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SCRUBBED PODCASTAugust 14, 2025

The Blindspot: Is HR the Overlooked Link in Your Growth Strategy?

Episode #11 - The Blindspot: Is HR the Overlooked Link in Your Growth Strategy?
Episode #11 - The Blindspot: Is HR the Overlooked Link in Your Growth Strategy?

Episode #11:

The Blindspot: Is HR the Overlooked Link in Your Growth Strategy?

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In this episode of The Beehive Podcast’s “The Blindspot”, hosts Vince De Leon and Caleb Young tackle one of the most overlooked growth drivers—Human Resources.

With insights from Erin Daruszka (One Digital) and Tina Tan (The Sights Group), we reveal how strategic, integrated HR protects margins, boosts valuation, and fuels scale. From reducing turnover to aligning HR with finance and tech, you’ll discover why people strategy is just as critical as clean books and a solid plan.

Whether you’re scaling, raising capital, or preparing for acquisition, this episode will help you see HR not as a cost center—but as a profit protector and growth accelerator.


Key points:

  • Identify HR blindspots that quietly erode profits and culture.
  • Cut costs through retention, compliance, and efficient processes.
  • Manage people’s costs to attract investors and acquirers.
  • Integrate HR, finance, and tech for smarter hires and scaling.
  • Align talent strategy with long-term business goals.
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About The Speakers

Erin Daruszka Daruszka

Erin Daruszka Daruszka

Erin is a Senior HR Consultant, Leadership Coach, and Facilitator for OneDigital’s NorCal Human Resources Consulting practice. Erin brings over 25 years of HR experience working with and for small businesses. She is a certified coach and facilitates our OneDigital Client Management Training Program. Erin has a passion for helping start-ups grow and scale striking the appropriate balance between people and the business.

Vince De Leon

Vince De Leon

As CTO of Scrubbed, Vince leverages over 20 years of experience to lead the company’s technology strategy and advise clients on financial systems. He specializes in developing and implementing financial management information systems to streamline operations and enhance efficiency for a diverse clientele, from startups to publicly traded companies. His expertise covers a wide range of ERPs, including NetSuite, SAP, PeopleSoft, and QuickBooks. Vince holds an MBA with concentrations in Finance and Corporate Management.

Tina Tan

Tina Tan

As a CPA, former CFO, and senior executive with experience at Big Four accounting firm, Tina helps companies achieve financial and operational excellence. Her background spans energy, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and real estate, with a focus on financial strategy and management, risk and compliance, investments, and financing.

Caleb Young

Caleb Young

Caleb is a Sales Professional at OneDigital, specializing in empowering businesses through comprehensive HR, Talent Acquisition, and Employee Benefits solutions. He is dedicated to helping founders bring their vision to life by providing tailored support for startups and midsize organizations. With a strong grasp of the startup and SMB ecosystem, Caleb guides leaders in navigating the complexities of employment regulations, enabling them to focus on growth and success.

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