Saying No to CEO Roles, Yes to Ownership
Jul 14, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Episode description
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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:
- marci@seay.us
- 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 mark@aspenhr.com
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
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