Marc Nudelberg, CEO - On the Ball

Heather Applegate, Founder, Pivot X

In this episode of the PEO Speedwagon Podcast, Ryan Shapiro sits down with Heather Applegate, founder of Pivot X, to explore leadership development, strategic planning, organizational growth, and the human behaviors that shape business success. The conversation dives into: • Why pivots are an inevitable part of business growth • The difference between influence and authority in leadership • How personality assessments can help leaders unlock greater impact • Why some leaders thrive naturally while others must work harder to achieve the same results • The role of self-awareness, feedback, and personal development in leadership success • Strategic planning, organizational alignment, and executive decision-making Along the way, Ryan and Heather share stories about entrepreneurship, leadership journeys, personality assessments, and the realities of building organizations through people.

Kasey Devine, CEO + Founder, Entravia

In this engaging interview, Kasey Devine, CEO + Founder of Entravia, shares his journey into the PEO industry, discusses industry challenges, and explores the future of PEO technology and market dynamics. Discover insights on industry evolution, technology adoption, and how small businesses can leverage PEOs for growth.keywordsPEO industry, small business, HR technology, industry evolution, market consolidation, SaaS, innovation, broker relationships, industry future Key topics: * Industry evolution and consolidation * Technology and SaaS impact on PEO * Small business benefits and challenges in PEO

Marc Nudelberg, CEO - On the Ball

In this episode of the PEO Speedwagon, Ryan chats with Marc Nudelberg, CEO of On the Ball. Marc shares insights from his diverse career, emphasizing the importance of mindset, behaviors, and preparation in achieving success. Discover how sports principles translate to business growth and the power of social media in modern sales.KEY TOPICS:• The role of mindset and behavior in success• Translating sports principles to business• The impact of social media on sales and networking

Ben Codi, DVP of Trinet

In this engaging episode, Ryan Shapiro chats with Ben Codi, VP of Broker Sales at Trinet, about the evolving landscape of PEO sales, broker relationships, and industry trends. Discover insights on how PEOs are transforming small business HR management, the importance of broker collaboration, and future innovations like AI and tech enhancements. key topics * PEO industry evolution * broker-PEO relationships * technology and AI in HR * healthcare cost stability * market positioning and competition key frameworks * Relationship Building in Sales * Market Positioning Strategies * Tech Adoption in HR

John Belle, CRO of Justworks

Join Ryan Shapiro and John Belle from Justworks as they explore the innovative approaches transforming the PEO industry, emphasizing technology, customer trust, and small business support. Key topics: • Technology in PEO industry • Customer trust and transparency • Innovations in HR and benefits