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At The End Of The Day
The Hidden Costs of DIY Payroll —Entrepreneurship Lessons with Charles Read, CPA of GetPayroll
What if one of the biggest risks to your business wasn’t a bad product or poor marketing, but your payroll?
In this episode of At the End of the Day, host Chris Raimo sits down with Charles Read, CPA and founder of GetPayroll, for a revealing conversation that every entrepreneur needs to hear. With over 30 years of experience helping small and mid-sized businesses navigate the complex world of payroll and compliance, Charles brings both expertise and urgency to a topic many business owners overlook, until it’s too late.
Listeners will learn:
- Why handling payroll in-house can silently drain your time, focus, and money
- How misclassifying employees vs. contractors can trigger devastating IRS penalties
- What real entrepreneurship looks like, and why delegation is a superpower
- How GetPayroll goes beyond the numbers to act as a business safety net
- The mindset shifts every founder needs to build lasting success
Charles shares hard-earned lessons from decades in the industry, along with powerful stories of business owners who learned the hard way. He also offers practical tips for staying compliant, scaling with confidence, and building a business that lasts.
Whether you're launching your first company or managing a growing team, this episode delivers the kind of straight-talking advice that could save you from costly mistakes.
Connect with Charles Reed:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetPayroll/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getpayroll
Twitter: https://twitter.com/getpayroll
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxs-_RwC9NgfUcqbwvEaMIQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getpayroll
Use discount code" PODCAST" When purchasing the book: https://www.amazon.com/Payroll-Book-Guide-Businesses-Startups/dp/111970443X
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