Best Hiringconsulting Podcasts (2025)

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Measure Twice, Hire Right Building Accountability Into Growth with Matt Aston 49:42

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9d ago49:42

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In this People First Builders episode, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Matt Aston, founder and CEO of GPRS, a national leader in private utility locating, concrete scanning, and subsurface mapping. Matt shares how a single magazine ad in 2001 sparked an idea that grew from a one person startup into a coast to coast company with more than 900 t…

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From Labor Crisis to Talent Pipeline: How Bo Jones is Revolutionizing Workforce Development 39:23

2M ago39:23

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In this episode of People-First Builders, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Bo Jones, President of True Built Construction and CEO of CareerPathway.com, to explore a groundbreaking approach to workforce development in the skilled trades. With over 25 years of experience, Bo shares how his deep frustration with traditional hiring methods—and the …

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Digging Deep: How Ryan Schmitt Reshaped Construction with People at the Center 31:52

2M ago31:52

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In this insightful episode of the People-First Builders Podcast, host Fletcher Wimbush speaks with Ryan Schmidt, CEO and Visionary at Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. His 300-person firm is redefining success in heavy civil construction by building a culture centered on growth, ownership, and values-driven leadership. Ryan shares the full …

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From Carpenter to CEO: Servant Leadership and Building the Next Generation of Tradespeople with Brian Keller 35:01

2M ago35:01

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In this episode of People-First Builders, host Fletcher Wimbush welcomes Brian Keller, CEO of Quest Building Corporation, a Wisconsin-based commercial contracting firm that’s redefining what it means to grow a people-first construction business. Starting with four partners framing homes in 1998, Brian has spent the past 25 years scaling Quest into …

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How to Find, Grow, or Attract Top Estimating Talent to Scale Your Construction Firm with Chad Prinkey 31:28

2M ago31:28

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Fletcher and Chad dive deep into one of the most critical and often overlooked challenges in scaling a commercial construction business: taking the estimating hat off the owner's head. They explore: Why owners must eventually delegate estimating to scale effectively. The two main paths: grow an estimator internally vs. recruit one from a competitor…

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From Grizzly Screens to Generational Impact: Mike Frick’s Blueprint for Trades-Led Entrepreneurship 28:50

3M ago28:50

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In this compelling episode of People-First Builders, host Fletcher Wimbush welcomes Mike Frick, president of Bear Ironworks, to share the incredible story of how a simple welding project turned into a thriving, multi-generational manufacturing business. From his early days in the oil fields and rural road building to managing over $200 million in i…

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From Jobsite to Boardroom: Jeffery Forrest Jr. on Legacy, Leadership & Learning from Poker 29:39

4M ago29:39

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In this episode of the People-First Builders Podcast, I’m joined by Jeffery Forrest Jr., successor and co-owner of WPC, a family-run construction powerhouse based in Central Florida. Jeffrey shares his journey from pushing a broom on job sites at 15 to leading one of the Southeast’s premier construction management firms. We dive into his unique car…

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Serving People First: How WPC Built Culture and Resilience Over 50 Years 44:07

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In this episode of The People-First Builders Podcast, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Jeff Forrest Sr., President and CEO of WPC, a construction industry titan with over 45 years of hands-on leadership experience. From humble beginnings in 1979 to overseeing thousands of units across the Southeast, Jeff shares a candid look at the art of leade…

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Paige Byrd — 20 Years to Break Ground: Building a Team Built to Last 22:42

4M ago22:42

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In this episode of People First Builders, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Paige Byrd, Co-President of Thiel & Team, a seasoned leader in amenities-focused interior design and architecture. With over 30 years of experience, Paige shares the remarkable story behind the revival of the historic Baker Hotel and Spa in Mineral Wells, Texas — a proje…

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Building with Heart: How Justin Bride Brings Integrity and Intention to Residential Construction 38:57

5M ago38:57

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In this episode of the People First Builders podcast, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Justin Bride, CEO and founder of Ascent Contracting, to explore what it really means to lead with purpose in the construction industry. From his unconventional path—pivoting from a physics degree to a career in residential construction—to founding a company r…

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From Complaints to Culture: Leading with Purpose in the Trades with Traci Austin 34:05

5M ago34:05

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In this episode of People-First Builders, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Traci Austin, Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting, to unpack one of the biggest leadership challenges in the trades: the blame game. Tracy, a lifelong advocate for transformational leadership in construction and the AEC space, shares how leaders can shift …

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Building Culture That Lasts: How Brandon Stanchock Keeps Turnover at 12% in the Trades 28:48

5M ago28:48

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In this episode of the People First Builders Podcast, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Brandon Stanchock, CEO of SWF Industrial, to explore how authentic leadership and a true commitment to people-first values can transform a business. Brandon shares his journey from project management in power plant construction to leading a growing industrial…

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From Boots to Blueprints: How Sal Hernandez Scaled, Systemized, and Served His Way to a Successful Exit 23:40

5M ago23:40

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From Field to Founder: How Sal Hernandez Scaled, Exited, and Now Coaches the Next Generation of Builders In this episode of People-First Builders, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Sal Hernandez — a veteran, serial entrepreneur, and former owner of a successful design-build firm. From humble beginnings mowing lawns with his father to scaling a f…

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From Sales Rookie to $70M Revenue Leader: Sam Rockaway’s People-First Playbook 23:14

5M ago23:14

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In this episode of People First Builders, Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Sam Rockaway, Head of Sales at REDCOM Design & Construction, to unpack his remarkable journey from construction outsider to B2B sales powerhouse in the design-build space. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: How Sam turned a relationship-first mindset into an $8M average deal size The unusu…

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Designing Culture, Building Legacy: How Lance Cayko Scales Success Through People 26:04

6M ago26:04

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From Farm Life to Design-Build Leadership: Lance Cayko’s People-First Journey What happens when a poor farm kid from North Dakota trades irrigation lines for blueprints? You get Lance Cayko, co-founder of F9 Productions—a thriving design-build architecture firm in Colorado—and one of the most intentional leaders I’ve met. In this episode of People …

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The Best Strategies for Reducing Turnover in Blue-Collar Hiring with Core Matters' Ryan Englin 31:43

7M ago31:43

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In this episode of the People-First Builders podcast, Fletcher Wimbush interviews the CEO of Core Matters, Ryan Englin. Ryan shares his journey from running a marketing company to specializing in recruiting for trades like HVAC, plumbing, and construction. He highlights the high turnover rates and the inefficiencies of traditional staffing agencies…

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Building a People-First Culture: Transforming the Construction Industry One Hire at a Time with Fletcher Wimbush 19:04

7M ago19:04

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In the inaugural episode of the People-First Builders podcast, Josh Elledge of UpMyInfluence interviews the creator and host of the show, Fletcher Wimbush. Fletcher is the owner and CEO of Discovered.ai, Wimbush & Associates, Inc., and Integrity First. Fletcher addresses the significant talent shortages and shares strategies for effective hiring an…

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Treating Your Employees Like Artists In The Workplace 51:00

3+ y ago51:00

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Fletcher and Gerald discuss how looking at your team as artists can help with better understanding their role and how everyone ties into your workplace orchestra.

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Navigating the Post-Pandemic Norms with Damien Filiatrault 43:32

3+ y ago43:32

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In this episode, Damien joins Fletcher in discussing the new norms that have stemmed from the pandemic such as remote work, the rise of international workers in the software development field, and how to identify and include these new set of workers into the company and its culture.

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Diversity Equity & Inclusion with Julie Kratz 35:14

3+ y ago35:14

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Fletcher Wimbush brings on Julie Kratz from Next Pivot Point to discuss diversity in the workplace and how important representation has become in both society and our workforce. Next Pivot Point Linkedin Facebook Twitter

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Optimizing Your Candidate List 37:12

4y ago37:12

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Michael Yinger, CEO of Resume Sieve, joins Fletcher Wimbush to discuss the best ways to hire the right person for the right job through the resume sorting process.By The Hire Talent

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Attracting the Right Talent with the Right Job Ad 41:33

4+ y ago41:33

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Fletcher Wimbush talks with Shaun Martin, author of "Hack Your Hiring: The Tactical Playbook to Find, Evaluate, and Hire A+ Talent" on how to attract and find the best talent using the right job ad.

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Cameron Herold, the CEO Whisperer on The Hire Talent's Podcast with Fletcher Wimbush 31:25

4+ y ago31:25

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The Hire Talents podcast, Optimizing The Hiring Process, for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs is excited to host Cameron Herold, a true serial entrepreneurial genius known around the world . He is the mastermind behind hundreds of companies’ exponential growth. Join us as we get in depth with THE CEO WHISPERER…

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Bianca Lager of 'Social Intelligence' Speaks to Fletcher at The Hire Talent 47:29

4+ y ago47:29

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Fletcher Wimbush speaks with Bianca Lager of 'Social Intelligence' a consumer reporting agency focused on online risk for human resources. www.socialintel.com

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Can a Remote Workforce Truly Improve Performance Results? 52:06

4+ y ago52:06

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A lot of leaders fear having a remote dispersed workforce will hurt productivity. Learn about this and more on today's podcast with Shane Metcalf.

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How are Negative Energy Levels affecting your hiring and business results? 45:43

5y ago45:43

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On today's podcast Fletcher interviews Natalya Berdikyan, the Founder and CEO of Life By Design-Academy. Discussing How Negative Energy Levels may affect your hiring and business results. Answering questions like, "Can you you detect Energy levels quickly in an interview?" Hear the latest podcasts online at TheHireTalent.com Podcasts. Learn about p…

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How to Interview Salespeople with Justin Weeder 36:38

5y ago36:38

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Justin Weeder is the owner and head coach at The Covert Closer where they help organizations and individuals implement the LISTEN method to scale sales results. Additionally, he is currently developing a high performing team of Rockstars as the Director of Sales at PaySimple. To work with Justin you can reach him at https://www.thecovertcloser.com/…

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The Key to Hiring Great Sales People with Deb Venable 36:23

5y ago36:23

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In this episode of The Hire Talent's podcast, Optimizing the Hiring Process, we are joined by Deb Venable. A leader in sales strategy, sales coaching and sales training, Deb's passion for people and progress help her work with business owners to generate significant, predictable & sustainable growth year after year. As a 27-year entrepreneur and bu…

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Leading Remote Teams & Inspiring Innovative Thinking with Rebecca Morgan 39:51

5+ y ago39:51

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Rebecca Morgan, CSP, CMC, is an international speaker, trainer, and consultant specializing in creating innovative solutions for workplace effectiveness challenges. She's appeared on 60 Minutes, Oprah, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes.com, National Public Radio, and USA Today as well as international media. Rebecca is the bestselling author of 28 bo…

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Business Productivity Practices to Streamline Your Hiring Process with Michael Melhberg 30:59

5+ y ago30:59

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In this episode of The Hire Talent's Podcast, we are joined by Michael Melhberg. Michael is a Husband, Father, Entrepreneur, Business Professional, author, fitness nut, Organization Freak, and productivity Junkie. He is currently the VP of Marketing at Star Lab and when he's not doing that, he's writing articles and books to help high achievers con…

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Performance Based Job Descriptions and KPO's with Lou Adler 27:34

5+ y ago27:34

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Lou Adler is the CEO and founder of The Adler Group – a training and search firm helping companies implement Performance-based Hiring℠. Adler is the author of the Amazon top-10 best-seller, Hire With Your Head (John Wiley & Sons, 3rd Edition, 2007). His most recent book has just been published, The Essential Guide for Hiring & Getting Hired (Workbe…

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How to Deal With Covid-19 and Your Workforce with Tiffany Ablola 34:11

5+ y ago34:11

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In this episode, we spoke with Tiffany Ablola. Tiffany (Tran) Ablola is a California attorney and EOS Implementer. Her mission is to help company leadership teams build healthy work environments and empower them with the tools to scale. After finding her own focus as a management consultant, she helps others achieve the same. With Tiffany’s guidanc…

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How to Hire and Train Top Performing Virtual Assistants with Anne Lackey 35:02

5+ y ago35:02

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In this episode, we sat down with Anne Lackey to discuss how you can hire and train the best virtual assistants. Anne Lackey loves starting and running businesses. Mark Lackey has always been fascinated with making things work better and run smoother. Together they have co-founded and run multiple businesses simultaneously for 2 decades. They have …

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Applicant Tracking Systems, AI, and the Future of Recruiting 30:09

6y ago30:09

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In this episode we sit with the pioneer of Applicant Tracking Systems, Art Pereless, and discuss the future of recruiting using AI.

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Empathy and the Identity Iceberg 13:03

6+ y ago13:03

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In part 2 of this episode we discuss the concept of the identity iceberg, and how our sense of empathy influences how we see and related to others.

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Soft Skills and Core Beliefs 36:50

6+ y ago36:50

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In part 1 of this episode we discuss core values and beliefs about one's capabilities and skills and how that relates to the process of achieving goals.

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Why the Best Leaders are Culture Driven with John Waid 17:36

6+ y ago17:36

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In this episode, we sit down with John Waid who hones in on the importance of building a strong company culture, stating, "the best leaders are culture driven." We talk about how to create a purposeful culture and how to align our hiring of candidates who re already living the values and type of culture we want to grow within our businesses.…

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Combining Human Soft Skills + Business Strategy to Increase Business Outcomes with David Meyerowitz 59:51

6+ y ago59:51

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In this episode we discuss how to add the human touch and soft skills, combining with a well-thought out business strategy to influence positive business outcomes. David Meyerowitz is a strategy, business, and finance consultant who helps businesses realize greater capital and profit from implementing performance management practices.…

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Communication, Best Hiring Practices and Speaking the Language of Your Candidates with Susan Bellows 38:13

6+ y ago38:13

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In this episode, we talk with Susan Bellows of Susan Bellows & Associates. Susan is a business consultant specializing in empowering middle management women to attain the recognition, respect, and rewards they deserve. Listen in as we dig into topics like how to help women in middle management grow their careers, cover best hiring practices, findin…

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Ep. 11: Why New Hires Fail 24:02

6+ y ago24:02

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Hiring a new employee is an exciting time for a business, but, failing to implement best hiring practices like clearly defining expectations and performance objectives, can leave both you and the candidate with something to be desired from the relationship. We outline everything you need to know before hiring new employees so you have the best chan…

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Creative Recruitment Marketing That Makes Great People Apply 42:03

6+ y ago42:03

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We teamed up with Katrina Kibben from Three Ears Media for this episode of The Hire Talent Podcast. Katrina is the Founder and CEO of Three Ears Media, a firm dedicated to teaching recruiters to be better communicators and writers. For most of Katrina's career, she has been a marketer living in a recruiter's world - listening to both sides of the t…

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Ep. 10: True Costs of Hiring Employees 22:48

6+ y ago22:48

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Hiring new employees costs businesses money, from the downtime of having a vacancy, to the people who are involved with spending their time trying to fill the position by screening and hiring a new candidate. Hiring employees who don't work out can cost up to 10% of that employee's annual salary, so it's crucial that when you hire someone, you go t…

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Ep. 9: Does Your Candidate Leave the Toilet Seat Up? 13:48

6+ y ago13:48

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Checking references is your goldmine for verifying a potential employee's performance and fit for your job. In a reference check, you can learn more about what it was like working with your candidate, which helps you understand and determine if the candidate will be a good fit for the role, your business, and the culture of your company.…

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Ep. 8 An In-Depth Look at The Power Interview Guide 26:52

7y ago26:52

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The Power Interview Guide is a 30-minute review of your candidate's past work history and accomplishments that allows you to learn about everything you've ever wanted to know about a candidate in a timely manner. The guide provides a repeatable and objective method to follow for interviewing any candidate for any position and industry so you can qu…

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Ep. 7 Screening Candidate Resumes Quickly and Effectively 25:54

7y ago25:54

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We discuss all the tips and tricks for effectively screening a candidate's resume, so you can breeze through them, able to highlight the main points and effectively select only top performers.

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Ep. 6 Why Hiring Interns is Good for Business 21:00

7y ago21:00

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On today's episode we discuss the benefits of putting interns to work at your company and how this work experience helps push business objectives forward while providing an intern with an invaluable real-world work experience.

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Ep. 5 Employees With Benefits 21:44

7y ago21:44

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Health benefits...to offer or not to offer? That is the question on the minds of many business owners. In this episode, we discuss the benefits (pun intended) of offering your employees health insurance.

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Ep. 4: Creating a Killer Talent Pool 43:05

7y ago43:05

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In this episode, we discuss how to create a talent pool that allows you to both actively and passively source candidates for your positions.By The Hire Talent

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Ep. 3: Writing Your Job Ad 19:33

7y ago19:33

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We dig into the components necessary for creating a marketing-focused job advertisement (not job description- there's a difference) that will attract candidates to your open positions.

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Ep. 2: Single Professional Seeking Career-Minded Candidate for LTR 49:34

7y ago49:34

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We've all heard about or read single's ads, yes? The single bachelor seeks his perfect match for long walks on the beach and a shared interest in wine tasting. When you're hiring a new candidate, you're essentially doing the same thing, except instead of long beach walks and wine tasting it's more like shared interest in impeccable customer service…