
About this episode
Register for the webinar:
- Common Legal Diligence Issues (and How to Handle Them) - July 17th - https://bit.ly/4lo4Swu
Accomplished CEO Marci LaRouech sought to build a business without investor pressure. A sub $1m HR firm was the way.
Topics in Marci’s interview:
- Leading Makai HR through growth and exit as CEO
- 2 reasons she likes project work
- Comparing HR consulting and PEO business models
- Acquiring Seay HR with 40% seller financing
- Leveraging associations and networks for client growth
- Building a strong team for high-touch HR service
- Growth in fractional HR work
- Becoming the leading HR firm for the pest control industry
- How AI can be useful for human resources
- Ease of hiring in HR
References and how to contact Marci:
- [email protected]
- Seay HR
- Seay HR ETA for Searchers
- Iris Levine on Acquiring Minds: $6m Business, 3 Minutes From Childhood Home
Work with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:
Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:
Download the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:
- From this page or contact [email protected]
Connect with Acquiring Minds:
- See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
- Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn
- Follow Will on Twitter
Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron
Get every episode summarized
Each time Acquiring Minds publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Acquiring Minds

Buy a Business with Your Tax Bill
Acquiring Minds

First-Timer Buys a $15m Business in Distress
Acquiring Minds

An Engineer's Mini Berkshire: 2 Auto Shops in 1 Year
Acquiring Minds

Right-Tail Outcome for a Husband & Wife Search Fund
Acquiring Minds