The Growth Game

S3 EP 6: Growth Alone Is Not Enough | Sam Napoli (Peoplease)

Meritus Capital w Paul DeLuca Season 3 Episode 6

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Staffing firms are still growing but margins are becoming the real focus.

In this episode of The Growth Game, Paul DeLuca sits down with Sam Napoli, SVP of Sales & Marketing at Peoplease, to unpack what’s really driving growth in today’s staffing market, and why profitability is becoming the deciding factor.

With nearly 20 years in the PEO space, Sam brings a deep understanding of how payroll, margins, and risk management directly impact staffing operations, and why PEOs play a critical role in helping firms scale.

They dig into:

💡 Why staffing is still growing, even in uncertain economic conditions.

💡 How margin pressure is shaping decisions across the industry.

💡 The role of partnerships in scaling operations and controlling costs.

💡 Why growth without efficiency can quickly become a problem.

If you’re a staffing leader thinking about how to scale without putting pressure on your business, this conversation offers a clearer view of what actually drives sustainable growth.

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Connect with Sam Napoli (Peoplease)

Website | https://www.peoplease.com/

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelnapoli/

Paul DeLuca
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Meritus Capital
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