Best Outbound Recruitment Podcasts (2025)

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From Startups to Solar: Scott Wharton on Reinvention, Leadership & Ikigai 50:10

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit. Ivan Galvez sits down with Scott Wharton, five-time entrepreneur and current CEO of Tandem PV, to explore a career built at the edge of technology, leadership, and purpose. From betting early on internet voice and video, to scaling Logitech’s video collaboration business from $62 million to mo…

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From Battlefield to Boardroom: Anthony Garcia on PTSD, Purepost & the Startup Mission 52:30

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit., Ivan Galvez sits down with Anthony Garcia, combat veteran and CEO of Purepost, to unpack the intense journey of transitioning from military service to startup life. With raw honesty, Anthony shares how trauma, perseverance, and a deep desire to serve others led him to build Purepost, a workfo…

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Outbound Engine: Bill Stathopoulos on Scaling B2B Startups, Cold Email Mastery & Building with Purpose 34:56

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit., Ivan Galvez sits down with Bill Stathopoulos, CEO of SalesCaptain, Clay London, Club Lead, Top Lemlist Partner, and a go-to expert for building B2B outbound systems that work. Bill shares how he took a startup from just $200/month in revenue to over $1M using cold email, laser-focused ICPs, a…

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Circular by Design: Justin Andrews on Building a Marketplace, Scaling Smart, and Making Hardware Profitable 44:05

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit., Ivan Galvez sits down with Justin Andrews, Co-Founder and CEO of REUZEit Technologies, to unpack how he turned the complex world of surplus lab equipment into a powerful circular economy platform. What started as a niche resale operation has grown into a scalable SaaS and Hardware as-a-Servic…

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From Burn to Blueprint: Heather Hall on Building Financial Clarity, Surviving Startup Chaos & Scaling Smart 35:27

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit. Ivan Galvez sits down with Heather Hall, Founder & CEO of Sapphire CFO Solutions and a seasoned fintech executive, to unpack what it really takes to build a resilient business, from financial chaos to strategic clarity. Drawing from her unconventional background in anthropology, high-stakes fi…

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From Cloud Chaos to Creative Clarity: Michael Cioni on Reinventing Strada, Recruiting Right & Enduring the Pain of Innovation 47:14

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit. Ivan Galvez sits down with Michael Cioni, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and CEO of Strada, to unpack the raw, often unglamorous truths of startup life—and why the best founders aren’t just builders, but storytellers, recruiters, and creative survivors. Michael shares the journey of Strada’s tra…

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From Street Smarts to Smart Hiring: Madhu Basu on Grit, Failure & Reinventing Recruitment with AI 52:03

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit., Ivan Galvez sits down with Madhu Basu, founder and CEO of Unnanu, to unpack a powerful journey from humble beginnings in India to building a cutting-edge AI recruiting platform in the U.S. Madhu shares how his early ventures—including a childhood vegetable packing business, taught him resourc…

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Business Is a Baby: Chumze Chukwudebeluze on Startup Survival, Scaling Smarter & Staying Sane 27:02

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit., Ivan Galvez sits down with Chumze Chukwudebeluze, author of Business as a Baby and startup strategist, to unpack the real—and often painful—truths behind building a company from scratch. Drawing on lived experience, Chumze outlines the essential mindset shifts and team structures entrepreneur…

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From Vision to Victory: Justin Lokitz on Startup Focus, Scaling Discipline & Smart Exits 41:07

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit. Ivan Galvez sits down with Justin Lokitz, business model strategist, author, and founder of DesignShift. With years of experience helping startups, scale-ups, and Fortune 500 companies innovate and grow, Justin delivers a masterclass on what truly drives startup success—and what kills it. Toge…

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From Oil Engineering to AI Empathy: Nick Manzek’s Mission to Scale Mental Health Support 29:37

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit., Ivan Galvez speaks with Nick Manzek, co-founder of Elomia, an AI-powered mental health companion designed to increase access to emotional support around the world. Nick shares Elomia’s journey from early prototypes built in Ukraine to today’s scalable, clinically-informed product. Together, t…

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From YC to Open Source Payments: How Harrison Telyan Built FlowGlad by Selling Before Building 28:17

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit., Ivan Galvez interviews Harrison Telyan, co-founder of FlowGlad, an open-source payments and billing platform built with developers in mind. Harrison shares how his journey started by redesigning apps in high school, how a cold Imgur redesign earned him a job, and why testing profitably is mor…

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From 30-Hour Flights to 5-Hour ER Waits: Why Ruchi Singh Built a Check-In SaaS to Fix It All 18:52

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit., Ivan Galvez speaks with Ruchi Singh, founder and CEO of iRobo, a SaaS platform revolutionizing check-in systems in hospitality and healthcare using AI and robotics. Ruchi shares her 25+ years of global tech experience, how frustrating personal travel and hospital wait times sparked her startu…

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From Burnout to Boardroom: How Emily Carlson Scaled in HealthTech by Leading with Authenticity 29:09

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit., Ivan Galvez sits down with Emily Carlson—CTO, founder of PDA Consulting, host of Powered by Authenticity, and bestselling author. Emily shares her journey from assembling computers with her infant son beside her to leading digital transformation in healthcare and becoming a voice for women in…

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From $0 to $2.5M: The Branding Lessons SaaS Founders Can’t Afford to Miss — with Bryan Wish 30:30

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit., Ivan Galvez speaks with Bryan Wish, founder and CEO of ArcBound, about how personal branding and storytelling help founders and business leaders amplify their mission. Bryan shares his journey from grassroots community building to launching ArcBound, lessons from a near business collapse, and…

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Episode 0: Why Start. Scale. Exit. Exists — Ivan Galvez on Creating a Podcast for SaaS Founders 5:30

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Episode Summary: In this special kickoff episode of Start. Scale. Exit., host Ivan Galvez introduces the mission behind the show: helping SaaS founders and digital entrepreneurs navigate the full founder journey — from idea to exit. Ivan shares his personal story of starting multiple tech ventures, scaling with purpose, and why exiting a business c…

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EU Bureaucracy Demystified 26:41

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In this episode, get ready to gain invaluable insights on overcoming the challenges of EU bureaucracy and making the most of your startup's EU funding. Drawing from his extensive experience, Bruno Miguel Pires dives into the critical factors startups must consider when applying for EU funding.By Bruno Miguel Pires, Indre Kaikare

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The Power of Connections 21:33

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In this episode, we interview Miguel Morgado, the CEO of Hunter. We delve into the fascinating world of hiring strategies and the challenges faced in securing investors in the US. Discover the untold stories of hiring failures and the determined efforts of Hunter to attract investment opportunities.By Miguel Morgado, Indre Kaikare

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Navigating Web3 Hiring 32:52

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Pedro Cerdeira is the Founder of businessplug.com, a boutique consultancy that specializes in bringing web3 technologies to the corporate world. Curious to learn about web3 hiring? This and more in this episode.By Pedro Cerdeira, Indre Kaikare

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From Fixed to Agile 24:39

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With an astounding track record of personally hiring over 700 individuals, Kunal Gupta is a true luminary in the world of talent acquisition. In this captivating conversation, Kunal Gupta delves deep into the realm of hiring, shedding light on the paramount importance of agility in today's fast-paced business landscape.…

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Scaling for Success 20:44

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SheerME is a revolutionary platform that has disrupted the beauty and wellness industry and has recently launched in Brazil. During our conversation with Miguel, we explored the intricacies of hiring and recruitment in the startup ecosystem, particularly in contrast to corporate environments. Miguel provided valuable insights on the significance of…

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The Art of Networking 49:28

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In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of featuring Edmundas Balčikonis, the Co-CEO at TripAdd, a leading digital marketplace for all travel-related needs. During the episode, Edmundas shared his expertise on a wide range of topics, including the unstoppable impact of AI and the importance of building a strong professional network. He a…

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Avoiding burnout 29:25

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In this podcast episode, we talk with Bernardo Tavares, CTO and Co-Founder at Lever.tax and mentor at Startup Lisboa. He shares his insights on avoiding burnout, building tech teams, hiring entrepreneurs, and the importance of connecting with candidates during the interview process. With a focus on growth and mentorship, Bernardo's experience both …

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Grit & Transparency: The Power Duo 38:09

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In this episode, Steven shares valuable insights on overhiring, leaving a lasting impression on candidates, and the importance of grit in individuals working for small early-stage startups. He also emphasizes the power of clear and transparent communication to make hiring processes more efficient. So if you want to level up your hiring game and bui…

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Unlocking your potential 47:57

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Whether you are looking to improve your career, relationships, or overall well-being, this episode provides valuable insights on how to unlock your full potential through personal growth. We had a conversation with Briony McKenzie, the Founder of Untapped. Briony shared her personal story of transitioning from corporate law into coaching and entrep…

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Interview the Company 22:27

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In this episode, we talk about how important it is for candidates to be honest about whether they would be happy and prosperous working in a small company. Small companies often require employees to be flexible, wear multiple hats, and work closely with a tight-knit team. Ultimately, both the candidate and the company should be invested in ensuring…

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The generation for change 39:11

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For the 28th episode of the Startup Recruitment Failures podcast, we sat down with João de Sousa Aroso, Founder and CEO at Leadzai. He talked about the differences between generations with regard to how they perceive their career development and specifically about Portuguese societal dynamics.By João de Sousa Aroso, Indre Kaikare

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Working at the same pace 15:46

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In this episode, we talked with Pavel Racu, a Co-Founder at Flair, an early-stage AI startup. Listen and find out how to get your team working in synch and what is important when hiring your core team.By Pavel Racu, Indre Kaikare

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Fierce fight for talent 24:09

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A company's culture is at the forefront of every decision. If you want to attract and retain top talent, constantly work on your culture so you can walk the walk and not just talk the talk - states Ross Jardine, CEO and Founder of Architus. Showcase not only the growth opportunities or day-to-day tasks, but paint the picture of what it's like to be…

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Don't force the match 34:08

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In this episode, Pedro Henriques, CEO and Founder at Bridge In shares a few recruitment failures and talks about how important it is not to force a match between an employee and a company. Sometimes it's better to let people go in a kind way and then find them thriving someplace else.By Pedro Henriques, Indre Kaikare

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Internship essentials 16:16

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In this episode, Vitor Soares, CEO at Tap My Back talks about interns and what they should bring to the table. It's hard to make up your mind and to know exactly what your career aspirations are while young, but one must know how an internship can help one grow and develop.By Vitor Soares, Indre Kaikare

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Global Mindset in Business 19:52

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In this episode, Afonso Pinheiro shares the 3 hiring failures that he faced during different stages of his career. Why the Portuguese market is more open than Spanish, the importance of language and culture in business, and why is it critical to learn from people with international mindsets - all in this episode.…

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Impact of employer branding 25:54

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Onboarding begins with the first interview - you present your vision, culture and see if both parties are fully aligned. As Pedro Pinho Veloso, CEO and Founder at Near Partner says, they had quite a few near misses when having doubts proved to be a bright red flag for hiring somebody. Being sincere on social media, managing your company's image rig…

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Managers on Board 17:25

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The 21st episode of Startup Recruitment Failures brings us to Portugal, where we'll talk with the local startup founders. Mindaugas, a CEO at Coho and an ex-recruiter, will share his insights into the startup recruitment process. He's convinced, that the worst mistake is not carving out the time for the recruitment process while being a hiring mana…

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Bonus Round with Collin Mitchell 4:27

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#104.5: Collin Mitchell, chief evangelist at Humantic AI, joins Outbound Sales Lift Bonus Round to answer rapid-fire sales questions.By Tyler Lindley

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Increase Your Positive Outbound Replies by 236% with Collin Mitchell 26:19

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#104: 236 percent. 236 percent? 236 percent! Yes, Collin Mitchell is serious. He wants to help you increase your positive outbound replies by 236% through personalization. But he doesn’t mean traditional personalization by targeting a persona or an ICP. He doesn’t even mean combing a prospect’s LinkedIn profile to find out where they went to colleg…

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Bonus Round with JR Butler 2:14

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#103.5: JR Butler, founder and CEO of Shift Group, joins Outbound Sales Lift Bonus Round to answer rapid-fire sales questions.By Tyler Lindley

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Recruiting Top Sales Talent with JR Butler 24:34

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#103: In this episode, JR Butler joins Outbound Sales Lift to discuss how companies can recruit top sales talent. He discusses factors like sales process, unique IP, and equity that can help incoming SDRs get excited about an opportunity. However, JR explains that companies should consider taking their recruiting efforts a step further by targeting…

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Bonus Round with Amelia Taylor 4:39

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#102.5: Amelia Taylor, lead evangelist at Regie.ai, joins Outbound Sales Lift Bonus Round to answer rapid-fire sales questions.By Tyler Lindley

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Embrace the Sales Evangelist Role with Amelia Taylor 26:02

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#102: Amelia Taylor joins Outbound Sales Lift to describe the role of sales evangelist and why more companies should consider investing in the position. An evangelist is focused on networking, connecting directly with prospects to build strong, trusting relationships. Amelia explains that evangelists typically use social media, making connections o…

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Bonus Round with Yurii Veremchuk 2:48

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#101.5: Yurii Veremchuk, head of business growth at Woodpecker, joins Outbound Sales Lift Bonus Round to answer rapid-fire sales questions.By Tyler Lindley

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Building Your Personal Brand with Yurii Veremchuk 23:30

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#101: Imagine this — you start a cold call, mention your name and company, and instead of immediately remembering an important meeting they just can’t miss, your prospect says, “Hey, I know you.” Once you’re able to pick your jaw off the floor and start asking a few questions, you learn that your prospect has read a few of your posts on LinkedIn an…

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How 100 Podcast Episodes Made Me Better at Sales 4:01

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#100: Host Tyler Lindley celebrates his 100th podcast episode by considering the connections between podcasting and sales. He explains how recording, producing, and releasing 100 podcast episodes have actually improved his sales techniques. Tyler focuses on three things — organization, interviewing, and consistency — and explores how he’s had to ho…

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Bonus Round with Kellen Casebeer 3:00

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#99.5: Kellen Casebeer, sales advisor for Sales Driven Agency, and founder of a paid sales community called The Speakeasy, joins Outbound Sales Lift Bonus Round to answer rapid-fire sales questions.By Tyler Lindley

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Understanding Your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) with Kellen Casebeer 26:03

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#99: Do you know who you’re selling to? Sure, you have a name on a list, but who are they really? What keeps them up at night? What opening line will make them stay on the phone a beat longer to help you close a deal? On the latest episode of Outbound Sales Lift, Kellen Casebeer shares the ins and outs of building and using an Ideal Customer Profil…

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Bonus Round with Channing Ferrer 3:52

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#98.5 Channing Ferrer joins Outbound Sales Lift Bonus Round to answer rapid-fire sales questions.By Tyler Lindley

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How to Manage a Remote Sales Team with Channing Ferrer 24:40

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#98: As sales teams are increasingly embracing remote work, leaders are finding that managing a remote sales team comes with a unique set of challenges. To explore the differences between in-person and remote management, Channing Ferrer joins Outbound Sales Lift to discuss his experience managing remote sales teams. Channing and Tyler explore t…

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Diversity as a business strategy 37:46

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In this episode, Olegas, Engineering Manager at Meta, shares multiple tips on how to hire, lead, and be open-minded in a super diverse workplace. According to him, we should not focus on our differences but search for the common ground and things that unite us.By Olegas Murasko, Indre Kaikare

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Bonus Round with Jack Knight 1:39

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#97.5: Outbound Sales Lift Bonus Round is a series of rapid fire questions about sales. Thanks to our first bonus round guest, Jack Knight, for joining us.By Tyler Lindley

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SDR Coaching: Cold Calls with Jack Knight 29:11

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#97: Host Tyler Lindley is joined by Jack Knight, founder of CallBlitz, to discuss coaching SDRs in cold calling. Jack explains the four types of call coaching and what he sees as the pros and cons of role playing. He shares specific tips to get reps comfortable making cold calls and the role of an SDR manager in developing their team. Jack and Tyl…

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Dealing with a know-it-all 21:02

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Turing College is the first Lithuanian company backed by Y Combinator, at the moment having students from 20 countries. In this episode, Benas Šidlauskas, Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer shares how Turing College developed, encountered a few tricky hiring failures, and talks about the importance of in-depth screening and having in…