Stuck? Do Something Different, It's That Simple. Featuring Andrew Lopez, CPP

From Payroll Chaos to Growth Catalyst: Andy Lopez on Building, Giving Back, and What’s Next

Description:Andy Lopez turned a niche pain point — payroll tax cleanup — into a full-fledged firm serving top HCM providers. In this episode, we talk about the early napkin payroll days, what nearly stalled his growth, and why now was the right time to sell Forensic Payroll Consultants to HCM Unlocked. Bonus: Andy’s launching a podcast of his own, and he’s not holding back.

Listen for:

* How partner-first sales built his referral engine

* What founders can do when growth plateaus

* The surprising truth about payroll people (they’re wilder than sales reps)

* Why acquisition doesn’t mean “the end” — it means expansion

Links:

* Forensic Payroll Consultants

* HCM Unlocked Acquisition News

* Andy’s LinkedIn

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