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Introduction:

• Inspiring stories of self-made women entrepreneurs and the importance of learning from their journeys.
• Host introduces Robyn Rodriguez, founder and CEO of Her HR Help Desk, specializing in HR services for women-owned businesses.

Robyn's Journey:

• Background growing up in a less affluent area outside of LA as a Latina.
• Independent and contrarian nature, 'bossing people around' since 1979.
• Early career in payroll at ADP, journey to VP position in a bank, and transition to HR transformation and change management.

Taking a Leap:

• Turning 40 and betting on herself.
• Selling her LA home, moving to Austin, and launching Her HR Help Desk.
• Importance of being willing to bet on oneself and facing challenges and doubts.

Multiple Revenue Streams:

• Importance of multiple revenue streams.
• Buying and selling real estate, making smart bets in the market.
• Emphasizing financial independence and taking calculated risks.

Overcoming Doubts:

• Moments of considering going back to a traditional job with a reliable paycheck.
• Overcoming doubts by reminding herself to bet on her own abilities.

Expanding Your Team:

• Fears and challenges faced by entrepreneurs, especially women, when it comes to hiring employees.
• Advice on setting up a legal entity, understanding state laws, and protecting the company with an employee handbook.
• Expanding the definition of HR to include contractors, consultants, and specialists.

Hiring Across State Lines:

• Complexities of hiring employees from different states and understanding legal and financial implications.
• Importance of consulting with experts and being aware of potential costs and challenges.

Getting Started with Her HR Help Desk:

• Offer a 45-minute discovery call to discuss HR needs and learn more about services.
• The mission of making HR resources accessible, approachable, and affordable for women entrepreneurs.

One Tip for Growing a Million-Dollar Company:

• Advice to 'hire and lose fast.'
• Encouragement to let go of team members not contributing to business growth and focus on building a strong team.

Conclusion:

• Gratitude to Robyn Rodriguez for sharing insights and expertise on HR for women entrepreneurs.
• Encouragement to reach out to Robyn and access

Links and Resources:

• Her HR Help Desk
• You can also check Robyn Rodriguez on LinkedIn