Fueled by Ambition: Robyn Rodriguez's HR Journey & Entrepreneurial Wisdom

Want to surround yourself with women who elevate you?Check out Fuel to Fire Business Growth Circles for WomenConnect with Midori Verity on LinkedInFollow us on InstagramHave a chat with Midori VerityIntroduction: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 accessLinks and Resources:Her HR Help DeskYou can also check Robyn Rodriguez on LinkedIn