk managers retire. Listen for thoughts on incentives for contributing to the long-term stability and growth of your organization.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:16] About this episode of RIMScast. We will review the results of the RIMS 2025 Compensation Survey with Kristen Peed and John Kline. But first… [:40] RIMS Virtual Workshops. On March 17th and 18th, RIMS will align with AFERM for a two-day RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep Course. [:51] The next RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Course will be on April 21st and 22nd, and then again on June 9th and 10th. Registration links are in this episode's notes. [1:00] On April 15th, we have a virtual workshop covering "Emerging Risks", led by Joseph Mayo. [1:12] Register today and strengthen your risk knowledge. RIMS members always enjoy deep discounts on the virtual workshops. [1:19] Webinars. On March 12th, Global Risk Consultants returns with "Don't Waste the Soft Market: Where to Reinvest Insurance Savings Before the Window Closes". [1:34] We had to reschedule the  "Hard Hats & High Stakes: Women Leaders Shaping Construction Risk Management" Webinar that was scheduled for March 6th. Registrants should have received an email about the rescheduling. We will soon confirm the new date. [1:51] Register for these and other webinars by visiting RIMS.org/webinars and the links in this episode's show notes. [2:01] On with the Show! We are delighted to be joined by RIMS Ex Officio, Kristen Peed, and RIMS Board Chair, John Kline, to discuss the findings of the RIMS 2025 Compensation Survey. [2:15] This biannual survey provides detailed compensation analysis for virtually all risk management positions, as well as the impact that education, experience, and other demographic data have on salaries. [2:27] The report also provides data about risk management reporting structures, team size, benefits, and additional cash compensation programs. It's a North American study. There are some positive trends that we're going to explore with Kristen and John, so let's get to it! [2:42] Interview! Kristen Peed, John Kline, welcome to RIMScast! [3:01] As Ex Officio, Kristen hasn't seen the inside of airports as often. Last year, Kristen was on 98 flights. [3:54] John has been on the RIMS Board for five years. He says the Board is a great team of people. It's a privilege to serve. [4:31] As Kristen and John both have a vested interest in RIMS and the future success of the profession, Justin wanted them together on the show to review some of the high-level points of the Compensation Survey. The survey is available through a link in this episode's show notes. [4:51] Justin states that the median salary for U.S.-based risk professionals is now $160,000; it's  $140,000 in Canada. Both figures are up over the last decade and since the last survey, in 2023. [5:20] Kristen sees the sustained salary growth as a clear signal that risk management has moved from a support function to a strategic function. Organizations aren't just paying us for insurance placement or procurement but for our insight, foresight, and decision support. [5:42] Kristen says that over the last decade, risk professionals have been pulled into conversations around cyberresilience, operational continuity, regulatory exposure, capital strategy, and reputation. Those are board-level issues. [6:00] When compensation grows steadily and not in spikes, it reflects the recognition that good risk management is necessary to protect enterprise value and enable smarter growth. [6:16] Kristen is seeing that the market is saying risk leaders are not cost managers anymore; they are people protecting the value of their organization and creating that value, as well.  [6:29] John agrees with Kristen. He adds that he thinks, as an industry, we have gotten to be more professional. RIMS has worked on this for years: How do we get the people in this profession to be treated as professionals, like an attorney or an accountant, not procurement? [6:58] John thinks the practitioners have upped their game, becoming much more technically competent, participating in professional development, and becoming more involved at an executive level at corporations. [7:27] John also sees practitioners becoming more involved in the industry. Taking roles on advisory groups at insurance companies and brokers. They're getting to be active participants. Management recognizes that these individuals do a good job of representing the company. [7:48] John thinks it's a combination of better technical skills and greater recognition, which allows them to have that seat at the table. It's a host of things. [8:03] Justin recently had Cynthia Garcia as a guest on RIMScast. Cynthia is the Chief Risk Officer for Bernards Construction Company in California. Justin is seeing more folks like her, who have the CRO role, as RIMScast guests. [8:24] With more Chief Risk Officers and VPs of Risk Management in the U.S. now reporting a median salary of $245,000, which is up dramatically from 2023, it seems like the market is catching up with the importance of risk professionals, especially senior-level risk professionals. [8:52] Kristen thinks part of it is market catch-up. When she moved into her role at Sequoia, she upped her game. Leadership came to her and tapped her for things she never thought she would get to experience. Those things increased her responsibilities and shifted her into the CRO role. [9:28] Kristen says the CRO role has matured. The risk leaders are expected to really look at enterprise risk, insurance strategy, capital efficiency, governance, and how they can help their business be more resilient. [9:46] Kristen reports directly to the CEO and works directly with the CFO and CISO. She's not just managing programs; she's being integrated into the decision-making process. [10:04] That level of influence requires judgment, credibility, and the ability to lead cross-functionally. That's what the compensation reflects. Kristen doesn't see it reverting. She sees it stabilizing at higher levels as those expectations remain elevated. [10:27] There are 21 people on the two teams that report to Kristen. [10:42] John says, having been in the industry for several years, people who sit in our chairs probably understand the company as well as anybody else. [10:56] John says part of our job is to look at all the nooks and crannies and understand everything, whether it's property exposure, premises, product, reputation, or Directors and Officers liability. We get engaged in Errors & Omissions. We get engaged in cyber. [11:18] We have become part of the team that understands holistically. John's job is a holding company. He works holistically. He thinks the compensation and the responsibility continue to catch up with each other. [11:50] One area John sees that needs work is corporate risk. We probably need to carve out operational, enterprise, and insurable. If you work at a bank, you have credit risk and capital risk; there are a lot of other risks where we don't have the skillsets. [12:15] John says that in different industries, the CRO or Risk Manager will encompass different things. We probably need to focus on the operational, enterprise, and insurable risk, and carve out the credit risk, the capital risk, and the liquidity risk. [12:48] John is a team of one. Anybody in his position has to have good communication skills and a lot of support. John can't do what he does by himself. He networks within the organization. He has contacts throughout the organization. He has outside business partners. [13:37] John wants to walk together, shoulder-to-shoulder with his business partners. He sees them as more than collaborators. If you want to go far, you go together. [14:22] Kristen says that leadership without direct authority is a critical skill. When you're a team of one, you learn how to direct people when you don't have actual authority over them. Collaborating with them and communicating well are critical to that skillset. [14:45] Kristen says a CRO is just a title. Titles vary across corporations. What someone with the CRO title does is not more important than what a Director of Risk Management does at another company. Functions are different across different companies. [15:17] A Quick Break! RIMS is once again supporting the FERMA Global Risk Manager Survey 2026. [15:30] Now in its second consecutive global edition, the survey, led by FERMA, brings together insights from Europe, the U.S., Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Africa, offering an international perspective on how the risk management perspective is evolving. [15:46] Surveys are anonymous, and the final report is free. The deadline to participate is March 31st. A link is in this episode's show notes. [15:56] RISKWORLD 2026 will be held from May 3rd through the 6th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. RISKWORLD attracts more than 10,000 risk professionals across the globe. It's time to Connect, Cultivate, and Collaborate with them. [16:12] Booth sales are open now. General registration and speaker registration are also open right now. Marketplace and hospitality badges will be available starting on March 3rd. Links are in this episode's show notes, and be sure to check out RIMS.org for more information. [16:31] The Second Annual RIMS Texas Regional Conference will be held in San Antonio from August 10th through August 12th. [16:38] The call for submissions for educational sessions is open through March 18th. Check out the link in this episode's show notes and make a pitch! Hopefully, you get selected, and we see you in San Antonio! [16:51] The RIMS Western Regional Conference will be held from October 4th through the 7th in Seattle, Washington. Registration is open, and you can also submit a session. Visit RIMSWesternRegional.com and the link in this episode's show notes for more information. [17:09] Let's Return to Our Interview with John Kline and Kristen Peed! [17:31] We're talking about the RIMS 2025 Compensation Survey. There is so much great information in it. It is available through RIMS.org and the link in this episode's show notes. [17:45] Nearly all compensation survey respondents, 97% in the U.S. and 90% in Canada, perform functions beyond risk management, including insurance, claims, business continuity, compliance, and even ESG. [17:58] Justin asks if compensation is keeping pace with the expanding scope and complexity of the role. [18:06] John says he feels he is fairly compensated. He enjoys getting involved in multiple areas. Procuring insurance is a large part of his role, but he brings a lot of other value to the organization. [18:43] John says he enjoys assisting in other areas of risk. It helps his professional development. It brings variety to his job. He works very closely with business continuity to help them quantify and understand it. He needs to know that for his insurance renewals. [19:08] Years ago, John was responsible for the ergonomics program of Bank of America, one of the largest employers in California. He had a wonderful team and really enjoyed the job. It led to his accomplishment of driving down workers' compensation claims. [19:58] John says you ought to change your job every two years. If you're doing your job two years from now, the same job, exactly the way you're doing it today, you're not growing. You're not developing your job. [20:20] John says he was in the same job, at one point, for almost 17 years. Every year, what he did was entirely different. He had the same title for 17 years. Every two years, he remade what he did. [20:40] John says growing your job shows your recognition of the increase in compensation and increased responsibility.  [20:50] Kristen has a unique position at Sequoia. She's not sure that what she does exists at any other company. She has the opportunity to work in underwriting and risk management for her company and brokerage. She was brought on as the internal risk manager. [21:10] Kristen also has the opportunity to oversee a team of underwriters and claims professionals who work on workers' compensation and employment practices liability that go into the PEO captive. Learning about all that was fun. [21:28] About a year ago, Kristen had the opportunity to take over the leadership of the property and casualty brokerage team. She gets to see all three facets of this industry, sitting in one role. [21:49] Because of these experiences Kristen has had, now she sits in on strategic decisions about opening new companies. Sequoia is getting ready to open up another company. [22:02] Kristen is part of the leadership team, looking at how to scale this. It's more than insurance decisions. It's about how to do this business, how to scale it, compliance, and governance. [22:22] Kristen says to look for opportunities to raise your hand. Expanding your skillset will help support your position with your leadership when you're going through the merit cycle. [22:46] Justin says the top industry impacts in the survey include attracting new candidates, cyber exposure, adoption of new technologies, AI, and hybrid workshifts. The median age of U.S. risk professionals is 51. Justin asks Kristen and John if we are facing a succession challenge. [23:11] Kristen says a big yes on that. John says succession planning and talent retention within this industry are the number one challenge. It is estimated that over the next five years, 350,000 people will retire. Over 50% of the industry is over 55. This is huge. [23:52] With those retirements, the industry will lose a tremendous amount of intellectual capital and experience. At the same time, this large group of professionals retiring in the next five or 10 years provides types of opportunities that never existed before for people in their 30s and 40s. [24:26] John says talent is the number one challenge for the industry. People coming into it are going to learn the skillsets. There's a lot this industry has to offer. There's a wide range of roles and a huge opportunity for growth. It touches so many different areas of the organization. [25:02] John says people are going to need a risk professional. The uncertainty in this world is increasing. The speed of change is getting faster. They will need someone like us. Make sure your organization knows you're the person they want, and so they don't look for someone else. [25:42] Kristen says she doesn't think risk has a talent shortage. She says Spencer Educational Foundation is doing a great job of recruiting into our industry. What we need to keep our eye on is the knowledge transfer and making sure that we're training the next generation. [26:05] Kristen believes the solution isn't just recruiting, it's the development. Make sure you're bringing that next generation to the RISKWORLD Conference so they understand how business is done, and they're developing those relationships. [26:18] Kristen says we shouldn't be focused on people late in their careers, like John and I. Risk isn't a back-office role anymore. It's out there on the front lines. Treat the next generation that will step into our shoes as the front lines. [26:50] Budget to bring the next generation to conferences. Include them in meetings and opportunities to be strategic. Teach them. If we don't transfer that knowledge, we risk losing that judgment. It's not a headcount issue but a knowledge transfer issue. [27:12] Another Quick Break! The Spencer Educational Foundation's Risk Manager on Campus application period will open on April 1st, 2026, and it will close on June 30th. Grant awardees, colleges, and universities are typically notified in September. [27:38] The Course Development Grant application deadline for Interval Number 2 will be on June 15th, 2026. Award notifications will be sent out in late July. [27:52] General Grant applications will open on May 1st, 2026, and the application deadline is July 30th. Internship Grant applications open on August 15th and close on October 15th. [28:05] Links to each of these grants are in this episode's show notes. Visit SpencerEd.org for more information. [28:13] Let's Conclude Our Interview with John Kline and Kristen Peed. [28:23] Justin cites the survey, saying 79% of U.S. professionals were eligible for additional cash compensation, with performance, especially organizational performance, driving the most payouts. Justin asks if this is an appropriate incentive program. [28:45] Kristen says linking compensation to organizational performance makes sense. But risk doesn't exist in a vacuum. We have to make sure we're not rewarding only short-term results. [28:57] Kristen is eligible for incentives for both short-term organizational performance of a year and long-term incentives for multi-year organizational performance. That gives her time to put into play strategically things that will impact the organization in the long term. [29:20] Kristen doesn't know that a lot of organizations have evolved to where they're doing both short-term and long-term incentives and bonuses. [29:28] Kristen says that is a way we could incentivise risk professionals to make an organizational impact that permeates throughout the enterprise. It rewards something that's more overarching than one year's performance. [29:58] John agrees with Kristen. This is part of the evolution of the profession. John has base compensation, short-term incentives, and long-term incentives that he's had for years. It helps you get alignment with management for the long-term success of the organization. [30:19] John says most of us could save money in any given year, but we've got to look at stability for our programs. Management does not like wide fluctuations. [30:42] It forces us to think strategically, like an owner or the C-suite. It helps develop stability, not only on the corporate side, but also on the broking side and the carrier side. [31:02] For years, carriers in the reinsurance industry have had five- and ten-year incentives. It takes that long to see if a reinsurance contract is profitable. This is the evolution of the industry to align us better with the long-term objectives of the C-suites. [31:51] John says, if I have wild fluctuations year to year, and I haven't kept the C-suite apprised of it for three years, management's not going to like that. I'm not doing my job. [32:26] Justin points out that on paper, John is a department of one, but he works with several others. Kristen says in her last job, she was a department of one. What strategies can John and Kristen provide for risk professionals with very limited resources to use to transfer knowledge? [32:47] Kristen thinks recognizing what your resources are is the place to start. You may have more resources at your fingertips than you realize. Your brokers can help you with the tools they may have. Your carrier partners may have other tools. [33:11] Kristen stresses RIMS and RIMS.org for all the tools and information at your fingertips there, as well as the RIMS Engage social media platform, where you can reach out to other risk professionals to get their advice. [33:28] Kristen thinks our industry is one of the greatest when it comes to collaboration and knowledge-sharing. She can call on her network for advice. You may be a department of one, but you are not alone. You have an entire community behind you to support you. [33:58] Justin explains that RIMS Engage is exclusively for RIMS members, one of the many benefits of RIMS membership. [34:11] John endorses everything Kristen said. He adds that you need to understand who your key stakeholders are. Those are the people who will support you. You have to set realistic expectations. As a team of one, sometimes things fall through the cracks. [34:51] You have to have a plan. You make a plan, you work the plan. You can't just come in every day and ask yourself what you are going to do that day.d You need a plan for the day, even though something during the day will upset the plan. [35:09] John says, "Communicate, communicate, communicate." John doesn't want to be a black box. If someone says they don't understand what he does, he sits down with them and tells them. [35:50] Justin adds a quick plug for the RIMS-CRMP. It's a great way to enhance your knowledge. If you are a department of one, if you pass that RIMS-CRMP exam, you will have the capacity of several risk professionals. [36:08] Kristen agrees. Credentials don't replace your experience, but they help you compound it fast. The RIMS-CRMP credential is incredibly valuable. It can help accelerate your knowledge. Risk management is a profession where judgment compounds over time. [36:36] You earn that credibility by seeing market cycles, going through claims scenarios, and by having failures and then recovering from them. [36:49] John says important credentials like the RIMS-CRMP show right away that you're dedicated to the industry. These are not easy certifications. They provide instant credibility. [37:16] When you can put RIMS-CRMP on your signature line, you differentiate yourself. You show others you are furthering your education. [37:38] Justin says we're going to see you both at RISKWORLD 2026 in Philadelphia! John Kline and Kristen Peed are omnipresent at RISKWORLD. [37:52] RIMScast recently had 2025 Goodell Award Winner Randy Nornes on the show. He said he can't stand the word risk, even though he's made his career on it. He prefers the word uncertainty because risk has a negative connotation. [38:29] Kristen says Sequoia's Chief Legal Officer has a saying, "Nothing bad happens." We have been prepared for everything. We have a playbook. We have practiced it. We don't talk about risk but about closing the gap and mitigating against those things. [39:03] John says, this is an opportunity. He understands Randy's position. People understand what a risk is. What is uncertainty? John likes the term risk business rather than the term uncertainty business. [40:14] John, Kristen, it has been wonderful to reconnect with you! I can't wait to see you again in two months! See you at RISKWORLD! [40:27] The RIMS 2025 Compensation Survey is available now. The links are in this episode's show notes. There are different tiers to access it. [40:52] Special thanks again to Kristen Peed and John Kline for joining us to discuss the results of the 2025 RIMS Risk Management Compensation Survey! Members have the benefit of receiving the survey results for free. The cost is $500 for nonmembers. A link is in the notes. [41:14] I've also got links to John Kline and Kristen Peed's prior RIMScast appearances and Kristen's RIMS-CRMP Story. Look for both of them at RISKWORLD 2026  in Philadelphiafrom May 3rd through the 6th. [41:27] Plug Time! You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in the show notes. [41:55] RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate and help you reach them! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [42:14] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [42:31] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. 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Send a textHCM operates under a different operational gravity, shaped by higher data sensitivity, greater regulatory exposure, and people-centric workflows that do not map cleanly to financial or supply chain logic. HR data carries a uniquely elevated risk profile, and processes such as payroll, benefits, compliance, recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance management introduce specialized data models and integration needs that demand purpose-built platforms. Adoption also follows a different maturity curve, with most organizations starting from basic payroll—often via a PEO or standalone system—and gradually layering in more strategic HR capabilities as workforce size and complexity increase. Because HCM spans multiple micro-segments and specialization layers that vary materially by industry, geography, and workforce composition, it must be evaluated as its own architectural layer, not merely as an ERP add-on, to ensure long-term system fit and operational resilience.In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top HCM software in 2026. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these HCM software. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each HCM software.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVe9TBkCoG0Read: https://www.elevatiq.com/post/top-hcm-software/Questions for Panelists?

In this episode of Shoptalk, David Carothers dug into total cost of risk with a focus on downtime, disruption, and distraction as hidden drivers of long term expense. Using real manufacturing examples, he explained how equipment breakdown, supply chain delays, and even severe workers' comp injuries can create operational losses far beyond what shows up in loss runs. He also outlined how middle market producers can use a year-round cadence of touch points to control costs, strengthen submissions, and create clear wedges in prospecting. The episode ends with a note that this is part one, with part two continuing next week. Key points: Downtime is a Business Threat Not Just a Claim Issue David explains that equipment breakdown and specialized machinery delays can shut production down for weeks. He shared a story about a printing operation where a simple mistake destroyed equipment and required overseas technicians and parts, resulting in four to six weeks of downtime. The bigger point is that downtime can create losses that linger well beyond the repair window. Shelf Space and Reputation Loss Can Be Permanent For manufacturers selling into major retailers, downtime can cost more than sales for a single season. David breaks down how hard it is to earn premium placement and holiday displays, and how quickly retailers replace brands that cannot fulfill orders. Once that shelf space is lost, it is often gone for good, creating a long tail financial hit. Workers' Comp Injuries Can Trigger Operational Chaos A severe injury is not only a claim cost. It can shut down equipment, trigger investigations, delay production, and reduce productivity across the floor. David described an extreme degloving incident tied to bypassed guarding on machinery and highlighted how fear, disruption, and compliance activity stack costs for years. Total Cost of Risk Changes the Sales Conversation Instead of reacting to bad loss runs with tactical fixes like consent to rate or a PEO, David pushes producers to quantify all hidden costs. That includes downtime, out of pocket claims, administrative time, and disruption impacts. When clients see total cost, the conversation shifts from price shopping to strategic planning. This is a Year Round Process Not a Renewal Project David emphasizes that total cost of risk is not a spreadsheet exercise done once a year. It is a 365 day approach built on consistent accountability and structured touch points. He recommends using a twelve subject cadence to stay in front of accounts, strengthen renewals, and build trust over time. Risk Management Actions Can Create Underwriting Leverage He shared a practical example where a manufacturer lost power for over a week after hurricanes. The solution was putting a generator company on retainer so a large unit could be delivered when storms approached. David explains how actions like this protect reputation, reduce downtime, and can be positioned to underwriters for potential credits. Trusted Advisor Positioning Wins Even at Higher Cost David compares advisory insurance work to paying for high quality legal or accounting help. Clients may pay more upfront, but the long term savings and control are what matter. He argues that better stories, better frameworks, and measurable risk control results eliminate late stage price objections and create stronger referrals. Connect with: David Carothers LinkedIn Kyle Houck LinkedIn Visit Websites: Power Producer Base Camp Killing Commercial Crushing Content Power Producers Podcast Policytee The Dirty 130 The Extra 2 Minutes

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Vote for our Awards Show Here! https://forms.gle/xkpCGubiMsNCcXVv6 Buy Merch Here!  https://otamerch.shop/ Each week we aim to bring together the biggest events in Vtubing and talk about what's been going on. Stop by, hang out, and let's catch up with us! Join this discord : https://discord.gg/M7tVYWTSFR Follow here for updates: https://twitter.com/SuperChatsPod Shorts over here: https://www.tiktok.com/@superchatspod Playlist of music: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6uXoGNUwk9Tq0NWOwaCLGruX0XdVBfd 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:27 Kanata Graduated 00:17:57 Jurard's Charity Concert Success 00:35:51 Chio's Back! 00:46:27 Happy New Year 00:53:15 Award Show Update 00:56:26 Rainbow Pearl Harmony 00:59:16 More Chromashift 3D! 01:00:51 HoloAN Gains Another Member 01:03:00 More Phase Connect Gacha Details 01:10:42 Christmas Cowllab 01:12:20 Nitty's House Was Destroyed 01:14:50 Eva's Getting a New 3D Model 01:16:16 Watame's New Music Video 01:17:26 Peo's Original Character Song 01:18:46 Nene Amano You're My Own Angel 01:20:49 Night of the Chupacabra 01:22:43 Kanata Dream a Dream 01:24:04 Kanata Final Covers 01:26:00 Calli Luv(sic) 01:26:56 Milk covered World Execute(me) 01:28:49 Michi Mochievee Never Fade Away 01:32:07 Eva Ananova December 01:32:53 Gingerbread House Streams 01:35:37 Paige Terner 01:48:45 Shiina's Holiday Breakfast 01:52:35 Laplus Kinks 01:59:19 Mara ASMR 02:02:30 GX Aura Awards 02:03:30 Hololive New Year (BaeRyS) 02:09:40 Surprise News 02:12:11 Community Comments 02:19:27 Birthdays

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Sales leadership isn't just about hitting numbers—it's about creating a strategic framework that transforms your entire organization into a revenue-generating machine. When you shift from viewing sales as a transactional function to positioning it as the strategic heartbeat of your company, everything changes. In this conversation with John Allen, CRO of GNA Partners, we explore how to build a consultative selling culture that puts customer outcomes first. John shares his journey from operations to sales leadership, revealing how his operational background became his secret weapon in creating systematic approaches to revenue generation.  The Power of Operational Thinking in Sales Coming from an operations background gave John a unique perspective on sales strategy. Instead of relying on gut feelings or "the way we've always done it," he applied systematic thinking to every aspect of the sales process. This operational mindset became the foundation for scaling GNA Partners from a lifestyle business to a national player in the HR outsourcing space. Building a Revenue Culture That Actually Works Creating visibility into key metrics was the first step in transforming GNA's sales organization. By implementing Salesforce and making pipeline data transparent across the team, John created accountability and clarity around what success looks like. But transparency alone wasn't enough; the team needed to understand how their individual contributions connected to the company's broader strategic goals. The Two-Opportunities-Per-Week Framework After analyzing five years of data from top performers, John discovered something remarkable: the highest-producing reps consistently added two legitimate opportunities to their pipeline every week. This simple metric became the North Star for the entire sales organization, cutting through the noise of countless KPIs to focus on what truly drives results.  Here's what you'll learn from this episode: How to transition from transactional selling to strategic consulting that builds long-term client relationships. The systematic approach to onboarding new sales talent that accelerates time-to-productivity. Why pipeline coverage ratios matter and how to calculate the right targets for your team. The critical role of sales leadership in reinforcing methodology through hands-on coaching. How to create accountability systems that drive consistent performance across your sales organization. John's approach proves that when you combine operational discipline with consultative selling principles, you create a sustainable competitive advantage. His insights on balancing pipeline development with rep growth offer a roadmap for any sales leader looking to scale their organization effectively.  Whether you're struggling with inconsistent performance, looking to implement a proven sales methodology, or seeking to create better alignment between sales and operations, this conversation provides actionable strategies you can implement immediately. Key Moments of This Episode 00:00:00 - Customer-Centric Sales Philosophy: Focus on People and Relationships Sales success requires removing noise and focusing on adding two legitimate opportunities weekly to your pipeline. People buy from people, making the customer experience and relationship-building the ultimate differentiator when all providers offer similar solutions. 00:01:14 - Meet John Allen: CRO Journey from Banking to HR Outsourcing Leadership John Allen shares his 17-year journey at GNA Partners, transitioning from JP Morgan banking to becoming CRO of a Professional Employer Organization serving 4,500+ clients nationwide with comprehensive HR outsourcing services. 00:03:52 - Family Business to Private Equity: GNA Partners' Growth Transformation GNA Partners evolved from a family-owned business founded by John Allen Sr. and Tony Gralva to a private equity-backed company with TPG Capital, positioning for significant growth in the PEO space. 00:08:25 - Elevating Sales from Revenue Engine to Strategic Leadership Function Transforming sales teams from transactional order-takers to strategic consultants requires understanding client operations and positioning solutions through the customer's lens, focusing on business efficiency and profitability rather than just hitting numbers. 00:13:27 - Shifting from Transactional to Strategic Partnership Selling Successful sales transformation requires expertise in your field, maintaining a robust pipeline to eliminate desperation, and approaching conversations as collaborative problem-solving sessions rather than traditional sales pitches focused on closing deals. 00:21:03 - Building Revenue Culture Through Visibility and Measurement Systems Creating a revenue-focused culture starts with implementing CRM systems like Salesforce for complete visibility, establishing clear quotas and forecasts, and connecting individual sales goals to broader company objectives and resource allocation. 00:28:22 - The Two Opportunities Per Week Formula for Sales Success Analysis of top performers revealed a consistent pattern: adding two legitimate opportunities weekly (96 annually) correlates directly with quota achievement, providing sales teams a clear, actionable KPI to focus on. 00:33:33 - Operationalizing Sales Onboarding: From Hiring to Pipeline Generation Effective onboarding varies by experience level, featuring 90-day programs covering industry knowledge, tools training, and providing 600-750 vetted accounts to new reps, ensuring a systematic approach to sales development and early performance assessment. 00:43:32 - Implementing Sales Methodology: Sandler Selling System Integration GNA Partners adopted the Sandler selling methodology company-wide, requiring certification for all reps and parallel training for sales leaders to ensure consistent reinforcement and application of consultative selling principles. 00:50:56 - Sales Leadership Excellence: The Four Critical Competencies Effective sales leaders must excel in at least two-three areas: recruiting talent, understanding and selling the product, mastering sales enablement tools, or being exceptional at closing deals to maintain credibility and effectiveness. About John G. Allen John G. Allen is the Chief Revenue Officer for G&A Partners. Under his leadership, G&A's sales organization has experienced consistent new business growth year-over-year. Prior to this role, John was the Executive Vice President of Sales for G&A. He spent the early part of his career working for JPMorgan as a banker for its energy corporate and private banking groups before joining G&A in 2009. John earned a Bachelor's degree in finance from Brigham Young University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas. He is actively involved in his church, the Boy Scouts of America, and youth sports in his community. 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Buy Merch Here!  https://otamerch.shop/ Each week we aim to bring together the biggest events in Vtubing and talk about what's been going on. Stop by, hang out, and let's catch up with us! Join this discord : https://discord.gg/M7tVYWTSFR Follow here for updates: https://twitter.com/SuperChatsPod Shorts over here: https://www.tiktok.com/@superchatspod Playlist of music: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6uXoGNUwk9Tq0NWOwaCLGruX0XdVBfd 00:00:00 Intro 00:06:46 New Vtubers from Socks! 00:08:25 Malfina 00:15:56 Adfree.exe 00:21:38 Sclimbo 00:30:28 Zeta's Birthday 3D Stream 00:40:09 Risu Got Hacked 00:43:04 Utanovember 00:44:33 HoloAN's 2nd Host 00:47:16 Fubuki Solo Blue Ray 00:48:33 Kiara's New Outfit 00:51:04 V4Mirai's Teaser 00:56:08 Peo 4 Koma 00:57:21 Flow Glow Upcoming Live 00:58:10 Original Music 01:02:14 Cover Songs 01:09:25 Phase Invaders Project 01:15:35 Eerie Birthday Collab 01:19:20 Sinon Story Time 01:21:57 Sinthya Bugsnax 01:23:52 Minto played Portal 01:25:44 Sinon got Money-tized 01:27:02 Mara's Waterpark Feet 01:29:11 Saba Dooby Laimu Peak 01:31:10 Community and Shilling 01:35:25 Birfdays

Nonprofit HR can be messy — but it doesn't have to be. Let's talk about when it's time to call in reinforcements (and what "reinforcements" actually look like). I sat down with Mark Bromberg, a Business Performance Advisor at Insperity and one of my favorite people to send clients to when HR headaches start taking over. We dug into what PEOs (Professional Employer Organizations) really do — and when they make sense for nonprofits. Real Listener Question: "Our professional association has seven employees. We're losing our CEO soon, and our board wants to consider alternatives. When does it make sense to have a PEO instead of a CEO or in-house HR support?" This is one of those big-picture nonprofit management questions that hits close to home for a lot of leaders. In this episode, Mark and I unpack what a PEO actually is (spoiler: not just payroll!), what a true co-employment model looks like, and why choosing the right PEO is more than a price comparison — it's a relationship. We also talk about how post-pandemic remote work complicates HR, why private equity moving into the PEO space should give nonprofits pause, and what "due diligence" really means before signing a PEO contract. What You'll Learn: What a PEO is — and what it isn't When outsourcing HR actually helps your nonprofit How remote teams across multiple states complicate compliance Why private equity's growing interest in PEOs matters What to ask before choosing a PEO (hint: "Who owns you?" is fair game) Why HR pros and PEOs can actually be a dream team How to make sure your PEO relationship is an ethical, cultural fit Bottom line: Nonprofits don't exist to manage payroll, benefits, or compliance — you exist to change the world. The right PEO can help you do that, but only if you choose wisely and partner with someone who truly understands your mission. Resources from this Episode Learn about Insperity: https://www.insperity.com/ Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbromberg/ Previous Episode: GoFundMe Creates 1.4M Nonprofit Donation Pages Without Consent with Ephraim Gopin https://birkenlaw.com/charity-therapy-podcast/ct150/ Episode Transcript: https://birkenlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CT151_Transcript.pdf Connect with Us Jess Birken: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessbirken/ Listen & Engage Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Music Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts: Click "Ratings and Reviews" then "Write a Review" Send us your nonprofit questions: https://birkenlaw.com/podcast/#podcast-story   Stay Connected Sign up for the Birken Law Email list: https://birkenlaw.com/signup/   Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

No more sales burnout! Learn how to set up a repeatable system that keeps your pipeline full and your business growing.In this episode of Payrollin', Matt Vaadi shares the exact 8-touch sales campaign template he's used to generate consistent payroll and PEO clients for 20 years.Whether your pipeline's empty or you just want predictable leads every month, this step-by-step walkthrough shows you how to:✅ Identify your ideal payroll client profile ✅ Build a repeatable 4- to 6-week sales campaign ✅ Automate touches with email, LinkedIn, phone, and direct mail ✅ Track metrics so you know what's actually working⏰ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro: Frustration with sales progress1:35 - Random Acts of Sales: Feast or famine sales pipeline2:03 - Campaign Effectiveness: Creating repeatable results3:03 - Systems Problem: Lack of a repeatable method4:01 - Delegating Tasks: Who should handle campaign execution?5:38 - Sales Campaign Overview: The 8-touch process6:00 - Target Account Profile: Defining your ideal customer7:02 - Geographic Focus: Targeting local markets8:01 - Campaign Messaging: Why go local?9:23 - Emotional Appeal: Leading with emotions in sales10:04 - Key Differentiators: Standing out from competitors10:37 - Overcoming Objections: Proactively addressing concerns11:02 - First Meeting: Selling the meeting, not the service13:06 - Multi-Phase Campaign: Using phone, in-person, and emails15:16 - Direct Mail: Increasing conversion with physical mail17:12 - Phone Calls: Using calls effectively19:00 - Email Follow-ups: Short, value-driven emails21:09 - LinkedIn Requests: Leveraging LinkedIn in outreach23:04 - Persistence: Tracking and optimizing campaigns25:14 - Video Emails: Using Loom for engagement26:38 - Final Follow-ups: Importance of persistence27:12 - Automation: Streamlining the process for repeatability

Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked FileAfter years of waiting, many shop owners are discovering that their long-anticipated Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) checks may never come — and worse, some are facing IRS audits they didn't see coming. In this week's episode of Business by the Numbers, Hunt Demerist, CPA at Paar, Melis & Associates, breaks down the chaos behind the ERTC delays, what triggers an audit, and what every business owner should be doing right now to protect themselves.This Week, Hunt takes listeners inside the IRS's renewed crackdown on ERTC claims. From delayed payments and disappearing credit firms to official audit questionnaires, Hunt shares real client examples, reveals the riskiest filing groups, and explains why quarter three of 2021 has become the IRS's favorite target. He also offers actionable advice on what to do if you're still waiting for your refund—or worse, if you've received an audit letter.In This Conversation:(04:10) The truth about ERTC payment delays and why checks have slowed since mid-2024 (08:35) Why the IRS is focusing on third quarter 2021 claims (13:40) How credit firms and PEO companies like BBSI became audit magnets (18:55) What the official IRS audit questionnaire looks like — and how to prepare (23:22) Key warning signs your ERTC claim could be flagged(27:10) Why smaller, direct filers are less likely to face audits (31:00) What to do (and not do) if you haven't received your ERTC payment (35:45) Hunt's cautious outlook for 2025 and what it means for shop financesIf you're ready to protect your shop from ERTC chaos and stay informed on what the IRS is really doing behind the scenes, this episode is essential listening.IRS Official ERTC Audit Questionnaire: https://info.paarmelis.com/hubfs/Employer%20Response%20to%20IRS%20Document%20Request%20Form.docxThanks to our partner PromotiveIt's time to hire a superstar for your business; what a grind you have in front of you. Introducing Promotive, a full-service staffing solution for your shop. Promotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit https://gopromotive.com/Thanks to our Partner WickedFileTurn chaos into clarity with WickedFile, the AI for auto repair shops. Transform invoices into insights, protect cash flow, and stop losing parts, cores, or credits to maximize your bottom line. visit https://info.wickedfile.com/Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online: www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comText Paar Melis @ 301-307-5413Download a Copy of My Books Here:Wrenches to Write-OffsYour Perfect Shop The Automotive...

Buy Merch Here!  https://otamerch.shop/ Each week we aim to bring together the biggest events in Vtubing and talk about what's been going on. Stop by, hang out, and let's catch up with us! Join this discord : https://discord.gg/M7tVYWTSFR Follow here for updates: https://twitter.com/SuperChatsPod Shorts over here: https://www.tiktok.com/@superchatspod Playlist of music: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6uXoGNUwk9Tq0NWOwaCLGruX0XdVBfd 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:05 Kou Mariya Graduated 00:11:31 Nerissa's Tweet Storm 00:14:44 Ollie 3D Birthday Live 00:26:42 Fubuki's Halloween Night 3D Live 00:37:59 Promise 2nd Anniversary 3D Live 00:46:33 1000 Pages. Any Substance? 00:54:15 Twitch Viewership Changes 00:57:12 Malfina got Banned 00:58:18 E-roi Taking Applications 01:00:31 New HoloAN Announcer 01:02:43 Houshou Marine's Ramen Collab 01:03:33 Zeta hit a Million Subscribers 01:04:48 Stronny Hit 10 Million Views 01:05:39 Shiina and Jelly went Bananas 01:12:28 Peo's doing a Donothon 01:15:34 Ala and Dianko's Tiny Stars Cover 01:16:26 Calli's OP 01:17:53 Gnosia's OP features Kobo 01:18:48 Luna's Nnishoi Passion 01:19:23 La+ is in the new Deco*27 Song 01:20:37 Towa's New Order 01:22:11 Sora's Bacharia Love 01:23:06 Riona covered Lonely Poison 01:24:02 Clara covered Because 01:25:01 Rie covered Spoken For 01:28:01 Ollie Roundup 01:28:03 fast food 01:29:09 wobbly life 01:31:19 Stronny Assassin's Creed 01:33:11 Bae Kronii Clubhouse Games 01:34:18 Shiori Dead Reset 01:34:55 Other Kam Recommendations 01:35:54 Sinthya Halo Combat Evolved 01:36:48 Risu Jedi Fallen Order 01:37:29 Alicja Vampire Survivors 01:38:23 Battlefield 6 01:39:27 Other Nick Recommendations 01:42:08 Phase REPO 01:43:07 Nimi's Birthday 01:46:36 Nimi Road to Empress 01:49:41 Chroma Shift Outlast Trials 01:50:40 Nene Amano USS Hornet 01:53:53 Super Chats Update 01:57:24 Community Comments 02:00:43 Birthdays

In this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, explore the world of human resources (and more!) with host Eric Stein and special guest host Ryan Floyd. Eric and Ryan talk with David Ainsworth and David Bell from Zynergia, a trusted HR partner that offers a variety of services, including payroll, benefit management, risk management, and more. They discuss Zynergia's the coverage, features, and benefits of their unique programs, especially their PEO and Workers' Compensation offerings. To learn more about Zynergia and their services, please find them online at https://zynergiahr.com/ About Insurance Shoptalk: Join host Eric Stein on a journey through the dynamic world of commercial property and casualty insurance. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to every episode. Insurance Shoptalk is your premier destination for in-depth discussions on the latest industry trends, technology impacts, interviews with leading experts, and much more. If you enjoyed this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, follow us on our social media pages to learn the latest on commercial insurance industry.

Buy Merch Here!  https://otamerch.shop/ Each week we aim to bring together the biggest events in Vtubing and talk about what's been going on. Stop by, hang out, and let's catch up with us! Join this discord : https://discord.gg/M7tVYWTSFR Follow here for updates: https://twitter.com/SuperChatsPod Shorts over here: https://www.tiktok.com/@superchatspod Playlist of music: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6uXoGNUwk9Tq0NWOwaCLGruX0XdVBfd 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:28 Channel Update 00:04:48 Nerissa Family Karaoke 00:09:11 Mint 3D Debut 00:24:53 More Failed Merch 00:29:24 Daiya Fortuna Redebuted 00:35:10 Ao Graduated 00:39:57 New Socks 00:45:00 V4Mirai Hiatuses 00:47:15 Calli Gachiakuta 00:51:56 Yena Returns 00:54:26 Model Updates 00:58:55 Nene Amano Birthday 01:06:05 Google Docky Surprise 01:10:19 Promise 3D 01:11:07 Perry Winkleton Concerts 01:14:38 Upcoming Ollie 3D Live 01:15:57 Original Music 01:28:50 Song Covers 01:38:45 HoloEN Ghost Stories 01:41:52 Ceci Kronii Drinking 01:51:28 Meat Embroidery 01:55:43 Doki and Mint played Rule34dl 02:06:07 Alicja played Vampire Survivors ⊙ω⊙ 02:08:50 Nimi played Megabonk 02:09:58 Miwa in 3D and Climbing K2 02:11:46 Peo learned DnD 02:13:30 Community and Shilling 02:18:45 Birfdays

Think a PEO will solve all your nonprofit's HR headaches? Not so fast — the fine print might surprise you. In this episode, I'm joined by HR consultant Jess Holst from Aligned HRC to answer a listener's question about whether a professional employer organization (PEO) is the right solution for their growing nonprofit. Real Listener Question: “We've grown from four employees to nearly twelve. I've been handling payroll and HR myself, but it's becoming too much. A board member suggested a PEO, but it feels too good to be true. Should we do it?” PEOs get sold as a one-stop HR solution, but the reality is more complicated. Jess Holst and I unpack the promises versus the pitfalls: from hidden compliance traps, to the limits of what PEOs actually cover, to the unexpected costs that nonprofits often don't see coming. We also explore alternatives like fractional HR support and how to make smarter choices about employee benefits. What You'll Learn: What a PEO actually does — and what it doesn't The real reason many nonprofits consider a PEO (hint: health insurance) Why compliance gaps and hidden costs can make PEOs risky How pairing a PEO with fractional HR could be a smarter move Why shopping with a benefits broker might save you more than a PEO How to know when your nonprofit is ready for outside HR help Bottom line: A PEO isn't a magic HR fix. For some nonprofits, it might be a tool. For many, it's a costly distraction. What matters most is building a strong HR foundation — whether that's with fractional HR support, a trusted benefits broker, or a thoughtful plan for growth. Resources from this Episode Learn more Jess and Aligned HRC: https://alignedhrc.com/ Previous Episode: Are Nonprofit DEI Initiatives Illegal? with Megan: https://birkenlaw.com/charity-therapy-podcast/ct147/  Episode Transcript: https://birkenlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CT148_Transcript.pdf Connect with Us Jess Birken: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessbirken/ Listen & Engage Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Music Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts: Click "Ratings and Reviews" then "Write a Review" Send us your nonprofit questions: https://birkenlaw.com/podcast/#podcast-story   Stay Connected Sign up for the Birken Law Email list: https://birkenlaw.com/signup/   Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Summary for The Space Show presents Dean Cheng Friday, 9-19-25Summary by Zoom, edited.AN IMPORTANT NOTE: The Space Show website, www.thespaceshow.com, is undergoing a denial of service attack. Our hosting company and website manager are working to stop it but I suspect it might continue for a few more days until it can be controlled through various means we are using. In the meantime, you do have sporadic access so keep trying. Otherwise, it is important to note that all our information, our archived programs such as this one, newsletter and information on guests can be found on our Substack page, doctorspace.substack.com. In addition, are posting the Zoom videos to most of our Zoom program on this Substack page along with the audio version of the show. As for podcasting, that will be delayed because it needs for our program mp3 to be posted to The Space Show website. If I am unable to access the site due to the ongoing attack, it means I am unable to upload to our podcast server. We do have podcasting engaged on our Substack page so you might check that out and subscribe as an alternative way to get the programs via podcasting Thank you.We began this Space Show program with our guest, Dean Cheng, with a discussion about U.S.-China space relations and the Wolf Amendment's restrictions on NASA interactions with China, followed by an exploration of space exploration priorities and strategic considerations regarding lunar and Martian missions. The conversation then shifted to examining China's approach to space exploration and its historical context, including cultural motivations and diplomatic strategies, while also discussing the potential implications of directed energy weapons in space. The conversation ended with technical discussions about the Space Show's live caller participation system and its limitations, along with a brief discussion about tax-deductible donations. Detail follows. Space Show participants included John Hunt, Dr. Charles Lurio, Marshall Martin, Michael Listner, Atty, and Dr. Ajay Kothari.David and Dean discussed the Wolf Amendment and its implications for U.S.-China relations in space. Dean clarified that while Congress is not prohibited from talking to the Chinese, NASA, OSTP, and the National Space Council are restricted. They also briefly touched on the contrast between U.S. engagement with China in areas like business and education versus space policy. The conversation ended with David mentioning recent shows featuring security experts and potential future discussions on China-related topics. In addition, Dean outlined the Wolf amendment's specifics and his position on maintaining it plus he did explain why he holds the position he has on this item.Our Space Show group discussed perspectives on space exploration priorities, with David mentioning a debate between focusing on the moon versus Mars among his listeners. Dean shared his view that both the moon and Mars are strategically important for competition with China, particularly regarding cislunar space governance and the potential for China to be first to bring back Mars samples. The conversation highlighted differing opinions on space exploration approaches, including concerns about the Artemis program and alternative methods using SpaceX's Starship technology.Per the Wolf Amendment, Dean went on to discuss the challenges and risks of engaging with Chinese companies in the space and technology sectors, particularly regarding national security concerns and data protection. Dean explained that while private industry and government have different equities and vulnerabilities, the Wolf Amendment restricts certain government interactions with China, though its potential repeal is uncertain. They debated whether commercial competition with China should take precedence over national security concerns, with Dean arguing that China's state-controlled economy and access to sensitive information present significant risks that should not be underestimated.Dean explained why getting to the moon before China is important, highlighting concerns about U.S. capabilities and China's plans for a sustained lunar presence. He noted that China's competitive approach, including their "dual circulation" strategy, could give them an edge in space. Dean acknowledged that the U.S. has fallen behind its 2024 moon landing commitment and expressed concerns about our ability to sustain a lunar program at $4 billion per launch. Michael discussed how China approaches space strategy differently from the West, comparing it to a "game of go" rather than chess, and suggested that China's actions in the South China Sea could be a model for their space activities.Dean talked about the importance of understanding different negotiation styles, particularly comparing business and diplomatic approaches, and emphasized that China's actions are driven by a desire to restore its historical greatness rather than just financial gain. Dr. Kothari highlighted the cultural and civilizational pride underlying China and India's ambitious space programs, noting how these initiatives resonate with historical and divine identifications for their people. The discussion touched on how leaders like Xi Jinping tie national ambitions to reviving past glory, with China's space program being a key component of this broader vision.Our guest brought up the historical evolution of space exploration, comparing it to three distinct eras: Space 1.0 during the Cold War, Space 2.0 from the end of the Cold War to the early 2000s, and current Space 3.0 with China's increased involvement. He emphasized that China's approach to space engagement differs from cooperation, noting their strategic relationships and the absence of American involvement in the Chinese space station. Dean also highlighted the importance of understanding the historical context of space diplomacy and the role of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in Chinese space initiatives.Dean continued to discuss the potential implications of the Trump administration's Golden Dome concept, emphasizing that while it presents interesting opportunities with advances in directed energy and other technologies, it also raises strategic stability concerns similar to those in the 1960s and 70s. He noted that the significant reduction in cost to orbit and increased launch cadence could impact feasibility and affect China's strategic calculations. Ajay raised questions about the legality and effectiveness of deploying directed energy weapons in space, to which Dean clarified that, under the Outer Space Treaty, nuclear weapons are prohibited, but other forms of directed energy weapons are legal.Our continued discussion focused on cultural and civilizational perspectives in space exploration, with Charles and Ajay highlighting how China's space ambitions are tied to its historical narrative of "century of humiliation" and India's interest in mythological stories. Dean shared historical perspectives on Manifest Destiny, noting how other countries viewed the United States' expansion in the 19th century, particularly the concerns in European capitals about America's battle-hardened military. The conversation concluded with a discussion about how different countries' historical expansions were viewed, with Dean pointing out that while Manifest Destiny had a specific term, other countries' expansions were similarly motivated by available technology and historical context.Moving on, we focused on cultural and historical perspectives on space exploration, particularly comparing Chinese and Indian approaches. Dean explained how Chinese science fiction like "The Three-Body Problem" presents different approaches to alien contact than Western narratives, reflecting China's historical experiences and cultural context. The conversation also explored China's long-term planning capabilities through its 5-year plans and Project 921, which has provided stability for the Chinese Human Space Flight Program over decades. Ajay shared a unique perspective on India's historical relationship with the West, noting that while India has civilizational pride dating back to before 1000 AD, the country's more recent history of damage came from Islamic invasions rather than Western influence, making India more open to cooperation with the United States.Dean discussed China's competitive approach to commercial space development, highlighting their deployment of multiple PEO constellations and the strategic implications for military surveillance. He explained that China views the West, particularly the US and its entrepreneurs, as a threat, and noted that China's private sector aerospace investment began in 2014-2015 in response to Western commercial companies like SpaceX. The discussion also covered China's lunar program, which aims to establish an International Lunar Research Station, and potential human missions to Mars, with Dean suggesting that if China were first to put humans on Mars, it could significantly enhance CCP legitimacy. Charles and Ajay contributed insights about America's historical challenges with space program funding and China's development of thorium nuclear power technology.We did a bit of Space Show business at the end of the program. I discussed the current format and challenges with the Space Show's live caller participation system. I explained that while listeners can still call in via Zoom phone lines, most prefer to participate through email rather than phone calls, leading to limited live audience engagement during Zoom shows. The group discussed technical limitations preventing the integration of the toll-free line with Zoom due to audio quality concerns, and David emphasized that while he encourages caller participation, he won't compromise audio quality to accommodate it. The discussion also touched on the need to continue to donate to The Space Show which is a nonprofit 501C3. See the PayPal button on the right side of our home page or in the Substack program summaries in the sponsor and upcoming program section.Thank you.Dr. SpaceSpecial thanks to our sponsors:Northrup Grumman, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentOur Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.comThe Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. To donate via Pay Pal, use:To donate with Zelle, use the email address: david@onegiantleapfoundation.org.If you prefer donating with a check, please make the check payable to One Giant Leap Foundation and mail to:One Giant Leap Foundation, 11035 Lavender Hill Drive Ste. 160-306 Las Vegas, NV 89135Upcoming Programs:Broadcast 4435: ZOOM Dr. Ajay Kothari | Tuesday 23 Sep 2025 1230PM PTGuests: Dr. Ajay KothariAjay shows us his art exhibit via Zoom live from the Fairfax GalleryBroadcast 4436 Hotel Mars with Ben Roberts | Wednesday 24 Sep 2025 930AM PTGuests: John Batchelor, Dr. David Livingston, Ben RobertsHotel Mars discusses microgravity medicine with Ben RobertsBroadcast 4437 Zoom: OPEN LINES DISCUSSION | Sunday 28 Sep 2025 1200PM PTGuests: Dr. David LivingstonZOOM Open Lines Discussion. Listen/participate w/Zoom phone numbers to be published on our blog for this program Get full access to The Space Show-One Giant Leap Foundation at doctorspace.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we sit down with Gary Engles, the visionary behind MyGig – a full‑stack affiliate platform that equips business professionals to earn recurring income while delivering every essential service a modern company needs, from tax‑credit optimization and IT security to PEO‑backed HR, CRM automation, financing, credit‑building, and even fractional CMO marketing. Gary's journey is anything but ordinary. He launched a martial‑arts‑based leadership academy at 22, sold it, turned COO of a trading‑education firm, helped multiple companies prep for lucrative exits, and now runs MyGig's “business‑in‑a‑box” ecosystem. He'll share how his 35‑year martial‑arts discipline shapes his leadership philosophy, why staying in your “area of genius” is the ultimate productivity hack, and the exact SaaS tools he wishes he'd had when he first started. If you're a founder looking to streamline operations, boost revenue, or become a certified MyGig reseller, this conversation is packed with actionable insights, real‑world examples, and the secret sauce that lets you focus on vision while outsourcing the rest. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to level up your business—fast. LinkedIn: garyengels Website: www.joinmygig.com Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.  I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!

In today's episode, despite yet another meeting earlier on Monday failing to yield any breakthrough on the contentious Cost‑of‑Living Allowance (CoLA), trade unions -SEK, PEO, PASYDY, and DEOK - confirmed that they would proceed with the general strike planned for Thursday, September 11.Elsewhere, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said Monday that the final cost of the Great Sea Interconnector remains uncertain, with estimates ranging between €2 billion and €3 billion.Also, authorities and economic analysts are warning that Cyprus must dramatically increase its spending on climate adaptation.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty speaks with entrepreneur Johnie Tolman, who shares his path from the payroll and PEO industry into owning an insurance agency. Johnie share how starting in 2005, he built a strong presence in the construction and Latino markets, later expanding into insurance after the 2008 downturn & how by he had purchased an agency, enabling him to offer payroll, insurance, bonding, and benefits under one roof. Ty and Johnie discuss how combining services helps businesses simplify operations and stay compliant. John explains the advantages of platforms like Cloud9 HR, which streamline onboarding, payroll, and benefits, while also making it easier for employees to access essential information such as pay stubs and W-2s, and how this efficiency strengthens client relationships and improves retention. Ty and John also emphasize the importance of education in insurance. From supplemental cancer coverage to dental and vision plans, they highlight how offering the right benefits not only protects individuals from unexpected costs but also gives employers a competitive edge in attracting and keeping talent.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

This week the Mikes discuss their podcast presentation a PEO chapter at The Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church. Overrated/Underrated this week - The Detroit Lions. The episode wraps up with each Mikes "Hot Mike" take.

So I just learned about PEOs (Professional Employer Organizations) and these are so well established in the USA but news to me! Paul Aemisegeo from Payroll Mart gave me the straight talk on what PEOs actually do versus what they promise to do. If you're a smaller organization dealing with expensive health insurance, multi-state compliance headaches, or just trying to offer competitive benefits without the enterprise budget, this one's for you.The key insight? PEOs can solve your benefits and compliance backend, but don't expect them to handle your day-to-day HR tasks. That performance conversation? Still yours. That tricky leave situation? Also, still yours.We dive into who should consider a PEO (spoiler: if you're in New York with under 100 employees, definitely listen), how to evaluate them, and why so many companies end up switching PEOs multiple times.Plus Paul shares the real considerations if you're thinking about leaving a PEO - because apparently that's a whole thing too.Perfect listen if you're evaluating HR vendors or wondering if there's a better way to handle benefits and compliance.Find Paul on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulaemisegeo/ or at Payroll Marthttps://payrollmart.com/As usual you can find me on Linkedin or through my website https://thehrhub.ca/

Un misterio de la vida de Jesús que se celebra “en solitario”. Peo que, como todos, tiene un valor salvífico. Nos invita a la contemplación, como requisito para poder afrontar lo que sigue: la Pasión y Muerte. Si no alcanzamos el nivel contemplativo en la oración, tampoco viviremos alegremente las contrariedades, porque se nos habrá desdibujado el amor.

Donate to Ironmouse's charity campaign! https://tiltify.com/@ironmouse/ironmouse Check out Carlos' shop! https://otamerch.shop/ Playlist of music: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6uXoGNUwk9Tq0NWOwaCLGruX0XdVBfd Each week we aim to bring together the biggest events in Vtubing and talk about what's been going on. Stop by, hang out, and let's catch up with us! Join this discord : https://discord.gg/wFMcTGHWGJ Follow here for updates: https://twitter.com/SuperChatsPod Shorts over here: https://www.tiktok.com/@superchatspod 00:00:00 Start 00:00:45 We've Been Doing Stuff 00:03:16 VShojo Exploded 00:49:25 We Must Watch Summaura 00:50:44 Pekomama 00:52:19 Panko and Kiara 00:53:50 Nimi's Happiness 00:58:32 Nyana's Graduation 01:01:52 Rhubarb Outfit 01:08:52 Vtuber Anime Appearances 01:13:53 Brave Group Aquired StelLive 01:15:02 Tokino Sora's 8 Year Anniversary Concert 01:16:28 Flare's collab with the Mirai Kodai Orchestra 01:17:39 Marine's 3D Birthday Live 01:20:37 Calli and Nerissa's Original Song: Nightmare 01:22:34 Holo Gen 1 covered I Want to Be 01:24:41 Su covered Lily/Sigh 01:25:50 Jurard covered Otonoke 01:27:31 V4Mirai Lunalia covered How It's Done 01:31:29 Phase Alias covered Connect 01:33:13 Nene Amano covered AiScReam 01:34:50 Peo, Tonya, and Yuuna also covered AiScReam 01:35:29 BREAKING NEWS: 16 Hour Yandere ASMR Relay 01:38:43 Ina's AmiAmi Stream ft Flare 01:41:44 Gigi played Rift of the Necrodancer 01:44:11 Saba-Doob Feud 01:48:09 Sloppy Sisters Peak Collab 01:51:11 Shibi did a Work-Along Stream 01:52:21 Nasa Studied English 01:54:00 Ala Posted an ASMR Video 01:56:06 Sinthya Sanguine played Battlefront 2 02:00:02 Terra 404 did a Handcam Cooking Stream 02:01:29 Lia's Zoomer vs Newgrounds Stream 02:05:27 Community and Shilling 02:10:04 Birfdays

G&A Partners just made a bold move by acquiring GrowthForce, a $9.7M accounting firm — and it could reshape the future of the payroll and HR industry. In this episode of Payrollin', Matt Vaadi breaks down why this deal matters, what it means for PEOs, and how it might impact partnerships with accounting firms across the country. Is this the start of a vertical integration trend where payroll, HR, and bookkeeping live under one roof?Matt dives into the details behind the deal, shares insights on G&A's growth strategy, and explores what this could mean for payroll bureau owners, CPA partners, and small business service providers. Whether you see this as a threat or an opportunity, this is a wake-up call for anyone in the payroll space. Subscribe now to stay ahead of the curve as the industry continues to evolve.

Register for the webinar:Common Legal Diligence Issues (and How to Handle Them) - July 17th - https://bit.ly/4lo4SwuAccomplished CEO Marci LaRouech sought to build a business without investor pressure. A sub $1m HR firm was the way.Topics in Marci's interview:Leading Makai HR through growth and exit as CEO2 reasons she likes project workComparing HR consulting and PEO business modelsAcquiring Seay HR with 40% seller financingLeveraging associations and networks for client growthBuilding a strong team for high-touch HR serviceGrowth in fractional HR workBecoming the leading HR firm for the pest control industryHow AI can be useful for human resourcesEase of hiring in HRReferences and how to contact Marci:LinkedInmarci@seay.usSeay HRSeay HR ETA for SearchersIris Levine on Acquiring Minds: $6m Business, 3 Minutes From Childhood HomeWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamDownload the New CEO's Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact mark@aspenhr.comConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron

What happens when a CFO with a knack for numbers and a passion for people builds an offshore HR powerhouse from scratch—and grows it to 500 employees without a single cold call? In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene speaks with John Sansoucie, founder of CogNet, an offshore HR powerhouse that now boasts over 500 employees and a place on the Inc. 5000 list. John reveals how he assists HR firms in scaling quickly by discreetly managing payroll, benefits, taxes, and accounting behind the scenes—often reducing costs by more than half. Find out how he transformed a labor crisis into a competitive advantage and why some of the industry's leading players now rely on his extended office model. Key Takeaways: → How a turnaround crisis led to a global HR empire. → Why one bold leap during COVID changed everything for CogNet. → The hidden cost most companies ignore when trying to scale. → What it takes to build a 500-person offshore team from scratch. → Why the “extended office” mindset is rewriting the rules of outsourcing.   John Sansoucie launched CogNet in 2004 after waking up in India with a bold vision, backed by 27 years of experience in TPA, HRO, and PEO. He has built and managed multiple global service operations and held senior executive roles at top HR outsourcing firms, including CFO at US Personnel and VP at Advantec. John holds a Finance degree from the University of Missouri and an MBA from the University of South Florida. Connect With John: CogNet Facebook LinkedIn   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a CFO with a knack for numbers and a passion for people builds an offshore HR powerhouse from scratch—and grows it to 500 employees without a single cold call? In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene speaks with John Sansoucie, founder of CogNet, an offshore HR powerhouse that now boasts over 500 employees and a place on the Inc. 5000 list. John reveals how he assists HR firms in scaling quickly by discreetly managing payroll, benefits, taxes, and accounting behind the scenes—often reducing costs by more than half. Find out how he transformed a labor crisis into a competitive advantage and why some of the industry's leading players now rely on his extended office model. Key Takeaways: → How a turnaround crisis led to a global HR empire. → Why one bold leap during COVID changed everything for CogNet. → The hidden cost most companies ignore when trying to scale. → What it takes to build a 500-person offshore team from scratch. → Why the “extended office” mindset is rewriting the rules of outsourcing.   John Sansoucie launched CogNet in 2004 after waking up in India with a bold vision, backed by 27 years of experience in TPA, HRO, and PEO. He has built and managed multiple global service operations and held senior executive roles at top HR outsourcing firms, including CFO at US Personnel and VP at Advantec. John holds a Finance degree from the University of Missouri and an MBA from the University of South Florida. Connect With John: CogNet Facebook LinkedIn   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most franchisors don't even know what a PEO is—yet they're missing out on MASSIVE savings, HR support, and protection from liability. In this powerful live episode from the International Franchise Association (IFA) in Las Vegas, I sit down with Kim Hill and Heather West from Infiniti HR, the first and only PEO created specifically for franchising.You'll learn how $17 million was saved for franchisees last year alone, why traditional HR models are outdated for franchises, and how Infiniti HR simplifies operations, slashes costs, and helps scale faster.

Have you ever considered partnering with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to support your business? Hear from Dr. Carmen Armstrong, ADP TotalSource Client Relations Executive, and Dena Grammas, ADP Totalsource HR Business Partner, as they discuss PEOs, and how small businesses can benefit from them. Listen in as we cover: [01:09] What is a PEO? [01:34] Why would a small business consider a PEO? [02:35] How does a PEO solve for small business challenges? [03:08] What is an HR Business Partner? [05:10] How HR Business Partners help clients with challenges [06:29] How PEOs help clients navigate complexity [08:38] The PEO specialists that support clients [09:46] How a client's employees benefit from a PEO [10:49] Defining success as an HRBP [12:06] Evaluating if your business is right for a PEO This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. ADP does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This content is current as of the published date.  Copyright © 2025 ADP, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The ADP logo, ADP, RUN Powered by ADP, and HR{preneur} are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. and its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.  Privacy at ADP

Register for the webinar:  •Legal Preparation for Your Search - Thu Jan 30 - https://bit.ly/3CbswuPMonths into his ownership, Ayo Phillips realized his industry was fatally flawed. He survived and 5 years later, exited.Topics in Ayo's interview:Acquiring with funding from a family officeBuying a declining business in a competitive industryUnethical practices within his industryBeing honest about your motivation to buy a businessLosing 19 employees who became competitorsTreating his business like a startupPivoting from countertops to drivewaysThe toll the business took on his familySuccessfully exiting the businessHis 16 Commandments of SearchReferences and how to contact Ayo:The 16 Commandments of Acquisition EntrepreneurshipLinkedInTwitterOperators CoachTwitter threadLP First CapitalThomas InceGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business:Contact mark@aspenhr.com or visit Aspen HRGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or email hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at nick@inzotechnologies.com, and tell him you're a searcherConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterCredits:Edited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron

Sale-leaseback and asset-based lending enabled Carlo Santelli to acquire and own 100% of a $3.5m EBITDA manufacturer.Topics in Carlo's interview:Applying 3x to Columbia before getting inLeaving a finance career to buy a businessWhy he only buys proprietary, not through brokersMaintaining deal momentum when a seller is very busyThe power of asset-based lendingThe power of a successful sale leasebackBeing comfortable learning as you goHow he thinks about riskClosing on 4 businesses this yearHis ambitious goal for next yearReferences and how to contact Carlo:LinkedIncarlo.santelli@gmail.comCortina Capital PartnersGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at nick@inzotechnologies.com, and tell him you're a searcherGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business:Contact mark@aspenhr.com or visit Aspen HRGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter

Pete Ciaverilla bought a $12m HVAC business, then grew earnings 50% in 3 years. His timing couldn't have been better.Topics in Peter's interview:Combining households with his parents while searchingUsing a buy-side advisorFunding less than 5% of the deal himselfTransitioning the seller's family out of the businessBuying a company with 65 employees, $12M in revenueAdvantages of buying a bigger companyBalancing commercial and residential HVACImpact of seasonality on revenueWhy private equity likes HVACFeeling comfortable with taking on a large loanReferences and how to contact Peter:LinkedInTwitterLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business:Contact mark@aspenhr.com or visit Aspen HRConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter

Nick Molina on how he found, acquired, & plans to manage a 275-employee business in Minneapolis from his home in Miami.Topics in Nick's interview:Taking his first company public in 1998His unwillingness to retireThe tremendous cost of start-upsWhich state he won't do business inBuying a business he doesn't have to operateImportance of listening in salesLiving in Miami while owning a business in MinneapolisWhat makes a good property management businessUsing a loan broker Appeal of keeping a business in his familyReferences and how to contact Nick:LinkedInTwitternick@endangeredinvestments.comEndangered InvestmentsGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business:Contact mark@aspenhr.com or visit Aspen HRGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or email hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at nick@inzotechnologies.com, and tell him you're a searcherConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter

After buying then exiting a 12-unit franchise portfolio, Alicia Miller became expert on how to attract private equity.Topics in Alicia's interview:Leaving her corporate career to buy a franchiseAcquiring a portfolio of Sylvan Learning CentersTurning around unprofitable locationsHer tips for negotiating an acquisitionHow private equity has impacted franchisingAcquiring existing franchise locations vs. de novo developmentWhich brands attract private equity and whyNew brands that are disrupting their industriesWhy Subway has value despite closing locationsHow emerging franchise brands change as they growReferences and how to contact Alicia:LinkedInBig Money In Franchising by Alicia MillerGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or email hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business:Contact mark@aspenhr.com or visit Aspen HRWork with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital AdvisoryConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter