Brian and Walt are back with a (much-anticipated) Season 16 review!

In this episode, the hosts reflect on what made this season groundbreaking — from game-changing guests to major milestones for the Payroll Universe brand.

In this episode:

Word of the season: "Groundbreaking" vs. "Impactful" — and why both fit

The biggest surprise: just how many payroll-adjacent businesses are shaping the industry

The episode that changed everything: Trent from CotaPay and the death of payroll cutoff times

Melissa Walker (Sounder Benefits) and how employers can actually save money on benefits

Brian Smith (Top to Bottom Solutions) and the myth that benefits only cost you money

Behind the scenes: what goes into prepping each season that listeners never see

How the podcast has personally changed both hosts

Book updates: It's About Payroll has a new cover and formatting, and Walt's Bruised But Not Broken is a must-read

The Certified Payroll Technician (CPT) course launch on iSolved

This or That: Hip-Hop Edition 🎤

Resources mentioned:

It's About Payroll (book) – digital copy on sale for $2.99

Bruised But Not Broken by Walt

CotaPay | Sounder Benefits | Top to Bottom Solutions | Payroll Like a Boss

Certified Payroll Technician (CPT) course – payrolluniverse.com

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