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
12 episodes
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
AI, Privacy, and DEI in Staffing: Legal Insights from Ben Ebbink
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 episod...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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19:08
What Staffing Firms Need to Know About Insurance in 2025
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 SI...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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11:33
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 Execut...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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14:45
How Gwen Gordon Scaled Her Staffing Firm with Remote Talent
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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14:46
Build a Scalable Staffing Strategy with Chad Ware
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 gr...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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14:35
The Truth About Outsourcing: Dylan Hale on Offshoring Talent Without Sacrificing Quality
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,...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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14:51
People, Partnerships & Payroll: What the Most Profitable Staffing Companies Do Differently
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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31:33
Scaling & Selling a Staffing Firm: Patrick Morin on Growth Strategies and M&A
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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24:31
New to Meritus, Not to Staffing: Adam Forbes on Strategic Partnerships
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 ...
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36:51
AI-Powered Staffing: The Future of Workforce Management w Sammy Singh
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 leve...
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22:38
Championing the Staffing Industry with Richard Wahlquist
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 opportun...
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Season 1
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55:37