610 - How PEOs Help Small Businesses with Casey Clark

610 - How PEOs Help Small Businesses with Casey Clark

Author: Henry Lopez June 15, 2026 Duration: 37:20

What is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO)? Learn how Professional Employer Organizations help small businesses with HR, payroll, employee benefits, compliance, and retention.

Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/610-casey-clark-peos/

Managing employees is one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses, but what if you could offload much of the HR burden while improving employee retention and compliance? That's where a PEO, a Professional Employer Organization may be the right fit for your small business.

Most entrepreneurs start a business to serve customers, solve problems, and create value not to become experts in payroll administration, employee benefits, HR compliance, and workforce regulations.

In this episode, Henry Lopez speaks with Casey Clark, President and CEO of NAPEO, about how Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) help small businesses offload many of these administrative responsibilities while maintaining full control over their employees and business operations.

Casey explains how the PEO model works, the concept of co-employment, and how PEOs help business owners manage payroll, benefits administration, compliance, onboarding, offboarding, and employee support. He also shares why businesses that use PEOs often experience higher employee retention rates and improved long-term business success.

One of the most compelling advantages discussed is access to larger-group employee benefits. By pooling many small businesses together, PEOs can often provide benefits packages that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable for smaller employers.

Whether you have five employees or fifty, this conversation will help you determine if a PEO could be a valuable partner as your business grows.

"We're small business enablers. We help small businesses grow faster, retain employees longer, and focus on why they got into business in the first place." - Casey Clark

Casey Clark is President and CEO of NAPEO, the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations. NAPEO represents the PEO industry, helping small and mid-sized businesses manage HR, payroll, employee benefits, and workforce compliance. Casey brings more than 25 years of experience advising businesses, trade associations, and organizations on strategy, communications, and regulatory issues.

This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run, grow and exit your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com


Henry Lopez hosts The How of Business-How to start, run, grow and exit a small business. It’s a practical resource for anyone who wants to move beyond just the idea of entrepreneurship and into the actual work of building something. Each week, the focus is on the tangible steps and decisions involved in a business’s entire lifecycle, from that initial launch through to managing daily operations, scaling up, and even planning a future exit. You’ll hear straightforward conversations that dig into specific topics, breaking down complex challenges into manageable advice. Often, Henry sits down with a small business owner who shares their real-world experiences-the successes and the setbacks-offering a genuine look at what it takes. This podcast is built on the understanding that running a business is a series of learned skills, and it aims to provide those lessons without fluff. Whether you're sketching your first plan on a napkin or steering an established company toward growth, the discussions here are meant to be directly applicable to your own journey. Tune in for a regular dose of clarity and concrete strategies from someone who understands the day-to-day realities you face.
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