From $5M to $60M: The Business of Healthcare Staffing

Killer Growth Podcast – Episode 56 with Chris Sund

Chris Sund joined Samuel McVay on the Killer Growth Podcast for Episode 56 — a candid conversation about scaling a healthcare staffing company from $5M to $60M in revenue, the leadership lessons learned along the way, and what it really takes to build and sustain a high-performing team in a competitive industry.

This episode covers the business of healthcare staffing, recruiting strategy, leadership under pressure, and the mindset shifts that drive explosive growth.

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About the Killer Growth Podcast

The Killer Growth Podcast is hosted by Samuel McVay, co-founder of KillerGrowth — a results-driven growth agency based in Wichita, Kansas that combines entrepreneurial expertise, AI, and proven strategies across SEO, media buying, and business consulting.

Each episode features real conversations with business owners, entrepreneurs, and creators about what it truly takes to grow — uncovering one practical insight to move a business forward while digging into the real struggles behind the scenes: finding traction, navigating uncertainty, and adapting in a changing world.

The show is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, and is built for anyone building something that matters.

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Episode 56 — From $5M to $60M: The Business of Healthcare Staffing with Chris Sund

What We Covered in This Episode

In Episode 56, Chris and Samuel dig into the real story behind growing a healthcare staffing company from $5M to $60M — not just the wins, but the grit, the pivots, and the leadership decisions that made the difference.

Topics covered include:

How Chris scaled his healthcare staffing company from $5M to $60M in revenue
The recruiting and retention strategies that fueled explosive growth
What leadership looks like inside a fast-growing staffing organization
The mindset shifts required to lead at scale
Navigating the challenges of the healthcare workforce market
Building a culture that attracts and keeps top talent
Lessons Chris would share with anyone building a staffing or service business

About the Host — Samuel McVay

“Genuine stories, honest lessons, and relatable perspectives for anyone building something that matters.”

Samuel McVay is the co-founder of KillerGrowth, a growth agency that helps businesses dominate their markets through a combination of entrepreneurial expertise, cutting-edge AI, and proven strategies. His podcast is built on the belief that real growth comes from honest conversations — not highlight reels.

Connect with Samuel and KillerGrowth at killergrowth.com.

About Chris Sund

Chris Sund is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and former healthcare staffing CEO who grew his company from a startup to over $60M in annual revenue. He speaks and consults on leadership, workforce strategy, recruiting and retention, and building high-performing teams — drawing on real-world experience leading one of the fastest-growing staffing organizations in the country.

Chris is the founder of Amplify Speakers and works with healthcare organizations, staffing companies, and leadership teams across the country to help them grow their people and their results.