In this episode of the PayDay Podcast, Matt reconnects with an old colleague, Tyler Betts from Dempsey & Siders. The two reminisce about how they first met at Sheakley, and Tyler shares his inspiring journey from working as a cart guy at Thriftway, transitioning into the hospitality industry, and eventually joining his father's insurance agency in pursuit of a more family-friendly career. They dive into key topics like small business insurance, covering everything from EPL insurance to workers' compensation. The conversation then shifts to how both Matt and Tyler have used business networking to grow their respective businesses. Furthermore, Tyler discusses the defensive strategy he employs to ensure his clients understand all the various types of coverage available to protect their businesses from unexpected risks. You won't want to miss this insightful conversation!

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In this episode of the PayDay Podcast, Matt interviews the head of the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA). They explore Matt Appenzeller's career journey, from his time in the Army to his family business, his involvement with the local chamber, and ultimately becoming the head of the largest chamber collaboration in Southwest Ohio. SOCA’s mission allows smaller suburban, rural, and city neighborhood chambers to offer the same type of pooled savings programs as large city and state chambers. They also discuss the importance of non-dues revenue in running a small chamber.

Matt shares stories about the leadership skills he developed in the Army, which have prepared him to lead his team at SOCA and mentor new chamber heads across Ohio. He compares his leadership style to that of a quarterback, reminiscing about his time as a QB on his high school football team.

It’s a great episode filled with leadership insights and inspiring stories!

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In this episode of the PayDay Podcast, Matt sits down with Kelan Macy, an accounting and bookkeeping entrepreneur from Clara Vista Solutions. Kelan shares his unique journey, starting with his passion for the Spanish language in college, before returning to school to fall in love with the language of accounting. They dive into the parallels between being a business bookkeeper and a linebacker, both roles requiring a strong sense of defensive strategy and leadership. Kelan also reflects on his first job at a snow cone stand, where he learned to go with the flow with his customers' demands which has served him well in helping clients manage their cash flow. Finally, they explore the crucial distinction between payroll and bookkeeping, explaining why it’s often best to have dedicated specialists for each. You will want to listen to every minute of this amazing episode.

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