Scaling a Global People-First Business with Bob Funk Jr.

Light that Sparkfire Nation, JLD here, and welcome to Entrepreneurs on Fire, brought to you by High Level, the all-in-one sales and marketing platform. And today we'll be breaking down scaling a global people-first business. To drop these vibe bonds, I brought Bob Funk Jr. into EOFire Studios. Bob serves as president of Express Employment International.

Promoted to the role in March of 2025, after decades with the company, he began his career with Express employment professionals at the franchise level in 96 and joined Express International in 2013. And today we'll talk about scaling, service businesses, culture-driven leadership, workforce shifts, and oh so much more. And a big thank you for sponsoring today's episode goes to Bob and our sponsors. Sleep impacts everything, your energy, focus, and performance. FitNexa Somnipods 3 are ultra-comfortable sleep earbugs that block distractions, track your sleep, and deliver personalized insights to help you rest and recover.

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