SMB Matters
SMB Insights Through the IR Lens
Jul 1, 20267 min
Alex Bauer, Divisional Vice President of Investor Relations at TriNet, offers quick insights into the world of IR at TriNet, and the unique lens it provides into the SMB market
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SMB Matters
Hosted by TriNet · business · EN-US
About this Podcast:
SMB Matters is a quick-hit micro-podcast providing top-of-mind commentary from TriNet experts on the latest trends and topics impacting small and medium-size businesses.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
Selective
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What is SMB Matters about?
SMB Matters is a quick-hit micro-podcast providing top-of-mind commentary from TriNet experts on the latest trends and topics impacting small and medium-size businesses.
Who hosts SMB Matters?
SMB Matters is hosted by TriNet. The show has published 47 episodes to date.
What has SMB Matters covered recently?
Recent episodes include "SMB Insights Through the IR Lens" (1 July 2026, 7 minutes), "Leading in the Ethics Economy: Prioritizing Trust, Values and Accountability" (3 June 2026, 11 minutes), and "Women’s History Month Spotlight: Balancing Work, Family, and Wellbeing" (18 March 2026, 8 minutes).
How often does SMB Matters publish?
SMB Matters publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 8 minutes across 47 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on SMB Matters?
Booking probability for SMB Matters is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. SMB Matters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. SMB Matters's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch SMB Matters?
The strongest fits for SMB Matters are Business & Management Consulting and Accounting, Tax & Payroll. SMB Matters has a business audience.
About the host
TriNet hosts SMB Matters, a business podcast with 47 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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SMB Matters
Leading in the Ethics Economy: Prioritizing Trust, Values and Accountability
Jun 3, 202611 minDoug Riegelhuth, Chief Compliance Officer at TriNet, and Shavonnah Schreiber, Founder and CEO of SNR Creative, dig into why traditional leadership models just don’t cut it anymore, especially for SMBs navigating...
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Women’s History Month Spotlight: Balancing Work, Family, and Wellbeing
Mar 18, 20268 minRachel Sufczynski, Lead Benefits Communications Specialist for TriNet, talks about the invisible load women carry and its impact on physical and mental health.
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Small Business, Big Heart: Giving Back Made Simple
Feb 5, 20264 minKat Reynolds, Senior Manager for Corporate Social Responsibility at TriNet, on how to give time, talent, and treasure to nonprofits in the communities where we work and live.
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Performance Management in the Age of AI
Nov 21, 20258 minBecky Andersen, Lead Organizational Development Consultant at TriNet talks about AI in performance management.
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Effective 360-Degree Feedback that Nurtures Growth and Leadership
Oct 30, 20257 minLynne Vu, a Lead Organizational Development Consultant at TriNet talks about 360-degree feedback, a process that if done right, can help employees grow and succeed.
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Cultivating Innovation Through Trust and Empowerment
Oct 8, 20259 minWhitney Mertz, a Lead Organizational Development Consultant at TriNet, talks about the importance of psychological safety in the workplace and how SMB leaders can use it to build agile, innovative teams.
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Tax and Tariff Mid-Year Update: What SMBs Need to Know
Aug 27, 20258 minRalph Tyler, Executive Director of Government Relations, TriNet, breaks down recent policy changes in Washington, DC that are shaping the small and medium-sized business economy.
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How Aligned Leadership Drives Success
Aug 13, 20257 minBeth Perlak, Lead Organizational Development Consultant at TriNet, talks about why alignment amongst leadership is crucial to the success of SMBs.
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Three Pillars of Performance Development: Smarter Process, Stronger Outcomes
Jul 23, 20257 minSarah Scott, a Lead Organizational Development Consultant at TriNet talks about building out performance development tools that are more than just checking the box.
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Navigating DEI in Today’s Business Climate
Jun 25, 20258 minDoug Riegelhuth, Chief Compliance Officer at TriNet on what SMBs need to know to navigate the current challenges around DEI.
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Regulations, Tariffs & Taxes: Key Policy Changes Impacting SMBs
May 21, 20259 minRalph Tyler, Executive Director of Government Relations at TriNet breaks down the recent policy changes in Washington, DC that are shaping the small and medium sized business economy.
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Small Steps, Big Impact: Driving Down Costs Through Informed Healthcare Decisions
Apr 16, 20257 minRachel Sufczynski, Lead Benefits Communications Specialist at TriNet, on how to harness the power of benefits education to drive healthcare behavior change which may help lower healthcare costs and even enhance health.
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Women & Entrepreneurship: Three common obstacles when starting and growing a business
Mar 31, 20257 minLisa Reeves, the Chief Product Officer at TriNet talks about the three common obstacles women entrepreneurs face on their paths when starting and growing their businesses.
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Success Starts with Your Team: Valuing Employees Every Day, All Year Long
Jan 16, 20259 minSarah Scott, a Lead Organizational Development Consultant at TriNet talks about things that we can do throughout the year to show appreciation to employees.
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The Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need to Know
Nov 4, 20247 minDoug Riegelhuth, Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at TriNet talks about the Corporate Transparency Act, a federal law that was designed to create a national database of businesses that identifies the human...
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State R&D Tax Credits: What You Need to Know
Oct 9, 20246 minZach Kitzmiller, Tax Credit Manager at TriNet Clarus R+D talks about state R&D tax credits and why there's a good chance your business may be able to take advantage of them.
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Employee Retirement Income Security Act Marks 50 Years – Then, Now, and What’s Ahead
Sep 26, 20247 minMelissa Shimizu, Senior Counsel Benefits Compliance and Compensation at TriNet talks about the history and future of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), which was signed into law into law 50 years ago.
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Navigating Workplace Compliance & Regulations following Supreme Court Chevron Reversal
Sep 4, 20247 minSpring Taylor, Counsel, Employment at TriNet talks about how the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the 40-year-old Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council may impact SMBs.
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Recognizing Disability Pride Month
Jul 23, 20248 minDafni LeFlore, Director Enterprise Risk Management at TriNet discusses Disability Pride Month, which is celebrated worldwide every July to acknowledge the contributions of individuals with disabilities while ending the...
Recent guests
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Alex Bauer
Divisional Vice President of Investor Relations, Google Chrome Team
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Sarah Scott
Lead Organizational Development Consultant, Americans for Prosperity - New Hampshire
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Mike Kraft
Managing Counsel, Business Conduct and Ethics, South Texas Alliance for Orphans
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Tom Rose
author of Balloon in a Box: Coping with Grief, Senior Talk Michiana
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