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21
Apr
Special Guest: Julia Hanold of OrangeDot

Special Guest: Julia Hanold of OrangeDot

Having a complicated tech stack is expensive in more ways than one. Julia Hanold of OrangeDot, the exclusive EOS licensed partner to build tools and templates on the Monday.com platform joins Josh and Clay to outline the advantages of using a single platform to operate your business.
13
Apr
Outside the Guide: Communicate Like a Professional

Outside the Guide: Communicate Like a Professional

Josh and Clay see lots of communication that sucks. In this episode, they cover how to choose the proper medium, the difference between reacting and responding, how to make a professional introduction, and why time is your best editor.
06
Apr
Special Guest: Jane Holmes of Dahlia TalentEQ

Special Guest: Jane Holmes of Dahlia TalentEQ

Alignment. Expectations. Accountability. Jane Holmes, Founder of Dahlia TalentEQ swings into the pod to address the most common staffing issues. Leadership teams must dedicate time to establishing role clarity and executing a proper recruiting process. The panel also outlines
04
Apr
Spring Break 2026

Spring Break 2026

California Love
1 min read
30
Mar
Outside the Guide: Compensation - Philosophy & Process

Outside the Guide: Compensation - Philosophy & Process

Clay and Josh address the common challenges around payroll. A transparent, well-defined process is critical. Further, your company size, geographical market, and industry must be carefully considered to understand your specific labor market.
23
Mar
Outside the Guide: Compensation - The Basics

Outside the Guide: Compensation - The Basics

Payroll is typically the largest cost associated with running a business. Josh and Clay kick off a series about compensation and benefits with a healthy discussion about salary vs hourly staff, overtime, tracking hours, and mandatory vs non-mandatory events outside of business hours.
16
Mar
Special Guest: Martha Gordash of Success Profit Planning

Special Guest: Martha Gordash of Success Profit Planning

Martha Gordash, Founder and CEO of Success Profit Planning, stops by the pod to share her insights and experiences.
10
Mar
Special Guest: Rachel Sutton of Oak Ledger

Special Guest: Rachel Sutton of Oak Ledger

Rachel Sutton, Co-Founder and CPA of Oak Ledger shares her best practices for business owners to configure their statements in a way that works for them while remaining financially accurate and GAAP compliant.
02
Mar
Outside the Guide: Financial Statements - Cash Flow Statement

Outside the Guide: Financial Statements - Cash Flow Statement

It’s not enough to see a profitable company on the income statement. That’s where the cash flow statement comes in. Josh and Clay discuss the difference between the statements while also explaining how they’re connected.
27
Feb
95% isn't good enough

95% isn't good enough

I led an IT services company for twenty-five years — and for most of that time, we had a goal of
6 min read