Join Matt and Jason Gullett, Director of Client Success at guHRoo, as they break down their biggest takeaways from the 2025 Independent Payroll Providers Association (IPPA) Spring Summit. From leadership lessons and first payroll stress to AI adoption, offboarding best practices, and real-world insights from industry legends like Farsheed Ferdowsi and Jeb Blount—this episode is packed with tactical gems for payroll pros, HR leaders, and growth-minded firms. Whether you missed the summit or just want a deeper recap of the sessions, you’ll get an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at what actually resonated, what surprised them, and how they’re applying the takeaways in their own business.
Jason shares what impacted him most—from the frontline management training to the sales-to-ops roundtable and leadership mindset shifts that can change a company from the inside out. They cover real talk about AI, culture, offboarding mistakes, rev-per-FTE benchmarks, and even how to define a “perfect first payroll.” Plus, they get a little raw and a little real as they unpack what it’s like to lead, grow, and navigate the changing payroll landscape in 2025. If you're a payroll leader, sales pro, or team builder—you’ll walk away with insights you can actually use.
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What Were the Biggest Takeaways from the IPPA Spring Summit?
Why Should Every Payroll Pro Attend the IPPA Spring Summit?
Is Your Culture Ready for AI?
What Do the Most Successful Independent Payroll Providers Have in Common?
How Can You Improve Sales-to-Operations Handoff in Your Payroll Business?
Why Should Payroll Leaders Focus on Rev per FTE and Labor Ratio Benchmarks?
What Does a Perfect First Payroll Implementation Look Like?