Join Matt and Rhiannon Poore, Founder and CEO of Forge Search, for a fun, unfiltered conversation recorded live at Growth Summit 2024 in South Carolina! From navigating the tricky five-year business milestone to hiring a team that truly aligns with your mission, they dive into the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of entrepreneurship—like carrying water jugs down Main Street in heels and surviving cramped offices with camp chairs. Packed with relatable stories, practical tips, and plenty of lau...
Jan 06, 2025•18 min
In this episode, Matt Vaadi dives into a candid conversation with Heather R. Younger, CEO of Employee Fanatix, renowned keynote speaker, and acclaimed author of The Art of Active Listening, The Art of Caring Leadership, The Art of Self-Leadership, and The Seven Intuitive Laws of Employee Loyalty. Heather shares her profound insights on bridging the gap between leaders and teams, the nuances of building a genuine company culture, and the transformative power of self-leadership. Together, Matt and...
Dec 03, 2024•55 min
Youtube and Spotify Description In this episode of Culture and Compliance, Matt welcomes entrepreneur Dane Palarino, founder of Dad Bod Sculptors and Pallorino Partners. Dane’s powerful fitness journey—transforming from 30% to 6% body fat—fuels his mission to help professionals balance personal wellness with career success. Together, Matt and Dane explore how leaders can inspire their teams through fitness, build lasting habits, and create a culture that thrives on health, discipline, and produc...
Oct 23, 2024•47 min
Every HR document you need to be compliant - FREE 42 HR Templates! 📝 👉 Click here to get started: https://go.guhroo.co/25-free-hr-templates 📘’Ping-Pong is not a Strategy’ - Matt Vaadi’s bestselling book gives insight on creating an awesome culture. https://a.co/d/aCYbX2U 🎯First step to an awesome culture is our Ultimate Performance Review Package https://www.guhroo.co/ultimate-performance-review-package/ Let’s identify gaps and opportunities in your culture! Schedule a call for a comprehensi...
Oct 09, 2024•38 min
Feeling like life’s a bit too hectic? Matt is here with some fun, science-backed mindset hacks to help you slow down, focus, and feel more productive. Whether you're balancing work, family, or just trying to stay sane, Matt shares simple strategies that keep him smiling—and they can work for you too! Key Points: "What's Important Now" mindset The power of response in shaping outcomes Breathing techniques for stress management Visualization and affirmations for success Three Takeaways: Your respo...
Sep 26, 2024•19 min
Choosing the right commission plan can make or break your sales team's performance. In this episode of Culture and Compliance , Matt Vaadi draws on over 20 years of sales leadership experience to explore different compensation strategies. Whether you're launching a new sales team or revising your compensation approach, Matt provides a deep dive into models that boost motivation, drive results, and promote long-term success for your organization. Key Points: How different commission plans impact ...
Sep 20, 2024•13 min
In this episode of Culture and Compliance , Matt dives deep into performance management, challenging the outdated annual review method. He offers a comprehensive breakdown of modern performance review methods, guiding you through five distinct types and helping you determine which one best fits your organization's needs. Whether you're looking to implement continuous feedback or refine your current review process, Matt shares actionable insights on what works best for your team. Learn how to giv...
Sep 06, 2024•12 min
In this Culture and Compliance episode, Matt dives deep into the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a groundbreaking law effective as of June 18th, 2024, that reshapes the responsibilities of employers with more than 15 employees. **Employment laws are ever-changing – when was the last time you updated your employee handbook? Let us take care of it for you: https://www.guhroo.co/employee-handbook-service Matt explains how this legislation enhances protections for pregnant workers, ensuring th...
Aug 19, 2024•10 min
Join Matt in this episode of "Culture and Compliance" as he unveils three dynamic team-building activities designed to bring your team closer together. In celebration of guHRoo’s 10-year anniversary, Matt shares how these engaging experiences can boost team morale and create lasting bonds. Whether you’re looking to energize your workforce or simply add some fun to your work environment, these ideas are sure to make an impact. Key Points The significance of team-building in creating a positive co...
Aug 13, 2024•14 min
In this episode of Culture and Compliance, Matt breaks down the essential frameworks every business owner needs to know to avoid the costly mistake of a bad hire. A poor hiring decision can ripple through your organization, leading to wasted time, lost revenue, and damage to your company’s reputation. Matt shares practical frameworks and step-by-step guidance on how to identify the right candidate who not only meets the job requirements but also aligns with your company culture and values. If yo...
Aug 09, 2024•11 min
In this episode of Culture & Compliance, Matt Vaadi addresses a critical issue facing many businesses: the gap between leadership and management. Learn why having a great culture isn't enough to meet goals and avoid setbacks. Matt discusses the importance of both leadership and management, offering real-life examples and practical solutions for small businesses. Key Points: Differences between management and leadership Strategies for small businesses to manage and lead effectively Balancing ...
Aug 02, 2024•20 min
This podcast is a treasure trove of knowledge, offering best practices, actionable tips, and expert advice tailored for small business owners. Each episode breaks down complex topics into practical, easy-to-implement steps that enhance organizational culture and maintain compliance. We aim to equip listeners with the tools to foster a work environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and aligned with the company's goals. By focusing on both culture and compliance, we help businesses not o...
Jul 12, 2024•3 min
Join Matt in this newest Culture & Compliance episode, as he tackles the second installment of our Employee Onboarding Series. In this episode, Matt Vaadi provides essential insights on conducting weekly check-in meetings to ensure your onboarding plan stays on track. Discover how these meetings can help you effectively engage, retain, and grow your new team members. Learn practical strategies, gain actionable tips, and understand the crucial role these meetings play in fostering a supportiv...
Jul 09, 2024•11 min
In this episode, Matt Vaadi shares a powerful five-step formula to create the perfect employee onboarding program. Inspired by James Clear's "Atomic Habits," Matt emphasizes the importance of structured systems to achieve outstanding results. Learn how to set clear, measurable goals and optimize your onboarding process to boost retention, engagement, and productivity. Stay tuned for a secret tip to supercharge your program! Key Points: The significance of setting clear, measurable outcomes for n...
Jun 24, 2024•8 min
In this episode, Matt tackles one of the most common questions he receives from small business owners: 'Should we have an employee handbook?' He breaks down whether or not you should have a handbook and what should be included in it. Join him to discover why it's a must-have for your company, covering everything from establishing clear expectations to providing legal protection. He discusses the following topics and more: • The Importance of Employee Handbooks • Do You Need an Employee Handbook?...
Sep 20, 2023•14 min
In this episode, Matt shared the use of offer letters during the hiring process and how it can help in ensuring a smooth and legally sound hiring process. Join Matt as he explores why offer letters are indispensable and how they can benefit both employers and potential hires. He also talks about the following and more: • Introduction to Offer Letters • Diverse Role of Offer Letters • Crucial Components • Emphasis on Practicality **Three Takeaways** 1. Offer letters serve as written records that ...
Sep 20, 2023•7 min
In today's episode, Matt will go through some excellent ideas for team-building activities that will enhance culture, engagement, and retention. The advantages of team building include enhanced collaboration, planning abilities, employee engagement, and communication. Employees can connect in a different environment by engaging in enjoyable activities that allow them to perceive each other in a new way. Teams that function well together can solve problems more efficiently than if each team membe...
Jan 30, 2023•7 min
A lot of people are interested in leveraging offshore talent to move their business forward. While this is not a new thing, there are still a lot of limiting beliefs about what you can get help with from offshore teammates. People are worried about the level of skill, getting screwed over, worried about the quality of the work, don’t trust the systems, and don’t know how to get started. We are going to help you navigate this. We have completed over 100 contracts with offshore assistants and spec...
Jan 30, 2023•32 min
In this episode, Matt shares how to find remote teammates. Hiring remote employees can lead to a lot more work, can create some unique issues when determining who is a good fit, and you can make bad hires just as easy. We cover how to define what you are looking for, where to find people, how to actively recruit, and how to be efficient with your time. I am taking the perspective of the small business owner here, so I will do my best to let you know what can (and should be delegated) and what yo...
Dec 28, 2021•28 min
In today’s episode, Matt gets into some of the pros and cons of hiring remote teammates along with his own personal experience leading a hybrid team. Growing a remote workforce is a trend that was accelerated by Covid-19 but it can be scary if you are used to the old way of doing things. How do you hire, retain, and engage top talent while maintaining compliance across state lines? This can be a big challenge for small businesses. We are going to be going through a series on remote work where we...
Dec 17, 2021•12 min
In today’s episode, Matt chats with Niko Caparisos, Principal of Prosperity Benefits, LLC out of Savannah, GA. They covered a wide range of topics including health and well-being of employees, group health insurance alternatives, why so many companies pay for perceived security, and more. During this insightful episode, Matt and Niko cover the following topics: [02:49] Unique Ways for Companies to Avoid Mistakes in Securing Health Insurance [10:08] Alternative Options for Group Health Insurance ...
Jun 21, 2021•39 min
Let’s face it, some people on your team are miserable. They are on LinkedIn right now looking for their next job. According to Gallup, only 30% of employees are actively engaged. That means you have more than just a few miserable people on your team. In this episode, Matt breaks down the three most critical areas of HR that high-performing organizations do right. Why does this matter? Actively engaged employees outperformed the disengaged employees by 200%. That’s right - 200% . That is a stagge...
Jun 08, 2021•52 min
In this episode, Matt talks with Bryan Murdaugh at Fivable about going to a 4 day work week. Fivable adopted a rotating 4-day work week as an experiment back in May 2020. In February 2020, Fivable was 100% co-located in their Irmo, SC office. After the 4 day work week implementation, in August 2020 Fivable was located in 4 states, 3 time zones, and just one or two members of their team will find their way into the office during the day. Fivable’s 4 day work week experiment worked well enough tha...
May 05, 2021•55 min
On today's show, Matt is joined by Amanda Volz, Sr. HR Business Partner at ERG Payroll & HR. They are discussing the Covid-19 vaccine and it's impact on employers. Matt and Amanda answer the following questions and more! Can I require employees to get the vaccine? What should I do if employees don’t want to get the vaccine? Should we make it a requirement? How can we encourage employees to get the vaccine? Have an HR question you would like us to answer? Email us at support@ergpayroll.com wi...
Mar 29, 2021•21 min
In this episode, Matt talks to David Young from Rockerbox. David is a CPA, attorney, and Tax Credit. Expert Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTC) are designed to help small business owners offset the economic losses associated with COVID. The keys here are not just understanding the credits but also understanding how to best maximize them alongside your PPP loans. During the conversation, they covered the following (and more): -> Can you claim an employee retention tax credit? -> How to de...
Mar 18, 2021•47 min
In this episode, Matt and Karen talk about leading a remote team. They discuss how ERG handles their remote team as well as some opportunities for improvement. They covered everything from hiring to performance management, to keeping people engaged, and much more. COVID-19 has accelerated a trend that was already reshaping our economy: remote work is here to stay. Here are some key findings from the 2020 State of Remote Work report : 70% of full-time workers in the US are working from home durin...
Jan 25, 2021•50 min
In this episode, Matt talks to best-selling author Bob Burg about servant leadership. Bob is the author of the Go-Giver which has sold more than 975,000 copies worldwide. Matt and Bob covered the below topics, and much more: The Five Laws of Success - What are they and how do you apply them to your business? How do you become more valuable to your team? Putting others first is how you create real influence Why authenticity matters for leaders and how to execute Giving more is the key to getting ...
Dec 30, 2020•32 min
In today’s episode, Matt chats with Amanda Volz, They are talking about how to conduct a fun and engaging virtual holiday party. During this insightful episode, Matt and Amanda cover the following topics: Fun ideas for your holiday party How to make a virtual holiday party engaging Why is it important to have employee get togethers at the holiday season Have an HR question you would like us to answer? Email us at support@ergpayroll.com with the subject line “Podcast Question” and we will answer ...
Dec 10, 2020•21 min
In today's episode, Matt shares some of the ways you can simplify the termination process. He discusses the trouble with the "it's a right to work state" argument and talks through ways to prevent terminations. If you are forced to part ways with an employee, Matt shares how you can protect your company and treat the teammate with dignity in the process. Have an HR question you would like us to answer? Email us at support@ergpayroll.com with the subject line “Podcast Question” and we will answer...
Nov 06, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3
I n today’s episode, Matt chats with Nathan Christensen, CEO of Mammoth HR | ThinkHR out of Portland, OR. They are talking about how to motivate employees. During this insightful episode, Matt and Nathan cover the following topics: Can you motivate your employees? How do you help your team to reach their potential When it is ok to let your teammates fail Human resources does not have to be complex. Let’s break things down in a way that can save you time and energy. Have an HR question you would ...
Nov 04, 2020•14 min•Ep. 1
