In this episode we spend time with John Bernatovciz, founder of Willory, a leading payroll and HR staffing support firm. We talk with John about his unique journey to the C-Suite, his success and the challenges that he faced and how he was able to overcome them.
This is a lesson in entrepreneurship that many of our listeners can relate to.
Key Takeaways:
- Believe in the HR community and commit to continuous improvement.
- Treasure and prioritize quality time with family members.
- Recognize the positive aspects of your local community and contribute to its growth.
- Embrace career challenges as opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Understand the profound influence of family background and ethnicity on personal identity.
- Acknowledge the role of neighborhoods and communities in shaping cultural heritage.
- Childhood experiences and education shape career decisions and personal growth.
- Entrepreneurship demands passion, perseverance, and a keen eye for market opportunities.
- Effective project management hinges on assembling a skilled team and allocating resources wisely.
- Embrace mistakes as learning experiences and strive for continuous improvement.
- Establish and uphold core values to foster a resilient company culture.
- Explore innovative ideas to unlock new pathways to success.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Unexpected Support
00:30 Belief in the HR Community
01:20 Not Traveling as Much
03:03 Enjoying Family Activities
03:26 Parent Behavior at Sporting Events
04:37 Attending the Kentucky Derby
05:22 Living in Northeast Ohio
06:02 May the 4th Be With You
06:09 Experiences at the Kentucky Derby
07:16 Positive Aspects of Cleveland
08:13 Podcast Focus on John's Journey
11:09 Introduction and Personal Background
12:04 John's Businesses and Book
13:23 Growing Up in Doylestown, Ohio
15:12 Close Relationship with Father
17:23 Family Background and Ethnicity
18:03 Neighborhoods and Communities
19:23 Childhood and School
20:25 Golf and College
21:28 Career at ADP and Entrepreneurship
30:33 Starting Willory
34:30 Identifying Market Opportunity
36:15 Becoming Certified Partners
38:18 Challenges in HR Tech Implementation
39:08 The Challenges of Project Management
45:05 Overcoming Bumps in the Road
52:08 Writing a Book and Future Plans
56:00 The Relationship Between Golf and HR
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