Between Two Hires with special guest Misha McPherson [Ep 5]
Release Date: 04/25/2024
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Between Two Hires with Special Guest Erin Bates [Ep 16]
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What do 400 hires, one dirty t-shirt, and an SDR turned AE all have in common? They’re part of the wild and insightful hiring journey Erin Bates shares in this can’t-miss episode of Between Two Hires. Tom Wilkinson digs into Erin’s biggest hiring lessons from 15+ years scaling elite sales teams: - How to spot interview B.S. and ask level 2 questions - Why a “soft yes” is really a no, and how to avoid the wrong hires - What it takes to hire fast while keeping quality high in hypergrowth environments - The red flags she won’t overlook again Erin keeps it real, from hilarious...
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Between Two Hires with Special Guest Krista Tan [Ep 15]
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In Episode 15 of Between Two Hires, host Tom Wilkinson sits down with powerhouse recruiter and co-founder of Talent Collective, Krista Tan—and trust us, this one’s got stories. From placing thousands of hires across temp and full-time roles to launching a global community for women in talent, Krista has seen it all. Including: ● A career-launching gorilla suit gig at Pandora 🦍 ● Her “secret sauce” for sourcing beyond LinkedIn—for less than $400/month ● Why asking written application questions might be the best AI-filtering hack you’re not using ● And a...
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Between Two Hires with Special Guest Justin Bullock [Ep 14]
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On this episode of Between Two Hires, host Tom Wilkinson chats with Justin Bullock (New Relic, Envoy, Recall) on what it really takes to build and scale a high-performing sales team. Justin shares unfiltered hiring stories, unconventional interview tactics, and must-know strategies for finding top talent. He also breaks down why great leadership—and knowing your own strengths and weaknesses—makes all the difference. This one’s packed with raw insights on hiring, sales, and leadership—don’t miss it!
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Between Two Hires with Special Guest Cody Voorhees [Ep 13]
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In episode 13 of Between Two Hires (The Subtle Art of Not F#*king Up Your Team), Cody Voorhees joins Tom Wilkinson and shares his 12-year journey in the SaaS sales industry, from his beginnings at Yelp to his current role at Alma. He discusses his experience in hiring over 120 sales professionals, recounting both the best and worst hiring moments, and shares secret strategies for sourcing top talent. Cody also offers valuable insights on the importance of coachability and grit, and emphasizes never settling for just 'good enough' in hiring.
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Between Two Hires with Special Guest Justin Geller [Ep 12]
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Join us as we delve into the career journey of Justin Geller, VP of Corporate Sales at Gong. Justin reflects on his past roles at LinkedIn, Zenefits, Salesforce, and various startups, sharing valuable insights into Gong's rapid expansion and the strategic importance of clear communication and mission alignment in hiring. Discover the impact of generative AI on the market, unique moments from his numerous interviews, and the current opportunities available at Gong. Gain practical advice on sourcing top talent, trusting your instincts, and maintaining honesty in the recruitment process.
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Between Two Hires with Special Guest Tom Griffiths [Ep 11]
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Join us as we sit down with Tom Griffiths, co-founder of FanDuel and Hone, to discuss his extensive experience in hiring over 300 individuals for his ventures. Tom shares stories of his best and worst hiring surprises, secret weapons for sourcing top talent, unconventional interview questions, and crucial hiring wisdom he’s gathered over the years. Discover how Hone is revolutionizing corporate training with its extensive library of live online interactive classes. Don't miss these invaluable insights from a seasoned entrepreneur!
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Between Two Hires with Special Guest Ruairi Wiepking [Ep 10]
Between Two Hires
In episode 10 of Between Two Hires (The Subtle Art of Not F#*king Up Your Team), Ruairi Wiepking joins Tom Wilkinson to share his journey from startup sales roles to leading at Monte Carlo. He discusses key career milestones, hiring philosophies, and lessons from successful and challenging hires. Ruairi also shares his approach to sourcing talent and emphasizes the importance of honesty and consistency in recruiting. Tune in for practical insights on sales management and recruiting!
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Between Two Hires with Special Guest Suresh Khanna [Ep 9]
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In episode 9 of Between Two Hires (The Subtle Art of Not F#*king Up Your Team), Suresh Khanna joins Tom Wilkinson to share his insights on effective hiring practices. As a seasoned technology executive, Suresh has hired hundreds of people and outlines the key traits he looks for in candidates. Tune in, as he also reveals his unconventional interview tactics and underscores the paramount importance of prioritizing the hiring process for effective leadership.
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Between Two Hires with Special Guest Dakota McKenzie [Ep 8]
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In episode 8 of Between Two Hires (The Subtle Art of Not F#*king Up Your Team), Dakota Mckenzie joins Tom Wilkinson to discuss what he’s learned from his experiences hiring salespeople for startups such as Demandware (Now a part of Saleforce), Yesware, Sumo Logic, and Databricks. He breaks down how to approach sales hiring as a founder and what to ask people to uncover whether they will perform. Tune in to learn more!
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Between Two Hires with special guest David Cook [Ep 7]
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Episode 7 of @Between Two Hires (The Subtle Art of Not F#*cking Up Your Team) is LIVE right now. Join David Cook and Tom Wilkinson as they dive into David's incredible journey with Samsara. Starting as the first SDR manager in 2017, David has seen the company grow from 220 employees to over 3,000 and has played a critical role as a part of the sales hiring process. David kindly shares his secrets to successful SDR hiring programs. Tune in!
info_outlineIn episode 5 of Between Two Hires (The Subtle Art of Not F#*ckin Up Your Team), Misha McPherson, a sales enablement expert, and Tom Wilkinson discuss the importance of hiring for sales teams to include the need for a focused hiring process, strong communication between sales and recruiting teams, effective pre-boarding and onboarding, and asking insightful interview questions to assess candidate motivations.