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Back to SearchHow to Become a Successful Franchise Owner: Subway Franchisee Chairman Bill Mathis
Season 5 Episode 62
Thinking about becoming a franchise owner? Bill Mathis, chairman of the National Association of Subway Franchisees and multi-unit operator, knows the…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Government Shutdown Impact, Tariffs and Tribulations, Harnessing AI in Business
Season 5 Episode 61
On this week's episode of the Paychex THRIVE Week in Review, host Gene Marks dives into the ongoing government shutdown and its profound impact on sm…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Resiliency of Small Businesses, Alternative Jobs Data, AI Not Taking Jobs
Season 5 Episode 60
The economy has its cheerleaders and detractors, but one thing that is keeping it propped up is the small businesses of America. The Paychex Small Bu…
9 months ago
Paychex Sr. VP Jason Rose: Building Teams, Brands, and Revenue
Season 5 Episode 59
In this episode of THRIVE, Gene Marks sits down with Jason Rose, Senior Vice President of Digital Sales and Marketing at Paychex, to unpack what real…
9 months ago
GDP, Consumer Spending, Conflicting Business Data, and TikTok Recruiting
Season 5 Episode 58
The economy looks to have taken a turn in the right direction with Gross Domestic Product showing growth in the second quarter, while consumer spendi…
9 months, 1 week ago
No Tax on Tips: What Is Known and What Do We Still Need to Know?
Season 5 Episode 57
A provision in the new tax law offers employees no tax on tips, so Gene Marks level sets what guidance has been provided — proposed job eligibility, …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Wharton Economist Dr. Corinne Low: What Women Want in the Workplace
Season 5 Episode 56
Think you know what female employees want? Think again! Wharton economist Dr. Corinne Low joins Gene Marks to shatter conventional wisdom with surpri…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Inflation Indicators, SBA Loans, Worker Safety, Pet Impact
Season 5 Episode 55
The Producer Price Index is declining and the Purchasing Price Index has fallen a third time in 2025, all used to determine inflation, yet Gene Marks…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Jobs Update, Employees Seek Financial Guidance, Teaching Entrepreneurship
Season 5 Episode 54
The Paychex Small Business Employment Watch reports job numbers remain flat, while national hourly earnings stay below 3% growth for a 10th straight …
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Employer IQ: How to Find Your HR Blind Spots with this Free Tool
Season 5 Episode 53
Is your business secretly driving away top talent? This episode of THRIVE will tell you how to find out. Join host Gene Marks as he sits down with Pa…
10 months ago