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!
The Growth Game
Conference Survival Guide: How Top Funding Experts Build Relationships & Win Deals
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 and scaling firms alike.
You’ll learn:
✔️ How to get real value from staffing conferences
✔️ The importance of consistency and presence in brand building
✔️ Why your tech stack and funding partner can make or break your business
✔️ What staffing startups need to survive and scale in 2025
Whether you’re launching a firm or leveling up your infrastructure, this episode delivers practical insights from two industry veterans who’ve seen it all.
Plus: Get personal with Larry and Greg as they reveal what they'd be doing if they weren't in the funding business and their unique conference "must-dos" (including beach souvenirs for family!).
🔗 Learn more about:
MERITUS
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/meritus-capital-inc-/
Meritus Capital | https://www.merituscapital.com/
Paul DeLuca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/merituscapital/
Greg Moore | https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregmerituscapital/
Larry Carnahan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrycarnahan/
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