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Danny Thompson, founder of the Music Lesson Business Academy, teaches us how to get started with hiring employees

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When building your business, should you use employees or contractors? What are the differences? How do you get advice? Find out why Danny Thompson, founder of the Music Lesson Business Academy, is passionate about using employees rather than contractors for music school growth.

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A comprehensive learning path of 4 lessons

Lesson 1 - How to Afford Your Employees
Lesson 2 - How to Find a Payroll Company
Lesson 3 - Pay Plan Overview
Lesson 4 - Lesson Scheduling

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Danny Thompson

Marketing Coach and Owner of The Music Factory School of Music

Danny Thompson is the host of The Music Lesson Business Academy podcast and owner of the Music Factory School of music in Costa Mesa, California. A constant student of business, Danny enjoys sharing business ideas, tips, and trends with members of his coaching program. After 20 years in upper management at The Guitar Center corporation, Danny went back into music full time and has since toured the world extensively and recorded multiple albums with his band Face to Face. He has appeared on Radio Shows such as ” Love Line” with Dr. Drew and has made various TV and radio appearances. When not playing music or talking business, Danny enjoys motorcycles, bicycles, Flying, and hanging out with pitbull, Triumph.

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