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
S4: EP 1: The Foundation Behind Staffing Growth | Mike Bartels (Becker LLC)
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In this episode of The Growth Game Podcast, Paul DeLuca sits down with Mike Bartels, Chief Development Officer at Becker LLC, to break down what actually enables a staffing firm to scale, and what causes it to stall.
With over 20 years of experience in business development and working closely with staffing firms on growth and M&A, Mike brings a practical perspective on what needs to be in place before growth can happen.
They talk about:
📈 Why growth breaks without strong operations.
📈 What “keeping your house in order” really means.
📈 The role of funding, legal, and insurance partners.
📈 How internal alignment impacts performance.
📈 When to grow organically vs through acquisition.
👉 If you're trying to scale your staffing firm, this conversation offers a clearer look at what needs to be built behind the scenes before growth can actually hold.
Connect with Mike Bartels (Becker LLC)
Website | https://www.becker.legal/our-team/michael-bartels/
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bartels-7421a09/
Paul DeLuca
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