In this episode, Matt chats with Ed Stogner, a franchisee for Team Logic IT and a fellow member of his BNI group. Ed shares his journey from working in engineering for manufacturing companies to finally fulfilling his entrepreneurial dreams by joining Team Logic. A key influence along Ed’s path was his father, who gave him his first paycheck as an employee for his small business dealing with actuator valves in the oil and gas industry. His dad inspired Ed's tireless work ethic and obsession with accuracy while inspiring him to be his own boss. Ed’s high school football days as a left tackle also shaped his mindset, as he now uses the lessons of selflessness and protection to protect his small business clients from cyber blitzes. The conversation also explores AI's influence on startups, all while keeping the tone light with plenty of laughter.

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In this episode of the PayDay Podcast, Matt reconnects with an old colleague, Tyler Betts from Dempsey & Siders. The two reminisce about how they first met at Sheakley, and Tyler shares his inspiring journey from working as a cart guy at Thriftway, transitioning into the hospitality industry, and eventually joining his father's insurance agency in pursuit of a more family-friendly career. They dive into key topics like small business insurance, covering everything from EPL insurance to workers' compensation. The conversation then shifts to how both Matt and Tyler have used business networking to grow their respective businesses. Furthermore, Tyler discusses the defensive strategy he employs to ensure his clients understand all the various types of coverage available to protect their businesses from unexpected risks. You won't want to miss this insightful conversation!

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In this episode of the PayDay Podcast, Matt interviews the head of the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA). They explore Matt Appenzeller's career journey, from his time in the Army to his family business, his involvement with the local chamber, and ultimately becoming the head of the largest chamber collaboration in Southwest Ohio. SOCA’s mission allows smaller suburban, rural, and city neighborhood chambers to offer the same type of pooled savings programs as large city and state chambers. They also discuss the importance of non-dues revenue in running a small chamber.

Matt shares stories about the leadership skills he developed in the Army, which have prepared him to lead his team at SOCA and mentor new chamber heads across Ohio. He compares his leadership style to that of a quarterback, reminiscing about his time as a QB on his high school football team.

It’s a great episode filled with leadership insights and inspiring stories!

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