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!
Podcasting since 2024 • 16 episodes
The Growth Game
Latest Episodes
Flipping the Temp Staffing Model | Darren Bolingbroke (X3)
X3 only staffs three trades, and that’s exactly why it works.In this episode, X3 CEO Darren Bolingbroke breaks down why specialization—coined “workforcing” by the X3 team—and a referral model that actually pays are helping flip the tradi...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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25:51
How Niches Unlock Staffing Growth | Pat Peri (33 North Group)
Are you a staffing founder or operator looking to grow without adding unnecessary complexity—or leaving revenue on the table?In this episode, Paul DeLuca sits down with Pat Peri, Founder & CEO of 33 North Group, to unpack how...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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11:25
Bootstrapped to Millions: Daniel Hixon’s Staffing Tech Playbook
In this episode of The Growth Game, Paul DeLuca, CEO of Meritus Capital, sits down with Daniel Hixon, the founder of GoodWork, a new job board platform aiming to revolutionize healthcare staffing. Daniel shares his journey from building a fast-...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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43:56
Andy Kohler of Marsh McLennan on Insurance for Staffing Growth
Andy Kohler, VP at Marsh McLennan, joins The Growth Game Podcast live from the SIA Executive Forum in Miami. In this episode, Andy breaks down the most common insurance mistakes staffing firms make—and what you need in place to scale s...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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15:15
What LinkedIn’s Head of Sales Says About Staffing in 2025
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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15:13