Episodes 213
Avg. Duration 40m
Activity Highly Active
Since May 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III are the hosts of It’s About Payroll. Collectively, they have over 4 decades of experience in the payroll industry. This podcast was created with the intent of sharing their knowledge and attracting new talent to the payroll industry. ItsAboutPayroll.io You can access their LinkedIn profiles. https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/escobarbrian https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/william-duncan-477051187

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Recent Episodes

S17E206 Season 16 in Review

May 18, 2026 50m

Brian and Walt are back with a (much-anticipated) Season 16 review! In this episode, the hosts reflect on what made this season groundbreaking — from game-changing guests to major milestones for…

S17E205 The Payroll Career Arc: Entry Level to Executive — What No One Tells You

May 04, 2026 41m

🔥 Is your payroll career stuck on autopilot? In this episode of It's About Payroll, Brian and Walt break down the real payroll career arc — from entry-level grind to strategic leadership — and the…

Payroll Like a Boss: The Movement Begins

Apr 28, 2026 55m

In Episode 204 of It’s About Payroll, Brian welcomes two powerhouse voices in payroll leadership: John Bernatovicz, founder of Willory, author, keynote speaker, podcast host, and HR/payroll leader,…

Why Are So Many Payroll Pros Open to Work?

Mar 30, 2026 36m

In Episode 202 of It’s About Payroll, Brian and Walt unpack a growing trend they are seeing across the profession: more HR and payroll professionals publicly sharing that they are open to work. They…

S16E201 All Roads Lead to Payroll: 201 Episodes and a Book Later

Mar 23, 2026 47m

It's About Payroll – Episode 201 | Book Release, Payroll Myths & Economic Uncertainty 🎙️ We hit 201 episodes AND dropped a book — and we're not slowing down! In this milestone episode, Brian and…

Episode 200 Just Changed the Future of Payroll!

Mar 17, 2026 46m

In Episode 200 of It’s About Payroll, Brian and Will celebrate a major milestone while sharing several big announcements tied to the future of Payroll Universe. The conversation centers on the recent…

S16E199 $80K Payroll Theft: How a New Jersey City Employee Got Caught (+ Our Book Launch!)

Mar 09, 2026 32m

🎙️ It's About Payroll Episode 199: True Payroll Crime Story & Book Announcement 📚 Big news! We announce our new book "It's About Payroll: Your Blueprint to Start, Grow and Lead from Entry Level…

S16E198 Belonging Isn’t Soft, It’s Measurable

Mar 03, 2026 57m

In Episode 198 of It’s About Payroll, Brian Escobar and Walt Duncan III welcome Christopher Bylone, founder of Innovation Unbiased and host of I Know I Belong When, for a practical conversation on…

S16E197 Hayley Paterson: Why Payroll Is Your Secret Profit Generator

Feb 23, 2026 36m

Join us for an incredible conversation with Hayley Paterson, founder of The Payroll Guide and author of "The Value of Payroll"! Hayley shares her mission to transform how businesses view payroll—from…

S16E196 One Question Changed Everything! Terrence Wright

Feb 15, 2026 1h 1m

Episode 196 of It’s About Payroll features Terrence Wright, founder of Wright People Solutions and a people-first HR leader with 20+ years of experience, including leadership roles supporting global…

S16E195 Jennie Wallace Reveals the Silent Risks Lurking in Your Payroll Data & Process

Feb 09, 2026 55m

Payroll isn't just about cutting checks—it's one of the riskiest areas in your organization. In this episode, we sit down with Jennie Wallace, CPA, CISA, CGMA, and founder of Melody Advisory…

Section 125 Isn’t New… So Why Are So Few Using It Like This?

Feb 02, 2026 47m

In Episode 194 of It's About Payroll, hosts Brian and Walt welcome two guests Brian Smith Jr and Eric Boling for a “two for the price of one” conversation focused on payroll-driven savings and…

S16E193 The Future of Benefits: Smarter Systems & Better Humans w/ Melissa Walker

Jan 26, 2026 59m

What if benefits weren’t just a cost center—but your biggest competitive advantage? In Episode 193, we’re joined by Melissa Walker, Co-Founder & VP of Brokerage at Sounder Benefits, to break…

S16E192 Season 15 in Review an a bonus payroll true crime tangent

Jan 19, 2026 43m

In this Season 15 Review episode of It’s About Payroll, Brian Escobar and Walter dive into the biggest conversations, lessons, and surprises from the season — and uncover some eye-opening payroll…

S16E191 The Death of Payroll Cutoff Times: Payroll in Minutes, Not Days!

Jan 12, 2026 46m

In Episode 191 of It’s About Payroll, Brian and Walt sit down with Trent Sorbe, Chief Payments Officer at First International Bank & Trust and leader of Kotapay, one of the nation’s largest ACH…

S16E190 Payroll’s Next Generation: Finding Your Tribe & Thriving with Jon Schausten

Jan 05, 2026 57m

Join us for an insightful conversation with payroll industry expert Jon Schausten, CPP, as we dive into the evolving world of payroll. 🔑 In this episode, we tackle the big questions: * What…

S15E189 10 Payroll Disasters—and How to FIX Them Before They Cost You $$$

Dec 22, 2025 47m

In this holiday-themed episode of It’s About Payroll, hosts Brian and Walt dive into common payroll challenges and real-world solutions—all while sprinkling in humor, seasonal cheer, and industry…

S15E188 True Payroll Crime Stories - Inside Job: The $17 Million Vault Caper

Dec 15, 2025 53m

This week, we explore the incredible true story of David Ghantt, a trusted vault supervisor at Loomis Fargo & Co. who masterminded a $17.3 million inside job in 1997. With the help of former…

S15E187 Payroll Cowboys: Wrangling W-2s, Taxes & Year-End Chaos

Dec 07, 2025 58m

In this cowboy-themed year-end special of It’s About Payroll, Brian and Walter saddle up to ride through the biggest payroll updates every pro must prepare for as 2025 closes and 2026 approaches.…

S15E186 Holiday Mashup: Payroll, Pay Cycles & Pie

Dec 01, 2025 1h

🎙️ Welcome to a special holiday mashup episode of "It's About Payroll"! 🎉 In this episode, your hosts dive into a festive mix of payroll hot topics and holiday fun. We break down the real impact…

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