In this episode of Founders Future, with host Karyn Vadnais, Kelly Price, SHRM-SCP and founding partner of ThriveHR, LLC, shares her journey from Marriott International to launching an HR consulting firm focused on small and medium-sized businesses. Kelly discusses how ThriveHR, LLC helps companies align people strategies with business goals through audits, strategic planning, and tailored solutions—from compliance to talent acquisition. She emphasizes the importance of building trust in HR consulting and why personalized, relationship-driven approaches outperform cold outreach in this industry.

Kelly also dives into ThriveHR’s expansion plans, including a new AI-powered onboarding division, and reflects on the best advice she’s received: "No ask, no get" and the importance of prioritizing family, health, and time when scaling a business. For aspiring HR consultants, she stresses the value of networking, knowing when to refer clients out, and never viewing competitors as threats—but as potential collaborators.