Your Workplace HoRizon
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsYour Workplace HoRizon is a podcast that shares experiences and insights for business owners, operators, managers, and everyday workers to help them transcend their business environment. Host Greg Heiss has conversations with business consultants John McFarland, Joseph Anderson and Richard Dao, along with frequent guest appearances who will enhance the value for the listener. The conversations are lively, fun and highly informative. This series was developed from the HoRizon strategic consultation model created by the Worklogic HR Client Development team.
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PLEASE STAND-BY! What You Need to Know About Stand-by Pay.
June 21, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBA recent discussion at the office led to a show about that very conversation. The guys were involved with a client's request for support on managing and properly compensating a short term workforce increase which included possible stand-by hours. Upon doing a bit more research in support of the client, what we found was both expected and frankly a little surprising. There are some things one needs to know about what California Labor Law has to say when it comes to placing an employee on s...
A Conversation with NAPEO CEO Pat Cleary
May 31, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBGreg and John sit down with our very own Trade Association's CEO, Mr. Pat Cleary. NAPEO (National Association of Professional Employer Organizations) is a trade association and lobbying group for the PEO industry. Of particular interest is the industry white paper discussed during the show. That document illustrated in stark detail the effect of the Pandemic on small business. Pull up a seat and listen in while Pat covers the bases and explains the positive impacts PEO companies have m...
A Conversation about Professional Employer Organizations
May 03, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBAnother "Conversation About" style show, this one is about PEO companies. The guys grab the mics and join Greg in doing some defining around PEO and it's variations known as ASO, (Administrative Services Outsourcing) HRO, (Human Resource Outsourcing) and pure payroll service offerings. The guys get out into the weeds about Workers' Comp, EPLI, shared risk & liability and wage & hour compliance, just to get started! From risk pools to tactical HR compliance and EDD reporting to Benefits adm...
A new Book by Keith Wolaridge, "Five Pillars"
April 19, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBGreg and John review "Five Pillars" and invite author Keith Wolaridge to the studio to discuss his newly published work. Join Greg, John and Keith to learn about the author, the book and the reasons for it's creation. Keith will take the listeners through the pillars, talk about his "Lodestar" and his life experiences that form the foundation of guiding principles that form the basis for his professional and personal interactions on a daily basis. Integrity, Perseverance, Decency, Coura...
ARPA, The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
April 05, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBOn March 11, 2021 the President signed House Resolution 1319, creating the subject law. The 1.9 trillion spending bill contains numerous provisions to provide for business relief, unemployment extensions, and a host of other business centric benefits. Join Greg and SME John McFarland, SHRM-CP of WorklogicHR/Vensure as they discuss these benefits. There is surely something here for nearly everyone of our listeners. Here is a sampling of the topics to pique your interest: Changes to ERTC...
Managing Generation Z, A New Book from Robin Paggi & Kat Clowes
March 22, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBGreg is joined in studio by Kat Clowes of March Consulting, and Robin Paggi of WorklogicHR to discuss not only managing Generation Z, but their new book by the same title. John McFarland, SHRM-CP, the HoRizon Podcast cohort is along as well, keeping the discussion lively and moving along. Generation Z is that group of folks born after 1996. The life experiences of this newest workforce has shaped, perhaps like never before in US history, this demographic more profoundly than any before i...
Mission, Vision, Core Values
March 08, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBGrab your pods! This week, the guys cover a hot-button topic that nearly all companies talk about. It's also one almost none of them get right. Why is this? Join Greg and crew and gain some perspective as our "experts" hash the topic out and even clash to a degree. In so doing, they unwittingly underscore the difficulties in the exercise. Identification of core values is critical to defining the organizational value system and culture. Once established, they form the spine, the fra...
The ERTC or Employee Retention Tax Credit - What's in it for Employers
February 15, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBSince the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act in December, many employers may be aware of the provisions provided for small and medium sized closely held business'. Paycheck Protection Program extensions were certainly a major component, but what many may have missed or not fully understood is the subject of this weeks show, The ERTC. Greg and John sit down to discuss this little known and understood component of the CAA's COVID relief sections. If you are an employer, you simp...
Talent Acquisition with Guest Alex Mozota of Avitus Group
February 08, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBWelcome to the HoRizon Podcast! John and Greg manage to corner a really nice guy, Mr. Alex Mozota of Avitus Group to discuss some things in the arena of talent acquisition or corporate recruiting. Sometimes referred to as "Head-Hunters", Alex will change the way one might think about the topic. You may have been approached by one or more, or utilized them in the past, but what exactly do these firms do? Finding the right fit for your company is difficult even in the best of times. Des...
The 2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act - What's in it for Business
January 25, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBOn 12/27/2020, The President signed the CAA or Consolidated Appropriations Act. The Bill was the most lengthy piece of legislature ever signed into law and contained numerous COVID relief Provisions. Greg and John will dive into these provisions, which consist of an expanded second tranche of PPP funding, modifications to the forgiveness process, extension of the ERTC or Employee Retention Tax Credit and other provisions affecting ePSL and eFMLA. Pull up your pods, grab a cup of Joe and g...
Employer of Record Arrangements Explained, with Diane Albano of Globalization Partners
January 11, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 53 MBHost Greg Heiss is joined in Studio with Diane Albano and John McFarland, to discuss the finer points of what an Employer of Record arrangement is, how they work and which types of business' may benefit. If you are, or know of a business thinking of or actually attempting to enter a foreign market, and has a need for feet on the ground, this is the show for you. Diane walks us down the path of how all of this works and explains how her company executes EOR agreements. Company informat...
Lessons in Life from 2020
December 28, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBIt's almost over. Many would say "Thank Goodness", but the reality is the click of the odometer really has no real meaning in the grand scheme of things. Regardless of how one sees and has lived the happenings of 2020, it has been a standout year in about as many ways as can be counted. No need to revisit all of that. Each of us has been impacted, mostly for the worse I would dare say. But.... Join Greg and John as they go over some of the brighter spots of 2020, and perhaps more impo...
Good Grief! What a Year.
December 15, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBIt is scarcely possible just a year ago, to imagine being in the world we find ourselves living in today. But alas, here we are, looking both at the past and to the future, and one thing is for sure, It is shocking. Many have faced loosing friends and family to a novel virus which swept its way around the globe in what seemed like minutes. (our heartfelt condolences for each of you dealing with this part of 2020) Economic damage, lockdowns, and constant uncertainty are our daily comp...
Poking Around the Mandatory Vaccination Question
November 30, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBNow that the US is on the cusp of having a viable Corona Virus vaccine, we have been fielding a number of questions about it as well as about the more common and often discussed flu vaccine. Greg and John will answer some of these questions as they pertain to the workplace, and just when and if such vaccination requirements can become a condition of employment. Are there specific types of occupations which can be required? Certain employers? What about religious objections, or those w...
PPP Loan Forgiveness, What you Need to Know Now
November 16, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBIt hardly seems possible. 2020 has been a year like that. Since the pandemic began, so much has happened. And here we are, looking squarely in the eye of a New Year. Given the time, something else has likely happened if you are a business owner who received PPP financing last spring. That something is the end of your twenty four (or eight) week “covered period”. Not for everyone mind you, but If your funds were made available anytime before June, you are or shortly will be at the end o...
Welcome to the Jungle: A Conversation About Guns and Rosaries
November 09, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBPull up a peg, put on your headphones and get some religion! John and Joe join Greg in a discussion about the display of religious symbols in the office, along with other civil liberties which may or may not come into play in an office setting. The guys change course a bit in the middle of the show and discuss self defense tools in a work setting, again in light of the civil liberties tone we started with. Thought provoking and typically frank and conversational as the series has become, ...
Cyber Security Considerations in the COVID-19 World. A conversation with Cole Halpin, Avitus Group
October 20, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBGreg and John speak with special guest Cole Halpin of Avitus Group IT Security. In the post COVID world many employers have arranged for their staff to work at least partially remotely. This often means IT implications as thousands migrate to home offices and are using company IT resources via remote access from home. In some cases these means access through firewalls using IT assets which the company does not control nor own. This in-and-of itself creates some risks, but there are man...
COVID-19 and California SB 1159. What it Means to Your Business
October 06, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBOn September 17th, California Governor Gavin Newsome signed SB 1159 into law. Unlike most legislation, this law is considered "emergency legislation" and takes effect upon its signing. It creates a rebuttable presumption in cases where COVID-19 infections occur in the workplace, creating a compensable injury under current Workers' Compensation insurance policies. Join Greg and John as they discuss the nuances of this legislation and what it means to your small business if you have employe...
COVID-19 Behavioral Health Considerations in the Workplace with Rudy Hernandez MSW, LCSW
September 23, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBJoin host Greg Heiss along with John McFarland, SHRM-CP and Kaiser Permanente's very own Rudy Hernandez as the guys discuss some mental health considerations for owners, managers and supervisors in todays post COVID-19 (wishful thinking perhaps) world. We will discuss things to watch for, accommodations that can be made, both proactively and reactively with your workforce. There are things which can be done at little of no cost to assure the stresses of our new normal are mitigated as much...
A Parenting Professional in a Pandemic World
September 11, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBThis will be a bit of a follow-up show from last time. We had to juggle a little to make it happen this way, and this resulted in a bit of a late publish date. Sorry about that! It makes sense though, and we hope you will agree. Greg and John are joined today by a young professional mom, who's unwittingly been forced into what many describe as the "Laptop Class". Like many others, juggling life at the home office with two small children and a now non-existent child-care option presents ...
Is it Remotely Possible? Considerations for Work-from-Home Associates.
August 25, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBAfter what seems like an eternity, the podcast is back! And we're doing the show fully remotely, so you may notice some tonal differences but overall, I think things are going to work out OK. On behalf of all of us at WorklogicHR we hope things are going as well as they can be be for you and extend our thanks for coming back to the show. Speaking of remotely.... our guest today is Robin Paggi, WorklogicHR corporate trainer extraordinaire. Join in and have a listen to her suggestions aro...
A Conversation about Gender Pay Equality in the U.S.
April 20, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBThere is much to be said, (and heard) about the differences in compensation between the sexes. So much so, that there has been legislation written and passed into law to mitigate it. And let us not forget about the political nature of the topic which sometimes provides opportunity for ideological bias to enter the discussion. So what do we really know about this gender pay gap? Pull up a peg and join in to find out. Host Greg Heiss cites numerous studies and mines data to drill down a...
COVID-19 Considerations in the HR Arena
March 14, 2020 01:00 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBFirst – Our most sincere, heartfelt sympathies to those communities directly impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. Out of respect, following this episode, the HoRizon Podcast Team with be taking a pause from production until the situation has become better understood and contained. We appreciate your understanding and continued support, we will be back! That said, the office is being inundated with HR related questions about what to do and just as importantly what not to do in this unprec...
A Conversation about Employment Law with Attorney Katy Raytis
March 09, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 59 MBJoin Katy Raytis, Employment Attorney as she discusses a myriad of new legislation affecting employers of all sizes in 2020. Greg, Joseph and John quiz Katy in several areas - and there are a metric ton of them! The conversation moves along quickly, and Katy's effervescent personality makes the topic enjoyable. Ignorance of the Law is no defense! Being aware and furthermore, compliant with those laws is the responsibility of the employer. Katy is in studio today to remind listeners of s...
Public Relations with Tracy Leach of Providence Consulting
March 02, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBIf you have every wondered what in the wide, wide world of sports is going on in the rapidly evolving universe of digital media, and how the existence of it affects your business (and it does whether you like it or not), this is a good place to get started. Not only that, but the importance of managing ones way through the jungle of public relations, including dealing with the subtleties of local government interactions are just the tip of the iceberg. Join the conversation and gain some...
Quality is Free - What is Quality and Why it is Mission Critical
February 24, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBYes, it is..... Quality is indeed free. Most of us have an idea of what it is when we hear the term quality or high-quality. And it's reasonable to assume that most of us have very different ideas about what it is when the notion comes up in conversation. There is an entire professional discipline dedicated to quality. Many have heard about Six Sigma, or Statistical Process Control. Total Quality Management or TQM was all the buzz in some circles a few years ago. If your business pro...
Some Ideas: Professional Women Who are no Longer in the Workplace.
February 17, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBToday's discussion is lead by John McFarland, SHRM-CP as he shares his own experiences, both personal and professional. As a tenured HR manager, director, and now SVP of a growing HR consultancy, his insights here are worth noting. Professional and management roles held by women are often abandoned by them when family plans come into play. The stay-at-home-dad is much rarer a commodity, even when the female partner possesses a higher level of education, experience, and in many cases compe...
Fraternization in the Workplace - Some Answers
February 10, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBIt is that time of year again. Spring is in the air, and the blossoms are all around us. In more ways than one! Relationships at the office that transcend the traditional social and professional norms are not uncommon. It can be a bit of a touchy subject none-the-less. (Tongue firmly in cheek!) In this episode, the guys sit down and hash out some guidelines regarding this phenomenon. The discussion is frank, to the point, and interesting, You'll get a laugh or two as well we suspect....
Joe's Journey: A New Business from Scratch, Part 2
February 03, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBOnce again, join Greg, Rich, John and our very own podcast engineer, Joe Anderson as we dive into just what it takes to launch a business from an idea into a real, viable enterprise; part two. In this episode of a three part series, we'll pick up where we left off last week on Joe's Journey. Topics today include selecting and entity or organization (think S vs. C-Corp, LLC etc....) Entity selection can be predicated on a number of things such as number of owners, owner(s) liability, and...
It's a Balancing Act - Some Thoughts on Work-Life Priorities
January 27, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 17.9 MBCorporate trainer and coach, Sheri Stringer, PHR, joins Greg and the gang for another insightful episode on managing the people in an organization. This time her topic centers on the ever front-of-mind notion of work-life balance. I have never seen a tombstone which was inscribed with "I should have spent more time at the office!" The constant struggle to balance efforts to build a business or career, and build a rich and meaningful life often lie in stark contrast to one another. Or do t...
It IS that hard! Difficult Conversations in the Workplace, Some Tips
January 20, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBWhether it is a performance issue needing corrective action, or something more subtle, as leaders, having that difficult conversation is inevitable. Listen in today, as the team joins forces again with guest Sherri Stringer as we explore the topic and present real-world tips on how to make difficult conversations more palatable for all parties concerned. We'll focus on keeping things professional, leaving the "taking it personally" aspect of such conversations out among other relevant to...
Listen for the Voice of the Customer
January 16, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBToday has been named "Get to Know your Customers Day". WorklogicHR client Kelly Kemp joins the team today to discuss the WorklogicHR HoRizon process and how it has worked for him and the entire team and board of directors at R-Ranch in the Sequoias. We decided to publish this testimonial today, not because we felt like we needed another plug, but rather to have our audience meet a client and have him explain why getting to know the customer is critical to refining the product or servic...
Managing Finances and Banking in the World of Lawful Cannabis Business
January 13, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBGreenleafHR returns today, building on the conversation from podcast #8, season 1, "Lawful Cannabis Enterprises...." . JasonThomasy, VP, GreenLeafHR is back in studio with Greg and the Podcast team. Joining in with us is Jason's guest, Rick Lindsay of Seven Points Financial, a financial services company dedicated exclusively to serving this sector. Rick and his organization specialize in dealing with the nuanced world of cash management in the budding cannabis business world. He has crea...
Joe's Journey: A New Business from Scratch, Part I
January 06, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBJoin Greg, Rich, John and our very own podcast engineer, Joe Anderson as we dive into just what it takes to launch a business from an idea into a real, viable enterprise. Joe will stand-in as a surrogate "Entrepreneur", and walk the talk for us. (And he executes a full-on command performance!) In this episode of a three part series, the guys will discuss the concept itself, overcoming mental obstacles, determining costs, and creating a meaningful preliminary business plan. What about r...
A Conversation About Requiring a Dr.'s Note from an Employee
December 30, 2019 11:00 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBJoin the regular suspects in what was not intended to be a podcast at all. The mics were left hot after a previous session when Joe had an unrelated (to that podcast) question about when an employer can insist on a Dr. excuse before allowing an employee to return to work after an absence for illness. During this time of year, when festivities are running at higher levels, let's just say that at times, self-inflicted cases of the "flu" crop up more often than they might at other times. Kee...
Labor and Employment Law updates for the New Year
December 23, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBPodcast regular Leo Villanueva returns with what seems to be a recurring subject on the podcast these days: Legislative updates. As WorkogicHR's compliance manager, it is Leo who keeps us and our clients out of trouble with respect to current Federal, State and Local employment and compliance matters. Settle in, grab a coffee and your notepad as Leo, Greg and the guys go over the major labor law changes taking effect in the new year. We would love your feedback, so please feel free to l...
The Only Thing that Doesn't Change is Change. Workers' Comp in 2020 with Brad Burks
December 16, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBDo you own a Small Business? Does that business have employees? Then this is a must listen! Join Greg, Joe and John along with special guest Brad Burks of Worklogic Insurance Services. Brad and his team (you may recall a very informative podcast with guest Lina Perez from a few weeks ago) handle a myriad of insurance matters for not only WorklogicHR PEO clients, but for many others as well. With over 20 years experience in the industry, Brad's expertise in Workers' Comp is shared with o...
Bane or Boon? Progressive Discipline Tips &Tricks
December 09, 2019 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBSit down with the team today and gain some useful knowledge from Neyra Thibodeau, Human Resource Manager at WorklogicHR. Neyra offers her significant experience in the world of HR Compliance to discuss the finer points surrounding progressive discipline in a workplace setting. As Neyra and the team explain, the primary purpose of deploying progressive discipline is to help both the employee and employer address and understand an identified performance shortcoming. Once done, an action pla...
H.R. Compliance: What you Must Know and Do
December 02, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBHuman Resource compliance is a business critical topic in today's highly regulated and litigious environment. Being aware of constantly changing labor law is critical to ongoing business success. Being compliant with those laws is the responsibility of the employer, and is most generally delegated to the HR department. If you operate a small business today, having the luxury of an internal HR department may not be a resource to which you can turn. Get a primer with today's Podcast, as Gr...
ThankYOU!
November 28, 2019 13:00 - 3 minutes - 5.45 MBOn behalf of WorklogicHR, Vensure Employer Services and our Division Partners, we wish you a very blessed Holiday and offer our sincere thanks for being a value listener, client and strategic partner. We are thankful for each and every one of you!
Generational Diversity in the Workplace: Some Answers
November 25, 2019 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBGenerational diversity has never been so great in American companies as it is today. Younger generations are entering the workforce in larger numbers than ever before and older workers are remaining in the workforce longer. Each generation defines itself through its experiences and this shows itself in the workplace perhaps like in no other setting. Exploit these differences in your organization by taking the time to understand them. Greg is joined by an up and coming millennial, Savanah...
Working 9-5...or Not! Alternative Workweeks, Some Things to Consider
November 18, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBAlternative workweek schedules provide the opportunity to schedule longer uninterrupted shifts, flexibility in managing a staggered workforce, and increased productivity. When implemented properly, an alternative workweek can provide employees with many benefits, including more flexibility, longer shifts that minimize commuting time, and more. While an employer may desire an alternative workweek schedule, the schedule must be presented to and approved by employees in any identified “work u...
Worker's Compensation Insurance: The What, Why and How Explained
November 11, 2019 08:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBJoin in today as Workers' Compensation Claims Manager, Lina Perez, brings her 5 years of workers' compensation experience to a conversation with Greg and the team about a subject on every business owners' mind. We'll jump in and answer numerous questions most business owners, both fledgling and seasoned, may ask. What is this insurance and why is it needed? (and in most states, required.) What are my responsibilities as an employer? As an employee? What is an x-mod? What effect does ...
Workers' Compensation Insurance: The What, Why and How Explained
November 11, 2019 08:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBJoin in today as Workers' Compensation Claims Manager, Lina Perez, brings her 5 years of workers' compensation experience to a conversation with Greg and the team about a subject on every business owners' mind. We'll jump in and answer numerous questions most business owners, both fledgling and seasoned, may ask. What is this insurance and why is it needed? (and in most states, required.) What are my responsibilities as an employer? As an employee? What is an x-mod? What effect does ...
Gimme a Break! Meal and Rest Period Requirements
November 04, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBJoin in as the team discusses the nuances of California employment regulations regarding required rest and meal periods. Subject matter expert John McFarland, SHRM-CP, covers the myriad of requirements facing California employers and employers in other states having similar requirements. Employers have the responsibility for implementing a meal and rest policy for all hourly employees, and for making sure the provisions in it are adhered to. Failure to do so can result in fines and pen...
Business Banking: Some Things to Know
October 28, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBA small business owner’s relationship with his or her banker is an important business relationship to cultivate. Todays banking professionals are among the most valuable assets in small business owners quiver. Understanding business cash flows and balance sheets can make a business owner better, and improve the ability of that business to borrow money when the need arises. If your business finds itself in need of money to grow, carry accounts receivable, finance short term operating costs...
Yule Want to Listen: The Company Holiday Bash, a Primer
October 21, 2019 15:00 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBJoin the team today as regulars Joe and John have a round table with Greg to discuss the ubiquitous company parties which are common this time of year. To serve booze or not to serve? Themes? Avoiding bias and staying out of hot water are but a few of the topics covered. The team keeps it light and lively, offers common and not-so-common talking points on just how to make the upcoming holiday soirées a fun and effective means to celebrate the season and the success of your people, while ...
It's Autumn. Don't let Leaves (of Absence) Rake You Over!
October 14, 2019 15:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBToday, the team discusses the important topic of Leaves of Absence. Policy expert Nicole Cox joins Greg and the team in a conversation about what many of you may consider to be the overwhelming rules and regulations associated with administering leaves of absences and their policies. We'll discuss mandatory leaves such as those regulated by FMLA and ADA, as well as what a sound voluntary leave of absence policy looks like. Do you have to "hold" a position for a mandatory leave? What co...
Lawful Cannabis Enterprises: Some Things to Know
September 30, 2019 15:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBJason Thomasy, VP, Greeleaf HR, joins host Greg and team today to discuss some of the issues facing the industry. As more and more states adopt policies regulating commerce in the space, challenges arise. Jason calls on his years of experience in the PEO industry and incorporates that knowledge into what has become Greenleaf HR; an exclusive PEO/ASO provider to this growing market. He shares his insights with our listeners, identifies some common pitfalls and what things can and must be...
The Small Business Development Centers: the What and the How
September 23, 2019 08:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBGreg welcomes Director Kelly Bearden and Lead Consultant Jay Thompson of CSU Bakersfield Small Business Development Center to a conversation to discuss how they utilize their valuable training services and technical assistance to the small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs at NO COST! Kelly Bearden uses his 20 plus years of experience in SBDC programs to talk about how the program can benefit those who aspire to build and run a small business. Jay Thompson brings his entrepren...