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Today on the podcast, Troy Henikoff joins Bradley to discuss his new book, "Levers - The Framework For Building Repeatability Into Your Business." Get your copy at https://www.leversbook.com/.Troy Henikoff is Managing Director of MATH Venture Partners. Additionally, Troy is an active mentor with Techstars.Troy was a Co-founder of Excelerate Labs, which became Techstars Chicago in 2013. He also helps manage the FireStarter Fund, teaches Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Business and is on the board of the Chicago-land Entrepreneurial Center.Prior to Techstars Chicago, Troy was the CEO of OneWed.com, the President of Amacai, and co-founder and CEO of SurePayroll.com. Troy built the technology for Jellyvision (creators of “You Don't Know Jack!”) and was the President of Systemetrics. His first company was Specialized Systems and Software. Troy has an undergraduate degree in Engineering from Brown University and a Masters Degree in Project Management from Northwestern.** JOIN THE PRIVATE LEADERSHIP PODCAST COMMUNITY! **This community has access to a seat at the live recordings for all Monday podcast episodes, monthly, live Q&As with our favorite podcast guests, a private community on Facebook, and more. It launches June 1st, 2023 - grab your spot using this link: www.club.capital/podcastThanks to our sponsors:Club Capital offers monthly accounting, tax, and CFO services for insurance agency owners. Learn more at www.club.capital.Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Club Capital Podcast when you get in touch.Autopilot Recruiting is a continuous recruiting service where you'll be assigned a recruiter that has been trained to recruit on your behalf every business day. Listeners of the Club Capital Leadership Podcast go to https://www.autopilotrecruiting.com and use the code ClubCapital to get started.
In this episode, host Julie Hood walks through the questions she used to reset for explosive growth in the rest of 2023. Get the full show notes and questions at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/150. LINKS MENTIONED Celebrate the 150th episode and join the drawing for a huge prize package!https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/drawingCome join us for the 24 Hour Course Creator Intensive - July 12-15, 2023 - let's get your course content together over one time, includes coaching calls and co-working times!https://coursecreatorshq.com/PodcastIntensive Consider using Sure Payroll to process US payroll: https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/SurePayrollKEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORS If you're ready to do your own reset, here are the 10 questions to ask: 1 – What do I want to change?2 – What's working? What's not working?3 – What is my launch schedule and pricing for the next 3-6 months?4 – Do I need to change anything about the way I sell?5 – What are my traffic sources / lead sources and lead generation? Which ones will I continue? Which new ones will I add?6 – What are my team members currently doing? What else could they do and take off my plate?7 – Do I need to change anything with the way I manage my money or cash flow? (For example, Julie added SurePayroll)8 – How do I track my “learning time” and make sure it doesn't take over?9 – What could I change in my routine? Where could I add time blocking? 10 – What are my top 3-4 priorities moving forward? (Write them down every day, imagine what a successful outcome is, and determine my next step.)COME VISIT! FREE Ultimate Course Creators Planner - https://coursecreatorshq.com/2023planner Sign up for my email list and get this free course Is My Course Idea Any Good? here. GoodPods Let's talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first) Clubhouse Connect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.Website https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagram https://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitter https://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ
Nick Sargen, senior economic advisor at Fort Washington Investment Advisors, says that investors didn't expect the Federal Reserve to let troubling times linger, but now the central bank can't make a change on a dime, so investors should now be waiting for the Fed to pivot on its strategy, a change he does not think will happen soon. Sargen expects a recession that is "not that long and not that deep," though he acknowledges there is enough uncertainty to make it last longer before those weak spots can be shored up. Also on the show, Tom Lydon of VettaFi looks to an international fund that hedges currency risk -- a hot topic in today's markets -- for his ETF of the Week, Maria Feller of SurePayroll talks about a survey showing that nearly 40 percent of Americans find that subscription services -- managing them and getting the most out of their money -- is adding to their financial stress, and in the Market Call, Justin Carbonneau, vice president at Validea.com discusses the ways in which legendary investors are or would be picking stocks in today's downbeat market.
Michael Alter, Clinical Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, joins J.R. Lowry on our first episode to share his career story and the things he learned along the way. Michael talks to J.R. about how his bachelor's degree in economics from Northwestern University and his MBA from Harvard Business School equipped him with the skillset he needed to jump into the startup world. He takes us on his experience as a consultant in McKinsey & Company and the lessons he brought with him that helped him fulfill his roles as the Chief Executive Officer of The Tie Bar and SurePayroll. Michael's career success continues to serve as an inspiring feat for young dreamers of today. Join us in our first episode as Michael talks about his childhood dream, his first job, and advancing his career through business school.
Michael Alter, co-founder of SurePayroll, talks about how early in his career he was unwilling to share his diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes, and then because he felt like it was for himself, unwilling to help raise funding for Type 1 Diabetes research. He changed course and has now been on the board of The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for the past twelve years. JDRF is the leader in research leading to a cure for type 1 diabetes in the world. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide.Michael also shares advice for those with Type 1 Diabetes who want to be entrepreneurs, and encourages young people not to use their diagnosis as an excuse to not pursue their dreams.
Back of the Napkin Explores the Big Journeys of Small Business Owners
Rarely do you hear a small business owner describe their passion as “making sure I file my payroll and taxes without triggering a visit from the IRS.” Most small business owners learn the ins and outs of payroll and taxes by trial and error, a practice that can sometimes lead to costly mistakes. In this season 2 episode of Back of the Napkin | Friday Fails, Cory Hershman, Associate Product Manager, SurePayroll, details how to prevent common small business payroll mistakes.
Back of the Napkin Explores the Big Journeys of Small Business Owners
Rachel Doyle founded GlamourGals, a nonprofit in New York City, when she was just 17 years old. The mission of GlamourGals focuses on providing support to isolated seniors who live in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, and for 20 years, the nonprofit's key volunteer activity has been providing makeovers to seniors. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 60% of seniors in these living situations were facing elder isolation, and since the pandemic, that number has grown to 100% due to the lack of visitors at these facilities. Rachel and her organization are longtime clients of SurePayroll, utilizing SurePayroll's suite of payroll and business tools to manage her small but growing nonprofit staff. We chatted with Rachel to learn more about what inspired her to launch GlamourGals, how she pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic to address elder isolation through letter-writing campaigns, and what it was like being mentioned by Oprah when she was still in high school.
Troy Henikoff is a Managing director of the venture capital firm, MATH Venture Partners and also a board member of many organizations such as JioBit, Retrium, EatStreet, CardFlight, Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, and has also been a founder, founding member, or CEO of several notable companies such as SurePayroll, Onewed.com, Jellyvision and many others Tune into today's episode to be a part of this entrepreneur turned VC life and experience.
Back of the Napkin Explores the Big Journeys of Small Business Owners
Every small business is powered by a bolt of inspiration and the dedicated people who bring it to life. And the Back of the Napkin podcast is where small business owners can tune in to explore the unique ideas that have launched successful enterprises, and meet entrepreneurs who aren't afraid to think differently. In each episode, we'll sit down with entrepreneurs from all kinds of different industries to learn why they got into business, how their ideas have developed, and what twists and turns they've faced along the way. You won't believe some of the wild ideas that have taken root, and you'll be able to learn valuable lessons from the mistakes that other entrepreneurs have already made. Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and we hope these stories inspire business owners and consumers alike to dream big, take risks and shop locally. At SurePayroll, small business is our business, and we understand that a lot goes into running your operation. Our easy online service makes running payroll for small- and micro-businesses a breeze so entrepreneurs can focus less on payroll and taxes and spend more time doing what they do best. So roll up your sleeves, brew some strong coffee and make sure you're subscribed on your favorite podcast app. The Back of the Napkin podcast is hosted by SurePayroll's Stephanie Davis and small business owner Dusty Weis, and launches on January 27.
As a founder, are you optimizing for greed or fear? Each of use inevitably does one or the other. In the first case, “I want the least dilution so I'm going to fundraise in increments”.The latter is “damn, what if I can't raise again? Let's get as much cash in the bank as a we can”. Here are the main talking points: why raising the money is not always the answer what are the risks of raising too much capital too early how to make decisions that extend your runway how Troy evaluates each company before investing About Troy:Troy Henikoff is Managing Director of MATH Venture Partners. Additionally, Troy is an active mentor with Techstars. Troy was the Co-founder of Excelerate Labs, which became Techstars Chicago in 2013. He also helps manage the FireStarter Fund, teaches Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Business and is on the board of the Chicago-land Entrepreneurial Center. Prior to Techstars Chicago, Troy was the CEO of OneWed.com, the President of Amacai, and co-founder and CEO of SurePayroll.com.Resources mentioned on the show:Troy's investment & startup advice videos on vimeo.
Keith Goudy is the Managing Partner at Vantage Leadership Consulting & Sarah Skerik is the Vice President, Marketing at SurePayroll
Keith Goudy is the Managing Partner at Vantage Leadership Consulting & Sarah Skerik is the Vice President, Marketing at SurePayroll
Troy Henikoff is the Managing Director at Techstars Chicago, a Managing Director at MATH Venture Partners, and a Professor of Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Business. If you haven't heard of Troy yet, he is one of the biggest figures in the Chicago tech scene and has been instrumental in getting Chicago tech to where it is today. He is also one of the nicest guys you will ever meet and a hard core cyclist. Prior to launching Techstars Chicago, Troy was a serial entrepreneur. He was the CEO of OneWed.com, President of Amacai, and co-founder and CEO of SurePayroll.com. Troy built the technology for Jellyvision (creators of “You Don’t Know Jack!”), was the President of Systemetrics, and his first company was Specialized Systems and Software. Troy has an undergraduate degree in Engineering from Brown University and a Masters Degree in Project Management from Northwestern. In This Episode You Will Learn: How cold is too cold when biking to work The story of how Troy got into entrepreneurship How Excelerate Labs came about The story of creating BB8 for Star Wars What the application process is like for Techstars How to find the right balance between tenacious and coachable Which entrepreneurs get the most out of Techstars What the timeline looks like for their 90 days in the program What goes into making a perfect pitch in front of 500 venture capitalists What companies really excite him Why Mark Achler and Troy started MATH Venture Partners Whether or not there is a signalling problem by only investing in some of your accelerator companies Why Groupon would have been impossible to build in San Francisco Why you have to be honest with yourself first Selected Links From The Episode: Michael Krasny, Founder of CDW Alex White, Founder of Next Big Sound David Cohen, Founder of Techstars Sam Yagan, CEO of Shop Runner Brad Feld, VC at Foundry Group Sphero Fitbot Casey Jenks, Founder of Fitbot Favorite Books: The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist by Brad Feld Sponsored By: Propllr: a Chicago public relations firm that helps startups and innovators build credibility and awareness for their companies, people, products and services.
What are the greatest rewards, and the greatest frustrations, of owning your own small business? You may be surprised to learn that money isn’t the answer to either question. What matters far, far more to America’s entrepreneurs? And what do they absolutely abhor? The SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard has taken the pulse of American small business owners every month since 2010. This week on Monday Morning Radio with host Dean Rotbart, SurePayroll’s Andy Roe, head “scorekeeper,” shares some of the most surprising insights into the way entrepreneurs feel on a wide variety of business topics. Did you know, for example, that 46% of small business owners are unable to break away from work long enough to have lunch? What about you? Listen in to hear other eye-opening results from the SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard and see how your small business experience compares to the mainstream. Photo: Andy Roe, SurePayroll.com Posted: October 17, 2016 Monday Morning Run Time: 35 minutes 01 seconds
La organización SurePayroll conpartió una infografía con las mejores horas para publicar en las principales redes sociales: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr y Google+. En este podcast te cuento los detalles.Aquí la fuente: http://bit.ly/2dD9vEcTus sugerencias y comentarios son muy importantes, escríbeme: http://bit.ly/JSandovalCom#LabInsight es un podcast de @Socialtegia
La organización SurePayroll conpartió una infografía con las mejores horas para publicar en las principales redes sociales: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr y Google+. En este podcast te cuento los detalles.Aquí la fuente: http://bit.ly/2dD9vEcTus sugerencias y comentarios son muy importantes, escríbeme: http://bit.ly/JSandovalCom#LabInsight es un podcast de @Socialtegia
Charles Houghton is founder and owner of Charles T. Houghton, P.C., a law firm dedicated to providing business, compliance, licensing and regulatory advice to the recreational and medical marijuana industry. Charles discusses “cannabusiness” - a new and emerging industry of innovative businesses and business opportunities evolving around both the medical and recreational marijuana use - and opportunities for entrepreneurs.Scott Brandt is the vice president of marketing at SurePayroll, where he oversees many levels of technology, including the company website, email marketing, social media, Salesforce.com, and SEO. Scott talks about how small businesses can benefit by outsourcing payroll and which technology is most useful for small business owners.Jill Salzman is currently growing her third entrepreneurial venture, The Founding Moms, the world's first and only kid-friendly collective of offline meetups and online resources for mom entrepreneurs. She is also the author of Found It: A Field Guide for Mom Entrepreneurs. Jill talks about the first Founding Moms Conference taking place on Monday, October 6 and how people can attend, sponsor, and partner.Dafna Michaelson is the co-founder and president of the Journey Institue for the 50 in 52 Journey, a project for which she traveled across America to all 50 states, spending 52 weeks to find and share the stories of ordinary people doing incredible things in their communities throughout the country. She discusses the importance and best practices of social media etiquette for small business.Sponsored by Sage and Nextiva.