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Payrollin'
The nationals are coming for your clients. Consolidation is crushing margins. And if you're not keeping up with the latest in the payroll and HR industry, you're going to get left behind. Welcome to Payrollin'. The no-BS podcast for independent payroll bureau owners and leaders who are done getting squeezed by ADP, Paychex, and the private equity machines swallowing up the industry. Hosted by Matt Vaadi, founder of guHRoo (a PEO) and Outsourced Scale (offshore staffing for payroll providers), this show delivers the strategies you need to survive — and thrive — while the middle collapses around...
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Jun 30, 2026
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Episodes
The Perfect First Day Checklist for New Hires 17.06.2024 14:07
In this episode of Payrollin’, Matt explores the ideal first day for new hires, revealing key strategies to ensure long-term employee retention and satisfaction. Discover how the first 10 days can make or break a new hire's decision to stay with your company and learn how to make those days count. From heartfelt welcomes to comprehensive onboarding plans, Matt shares practical tips to create a pos...
How We Use CustomGPTs to Save Over Ten Hours a Week 11.06.2024 30:07
In this episode of Payrollin’, Matt, dives deep into the world of custom GPTs, sharing invaluable insights on how his team uses these tools to save over 10 hours a week. Moving beyond basic ChatGPT prompts, Matt explores the creation and implementation of custom GPTs tailored for specific tasks, shedding light on their practical applications and benefits. From streamlining internal processes to en...
How to Develop a Partner Program 07.06.2024 15:40
In this episode, Matt delves into the art of developing a successful partner program. Drawing from personal experience, Matt discusses how a simple cold call led to a thriving partnership that has generated over 20 deals. He explores the essential components of a partner program, offering insights for both newcomers and those looking to expand. Tune in to discover valuable strategies and practical...
Get More Leads with an Employee Lead Referral Program 06.06.2024 6:58
In this conversation, Matt Vaadi shares a simple employee referral program for client success teams that resulted in 10 leads in the first month at guHRoo. He details the process, incentives, and benefits of the program, emphasizing its win-win nature for all involved. He also highlights the importance of consistency, communication, and rewards for successful implementation. The program has led to...
20 Mistakes to Avoid for Payroll Business Growth 05.06.2024 48:18
In this latest episode, Matt shares 20 essential lessons he learned while growing his company, tailored for those in the payroll industry but valuable for any business owner. Avoid the pitfalls and set your business on the path to success with these actionable insights. He covers the following mistakes to avoid: Being too big picture focused Not following blueprints Attrition math Niching down Off...
The ONLY Four Ways You Can Generate Leads 05.06.2024 10:29
If you don't have a predictable way to generate leads, you don't have a business, you have a hobby. In this episode, Matt breaks down the four ways you can generate leads for your company. Which one is your preferred method? Subscribe Now! Apple | Google | Spotify Ways we can help you: -> Want to grow your payroll company?...
Unlock the Secrets to Scaling Your Payroll Business 20.03.2024 32:20
In this latest episode, Matt unveils the secrets to turbocharging your payroll company's growth and scalability. From revealing guHRoo's internal scalability assessment to discussing critical areas for improvement and success, this episode is packed with invaluable insights. He talks about the following: Growth vs. Scale Scalability Assessment Leadership Insights IPPA Feedback & Invitation and mor...
How to Get the Most Out of Events: A Step-by-Step Guide 20.02.2024 32:29
In this episode, Matt delves into the art of leveraging conferences and events for maximum benefit, with a special focus on the upcoming IPPA (Independent Payroll Providers Association) summit. Whether you're a sponsor or an attendee aiming to make an impact at the IPPA conference or any other event, this episode is a comprehensive guide to making the most of your event experiences. He also talks...
IPPA Spring Summit 2024 Unveiled: Exclusive Insights & Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Experience 13.02.2024 54:59
Join Matt and Lee in this episode as they delve into their experiences and key takeaways from the IPPA (Independent Payroll Providers Association) Summits over the years, highlighting the immense value these events offer to businesses in the payroll and HR sector. This episode is packed with stories, advice, and insights that underscore the importance of community, learning, and innovation in the...
Biggest Mistakes and Lessons Learned in 2023 + A Dead Simple Leadership Hack 24.01.2024 32:31
In this Payrollin’ podcast episode, join Matt, as he shares the 5 mistakes and lessons he learned in 2023. He delves into personal and professional growth, discussing significant topics like leadership, decision-making, and team dynamics in the context of running a payroll business. He also talks about the following and more: Learning from Mistakes and Red Flags in Decision-Making Balancing Sales...
The Perfect Exit Plan: Strategies for Maximizing Bureau Value with John Mason-Smith 25.07.2023 55:47
In this Payrollin’ podcast episode, Matt Vaadi engages in a conversation with John Mason-Smith, CEO and Co-Founder of HireWith, delving into John's intriguing journey of selling his payroll bureau and his thought-provoking exit plans. Throughout the episode, they explore a range of intriguing subjects, including: Maximizing the value of your payroll business Current Trends in M&A Market HireWith...
Thriving in 2023 (and Beyond): Embracing the Future of HR 13.07.2023 34:41
The dynamic nature of small businesses is evolving at a rapid pace, and to achieve success, one must embrace the changes - not fight them. Join Matt Vaadi in this Payrollin’ Episode as he highlights the key HR trends and strategies that are essential to attracting, leading, engaging, and retaining your team in this new era. Matt explores into crucial topics such as: Remote and Hybrid Workplaces In...
Message Mastery: Crafting Your Content Strategy 15.06.2023 36:06
In this Payrollin’ episode, Matt Vaadi will be your guide as he shares his expertise on nailing down messaging for sales and marketing success. This episode is designed to help you gain clarity, connect with your audience, and create valuable conversations that drive results. Matt also discusses his private Payroll Facebook Group, current listens, Payrollin' updates, and the content strategy for...
Exploring the Legal Landscape: Money Transmitter Licensing with Bridget Escobar 08.06.2023 39:56
Have you heard of Money Transmitter Licensing (MTL)? Take a deep dive into MTL with Matt and Bridget Escobar, as they talk about Bridget's background and delve deeper into the realm of Money Transmitter Licensing on Payroll Bureaus in this Payrollin’ episode. They also talk about the following and more: Model Law MTL Penalties How do you ensure compliance with MTL to avoid penalties MyPayrollHR fr...
The Implementation Equation: Balancing the Pros and Cons of a Dedicated Specialist 25.05.2023 30:38
In this episode, Matt shares the pros and cons of having a dedicated implementation specialist on your team. Get ready to gain a fresh perspective on building a dream team! Matt covers the following and more in this episode: What's new at guHRoo? Matt’s recent podcast listens An AI for anyone looking to streamline their meeting notes The best way to implement new account in creating delightful ex...
Inside guHRoo: Setting Goals and Achieving the Company Vision 16.05.2023 33:50
Join Matt in this episode as he gives you an exclusive look into guHRoo and how it has evolved over the past eight years. He shares insights on their goal-setting process and how it aligns with their long-term vision. Additionally, he discusses some of the tools and strategies that have helped guHRoo grow and succeed. Throughout the episode, Matt covers a variety of topics including: Planning for...
Breaking Through Revenue Plateaus: GTM Strategies with Mary Grothe 14.04.2023 1:02:13
In this episode, Matt had a fascinating conversation with Mary Grothe, CRO at Payroll Network, Founder of House of Revenue®, Keynote Speaker, and Forbes Books Author. They chatted about Mary’s journey to revenue success as she builds up the processes and people required to scale revenue across Branding, Marketing, Sales, Customer Success (CS), and Revenue Operations (RevOps) They also talk about...
What if? | Innovation and Leadership in the Payroll Space - IPPA Summit 2023 Takeaways 14.03.2023 37:26
In this episode, Matt shares his biggest key takeaways from the IPPA Spring Summit that took place in Las Vegas from March 1st to 3rd. The IPPA Spring Summit is a conference where payroll professionals nationwide gather to share best practices, learn about new trends in the industry, and connect with fellow professionals. Matt covers the following and more in this episode: Mike Rayburn's “What If”...
Measuring KPIs Like a Pro: Tips from Two Payroll Industry Experts 28.02.2023 1:02:13
Get ready to hear from two dynamic leaders in the HR and Payroll industry in this must-listen episode of Payrollin'! Matt sits down with Bryan Gorman, the Director of Marketing and Sales at TruPay, to discuss their backgrounds, leadership strategies, and tips for driving growth and success in HR and Payroll sectors. With over a decade of experience in sales and marketing, Bryan has played an inst...
Unpacking Our Winning Sales Strategies: A Deep Dive into Our Last 10 Deals with Zach Lawley 22.02.2023 44:23
Get ready to unlock the secrets of successful B2B sales with Matt and Zach Lawley, Director of Business Development at guHRoo. In this episode, they take a deep dive into their Last 10 Deals Sold, revealing the strategies that led to their impressive sales record. With power-packed insights and winning tactics, they break down each deal and share where they came from, how they got the deal, and th...
Marcus Sheridan: How you can become the most trusted voice in your space | They Ask, You Answer 08.02.2023 37:01
In this episode, Matt had a great conversation with Marcus Sheridan, a legend in the digital marketing world and the author of the famous book "They Ask, You Answer", who will also be a keynote on the upcoming IPPA Spring Summit attendees. They chatted about how crucial it is to have someone in the company own your content process so you can scale up, how you can become the most trusted voice in...
How to create 24 pieces of quality content in only 30 minutes a day 23.12.2022 8:03
You have probably asked the question at some point - how the heck does that person create so much content? Don’t they ever work!? The answer to that is another question; how can you create one piece of content that can be reused in ten different ways? The more time you spend creating content, the more you understand how people do this. Pillar content. That’s how. What is pillar content? Pillar con...
What is embedded payroll and what does it mean for the industry? 01.11.2022 31:47
In this episode, Matt walks through the emerging market of embeddable payroll platforms, a unique new trend in the payroll industry. This is something that we have to be familiar with for us to know how to play in the new era of payroll technology. Matt covers the following and more in this episode: What are Embeddable Payroll Platforms? Who are the major players today? Who are their target audie...
What is an ASO? | Should you be offering an ASO and how to start one 25.10.2022 1:00:07
In this episode, Matt Vaadi chats with Marc Simmons about what an Administrative Services Organization (ASO) is, how to start one, how it works, and how it assists companies in solving the administrative burdens that they have. They go deep into how they approach the market, price the solutions, and more. They also talk about the following: Company growth through starting ASO External and internal...
Demo best practices | How to run demos that convert 08.10.2022 30:31
In this episode, Matt Vaadi shared several recommended best practices for demos that can help you and your prospects get the most out of your time. Matt discussed the following and more in this episode: How to structure your demos Should you really be doing the demo? Demo best practices for success Three Takeaways To be successful, you must be able to demo your own solutions. Spend enough time wi...
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