What if you could eliminate payroll headaches, skip the year-end workers' comp audit, and consolidate all your HR, benefits, and compliance tasks into one weekly transaction? In this episode of The PEO Playbook, Chad Philly shares how PEOs help business owners buy back their time—replacing multiple vendor meetings, tax filings, and admin redundancies with one seamless system. If you’re spending too much time in the back office instead of growing your business, this one’s for you.

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If you’ve ever used the phrase “1099 employee,” this episode is for you. In Episode 9 of The PEO Playbook, Chad Philly breaks down the real differences between independent contractors and W-2 employees—and what happens when business owners get it wrong. Learn about behavioral and financial control, relationship-based tests, and the legal consequences of misclassification. This episode walks you through how to avoid tax penalties, workers' comp exposure, and lawsuits—before it’s too late.

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In this episode of the PEO Playbook, Chad Philly of Staff Brokers breaks down one of the most misunderstood areas of employee classification: who qualifies for overtime and who doesn’t. From the legal definitions of exempt vs. non-exempt to the five major exemption categories (executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer programming), Chad explains exactly how business owners can stay compliant and avoid costly wage-and-hour lawsuits. Whether you’re managing your first hire or running a growing team, this episode gives you the insights you need to avoid hidden liability and better protect your business.

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After a costly workers’ comp incident and juggling multiple disconnected HR systems, Loco Graphics turned to a PEO—and everything changed. In this episode, Chad Philly sits down with Greg Winters to uncover how outsourcing HR, payroll, and compliance gave his team peace of mind, reduced admin overwhelm, and brought real cost savings. Hear how a sign company found simplicity and support through Staff Brokers.

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When you’re a small business working on rooftops, good luck finding affordable workers’ comp. That’s exactly how Joshua Brosich from Always a Sweep got introduced to the world of PEOs. In this episode of The PEO Playbook, host Chad Filley interviews Joshua about his journey from struggling to get coverage to saving $40,000 in his first year after switching PEOs. Hear how payroll outsourcing, risk management, and integrated benefits helped Joshua’s team grow faster—and why he’d never go back to doing it all in-house. 📲 Learn more at PEOPlaybook.com/BookNow

In this episode of The PEO Playbook, host Chad Filley explains how PEOs take the guesswork—and the legal risk—out of employee handbooks. Learn how the right partner helps you build clear, compliant, and customized policies that protect your business without tying your hands. From handling new marijuana laws to avoiding discrimination claims, this is everything you didn’t know you needed to know about writing the rules for your team. 📲 Learn more at PEOPlaybook.com/BookNow

In this episode of The PEO Playbook, Chad Filley walks through what really happens when a work comp claim hits—and how PEOs take the headache off your plate. Learn why PEOs are incentivized to close claims fast, how they manage fraudulent injuries, and how their claims teams keep your business focused on revenue—not red tape. Whether you're new to PEOs or facing your first employee injury, this episode is your guide to protecting your business and your team.

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Thinking about partnering with a PEO but not sure how it works? In this episode of The PEO Playbook, Chad Filley walks through the full onboarding process—from data collection and underwriting to choosing the right PEO and setting up payroll. Learn what documents you’ll need, what mistakes to avoid, and why social media can make or break your approval. If you're considering outsourcing your HR, workers’ comp, or payroll, this episode is a must-listen.

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In this episode of The PEO Playbook, Chad Filley and Marty Gray tackle one of the biggest misconceptions about PEOs: that outsourcing payroll and HR means losing control. Spoiler alert—it’s the opposite. Learn how leveraging a PEO gives business owners more time, better compliance, and deeper control over finances, growth, and employee benefits. From real-world success stories to how PEOs handle audits, retirement plans, healthcare, and compliance—this episode is packed with insights that every entrepreneur should hear.

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In the debut episode of The PEO Playbook, host Chad Filley sits down with Marty Gray, CEO of Staff Brokers, to break down what a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) really is—and how it can transform your business. From reducing workers’ comp costs to simplifying payroll, healthcare, and HR headaches, Marty explains how PEOs bring the power of corporate-level infrastructure to small and growing businesses.

Discover how PEOs help business owners stay focused on growth instead of getting bogged down by back-office tasks. Learn why the Staff Brokers model—matching the right PEO to the right client—can make all the difference when it comes to managing people, process, and payroll.

Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or leading a team of 200, this episode is packed with insights on how to leverage economies of scale, streamline operations, and protect your team without the burnout.

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