Business

THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast

by Paychex, Inc.

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.

101 episodes

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All Episodes

1

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

36:25 Mar 17, 2026

2

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

9:37 Mar 12, 2026

3

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

7:18 Mar 5, 2026

4

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

12:07 Feb 26, 2026

5

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

8:26 Feb 19, 2026

6

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

33:48 Feb 17, 2026

7

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

7:48 Feb 12, 2026

8

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

7:42 Feb 5, 2026

9

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

6:13 Jan 29, 2026

10

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

1:10:43 Jan 27, 2026

11

Credit Card Interest Caps, Workplace Flexibility, Inflation Moderate

10:37 Jan 22, 2026

12

Employment Is Steady, Manufacturing is Contracting, Predictive Scheduling Issues

8:34 Jan 15, 2026

13

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

21:15 Jan 13, 2026

14

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

7:08 Jan 8, 2026

15

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

8:15 Dec 18, 2025

16

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

26:00 Dec 16, 2025

17

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

6:50 Dec 10, 2025

18

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

7:19 Dec 4, 2025

19

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

39:14 Dec 2, 2025

20

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

6:41 Nov 20, 2025

21

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

25:31 Nov 18, 2025

22

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

8:18 Nov 13, 2025

23

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

8:15 Nov 6, 2025

24

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

33:19 Nov 4, 2025

25

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

9:29 Oct 30, 2025

26

Shutdown Jeopardizes Tax Credits, Holiday Hiring, and Optimism

7:49 Oct 23, 2025

27

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

25:44 Oct 21, 2025

28

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

7:12 Oct 16, 2025

29

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

6:22 Oct 9, 2025

30

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

38:42 Oct 7, 2025

31

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

6:51 Oct 2, 2025

32

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

6:40 Sep 25, 2025

33

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

31:21 Sep 23, 2025

34

Inflation Indicators, SBA Loans, Worker Safety, Pet Impact

10:38 Sep 18, 2025

35

Jobs Update, Employees Seek Financial Guidance, Teaching Entrepreneurship

9:29 Sep 11, 2025

36

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

21:07 Sep 9, 2025

37

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

10:11 Sep 3, 2025

38

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

9:02 Aug 28, 2025

39

Author Jillian Johnsrud: The Case for Mini-Retirement

32:49 Aug 26, 2025

40

Inflation Indicator, SMB Optimism, and Retail Sales Are Up

6:01 Aug 21, 2025

41

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

8:25 Aug 14, 2025

42

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

27:32 Aug 12, 2025

43

GDP, Inflation, Tariffs, and Jobs Muddle Economic Outlook

7:25 Aug 7, 2025

44

Benefits Manager Tami Tillery on Navigating the Future of Employee Benefits

31:28 Aug 5, 2025

45

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

6:03 Jul 31, 2025

46

Manufacturing Boost, Healthcare Cost Concerns, Voluntary Benefits, Ethics

8:42 Jul 24, 2025

47

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

9:35 Jul 17, 2025

48

Author Smiley Poswolsky: Leading Different Generations in the Workplace

29:43 Jul 15, 2025

49

Some Permanence in Tax and Spending Package Will Benefit Businesses

10:15 Jul 10, 2025

50

Live from Las Vegas: The Best of AICPA Engage 2025

33:27 Jul 8, 2025

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