Best Markstein Podcasts (2025)

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The Voices Shaping the Future of Work: Season 1 Highlights 34:36

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The workforce crisis isn't coming. It's here. The smartest leaders are moving fast to adapt. In this bonus episode of TalentWise, we’re wrapping up Season 1 with a powerful recap that brings together insights and highlights from every guest who joined us this season. From tackling the realities of the talent shortage to rethinking workforce strateg…

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Episode 12: No Limits with A.C. Roper 30:12

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In this episode of TalentWise, we’re joined by Lieutenant General (Ret.) A.C. Roper, former Deputy Commander of U.S. Northern Command, former Birmingham Chief of Police, bestselling author, and now CEO of A.C. Roper & Associates, for a powerful conversation about leadership, resilience and the future of the workforce. Drawing on decades of experien…

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Episode 11: Strategy Starts with a Vision First with Gray Swoope 26:40

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Episode 10: Inclusivity Is the Key if We Are to Prosper with JW Carpenter 36:05

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On this episode of TalentWise, we’re diving into one of the most important conversations shaping our future: building a stronger, more inclusive workforce. Joining us is J.W. Carpenter, president of Prosper, whose career journey from math teacher to lawyer to leading education and workforce initiatives has uniquely positioned him to drive change in…

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Episode 9: Creating Pathways to Prosperity through Apprenticeships with Brent Parton 36:12

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What if we could reimagine the way young people enter the workforce and create a more sustainable pipeline for employers in the process? In this episode of TalentWise, we’re joined by Brent Parton, president of CareerWise, a groundbreaking youth apprenticeship program based in New York City. Brent brings deep expertise from both national policy and…

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Episode 8: A Workforce Without Women Is No Workforce At All with April Benetollo 43:11

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On this episode of TalentWise, we’re joined by April Benetollo, CEO of Momentum and a leader with three decades of experience driving business growth, building high-performing teams and transforming organizations from the inside out. April has spent her career at the intersection of strategy, innovation and people—and she’s passionate about helping…

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Episode 7: Framing the Health of Our Mental Health Infrastructure with Commissioner Boswell 32:22

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In this episode of TalentWise, we’re diving into a side of workforce development that often gets overlooked—mental health. We've learned from top demographers, researchers and industry leaders about today’s complex workforce challenges, and one thing is clear: mental health and access to care are at the heart. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome K…

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Episode 6: Sustaining a National Laboratory’s Human Capital with Frank Trigueros 31:10

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We’ve explored the workforce crisis from every angle—demographics, research, strategy and HR—and this week we’re diving even deeper. On this episode of TalentWise, we’re joined by Frank Trigueros, talent acquisition group leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, who brings a unique perspective from one of the most advanced science and tech…

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Episode 5: Getting the Workforce Tea from Ryan Faught 32:24

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On this week’s episode of TalentWise, we’re diving deep into the heart of today’s workforce challenges with a special guest, Ryan Faught, senior vice president of people at Milo’s Tea. From shifting demographics to evolving employee expectations, the workforce crisis we’ve long seen coming is here...and most organizations are scrambling to keep up.…

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Episode 4: Managing a University Workforce with Janet May 19:26

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On this week’s episode of TalentWise, we’re diving into the workforce challenges affecting every corner of every industry and why real solutions are needed. Our guest is Janet May, chief human resources officer at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, who brings decades of experience from institutions across the country. Janet’s seen it all and …

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Episode 3: Changing Workforce, Changing Marketplace with Kim Lear 34:59

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In this episode of TalentWise, we’re diving even deeper into the workforce conversation with nationally recognized researcher and generational expert Kim Lear, founder of Inlay Insights. Following eye-opening discussions with Nyesha Black and Jeff Lenard about the scope of our labor challenges and how industries are responding, Kim brings a fresh p…

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Ep 046: David Little, Savannah Distributing 1:00:40

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Episode 2: Inside the C-Store with Jeff Lenard 40:27

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In this episode, we welcome Jeff Lenard, vice president of media & strategic communications at the National Association of Convenience Stores, to discuss how the industry is innovating to attract and retain talent amid flat economic growth and a shrinking labor pool. From creative training programs to community-driven recruiting tactics—and even th…

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Episode 1: Behind the Numbers featuring Nyesha C. Black, Ph.D. 39:59

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Ever wondered why everyone's talking about a looming workforce crisis? Well, we asked ourselves (and the experts) this same question! In our premiere episode, Dr. Nyesha Black from the University of Alabama provides eye-opening insights about what's happening right here in Alabama, where deaths have outpaced births since 2020. Is this just a local …

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Introducing Talentwise 1:44

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Welcome to TalentWise – a podcast dedicated to identifying and unpacking challenges and solutions related to the workforce. Every other week, we will hear from experts in their field or industry who are fighting to better understand and tackle shifting dynamics in the world of work.By Markstein

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Ep: 044 Rick Craig, Vice President R.H. Barringer Dist. Co. 1:12:33

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Ep: 043 Brittney Webber & Jennifer Hauke 1:01:37

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Ep 042: Dave Madden 50:59

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Ep 041: Sports Bar Manager X 1:00:15

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Ep 40: Mark Herculson 1:50:48

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Ep 039: Mike Frank, Frank Beer 42:19

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Ep 038: Retailer X 1:09:04

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Ep 037: Jason Whitworth, Markstein Beverage Co. 45:26

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Ep 036: Jim Kenny, iSellBeer, Green Flash 50:43

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Ep 035: Receiving Manager X & Merchandising Manager X 33:19

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Ep 034: Sales Rep X.4 47:21

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Ep. 033: PowerTalk - Chain Gap Closing & DDSOF 47:54

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n this PowerTalk Tracy describes and explains the definitions, systems, and cycles for great execution in chain accounts as it relates to "gap-closing" for chain features. If you're new to a chain route or responsible for overall chain execution at your distributorship you'll want to sue this episode for new hire training over and over again! He'll…

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Ep 032: Sales Rep XX 47:41

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Ep 031: Harry Isabel, Industry Legend, Part 2 1:02:25

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I was recently blessed meeting the industry legend, Harry Isabel. He is 94 years young with a legacy of stories and perspective to share. This is part 2. Click the link to see pictures of Harry and people he has impacted throughout his career. www.isellbeer.com/isabel

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Ep 030: Harry Isabel, Industry Legend, Part 1 54:38

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I was recently blessed meeting the industry legend, Harry Isabel. He is 94 years young with a legacy of stories and perspective to share. This is part 1. Click the link to see pictures of Harry and people he has impacted throughout his career. www.isellbeer.com/isabel

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Ep 029, Scott Nielsen, Bedrock Training Solutions 1:08:44

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Ep 028: Doug Cone, Cone Distributing 57:46

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Ep. 027: Bump Williams, Bump Williams Consulting 51:24

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Ep. 026 NBWA NextGen: David Steinman, Beer Marketers Insights & Craft Brew News 35:02

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Click to Download the NBWA decks www.isellbeer.com/nbwa SHOW DETAILS NBWA NextGen Conference celebrated its 7th year in New Orleans, and Tracy Neal was honored to meet the next generation of beer distributor leaders. Episodes 023-026 will feature stories from the young and up-and-coming. As much as the industry has changed, the heart has stayed the…

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Ep. 025 NBWA NextGen: Douglas Cone III, Cone Distributing 43:32

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Click to Download the NBWA decks www.isellbeer.com/nbwa SHOW DETAILS NBWA NextGen Conference celebrated its 7th year in New Orleans, and Tracy Neal was honored to meet the next generation of beer distributor leaders. Episodes 023-026 will feature stories from the young and up-and-coming. As much as the industry has changed, the heart has stayed the…

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Ep. 024 NBWA NextGen: Bud Dunn, Atlas Sales Inc. 1:03:31

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Click to Download the NBWA decks www.isellbeer.com/nbwa SHOW DETAILS NBWA NextGen Conference celebrated its 7th year in New Orleans, and Tracy Neal was honored to meet the next generation of beer distributor leaders. Episodes 023-026 will feature stories from the young and up-and-coming. As much as the industry has changed, the heart has stayed the…

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Ep. 023 NBWA NextGen: Chris Landers, L. Knife & Son 34:12

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Click to Download the NBWA decks www.isellbeer.com/nbwa SHOW DETAILS NBWA NextGen Conference celebrated its 7th year in New Orleans, and Tracy Neal was honored to meet the next generation of beer distributor leaders. Episodes 023-026 will feature stories from the young and up-and-coming. As much as the industry has changed, the heart has stayed the…

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Ep. 022: Deacon Nauslar, Breakthru Beverage Group Las Vegas, Beer 1:09:31

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Ep. 021: Josh Hale, Fisher59 1:04:31

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Ep. 020: Nasser Alimusa, the Big Nastro 58:36

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Ep. 019: Sales Rep X.2 1:01:14

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Ep. 018: Powertalk, Incentives 39:44

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Ep. 017: Kent O'Neil, Encompass Technologies 1:38:24

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Ep. 016: Lester Jones, NBWA Chief Economist 54:17

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Ep. 015: Peter Heimark, Triangle Distributing Company 1:05:13

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Ep. 014: Tigh Rickman, Tour Guide and Keg Robber 1:07:20

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Ep. 013: Sales Rep X 1:14:56

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Ep. 012: Craig Purser, NBWA 51:02

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Ep. 011: Paul Rutherford, Rutherford Eostar 28:16

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Ep. 010: Steve Uharriet, Fruit Fly Swatter 1:03:49

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EPISODE INTRO Steve Uharriet is a 30+ year veteran of the beer industry and last winter I ran into him at a bar (go figure). We're coached against each other in Little League over the years and I've known him as the Boston Beer guy and he's known me as the MillerCoors guy. In an attempt to promote my podcast I asked Steve if he had listened to it y…