The Growth Game
Hosted by Paul Deluca, each episode of "The Growth Game" features conversations with top CEOs, Owners, and Executives from Staffing Companies across the USA and Canada. Whether you're in the trenches of startup challenges or steering a mammoth corporation, this podcast is your compass to all things business. Expect a holistic journey with business strategies, leadership philosophies, and life lessons, all shared with a diverse lineup of guests each week!
Episodes
Jennie Dede, Head of Sales at LinkedIn, joins The Growth Game Podcast live from SIA Executive Forum in Miami to reveal exactly how staffing firms are scaling faster with the power of LinkedIn.
In this episode, Jennie shares:
✔️ The 3 key tools staffing companies should be using on LinkedIn
✔️ Why content posting is your #1 branding advantage
✔️ How change management drives tech adoption (and growth)
✔️ Why ...
What’s the one growth move most staffing firms overlook? Legal strategy. Ben Ebbink, partner at Fisher Phillips and head of their staffing practice, joins The Growth Game Podcast live from the SIA Executive Forum in Miami.
In this episode, Ben shares critical insights on:
✔️ Why proactive compliance saves money and drives long-term growth
✔️ The top legal risks facing staffing firms in 2025
✔️ What AI, DEI, and...
In this episode of The Growth Game Podcast, Kyle Cobb of Gallagher shares how staffing companies can scale faster—and safer—through smart risk management, laser-focused strategy, and industry-specific insurance planning.
Live from the SIA Executive Forum in Miami, Kyle discusses:
✔️ The current state of the staffing market heading into 2025
✔️ Workers comp challenges (and solutions) in California
✔️ Why vertica...
In this special Growth Game Podcast episode, Greg Moore and Larry Carnahan of Meritus Capital reflect on how real connections, the right tech stack, and trusted partnerships can make or break a staffing business. Recorded live at the SIA Executive Forum in Miami, this candid conversation dives into how conferences drive long-term brand awareness, the evolving role of technology, and why funding partners are critical for startups an...
From launching her first staffing firm in the '90s to opening an international operation in Colombia, Gwen Gordon has done it all—and then some. In this episode of The Growth Game Podcast, live from the SIA Executive Forum in Miami, Gwen shares her journey from burnout to bold entrepreneurship, including how she's using offshore talent to grow smarter and stay lean.
Hosted by Paul DeLuca of Meritus Capital, this ...
Chad Ware joins The Growth Game Podcast live from SIA in Miami to talk about the power of strategic partnerships and how performance-based staffing models are changing the game. With a background in logistics and supply chain, Chad now leads growth at A1 Quality Logistics—bringing a client-first, data-driven approach to labor solutions.
In this episode hosted by Paul DeLuca of Meritus Capital, you’ll learn:
✔️ How to b...
Can outsourcing be the secret to scaling your staffing firm without sacrificing quality? Dylan Hale of Penbrothers joins The Growth Game Podcast to break down how U.S. staffing agencies are leveraging international talent to boost productivity, reduce costs, and build flexible operations.
In this episode, hosted by Paul DeLuca from the SIA Executive Forum in Miami, you’ll learn:
✔️ The real value of outsourcing to the ...
In this episode of The Growth Game Podcast, Larry Carnahan and Adam Forbes of Meritus Capital explore what it takes to build, scale, and support successful staffing firms in today’s market.
Live from the SIA Executive Forum in Miami, the conversation covers:
✔️ Building staffing companies from the ground up
✔️ Why people matter more than tech (but both are key)
✔️ Strategic partnerships that fuel sustainable gr...
What does it take to scale and successfully sell a staffing firm? Patrick Morin joins The Growth Game Podcast to break down the financial strategies, M&A trends, and key factors that drive business valuation.
In this episode, hosted by Paul DeLuca of Meritus Capital, we discuss:
✔️ The critical factors that influence staffing firm valuation
✔️ How to position your company for acquisition
✔️ Financing strate...
In this episode of The Growth Game Podcast, Paul welcomes Adam Forbes, the newly appointed Senior VP of Partnerships at Meritus Capital. With over 20 years of experience in staffing and insurance, Adam shares his journey from launching his own staffing business to becoming a key player in helping agencies secure the funding they need to grow.
Join the conversation as Adam shares how an unexpected career shift led him to the staffin...
In this episode of The Growth Game Podcast, Paul sits down with Sammy Singh, CEO and co-founder of WurkNow, a digital staffing platform that’s changing the game for hourly workers. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Sammy is leveraging AI solutions to make staffing simpler, faster, and more efficient.
Key topics include:
- AI for pre-screening candidates, time tracking, and scheduling
- AI as a recruitment companion r...
In this episode of the Growth Game Podcast, Paul welcomes Richard Wahlquist, CEO of the American Staffing Association (ASA).
Dedicating his career to making the staffing industry an accessible driver for economic growth and opportunity, Richard shares his journey from government affairs to leading the ASA. He highlights the association’s vital role in advocating for staffing firms, creating sustainable job opportunities, and leadin...
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