Operations pro Angie Aki joins Reece to demystify payroll tax savings, W-2 vs 1099 trade-offs, benefits that actually help retention, and the liability/insurance pieces builders overlook. We finish with a simple action plan—clean AR, right retirement setup, and a smarter way to pay yourself.
Show Notes:
0:00 Welcome and who’s Angie
4:25 From “Go Ask Angie” to operations pro
5:54 Payroll taxes and benefits most builders miss
6:49 W-2 vs 1099: true costs and risks
19:02 Liability, audits, and paper trails
21:13 Culture beats chaos when you grow
23:41 Retirement options for small builders
28:10 Insurance you can’t skip
29:40 Owner pay, draws, and clean books
30:06 Quick wins to implement this month
31:36 How to reach Angie + wrap
Find Our Hosts:
Reece Barnes
Matt Calvano
Podcast Produced By:
Motif Media
