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THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast

Designed for those who crave the inside scoop on everything from people to policy to profits, each THRIVE episode transforms complex business and HR topics into clear, actionable advice. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or an aspiring leader, this podcast is your go-to source for cutting through the noise and gaining a competitive advantage.

Optimistic but On Edge: What NFIB’s Indexes Say About Small Business in 2026

34 mins; March 31, 2026

Pay Transparency, Tax Write-Offs, and AI Wishful Thinking

10 mins; March 26, 2026

Optimism Up and Entrepreneurs Out, Compensation Boost, AI Innovation Incentives

9 mins; March 19, 2026

Actress and Producer Jill Wagner: The Business of Being a Creative Entrepreneur

36 mins; March 17, 2026

Refunds for Tariffs, Job Growth Discrepancy, Rehiring After AI Layoffs

9 mins; March 12, 2026

Industry Optimism Up, Data Needed for HR Decisions, OpenAI’s New Gadget

7 mins; March 05, 2026

Tariffs: SCOTUS Ruling, Why They’ll Stay, and What to Do with Uncertainty

12 mins; February 26, 2026

Jobs and Wages Steady, Skipping PTO Causes Burnout, Growth Targeted in 2026

8 mins; February 19, 2026

Best-Selling Author and Host Ken Coleman: Stop Motivating Your Team and Start Doing This Instead

33 mins; February 17, 2026

SBA Touts Growth, Capital Programs, a Bill on AI Training, Permit Process Changes

7 mins; February 12, 2026

Shutdowns to Delay Tax Refunds, Agentic Commerce, Supply Chains, Consumer Confidence

7 mins; February 05, 2026

Planning Around a Shutdown, Banks Float 10% Credit Card Rate, AI Hiring Tools

6 mins; January 29, 2026

Wage Laws to Tax Rules: What’s Really Changing for Employers in 2026

70 hours 43 mins; January 27, 2026

Credit Card Interest Caps, Workplace Flexibility, Inflation Moderate

10 mins; January 22, 2026

Employment Is Steady, Manufacturing is Contracting, Predictive Scheduling Issues

8 mins; January 15, 2026

No Tax on Tips & Overtime Explained: What Business Owners Actually Need to Know

21 mins; January 13, 2026

Mixed Reviews on Economy’s Direction in 2026, Phased Retirement

7 mins; January 08, 2026

SBA 8(a) Loan Program, No Qualified Applicants, AI Executive Order

8 mins; December 18, 2025

Public Speaking Lessons for Business Owners: The Keynote Curators Founder Seth Dechtman

26 mins; December 16, 2025

Hiring Increases and Wages Rise, Tariffs’ Impact, Cyber Monday Sales

6 mins; December 10, 2025

AI vs. People, Shopping Small This Holiday, Give Continued Recognition

7 mins; December 04, 2025

Small Business YouTube Marketing Strategies: Logical Position’s Karly Scott

39 mins; December 02, 2025

Businesses Optimism and Uncertainty, Manager Training Lags, AI Job Swap

6 mins; November 20, 2025

5 Game-Changing California Laws Every Employer Must Know for 2026

25 mins; November 18, 2025

Shutdown Headaches, Jobs Consistent and Hours Worked Up, Bank Preferences

8 mins; November 13, 2025

Amazon Layoffs Not AI-Related, Reddit Health Insurance Advice, an Ad Lift from Louvre Heist

8 mins; November 06, 2025

Stop Using AI Wrong: Constant Contact’s AI Director Louis Gutierrez

33 mins; November 04, 2025

Holiday Shopping Hope, AICPA Asks for No Tax Info, Accessibility Lawsuits

9 mins; October 30, 2025

Shutdown Jeopardizes Tax Credits, Holiday Hiring, and Optimism

7 mins; October 23, 2025

How to Become a Successful Franchise Owner: Subway Franchisee Chairman Bill Mathis

25 mins; October 21, 2025

Government Shutdown Impact, Tariffs and Tribulations, Harnessing AI in Business

7 mins; October 16, 2025

Resiliency of Small Businesses, Alternative Jobs Data, AI Not Taking Jobs

6 mins; October 09, 2025

Paychex Sr. VP Jason Rose: Building Teams, Brands, and Revenue

38 mins; October 07, 2025

GDP, Consumer Spending, Conflicting Business Data, and TikTok Recruiting

6 mins; October 02, 2025

No Tax on Tips: What Is Known and What Do We Still Need to Know?

6 mins; September 25, 2025

Wharton Economist Dr. Corinne Low: What Women Want in the Workplace

31 mins; September 23, 2025

Inflation Indicators, SBA Loans, Worker Safety, Pet Impact

10 mins; September 18, 2025

Jobs Update, Employees Seek Financial Guidance, Teaching Entrepreneurship

9 mins; September 11, 2025

Employer IQ: How to Find Your HR Blind Spots with this Free Tool

21 mins; September 09, 2025

Legality of Tariffs, De Minimis Exemption Ends, and Quiet Cracking

10 mins; September 02, 2025

Tariff Exposure, Manufacturing Growth, Healthcare Costs, and AI Adoption

9 mins; August 27, 2025

Author Jillian Johnsrud: The Case for Mini-Retirement

32 mins; August 25, 2025

Inflation Indicator, SMB Optimism, and Retail Sales Are Up

6 mins; August 20, 2025

SMB Sales Uptick, Employers Sued, RTO Mandates, Job Searches Drop

8 mins; August 13, 2025

Attorney Barbara Weltman: Your Most-Asked 2025 Tax Bill Questions, Answered

27 mins; August 12, 2025

GDP, Inflation, Tariffs, and Jobs Muddle Economic Outlook

7 mins; August 07, 2025

Benefits Manager Tami Tillery on Navigating the Future of Employee Benefits

31 mins; August 05, 2025

Small Business Growth, Economic Rebound, AI Advantage, Business Buying and Selling

6 mins; July 30, 2025

Manufacturing Boost, Healthcare Cost Concerns, Voluntary Benefits, Ethics

8 mins; July 23, 2025

Over-employment, Remote Work Hours, Gen Z Finances, Auto-Renewals

9 mins; July 16, 2025

Author Smiley Poswolsky: Leading Different Generations in the Workplace

29 mins; July 15, 2025

Some Permanence in Tax and Spending Package Will Benefit Businesses

10 mins; July 09, 2025

Live from Las Vegas: The Best of AICPA Engage 2025

33 mins; July 08, 2025

Consumer Confidence Dips, Jobs Steady, Handbooks Hacked, AI Writing is Meh

8 mins; July 03, 2025

Interest Rate Holds, Big Companies Shed Workers, Get a Succession Plan

9 mins; June 26, 2025

Inflation Fears Wane, Housing Market Improves, Workplace Safety Woes

9 mins; June 18, 2025

TV Personality and CEO Mauricio Umansky: The Dealmaker's Secrets to Motivation and Growth

31 mins; June 17, 2025

Small Business Surveys, HSAs Could Expand, SCORE Threatened

7 mins; June 11, 2025

Tax & Spending Bill Deficits, No Degree Required, SBA Tool Connects U.S.

8 mins; June 04, 2025

CEO Joe Woodard: Moving CPAs from Routine Tasks to Trusted Business Advisors

32 mins; June 03, 2025

Bonus Depreciation, Pass-Through and R&D Deductions Could Help SMBs

10 mins; May 28, 2025

Tax and Spending Bill, Small Businesses Less Optimistic, Klarna Goes Human

10 mins; May 22, 2025

Attorney Ben Ebbink: What Trump's First 100 Days Mean for Your Business

32 mins; May 20, 2025

U.S.-China Tariffs, DOL Independent Contractor Rule, Student Loan Repayment

8 mins; May 14, 2025

Executive Orders: Business Leaders Get Questions Answered

10 mins; May 07, 2025

Food52 CEO Erika Ayers Badan: Building Brands, Leading Teams, and Changing Work Culture

30 mins; May 06, 2025

China Tariff Conundrum, Credit Lines and Interest Rates, Best Cities for Business

8 mins; April 30, 2025

Tariff Concerns Hit Major Industries, Quiet Cracking Expands, Slow Roll the AI

8 mins; April 25, 2025

Immigration Attorney John Fay: I9 Compliance Essentials for Employers

27 mins; April 22, 2025

Tariffs Today and Tomorrow, Corporate Bankruptcies Up, AI and Hiring

9 mins; April 17, 2025

Labor Market Steady, Pay Raises Iffy, SBA Changing Loan Program

5 mins; April 10, 2025

FutureThink's CEO Lisa Bodell: How Simplicity Drives Business Success

26 mins; April 08, 2025

Small Business Concerns: Economic Stability, Cybersecurity, Inflation, and Succession Planning

7 mins; April 03, 2025

The Fed on Interest Rates, EEOC on DEI, Small Businesses on AI

7 mins; March 27, 2025

Paychex's Sarah Faye Pierce: Breaking Down Key Executive Orders & What They Mean for Your Business

22 mins; March 25, 2025

Optimism Drops, Amazon Boycotts Hit Small Businesses, Botox Discrimination

7 mins; March 20, 2025

Fed Talks Inflation and Uncertainty, Job Growth Moderate, OT Rule Appealed

7 mins; March 13, 2025

Author Jason Dorsey: Generational Clashes at Work — How to Bridge the Divide

32 mins; March 11, 2025

A Tariff Workaround, SBA Leader Sets Agenda, and Impact of Mass IRS Layoffs

6 mins; March 06, 2025

Housing Market Woes, BOI is Back, and AI Shift by Crunchbase

8 mins; February 27, 2025

LinkedIn's Steve Cadigan: Rewriting HR, From Performance Reviews to Remote Work

26 mins; February 25, 2025

Inflation Rising, Monthly Hourly Earnings Decreasing, and Auditing Social Policies

7 mins; February 20, 2025

Funding Freeze Chills Labor Market, Acquisitions Rise, OpenAI Lessens Research Time

6 mins; February 13, 2025

Paychex's Zachary Keep: How SECURE Act 2.0 Can Benefit Your Business

16 mins; February 11, 2025

It’s a Wait and See on Tariffs’ Impact, DeepSeek AI, and Potential Changes to the SBA

5 mins; February 07, 2025

BOI Reporting Update, AI Avalanche of Resumes, NYC Congestion Pricing

6 mins; January 30, 2025

Paychex's Stephen Dombroski: Decoding Small Business Tax Changes for 2025

18 mins; January 28, 2025

New Administration Brings Small Business Optimism and Many Challenges

7 mins; January 23, 2025

Everyone Benefits in Assisting CA Wildfire Victims, Small Businesses Resilient, Pay Transparency Laws

7 mins; January 16, 2025

Paychex's SVP of AI Beaumont Vance: How Small Businesses Can Stay Competitive with AI

40 mins; January 13, 2025

U.S. Productivity Keeps Rising, Grants for Small Businesses, Potential TikTok Ban

6 mins; January 08, 2025

Labor Market Optimism, Financial Wellness, and a New Perk for Amazon Sellers

6 mins; December 18, 2024

Modest Employment Growth, PIPs on Rise, Benefits of Small Businesses

6 mins; December 12, 2024

What Compliance Challenges Does 2025 Hold for Businesses?

34 mins; December 09, 2024

Nominee for Labor Secretary and Macy’s Audit Surprising, PA Penalty for Tip Withholding

6 mins; December 05, 2024

Why Credit Unions Are a Hidden Gem for Entrepreneurs

26 mins; December 02, 2024

Retail Results Mixed, Impact of Change in Overtime Rule, Scrutiny of Company Credit Cards

6 mins; November 26, 2024

California Employment Laws, Minimum Wage, Paid Leave Ballot Initiatives, NJ Construction

6 mins; November 21, 2024

Election Aftermath: Managing Politics in the Workplace

28 mins; November 18, 2024

Tariffs, Taxes, and Regulations; EEOC Religion Ruling, and Hidden Restaurant Fees

6 mins; November 13, 2024

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