Payrollin'

Matt Vaadi
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If you are a payroll and HR industry professional that wants to learn from other executives, this is the podcast for you. Listen in as Matt Vaadi shares best practices from growing his own seven-figure payroll company and talks to other experts in the payroll and HR industry. Follow along as we tease out the best practices and processes from payroll bureaus and partners. Matt has owned a payroll and HR company for over ten years. He has also worked for the big red machine where he was a consistent top 10% performer and award winner. He has developed HR software. He knows payroll.

  1. How Paragon Won Big in Cannabis Payroll (Lessons from a Niche Market)

    JAN 22

    How Paragon Won Big in Cannabis Payroll (Lessons from a Niche Market)

    📧 Get weekly payroll bureau growth strategies (1,000+ leaders subscribed): → https://www.payrollinpodcast.com/ Learn how Paragon revolutionized cannabis payroll with a brand-first strategy and overcame key industry challenges. In this episode, Clarke Lyons, VP of Brand Marketing at Paragon Payroll, reveals how to successfully navigate the cannabis payroll industry. Learn how Paragon built a strong brand in a niche market, overcame industry challenges, and scaled with purpose-driven strategies. Whether you’re in payroll or cannabis, discover branding tips and insider lessons that will set your business apart. Key Takeaways: How Paragon revolutionized cannabis payroll with a brand-first approach Why strong branding is essential for cannabis payroll companies The importance of authenticity and relationship-building in the industry Lessons learned from scaling in a niche market and overcoming obstacles Tune in for valuable insights into the cannabis payroll space, and learn from one of the industry’s leading experts. ⏰ **TIMESTAMPS:** 0:00 - Introduction 1:23 - Clarke’s background and transition to cannabis payroll  1:32 - Clarke’s experience in branding and media  5:01 - Discussion about branding vs. marketing  5:23 - Clarke’s take on brand storytelling  7:24 - Discussion of Bar Stool Sports and brand storytelling  8:42 - Building a brand internally, with authenticity  14:49 - Cannabis industry growth and Paragon’s niche  16:02 - Cannabis commitment manifesto explained  16:56 - Challenges in the cannabis industry and ensuring quality service  19:03 - Building relationships in the cannabis space  24:15 - Purpose and intention in branding and marketing 29:59 - Discussion on the value of purpose and transparency in branding   34:10 - Challenges and lessons learned in the cannabis industry  35:20 - Closing thoughts on serving the community with purpose 📧 *GET THE INSIDER NEWSLETTER* Weekly strategies for scaling your payroll bureau (1,000+ leaders subscribed) → https://www.payrollinpodcast.com/ 🎯 *THIS WEEK'S RESOURCE:* 📄 Payroll Sales Playbook → https://www.payrollinpodcast.com 💡 *SCALE YOUR BUREAU WITH OUR HELP:* 1️⃣ *Add PEO Services* - New revenue stream without new clients → Learn more: https://www.guhroo.co/partners/ 2️⃣ *Hire Virtual Assistants* - Scale operations at 70% less cost → https://www.outsourcedscale.com/ 3️⃣ *Marketing That Works* - Get the system we use → https://underdogdigital.co/ 🔔 *SUBSCRIBE for weekly payroll growth strategies:* → Hit the bell to never miss an episode 💬 *CONNECT WITH MATT:* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattvaadi Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/payrollinnovation 👉 *TODAY'S GUEST:* → Clarke Lyons, Vice President of Brand Marketing at Paragon Payroll → Clarke is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker with over 15 years of experience in branding, digital media, and marketing strategy. Throughout her career, Clarke has worked across a wide range of platforms, including film, TV, social media, and experiential marketing, bringing a wealth of knowledge and creativity to her work. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarkelyons/ #payroll #payrollservices #bureauowner How do I improve customer service? What makes a great customer experience? How can I keep customers happy? How can I make my business stand out? How do I build a strong brand? What is the best way to keep customers coming back? How do I attract more customers? How do I tell my business story? Why do customers leave businesses? How can I improve my business reputation?

    46 min

  2. JAN 8

    Vensure Made 100 Acquisitions (Here’s Why It Actually Worked)

    📧 Get weekly payroll bureau growth strategies (1,000+ leaders subscribed): → https://www.payrollinpodcast.com/#subscribe Learn the explosive growth secrets behind Vensure’s 100 acquisitions and $30B in revenue in just 5 years. In this episode, Matt dives into how Vensure scaled their business to $30B by acquiring 100 companies over the past few years. He breaks down the key strategy behind their explosive growth and what this means for the payroll, PEO, and HR industries. Whether you're in payroll, HR, or running a business of any size, you’ll walk away with actionable insights on how to leverage acquisitions, tech, and niche markets to accelerate your own growth. From mastering acquisitions to navigating chaos at scale, this episode will give you a roadmap for making strategic moves in your own business. Don’t miss this industry deep dive! ⏰ *TIMESTAMPS:* 0:00 - Introduction 1:02 - The CEO’s Vision: The Strategy Vensure Laid Out 3:20 - Vensure’s Unique Approach to Acquisitions 5:22 - The Growth Curve: From 50,000 to 900,000 Employees 8:00 - Why Tech Ownership Matters in Vensure’s Model 10:00 - Practical Insights to Scale Your Payroll Business 12:20 - The Importance of Niche Markets and Recession Resilience 14:05 - How Vensure’s Strategy Creates High-Value Acquisitions 16:00 - Scaling Through Chaos: What It Means for Your Business 18:00 - Vensure’s Future and What It Means for the Payroll Industry 20:00 - Key Takeaways: Strategic Moves for Your Payroll Bureau 22:00 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts 📧 *GET THE INSIDER NEWSLETTER* Weekly strategies for scaling your payroll bureau (1,000+ bureau owners subscribed) → https://www.payrollinpodcast.com/ 🎯 *THIS WEEK'S RESOURCE:* Three Keys to Expand Your Payroll Business. Learn the top tactics to scale and grow your payroll company → https://youtu.be/6aW8RmVj8OE 💡 *SCALE YOUR BUREAU WITH OUR HELP:* 1️⃣ *Add PEO Services* - New revenue stream without new clients → Learn more: https://www.guhroo.co/partners/ 2️⃣ *Hire Virtual Assistants* - Scale operations at 70% less cost → https://www.outsourcedscale.com/ 3️⃣ *Marketing That Works* - Get the system we use → https://underdogdigital.co/ 🔔 **SUBSCRIBE for weekly payroll growth strategies:** → Hit the bell to never miss an episode 💬 *CONNECT WITH MATT:* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattvaadi Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/payrollinnovation #payroll #payrollservices #bureauowner How do payroll companies grow fast What is an acquisition strategy How to scale a payroll business What is the PEO acquisition modelHow to buy other companies to grow your businessWhy are acquisitions important for business growthHow do acquisitions affect business growth What are the benefits of acquiring companiesHow do payroll companies increase market share What is the best strategy for business growthHow does Vensure grow its business

    27 min
  3. Brittany Hodak's Secrets to Building Superfans (Walmart, Disney, Amazon)

    12/18/2025

    Brittany Hodak's Secrets to Building Superfans (Walmart, Disney, Amazon)

    📧 Get weekly payroll bureau growth strategies (1,000+ leaders subscribed): → https://www.payrollinpodcast.com/ Find out how brands like Walmart and Disney create customer loyalty that lasts a lifetime! In this episode of Payrollin', Matt is joined by Brittany Hodak, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and customer experience expert. Brittany has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands, including Walmart, Disney, Katy Perry, and Dolly Parton, helping them turn ordinary customers into passionate superfans. As the former Chief Experience Officer at Experience.com and co-founder of a successful entertainment startup, Brittany shares her expertise on creating unforgettable customer experiences. In this episode, Matt and Brittany discuss: How to turn ordinary customers into loyal superfans. Building a customer experience that keeps clients coming back. The strategies top brands like Walmart, Disney, and Amazon use to create lifelong loyalty. Making customer interactions memorable and impactful. Practical tips for crafting your brand story and turning customers into advocates. ⏰ **TIMESTAMPS:** 0:00 - Introduction: Creating Positive Experiences for Customers 1:34 - Creating Super Fans: Introducing Britney Hodak 2:27 - How to stand out in a commoditized industry like payroll 4:01 - The SUPER Method: Crafting Your Brand’s Story 5:05 - The importance of starting with your story 6:00 - Why telling your brand story matters and differentiates you 6:43 - Brands that effectively tell their story 8:32 - Being memorable in a sea of competitors 9:02 - Britney’s personalized experience with her metal business card 9:57 - Making ordinary moments extraordinary in business 12:45 - Example of adding value: The gas station receipt story 14:50 - Understanding customer needs and finding innovative solutions 15:41 - Storytelling and customer experience: Making your message matter 16:58 - Making customer interactions feel personalized through technology 18:04 - Intentionality in customer handoff moments 19:03 - Consistency in delivering excellent service 21:34 - Super Fans: The intersection of your story and your customer’s story 23:29 - How neuroscience shows the power of storytelling in brand building 24:58 - The power of specificity in storytelling 27:04 - Creating a story set list: Personalizing your brand message 30:16 - Personalizing your brand experience with every customer touchpoint 32:40 - Britney’s thoughts on automation and personalization in business 35:44 - The Apple Watch Snoopy animation: A metaphor for personalized experience 38:04 - How small personal touches can elevate customer experience 40:44 - Automation and personalization: Apple's context-driven experiences 41:45 - Recap and closing thoughts 📧 *GET THE INSIDER NEWSLETTER* 📧 Get weekly payroll bureau growth strategies (1,000+ leaders subscribed): → https://www.payrollinpodcast.com/ 🎯 *THIS WEEK'S RESOURCE:* 📄 Three Keys to Expand Your Payroll Business. Learn the top tactics to scale and grow your payroll company https://youtu.be/6aW8RmVj8OE 💡 *SCALE YOUR BUREAU WITH OUR HELP:* *Hire Virtual Assistants* - Scale operations at 70% less cost → https://www.outsourcedscale.com/ *Marketing That Works* - Get the system we use → https://underdogdigital.co/ 🔔 *SUBSCRIBE for weekly payroll growth strategies:* → Hit the bell to never miss an episode 💬 *CONNECT WITH MATT:* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattvaadi Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/payrollinnovation 👉 *TODAY'S GUEST:* → Britney Hodak, Author, Keynote Speaker & Customer Experience Expert → Britney helps brands turn ordinary customers into super fans and is the author of Creating Super Fans. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyhodak 📘 Creating Superfans: How to Turn Your Customers Into Lifelong Advocates — available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Superfans-Five-Step-Multiplying-Reputation/dp/1774580780 #payroll #payrollservices #bureauowner

    43 min

  4. 11/05/2025

    Random Acts of Sales Are Killing Your Pipeline (Fix It in 8 Touches)

    No more sales burnout! Learn how to set up a repeatable system that keeps your pipeline full and your business growing. In this episode of Payrollin’, Matt Vaadi shares the exact 8-touch sales campaign template he’s used to generate consistent payroll and PEO clients for 20 years. Whether your pipeline’s empty or you just want predictable leads every month, this step-by-step walkthrough shows you how to: ✅ Identify your ideal payroll client profile ✅ Build a repeatable 4- to 6-week sales campaign ✅ Automate touches with email, LinkedIn, phone, and direct mail ✅ Track metrics so you know what’s actually working ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro: Frustration with sales progress 1:35 - Random Acts of Sales: Feast or famine sales pipeline 2:03 - Campaign Effectiveness: Creating repeatable results 3:03 - Systems Problem: Lack of a repeatable method 4:01 - Delegating Tasks: Who should handle campaign execution? 5:38 - Sales Campaign Overview: The 8-touch process 6:00 - Target Account Profile: Defining your ideal customer 7:02 - Geographic Focus: Targeting local markets 8:01 - Campaign Messaging: Why go local? 9:23 - Emotional Appeal: Leading with emotions in sales 10:04 - Key Differentiators: Standing out from competitors 10:37 - Overcoming Objections: Proactively addressing concerns 11:02 - First Meeting: Selling the meeting, not the service 13:06 - Multi-Phase Campaign: Using phone, in-person, and emails 15:16 - Direct Mail: Increasing conversion with physical mail 17:12 - Phone Calls: Using calls effectively 19:00 - Email Follow-ups: Short, value-driven emails 21:09 - LinkedIn Requests: Leveraging LinkedIn in outreach 23:04 - Persistence: Tracking and optimizing campaigns 25:14 - Video Emails: Using Loom for engagement 26:38 - Final Follow-ups: Importance of persistence 27:12 - Automation: Streamlining the process for repeatability 📧 GET THE INSIDER NEWSLETTER Weekly strategies for scaling your payroll bureau (1,000+ bureau owners subscribed)→ https://www.payrollinpodcast.com/#subscribe/ 🎯 THIS WEEK'S RESOURCE: 📄 Payroll Sales Playbook → https://www.payrollinpodcast.com/resources/ 💡 SCALE YOUR BUREAU WITH OUR HELP: Hire Virtual Assistants - Scale operations at 70% less cost → https://www.outsourcedscale.com/ Marketing That Works- Get the system we use → https://underdogdigital.co/ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly payroll growth strategies: → Hit the bell to never miss an episode 💬 CONNECT WITH MATT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattvaadi Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/payrollinnovation #payroll #payrollservices #bureauowner

    29 min
  5. Alan Stein Jr. Shares the Key to Leading Through Life and Career Transitions

    10/08/2025

    Alan Stein Jr. Shares the Key to Leading Through Life and Career Transitions

    In this episode of Payrollin', Matt Vaadi sits down with Alan Stein Jr., a renowned keynote speaker and former performance coach for NBA legends like Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry. Topics Covered: The "Next Play" mindset and how it applies to business and leadership Leadership strategies learned from coaching NBA superstars How to manage change, both imposed and initiated, in your life and business Alan’s insights on turning setbacks into opportunities for growth The importance of controlling your response to situations for better outcomes Alan shares his game-changing strategies for overcoming setbacks and leading through change. Drawing from his extensive experience in elite sports and leadership, Alan discusses the principles of his “Next Play” framework, focusing on how businesses and individuals can thrive through life’s transitions. Alan also dives deep into the power of accepting reality, staying focused on what’s within your control, and making intentional shifts in mindset to drive success.  Whether you're navigating challenges in your personal life or business, this episode offers practical insights for making your next move the best one yet. 📘 Want to dive deeper into the "Next Play" mindset? Alan's new book, Next Play, drops in November. Pre-order your copy today and start transforming your approach to leadership and success. https://www.amazon.com/Next-Play-Performance-Productivity-Fulfillment/dp/B0FLFBV1X8 📝 Payroll Service Provider Sales PlaybookA 16-page, fill-in-the-blanks guide built from real strategies. Copy, paste, and make it your own.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f8_iXs_wAA6_1aWBE0IPgL9_3qf5DEggQnOUMAXhO5o/edit?tab=t.0  🗣 If you lead a payroll company, this is for you. Join the Payroll Innovation Group for insights, playbooks, and conversations that move the needle. https://www.facebook.com/groups/payrollinnovation 💡Take your payroll company to the next level. Get expert strategies for rapid growth! https://go.guhroo.co/payroll-company-growth 🖥️ Need an easy-to-use White Label HR Software solution? https://www.guhroo.co/white-label-hr-system-for-companies/ 💸 Maximize your value when selling your payroll business or making a partial exit https://www.guhroo.co/solutions/payroll-company-acquisition/ 🚀 Marketing Case Study: How We 10x'ed Our Inbound Leads!https://www.guhroo.co/case-study/ 💼Three Keys to Expand Your Payroll Business. Learn the top tactics to scale and grow your payroll company https://youtu.be/6aW8RmVj8OE 📘’Ping-Pong is not a Strategy’ - Matt Vaadi’s bestselling book gives insight on creating an awesome culture. https://a.co/d/aCYbX2U 👉Enjoying the show? Subscribe Now!  ►Are you enjoying Payrollin’? Please subscribe and rate us five stars on your player of choice. It helps us continue to improve. • YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMl0W1BOCPymiEzeFDUrQTXSXuriHDq1c • Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/payrollin-growing-a-payroll-business-that-matters/id1525088413?uo=4 • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5m5xhzoBPVuQodqPYWzGIf ►Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://anchor.fm/payrollin/message 🔴Connect with guHRoo Payroll & HR Visit us: https://guhroo.co ➡️ Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ddr3iUbx-l2_fE8KaLCUA 👉About the Host Find Matt on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattvaadi 👉About the Guest Find Alan on LinkedIn here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-stein-jr Who is Alan Stein Jr.  How to Handle Career Change How to Build Mental Toughness How to Keep your Career on Track How to Turn Setbacks into Opportunities for Growth How Do I Build Momentum After Facing a ChallengeHow to Overcome Setbacks and Keep Moving ForwardHow to Embrace Change and Build a Winning Mindset

    57 min
  6. How Do I Build a High-Performing Sales Team for My Payroll Company? Scott Goldberg Explains

    09/16/2025

    How Do I Build a High-Performing Sales Team for My Payroll Company? Scott Goldberg Explains

    📬 Stay informed with Payrollin’! Sign up for our newsletter and receive weekly payroll tips and strategies directly in your inbox: https://www.guhroo.co/payrollin-subscription/ In this episode of the Payrollin’ Podcast, Matt Vaadi sits down with Scott Goldberg, Chief Sales Officer at Dominion Payroll, to explore strategies that drive success during selling season in the payroll industry. Scott shares valuable insights into building high-performing sales teams, creating effective sales strategies, and how to leverage key relationships like CPAs and banks to grow your payroll business. Whether you’re looking to improve your payroll sales process or maximize selling season opportunities, Scott’s experience growing Dominion Payroll by 350% provides actionable advice you can implement today. Topics covered: • Maximizing selling season for payroll businesses• Building a high-performing payroll sales team• Key tactics for closing bigger deals in the payroll industry• Managing client relationships and referral partnerships • Growing a payroll business through strategic sales and marketing If you're in the payroll space or sales in general, this episode is a must-watch! Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell icon for more industry insights, sales strategies, and tips from experts like Scott Goldberg. 🗣 If you lead a payroll company, this is for you. Join the Payroll Innovation Group for insights, playbooks, and conversations that move the needle. https://www.facebook.com/groups/payrollinnovation 💡Take your payroll company to the next level. Get expert strategies for rapid growth! https://go.guhroo.co/payroll-company-growth 🖥️ Need an easy-to-use White Label HR Software solution? https://www.guhroo.co/white-label-hr-system-for-companies/ 💸 Maximize your value when selling your payroll business or making a partial exit https://www.guhroo.co/solutions/payroll-company-acquisition/ 🚀 Marketing Case Study: How We 10x'ed Our Inbound Leads!https://www.guhroo.co/case-study/ 💼Three Keys to Expand Your Payroll Business. Learn the top tactics to scale and grow your payroll company https://youtu.be/6aW8RmVj8OE 📘’Ping-Pong is not a Strategy’ - Matt Vaadi’s bestselling book gives insight on creating an awesome culture. https://a.co/d/aCYbX2U 👉Enjoying the show? Subscribe Now!  ►Are you enjoying Payrollin’? Please subscribe and rate us five stars on your player of choice. It helps us continue to improve. • YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMl0W1BOCPymiEzeFDUrQTXSXuriHDq1c • Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/payrollin-growing-a-payroll-business-that-matters/id1525088413?uo=4   • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5m5xhzoBPVuQodqPYWzGIf ►Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://anchor.fm/payrollin/message 🔴Connect with guHRoo Payroll & HR Visit us: https://guhroo.co ➡️ Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ddr3iUbx-l2_fE8KaLCUA 👉About the Host Find Matt on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattvaadi 👉About the Guest Find Scott on LinkedIn here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-goldberg-05614225/ How to increase sales during selling season in payroll How to build a high-performing sales team in payroll Tips for closing payroll deals during selling season How to generate leads in the payroll industryBest practices for payroll sales teams How to grow your payroll business through salesWhat sales tactics work best in the payroll industry? How to build a sales pipeline for payroll services How to use CPA partnerships for payroll sales Sales techniques for closing payroll deals How to manage payroll sales teams effectively

    47 min
  7. How Do Payroll Firms Make the Inc. 5000 List? Chris Caputo Reveals How Zuma Did It 4 Years in a Row

    08/22/2025

    How Do Payroll Firms Make the Inc. 5000 List? Chris Caputo Reveals How Zuma Did It 4 Years in a Row

    What is needed for a payroll company to make the Inc. 5000 list and do it four years in a row? In this episode, Matt Vaadi sits down with Chris Caputo, CEO of Zuma Payroll, to uncover the strategies that helped his company earn a spot on the Inc. 5000 list four years running. From carving out a niche in construction and union payroll to going head-to-head with industry giants, Chris shares the mindset and tactics behind Zuma’s rapid growth. 🔑 Key Takeaways: How Zuma successfully pivoted from credit card processing into payroll. Why specializing in construction and union payroll created outsized opportunities. The sales process shifts from competing on price to selling on value. Building trust through 350+ five-star Google reviews. Competing with ADP and Paychex in a crowded market. Training and leadership strategies that built a resilient sales team.The future of payroll: AI, technology, and why referrals still matter most. 👉 If you want to know how a payroll company can scale in a competitive space  and learn the strategies behind Zuma Payroll’s 4x Inc. 5000 growth, this episode is a must-listen.  🗣 If you lead a payroll company, this is for you. Join the Payroll Innovation Group for insights, playbooks, and conversations that move the needle. https://www.facebook.com/groups/payrollinnovation 💡Take your payroll company to the next level. Get expert strategies for rapid growth! https://go.guhroo.co/payroll-company-growth 🖥️ Need an easy-to-use White Label HR Software solution? https://www.guhroo.co/white-label-hr-system-for-companies/ 💸 Maximize your value when selling your payroll business or making a partial exit https://www.guhroo.co/solutions/payroll-company-acquisition/ 🚀 Marketing Case Study: How We 10x'ed Our Inbound Leads!https://www.guhroo.co/case-study/ 💼Three Keys to Expand Your Payroll Business. Learn the top tactics to scale and grow your payroll company https://youtu.be/6aW8RmVj8OE 📘’Ping-Pong is not a Strategy’ - Matt Vaadi’s bestselling book gives insight on creating an awesome culture. https://a.co/d/aCYbX2U 👉Enjoying the show? Subscribe Now!  ►Are you enjoying Payrollin’? Please subscribe and rate us five stars on your player of choice. It helps us continue to improve. • YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMl0W1BOCPymiEzeFDUrQTXSXuriHDq1c • Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/payrollin-growing-a-payroll-business-that-matters/id1525088413?uo=4 • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5m5xhzoBPVuQodqPYWzGIf ►Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://anchor.fm/payrollin/message 🔴Connect with guHRoo Payroll & HR Visit us: https://guhroo.co ➡️ Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ddr3iUbx-l2_fE8KaLCUA 👉About the Host Find Matt on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattvaadi 👉About the Guest Find Chris on LinkedIn here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-caputo-8a577013/ How did Zuma Payroll grow into a 4x Inc 5000 company?How do you get more Google reviews for your business? What makes construction payroll different from regular payroll? How do payroll companies use Sandler sales training? How do you grow a payroll company fast?Should payroll companies niche down to grow? What is union payroll and how does it work?How do construction companies handle payroll?How did Zuma Payroll grow in the construction niche?Will AI replace payroll companies?How to grow a payroll company

    46 min

  8. 08/09/2025

    What Is the Easiest Way to Build an App Without a Developer? Watch It Done With AI

    Have an app idea but don’t know how to code? In this episode of Payrollin’, Matt Vaadi walks through how to build a real, working app in under 30 minutes using only AI tools like ChatGPT, Replit, and WhisperFlow. No coding experience needed.Learn how vibe coding works, how to prompt ChatGPT to build inside Replit, and how this AI-powered stack can replace tools like Trello, your CRM, or your client onboarding workflow.Whether you're a founder looking to automate tasks or a small business owner wanting to bring an idea to life, this episode offers practical tips, live examples, and honest insight into what works and what doesn't when building apps with AI.Featured tools: ChatGPT Replit WhisperFlow Claude AI Zapier Mailgun PandaDoc Trello📬 Your weekly payroll guide is here! Sign up for the Payrollin’ newsletter and get tips and insights straight to your inbox.https://www.guhroo.co/payrollin-subscription/🎯Want to focus more on growing your business? Outsourced Scale’s virtual assistants streamline operations so you can work smarter, not harder.https://www.outsourcedscale.com/📊 Save Time and Money with a PEO PartnerWe streamline HR, payroll, and compliance so you can do what you do best—run your business.https://www.guhroo.co/peo-services-concierge-hr/🚀 Want Your Marketing to Look Like Ours?: We use Underdog Digital for all our content marketing: https://underdogdigital.co/💼Three Keys to Expand Your Payroll Business. Learn the top tactics to scale and grow your payroll companyhttps://youtu.be/6aW8RmVj8OE📘’Ping-Pong is not a Strategy’ - Matt Vaadi’s bestselling book gives insight on creating an awesome culture. https://a.co/d/aCYbX2U👉Enjoying the show? Subscribe Now! ►Are you enjoying Payrollin’? Please subscribe and rate us five stars on your player of choice. It helps us continue to improve.• YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMl0W1BOCPymiEzeFDUrQTXSXuriHDq1c• Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/payrollin-growing-a-payroll-business-that-matters/id1525088413?uo=4 • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5m5xhzoBPVuQodqPYWzGIf►Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://anchor.fm/payrollin/message🔴 Connect with guHRoo Payroll & HR Visit us: https://guhroo.co ➡️ Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ddr3iUbx-l2_fE8KaLCUA 👉About the HostFind Matt on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattvaadiHow to Use AI to Build Apps for Your Business in 2025Have an App Idea? Here’s How to Build It Without CodingWhat Is Vibe Coding and How Does It Work? Watch an Entire App Get Built With PromptThe Fastest Way to Build a Custom App With No DevelopersWhat AI Tools Are Best for Business App Builds? Can You Build Internal Tools With No Developers?How Do Non-Tech Founders Build Tools Today?What Should You Know Before Launching a No-Code App?Claude vs ChatGPT

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If you are a payroll and HR industry professional that wants to learn from other executives, this is the podcast for you. Listen in as Matt Vaadi shares best practices from growing his own seven-figure payroll company and talks to other experts in the payroll and HR industry. Follow along as we tease out the best practices and processes from payroll bureaus and partners. Matt has owned a payroll and HR company for over ten years. He has also worked for the big red machine where he was a consistent top 10% performer and award winner. He has developed HR software. He knows payroll.

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  • Creator
    Matt Vaadi
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Matt Vaadi
  • Show Website
    Payrollin'