Talent Hunters

Want to build talented teams that drive your company toward big goals and big growth? Need immediate staff for a pending project? Success starts with finding the right recruiting and staffing firm. Each week, we talk with top talent strategists, staffing experts, and industry leaders. Our guests share their insider tips for: -Identifying top talent at every level -Placing the right people in the right roles -Motivating and retaining your workforce -Enhancing workforce flexibility through temporary and contract staffing -Exploring current trends shaping the industries we serve -From executive search to staffing solutions, we explore how to build teams that WIN across every industry.

Career Break? How to Confidently Craft Your Return to the Workforce w/ Erika Price 06/10/2025

Career Break? How to Confidently Craft Your Return to the Workforce w/ Erika Price The resume gap…it used to feel like it spelled the end of a career, but that’s not true, especially now. We’re living in a time when career gaps (once seen as red flags) are becoming part of the new professional norm. Whether it's stepping away to raise a family, navigating layoffs, or hitting pause for personal growth. The question isn’t whether you’ve had a break, it’s how you tell the story of that break. Returning to the workforce after time away can feel like starting from scratch, but what if your so-called "gap" is your greatest strength? What if the skills you gained while off the corporate track are exactly what hiring managers need right now? What steps can you take to get call-backs and start landing interviews? How do you package your time away? In this episode, we’re joined by Erika Price, founder and head coach at Root Cause Coaching. We discuss how professionals can confidently reenter the job market and reshape their career narratives. She shares how she helps professionals transform “career gaps” into value-packed stories. Guest Bio Erika Price is the founder and head coach at Root Cause Coaching. She’s led teams at tech giants like Microsoft and Intel, been both a recruiter and a hiring manager, and navigated her own successful return after a long career break. With 20 years of business experience, Erika has seen firsthand how careers evolve, both the planned pivots and the unexpected ones. While at Microsoft, she created an award-winning coaching program that helped hundreds of colleagues navigate career challenges. Today, she’s a career coach with 500+ hours of coaching experience, working with professionals from Google, Microsoft, PwC, Morgan Stanley, AWS, and more. She helps high-achievers break through roadblocks, step into leadership roles, and find careers that align with their values and strengths. To learn more, visit . About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years of industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm, so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/36899560

What Technology Can (and Can’t Do) For Recruiters w/ Julie Thomas 06/03/2025

What Technology Can (and Can’t Do) For Recruiters w/ Julie Thomas If technology’s impact on the sales profession was up for debate before, 2020 turned the dial all the way up. The digital transformation that was already in motion accelerated at lightning speed during the pandemic. Now, salespeople face a new challenge: making sure screen time doesn’t become a barrier to the face time that drives success. Technology can make us more efficient, but it will never make us more effective. To thrive, we still have to do everything we did before the digital shift, and then some. Technology should be a tool, not a trap. That means resisting the urge to hide behind emails, automation, and slide decks, and instead stepping forward with real conversations, insight-driven questions, and authentic value. In a world where it’s easier than ever to reach people, the hardest part is still truly connecting with them. So, how do we leverage technology without losing the human edge? What does it really take to go beyond the elevator pitch and deliver real value? In this episode, Julie Thomas, President and CEO of ValueSelling Associates, shares how salespeople can maintain and even increase their effectiveness in a tech-driven world. She breaks down the key questions we should be asking and offers a smarter way to think about technology in sales. Guest Bio Julie Thomas is the President and CEO of ValueSelling Associates, Inc. She works with revenue leaders across many industries to help them realize results they never thought possible. She is passionate about guiding revenue organizations through uncertainty and helping them build resilient, engaged teams that drive predictable, sustainable results and create customers for life. Julie is responsible for ValueSelling Associates, Inc’s company’s global expansion and its position as a market leader in on-demand, instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, and hybrid (blended) learning solutions delivered throughout the world in more than 17 languages. In a career spanning more than 24 years, she credits her mastery of the ValueSelling Framework® for her own meteoric rise through the ranks of sales, sales management, and corporate leadership positions. Julie began her sales career at Gartner Group (now Gartner, Inc.) In 1999, she became Vice President of Gartner’s Sales Training for the Americas. Her role included successfully onboarding new sales hires and driving adoption of the ValueSelling Framework. She has extensive experience applying, coaching and reinforcing the ValueSelling Framework, ValueSelling Essentials® and their application to all customer-facing roles across the revenue engine. In 2003, Julie joined ValueSelling Associates as Chief Executive Officer and President. She led the company to become an industry leader in competency- and process-based training for escalating sales performance in business-to-business sales organizations worldwide. She takes pride in the fact that ValueSelling Associates is consistently honored as an award-winning Sales Training Service Provider. Visit to learn more. About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/36783230

Win the Relationship, Not the Deal: How to Get Better Recruiting Results w/ Casey Jacox 05/27/2025

Win the Relationship, Not the Deal: How to Get Better Recruiting Results w/ Casey Jacox Most people think sales is all about getting deals and hitting targets. That mindset misses a much bigger opportunity. The fact is: even the best salesperson won’t win every deal, that’s just the nature of the game. But what if you could lose the deal and still win the relationship? What if you could deliver value even when someone chooses not to work with you? When we shift from chasing transactions to building trust, we gain something far more lasting. Because long after the deal is off the table, the relationship can still be intact, and still be meaningful. Relationships don’t grow through pressure tactics or perfect pitches. They grow through curiosity, humility, and a willingness to show up as a human, not just a salesperson. How do we make that shift? What are recruiters and sales leaders getting wrong in their approach? In this episode, we’re joined by Casey Jacox, speaker, coach, sales and leadership expert, and author of WIN the RELATIONSHIP – Not the DEAL. Casey shares how to rethink your entire approach to sales and why recruiters, hiring managers, and business leaders can get better results when they focus on connection over conversion. Guest Bio Casey Jacox is a speaker, coach, sales and leadership expert, and the author of "WIN the RELATIONSHIP – Not the DEAL." Throughout his career, adversity has been his strength. At Kforce, Casey held the top national sales position for ten consecutive years before becoming President of Client Strategy and Partnerships. In March 2019, Casey left Kforce as the all-time leading salesperson to author his debut non-fiction book. With over 100 organic Amazon reviews, it's reshaping how teams build customer relationships and internal cultures. Drawing on lessons from my college quarterback days, he embraces adversity and leads Winning The Relationship, LLC, where he offers executive sales leadership and coaching. Casey also hosts The Quarterback DadCast, sharing stories and wisdom on fatherhood and leadership. To learn more, visit . About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years of industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/36666260

Tech Recruiting: How to Hire at the Intersection of Code, Business, and People w/ Vlas Lezin 05/20/2025

Tech Recruiting: How to Hire at the Intersection of Code, Business, and People w/ Vlas Lezin Most people think tech jobs are just about building complex systems, but that’s only scratching the surface. Technology doesn’t exist for its own sake. It exists to solve real problems for real people and companies. At its core, working in tech means standing at the intersection of two worlds: the product and the business, the hard technical skills and the soft human ones. The challenge? That intersection is often ignored in hiring. Too many tech companies treat roles like a checklist of tools and buzzwords. They build convoluted hiring processes that favor keywords over clarity. In the process, lose sight of what drives innovation: people who can connect the dots between code and customer, solution and strategy. Tech gets outdated. People don’t. The smartest companies invest in both. Recruiters and hiring authorities need to bridge the gap between technology jobs and all the other aspects of the business. If not, we’ll end up with corporate jargon, vanity metrics, and shortcut language that creates more confusion. In this episode, we’re joined by Vlas Lezin, CEO of the Silicon Valley Innovation Center, to talk about the hidden pitfalls in tech recruiting. Vlas breaks down why misalignment between recruiting, engineering, and leadership is hurting hiring outcomes and how recruiters can play a central role in fixing it. Guest Bio Vlas Lezin is the CEO of Silicon Valley Innovation Center. He is a seasoned business professional who works between business, finance, and technology. Vlas helps companies find their narrative, build products, and grow their customer base. His experience started with designing, building, and managing various quantitative models for a variety of front, middle, and back office functions in the financial sector. Vlas has founded, mentored, and helped a variety of startups to achieve their strategic goals. Additionally, by partnering with top minds in Silicon Valley and beyond, he has delivered actionable insights to global business players. Vlas enjoys leading the digitization, automation, and overall execution of complex and unstructured problems in the modern world. About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/36571330

Gamechanger or Job Killer? What AI Really Means for Recruiters w/ Debra Senra 05/13/2025

Gamechanger or Job Killer? What AI Really Means for Recruiters w/ Debra Senra If you ask five recruiters what they think of AI, you’ll get five different answers, ranging from “total game-changer” to “the end of the profession.” The truth is somewhere in the middle. AI isn’t a magic button, and it’s not a death sentence. It’s the perfect tool for subject matter experts who want to cut out the busy work and spend more time where they truly add value. That makes it a natural fit for recruiters who know how to leverage it. But AI has its limits. It’s not human. It doesn’t feel. It can’t build trust or navigate the nuance of candidate conversations. It won’t make a bad recruiter better, but in the hands of a great one, it can be transformative. It doesn’t work against you. With the right strategies, it can work alongside you. So, how do you use AI to elevate your impact, not erode it? How do you offload low-level tasks while dialing up the work only humans can do? In this episode, we’re joined by Debra Senra, founder and CEO of Hyphenate. She shares the real-world promise and pitfalls of AI in recruiting, along with practical strategies for making it work for you. Guest Bio Debra Senra is the founder and CEO of Hyphenate. With 15+ years of revenue experience with 10+ years of revenue leadership experience, she has a proven track record of helping organizations grow and scale profitably. Experience leading all revenue functions, including sales, account management, customer success, revenue operations, demand generation/marketing, implementation, and customer care. Connect with Debra on . About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/36463715

Payment Modernization: The New Battleground for Efficiency and Talent w/ Rich Dooley 05/06/2025

Payment Modernization: The New Battleground for Efficiency and Talent w/ Rich Dooley If you’ve ever bought something on Amazon with one click, you’ve seen embedded payments in action. But that same seamless experience is now making waves in the B2B world. And it’s changing how money moves between businesses and how fintechs and banks collaborate. As organizations modernize operations, they’re looking for talent that can not only keep up but lead the charge. They need people who understand automation, spot inefficiencies, and speak the language of finance and tech. If you’re in talent acquisition, understanding the evolution of B2B payments can help you source, attract, and place better talent. How do we find talent for this brave new world of payments? In this episode, we’re joined by Senior Treasury Sales Officer at Fifth Third Bank and C-suite advisor, Richard Dooley. He breaks down all the latest developments in the payments world and how to staff for this digital transformation. Guest Bio Rich Dooley is a senior treasury sales officer with Fifth Third Bank in Charlotte, North Carolina. Now Richard serves as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and treasury teams to understand their processes and goals so he can help deliver maximum effectiveness and efficiency in working capital and treasury functions involving emerging payment industry trends and best practices. Within the payments industry, Rich is a frequent conference speaker and author of The Signal, a curated LinkedIn newsletter focusing on payments and finance. He serves on several committees of the Accredited Standards Committee X9, focusing on faster and real-time payments, artificial intelligence, and blockchain in the payments space, and the ISO 20022 Financial Data Standard. Rich was one of the authors of the ISO 20022 Remittance Content Market Guide published by X9 (), and also served on the education advisory committee of the Southern Financial Exchange (). Connect with Rich on Subscribe to Rich’s newsletter here: . About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/36374755

How to Solve Healthcare’s Workforce Collapse with Data and AI w/ John Derse & Will Self 04/29/2025

How to Solve Healthcare’s Workforce Collapse with Data and AI w/ John Derse & Will Self For most of the workforce, the chaos, uncertainty, and intensity of COVID are in the rearview mirror. But for the healthcare workforce and hospital systems, it’s still very much the present. Not only has the sector struggled to recover from the effects of the pandemic, but in many ways, working conditions have worsened. From unsustainable hours to shrinking margins, the human toll has been immense. Simply put: we’re not attracting doctors and nurses like we used to, and we’re rapidly burning out the ones we still have. Something has to change. We need to rethink talent acquisition and retention in ways that weren’t necessary before. Data and AI offer the most powerful tools to do this. Healthcare generates more data than any other industry, and that data can be leveraged to solve some of the sector’s most urgent challenges. So, how do we use data and AI to get a handle on what’s really happening in the workforce? What pressures are healthcare workers and hospital systems facing? In this episode, I’m joined by two workforce leaders from Mercer, John Derse and Will Self. They unpack the current state of healthcare and share how we can use data to improve working conditions and support the well-being of the people behind the care. Guest Bio John Derse is a Senior Partner and Healthcare Provider Industry Vertical Leader at Mercer. His consulting is in the area of People Strategy, which includes strategy, alignment/change management and workforce analytics, and rewards, providing clients with "end-to-end" strategic advice concerning the design, implementation, and operation of human capital and the HR function. Healthcare is an incredibly important industry to Mercer. $1 of every $10 of Mercer’s revenue in the US comes from a hospital or health system. Our commitment to this industry runs deep, and our powerful and unique research has helped us to understand this world today, but more importantly, tomorrow as well. John’s clients include some of the largest health systems and academic medical centers in the United States. John has also collaborated with organizations and brought innovative work for a broad range of clients across various industries, including financial services, consumer products, retail, manufacturing/distribution, and entertainment. Connect with John on . Will Self is the Workforce Strategy and Analytics Leader at Mercer. As the global leader of Mercer’s Workforce Strategy & Analytics business, Will has the opportunity to work with clients at the unique intersection of data science, artificial intelligence, workforce strategy, and human resources. He is passionate about building HR functions that create value through advanced strategy, actionable insights, and unique sources of competitive advantage. The WSA team consists of data scientists from a diverse range of disciplinary backgrounds, including labor economics, I/O psychology, computer science, and statistics. They are united in their desire to help clients develop people AI, drive productivity, and enhance the employee experience. Connect with Will on . About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/36271360

Find the Pain Point: the Timeless Truths of Recruiting Success w/ Ashley Smith 04/24/2025

Find the Pain Point: the Timeless Truths of Recruiting Success w/ Ashley Smith Week after week on Talent Hunters, our host Vince Holt has brought out powerful insights from guests across every corner of the business. From former governors to top-tier doctors and seasoned recruiters. But today, we’re switching things up. Vince is stepping out of the host’s chair and into the spotlight. With over 35 years in the recruiting industry, what does he believe is the key to long-term success? How can recruiters and franchise owners stay focused on the fundamentals instead of chasing every shiny new trend? In an era of hiring freezes, layoffs, economic uncertainty, and ever-evolving tech, recruiting can feel more complex than ever. But the truth? The formula for success hasn’t changed. At its core, recruiting is a sales job. You’re either selling yourself, the opportunity, or the candidate. The secret? Listen, identify pain points, and offer solutions. Everything else is either a tool to support that or noise to tune out. So, how do you get out of a slump? What separates good recruiters from great ones? In this special episode, Vince is joined by HireQuest’s marketing manager, Ashley Smith. He reflects on his journey, shares lessons from industry legends, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s been like to host Talent Hunters. Guest Bio Ashley Smith is the Head of Marketing at HireQuest Inc. She is a seasoned marketing executive and powerful relationship cultivator with 30 years of experience in the entertainment, staffing/recruiting, and sports industries. Ashley has a track record of developing marketing strategies that generate effective reach, drive digital conversations that translate to customer conversions, and grow brand awareness. She has expertise in partnership development and execution, marketing team architecture, and integrated marketing campaigns. Ashley is an innovative leader with experience overseeing $40M+ marketing and media budgets, achieving revenue growth, and fostering team excellence. Visit to learn more. About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years of industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/36243755

How to Make Healthcare Work For the People Who Work in It w/ Dr. Catarina Dolsten & Charles Jones 04/22/2025

How to Make Healthcare Work For the People Who Work in It w/ Dr. Catarina Dolsten & Charles Jones Most doctors and nurses didn’t choose medicine for the money. They chose it to make a difference. But for many, that purpose feels out of reach. Declining working conditions. Long hours. System friction. Eroding efficiency. Burnout. Too many patients, not enough providers. It’s turning a calling into a transaction. As older healthcare workers retire and fewer new professionals enter the field, the shortage is only growing. To fix it, something has to change. The treatment of people who work in healthcare should matter as much as the work of healing people. How do we make medicine worth staying in? Can recruiters and hospital leaders create better working conditions? Can technology ease the load and close the gaps? In this episode, we talk to Dr. Catarina Dolsten, CEO of Aktum Group, and Charles Jones, Director of Strategic Innovation and Partnerships. They share how to transform the healthcare experience for providers, patients, and society at large. Guest Bio Dr. Catarina Dolsten is the Founder and CEO of Aktum Group. Dr. Dolsten has experience from healthcare, founder-driven organizations, the financial industry, law, and the not-for-profit sector in the U.S. and globally. She received a master’s from Columbia University in Organizational Development and Change Management and is a Certified Coach from NYU. Dr. Dolsten is a Medical Doctor and received a BA in business administration from Lund University, Sweden. She brings extensive and management settings in the United States, Europe, and Africa. Charles Jones is the Director Of Strategic Innovation and Partnerships at Aktum Group. He is an experienced pharmaceutical leader with a proven record of advancing complex commercial strategies, driving innovative platform technologies, and delivering successful product launches. Prior to joining Aktum, he held pivotal roles in corporate strategy, marketing, and commercial development at Pfizer—contributing significantly to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine rollout and leading early commercial strategies for emerging mRNA platforms. He also co-founded and sold a biotech company and consulted on pipeline strategy and product launches in various therapeutic areas. Charles holds a B.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, a B.S. in Biochemistry, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Recognized for strategic execution and collaborative leadership, he combines scientific insight with business acumen to create transformative solutions that improve healthcare and expand global access. Visit for more information. About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/36198295

Boomerang Boomers: The Real Reason Retirees Are Returning to Work w/ Dr. Bob Murray & Alicia Fortinberry 04/17/2025

Boomerang Boomers: The Real Reason Retirees Are Returning to Work w/ Dr. Bob Murray & Alicia Fortinberry One of the biggest trends we’ve seen in the working world recently is the rise of the Boomerang Boomer—retirees returning to the workforce. There are many factors driving this trend, and while financial necessity might seem like the obvious reason, it’s not the only motivator. Human beings are relationship-forming animals. We’re actually driven by purpose, community, and learning, not just money. We need to feel useful in ways that go beyond financial contribution. The challenge is that many of the other places where humans used to find these things—connection, identity, meaning—are disappearing. So work becomes the place where we try to meet those needs. For Boomers returning to the workforce, things might feel a bit unfamiliar. AI and remote work have reshaped what “going to work” looks like. But here’s the good news: those are just tools. At its core, work is still about relationships, and that part hasn’t changed. So, is the modern workplace really designed for how human beings work best? What do we actually need to thrive at work? In this episode, we’re joined by internationally recognized thought leaders in behavioral science and business management, Dr. Bob Murray and Dr. Alicia Fortinberry. We talk about the psychology of work, and why money isn’t actually the main motivator. Guest Bio Dr. Bob Murray and Dr. Alicia Fortinberry are internationally recognized thought leaders in behavioral science and business management. Over 30 years ago, their groundbreaking work—rooted in emerging neuroscience and clinical practice—highlighted the central role of relationships in human wellbeing, a now widely accepted idea that was radical at the time. Their research has influenced fields ranging from mental and physical health to organizational culture and strategy, earning them global acclaim and an AAS Science Achievement Award.They developed a practical, science-based method for building strong connections to enhance health, performance, and fulfillment. They've lectured at leading institutions including Duke, Tufts, and the University of Melbourne, and taught graduate courses at the University of California at Northridge and Melbourne Law School. Their bestsellers, Creating Optimism and Raising an Optimistic Child, made their approach accessible to a broader audience. Through their firm Fortinberry Murray, they’ve helped Fortune 500 companies and major organizations build relationship-centered cultures and strategies. They served as keynote speakers, executive coaches, and advisors worldwide, and were appointed by President Obama to lead the U.S. National Workstress Initiative. Bob also serves on the board of the Mental Health Institute of Legal Professions and advises the NSW Law Council on lawyer mental health. Visit for more information. About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/36135380

Skyrocketing Costs, Shrinking Workforce: How to Ease the Healthcare Staffing Crunch w/ Dr. James Canedy 04/15/2025

Skyrocketing Costs, Shrinking Workforce: How to Ease the Healthcare Staffing Crunch w/ Dr. James Canedy America’s healthcare system is nothing short of remarkable. We have cutting-edge technology that lets us diagnose conditions we couldn’t detect before, treat illnesses that were once considered untreatable, perform groundbreaking procedures, and even scan and edit DNA. But there’s a catch. These incredible advancements come at a high cost, and that’s led us to a major issue: skyrocketing healthcare expenses. So what’s the fix? Flipping the script and shifting from managing disease to preventing it altogether. Making this shift means rethinking the whole system. It’s about moving away from reacting to health crises and instead focusing on keeping people healthy in the first place. Of course, that kind of change takes people—healthcare workers who can engage more with patients and support this proactive model. The challenge? We’re already facing a huge talent shortage in healthcare. That’s where recruiting comes in. How can we build the workforce needed for preventive care? Can AI be part of the solution to ease the staffing crunch? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. James Canedy, a retired board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Vice Chairman of Clarkson Regional Health Services. He shares how preventive healthcare can cut costs and how staffing professionals can play a key role in making it happen. Guest Bio Dr. James Canedy is a retired, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. As Vice Chairman of Clarkson Regional Health Services, he is committed to innovative approaches in the health care industry that help health care providers and facilities improve their practices, employers manage rising health care costs and regulation, and individuals lead healthier, more productive lives. Dr. Canedy is also an adjunct associate professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Connect with Dr. Canedy on . About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years of industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/36085195

Recruiters, Stop Winging It: How to Use Data to Drive Better Hiring Results w/ Shad Tidler 04/10/2025

Recruiters, Stop Winging It: How to Use Data to Drive Better Hiring Results w/ Shad Tidler In a sales-driven industry like recruiting, making decisions based on data and analytics is critical. You can’t truly improve a process if you’re not measuring it. The problem is, many organizations rely on gut-feel decision-making, and unfortunately, they end up winging it. On a gut-feel level, our prospecting pipeline might look good to us, but drilling down into the data shows us how well we’re really doing. Sales deals often stall because the organization isn’t properly monitoring performance indicators and using those insights to drive their actions. Too often, sales organizations lean heavily on intuition, mistaking short-term success for sustainable strategies. Basing decisions on data and facts, instead of relying solely on gut feeling, can be the game-changer many companies need. After all, how do you know if you're being successful if you're not analyzing your progress? In this episode, I’m joined by Shad Tidler, a consultant and coach at Lushin powered by Sandler. He shares how his engineering background helps sales organizations make better decisions by relying on analytics, not intuition. Guest Bio Shad Tidler is a leading consultant and coach at Lushin powered by Sandler. Specializing as a leading sales transformation consultant, he is known for crafting scalable strategies and processes tailored for client success. Shad's structured approach instills a sense of calm in clients, guiding them past immediate challenges and toward their goals. Shad helps business owners/presidents/CEO’s/leaders 10X their businesses and take them to the next level. Connect with Shad on . About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/36000200

How to Deal With the Digital Noise in Recruiting w/ Trish Banister 04/08/2025

How to Deal With the Digital Noise in Recruiting w/ Trish Banister Over the last decade, the way people hire and apply for jobs has changed significantly. We’ve gone from paper resumes and applying in person, to digital resumes and virtual hiring processes. Recruiters and hiring authorities used to be able to talk to every candidate, now candidates are lucky to even get a reply. At the heart of much of the change is the fact that we’re dealing with a lot more digital noise than we ever have before. For recruiters, the rise of digital tools and platforms is a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it adds efficiency to the hiring process but on the other, we can easily lose sight of the foundation of this business - relationships. Ultimately, technology should be supplemental, and not the primary pillar of our business. Why are relationships key to surviving the ups and downs of recruiting? How do you provide value to the candidate, even if they don’t end up getting the job? In this episode, I’m joined by Owner/President at Snelling Staffing Agency of Northern Colorado, Trish Banister. She shares how she went from higher education to recruiting, how to navigate rough seasons in business and what tech can and can’t do. Guest Bio Trish Banister is the Owner/President at Snelling Staffing Agency of Northern Colorado and a board member of the Colorado Staffing Association. The Snelling Staffing Agency of Northern Colorado team brings 42 combined years' professional recruiting and career matchmaking experience in NoCO and surrounding areas. They specialize in skilled light industrial, engineering, professional construction, behavioral health professionals and office operations roles. Trish is a former educator who came into the recruiting world 10 years ago. Connect with Trish on . About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/35984475

STEM Isn't Just For Scientists: How To Drive More Talent To Careers They Love w/ Dr. Ashley Huderson 04/01/2025

STEM Isn't Just For Scientists: How To Drive More Talent To Careers They Love w/ Dr. Ashley Huderson The past decade has seen a major drive to get more people into STEM careers. The main challenge in expanding the STEM workforce isn't a lack of interest; it's the way STEM is portrayed. Many people see it as an exclusive field, accessible only to a select few. But in reality, STEM is all around us, embedded in almost every job and industry. The key to building our future STEM workforce? Showing people that STEM touches everything, and then connecting it to the things they are already passionate about. Not everyone needs to go into STEM, but showing its influence in every aspect of our lives will spark interest and that will bring the talent in. How do we show people the connection between STEM and everything we do? Why do we need to learn to recruit to skill instead of just focusing on job titles? In this episode, I’m joined by STEM policy expert, professor, TEDx Speaker and the Senior Director of Programs at The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Dr. Ashley Huderson. She shares how to change our perception of STEM and why that’s a huge game changer for our present and future workforce. Guest Bio Dr. Ashley Huderson is a researcher, stem policy expert, professor, author, TEDx Speaker and the Senior Director of Programs at ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers). With over 15 years of dedicated experience in STEM outreach and advocacy, Dr. Huderson is passionate about fostering a love for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among diverse communities. Her journey has been marked by designing innovative informal science programs, mentoring STEM students, empowering parents with vital resources, and equipping educators with culturally relevant training. Dr. Huderson’s commitment lies in creating inclusive environments that inspire and nurture the next generation of STEM leaders. Currently, as the Senior Director of Programs at ASME, she spearheads the team that develops and implements ASME's global premier initiatives that engage and support aspiring engineers. Previously Dr. Huderson served as a STEM and CS Equity Policy Advisor in the U.S. Department of Education where she shaped and executed a STEM and CS strategy aligned with the US Deputy Secretary’s vision for STEM education. Connect with Ashley on About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/35894140

Early Mover’s Advantage: Why Al Lerberg Chose Cybersecurity Recruiting Before It Exploded [Replay] 03/20/2025

Early Mover’s Advantage: Why Al Lerberg Chose Cybersecurity Recruiting Before It Exploded [Replay] In 2023, cybersecurity is a $202 billion industry with hundreds of thousands of jobs. It’s hard to imagine that it was once a fledgling sector, but back in 2009 when Al Lerberg chose it, that’s exactly what it was. “Up and coming” was how cybersecurity was once described. Today, it’s a dominant, mainstream niche that shows no signs of slowing down, especially when it comes to jobs. Al saw that early, and benefitted from getting ahead of a massive wave. What’s it like recruiting in the world of high-security clearances and 3-letter government agencies? How do hockey and playing guitar influence how Al does his job? In this replay of one of our most downloaded episodes, the founder of Cyber Security Recruiters shares how he took a chance on an industry before it exploded, and the intricacies of recruiting for the government. Guest Bio Al Lerberg founded MRI of Elk River in the fall of 2009 after MRI boot camp in Cleveland Ohio. Originally started as an executive recruiting firm focused on the pharmaceutical industry, it quickly evolved into an IT recruiting firm with a strong focus on Cyber Security. Prior to starting Cyber Security Recruiters, Al Lerberg had been a SSgt in the North Dakota Air National Guard as well as a top producer at Aureus Medical (a contract staffing firm) based in Omaha, NE. He also worked in the telecom/Internet industry for McLeod USA, as well as a Pharmaceutical rep for Sepracor in Minneapolis, MN. Since starting Cyber Security Recruiters he has been awarded a $12 million dollar government prime contract as well as a Lifetime Cumulative Cash In Award and Top Interim Staffing Awards for the years 2021 and 2022. Head to for more information. About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/35724700

Recruiters, Here’s Why You Need to Embrace AI Right Now w/ Jamie Close 03/18/2025

Recruiters, Here’s Why You Need to Embrace AI Right Now w/ Jamie Close The last 3 years have made it clear that AI isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it’s set to become a bigger part of our jobs. In the recruiting industry, we’ve seen the rise of tools that are changing the way we find and communicate with candidates. Even though many recruiters are concerned about AI, it’s actually not the enemy. It’s the key to efficiency in our businesses. By leveraging certain tools, we can elevate our productivity, work at a faster pace and even do the work of 3 recruiters on our own. How can we incorporate AI into our jobs? How can technology solve some of the challenges we face in contacting people? In this episode, we’re joined by HireQuest Inc’s lead corporate recruiter, Jamie Close. She shares how we can keep up with tech, and why AI doesn’t spell the end of recruiters. Guest Bio Jamie Close is a Corporate Recruiter for the HireQuest Inc. family of companies. With over 20 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, Jamie specializes in corporate staff recruiting, talent acquisition strategy, and recruiting process optimization. She provides expert guidance to franchisees on best practices and workforce solutions. Jamie plays a key role in streamlining recruitment efforts and leveraging technology to attract top talent. Connect with Jamie on . About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/35647690

The One Choice That Solves Many Problems in Your Business w/Carlos Perez [Replay] 03/13/2025

The One Choice That Solves Many Problems in Your Business w/Carlos Perez [Replay] When you’ve spent your corporate career specializing and thriving in an industry you love, why not build your search business in the same space? The more you know your industry, the easier it is to spot A+ talent and build trust, and the easier it is to run your business. The opportunity to continue in an industry he’s passionate about from the other side of the desk has been a powerful driver for Carlos Perez. How did he make the transition from corporate to running his own business? What was it like starting his business during the pandemic? In this replay of one of our most popular episodes, the founder of CP & KRELL GROUP, Carlos Perez talks about getting started during the pandemic, how his cultural background enhances his skills, and the most important choice he made. Guest Bio Carlos Perez is the founder of CP & KRELL GROUP, a firm which specializes in recruiting in the Beauty, Wellness and Fashion industries and has scaled from being ranked #112 in 2020 to being #24 in total revenue in the global MRINetwork in 2022. With nearly 25 years of experience in executive corporate roles for iconic CPG e-commerce companies in the feel-good industries--beauty, wellness, and fashion sectors, Carlos leverages his unparalleled insight to connect the best and most relevant professionals with your organization. Having occupied leadership and executive roles nationally and internationally, Carlos Perez has shared the perspective from your side of the desk. It’s his experience and insight that serves as the bedrock of our success. For more information head; About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/35662335

Call Your Candidates: Why Real Recruiting Still Happens Over the Phone 03/11/2025

Call Your Candidates: Why Real Recruiting Still Happens Over the Phone Social media recruiting is all the rage right now, and while it has its merits, we have to be clear that we’re not doing it for all the wrong reasons. Posting content on LinkedIn is a good way to gain visibility as a recruiter and even warm up a cold lead, but that’s not why many recruiters use it. For a recruiter who is afraid to pick up the phone, social media is the perfect thing to hide behind, but it alone won’t lead to success. You can’t find passive candidates on social media. You can’t see the true potential of a candidate without talking to them. You also can’t build solid relationships without actually reaching out to people. LinkedIn and other social media platforms should be something we do in addition to what we know works - calling people and having a conversation. How do we get younger recruiters warmed up to the phone? How do we use social media to supplement what works (not replace it)? What is the biggest issue the hospitality industry is facing right now? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Managing Director of Snelling Hospitality, John Carpenter. He talks about his approach to recruiting and navigating high costs in hospitality recruiting. He also shares the trap of relying on social media recruiting. Guest Bio John Carpenter is the Managing Director of Snelling Hospitality, where he has excelled as an executive recruiter for over 13 years. With a proven track record of working with more than 100 companies, John has successfully placed over 500 professionals in hospitality leadership and key roles. His expertise in executive search and recruitment strategy has helped optimize hiring processes, reduce recruitment time, and improve retention rates. John has also trained over 30 hiring managers, equipping them with the skills to recruit with confidence and precision. His approach focuses on aligning talent with culture and business goals, driving success and scaling businesses through strong leadership. Connect with John on . About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/35568755

How to Find Construction Talent in Unexpected Places w/ Eric Anderton 02/25/2025

How to Find Construction Talent in Unexpected Places w/ Eric Anderton The current economy has been good to the construction industry, but the entire field is still fighting a major battle on two fronts. The lack of both qualified labor and talented project management personnel continues to be a challenge, and it might get worse before it gets better. With recent political changes, construction companies are going to face some hurdles when it comes to staffing for their sites and offices. Some people think technology is the key to lessening the effects of this shortage, but the truth is, the need for great people will never go away. For recruiters in this space, some questions are front of mind: how do we develop more local talent? How do we emphasize the country’s need for more people in the trades? The solution is to start looking for construction talent early and in places we’ve never thought to look before. In this episode, I’m joined by construction industry executive coach and leader, Eric Anderton. He shares how to address the talent shortage in construction, and how leaders in this industry can solve problems and bring out the excellence in their people. Guest Bio Eric Anderton has more than two decades of career and entrepreneurial business experience, alongside 25 years of public speaking, small group facilitation and one-on-one mentoring. He is a trusted leadership advisor, executive mentor and expert meeting facilitator for construction companies that range in revenue from $10 million - $1 billion. Since 2004 he has helped his clients increase profitability by clarifying their business purpose, building strategic plans, developing their best people, systematically innovating through obstacles, and executing their most important priorities. Visit to learn more. About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/35364950

How to Keep Your Staffing Business Strong When the Market Dips w/ Jolene Tate 02/20/2025

How to Keep Your Staffing Business Strong When the Market Dips w/ Jolene Tate The staffing industry isn’t immune to economic ups and downs, dips in demand, and challenging years. Since 2020, we’ve seen both competitive record breaking years and lean years where business was a bit of a struggle. The good thing about a slow season is that we can learn lessons, leverage new strategies and create new opportunities. The most important thing about business dips is how they allow us to refocus on the basics that led us to success in the first place. In the recruiting business, the one thing that never goes out of style is nurturing relationships with clients, candidates and our teams. As long as we’re working to stay in front of the people we serve, we’ll recover when the market bounces back. How do we stick with the basics, even when business gets hard? How is the construction industry doing? In this episode, we’re joined by franchise owner at HireQuest Direct and TradeCorp, Jolene Tate. She talks about second chance employment, technology and how to handle market highs and lows in the staffing industry. Guest Bio Jolene Tate is a franchise owner at HireQuest Direct and TradeCorp in Arizona, Indiana and Tennessee. She has been positively affecting lives by believing in people and connecting businesses to job seekers for over 20 years. Jolene leads a team of "A" players who are committed to building long-term client relationships and providing quality customer service in various industries, such as construction, hospitality, light industrial, and special events. Jolene’s franchise group is one of the top producers among HireQuest Direct franchises nationwide, thanks to their core values, flexibility, and workforce solutions on demand. They are certified by the Governor’s office as a Women Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and a Small Business Enterprise (SBE). LinkedIn: About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/35287550

How to Build a Remote Team That Outperforms In-Office Staff w/ Ron Godier 02/13/2025

How to Build a Remote Team That Outperforms In-Office Staff w/ Ron Godier Ever since covid, every employer has been grappling with the same trilemma - work remotely, return to office or do a bit of both. While there are benefits to the bullpen environment, post-pandemic, we can’t put that genie back in the bottle - employees don’t want to go back to the past. There are unseen benefits to remote work that leaders often overlook. For a lot of employers, the fear of lost productivity and accountability makes it hard for them to see the good things about the model. There’s good news though…we have many ways to replicate what people got in the office right at home. There are ways to measure remote productivity for an employee that didn’t exist before the pandemic. Technology has circumvented the need for everybody to be face to face. We can implement hybrid variations to train people well. And the real secret to a successful remote team? Hiring the right people from the start. In this episode, we’re joined by a recruiter and leader whose team is thriving remotely. How did they take remote work to the next level? How do they maintain accountability and quality training? In this episode, founder and CEO of Intalegence, Ron Godier shares what leaders need to do to build thriving remote work environments. Guest Bio Ron Godier is the founder and CEO of Intalegence. For over 30 years, he has been passionate about the intersection of talent, intelligence, technology and innovation, and people and business objectives. Ron has helped Private Equity and Venture Capital firms and their portfolio companies solve their unique People Equation, attract, hire, retain, and grow and develop their teams, and achieve their goals. As the Founder and CEO of Intalegence, Ron leads a mission-driven company that provides a variety of services and solutions PE and VC firms and their portfolio companies as well as select organizations in the SMB space. LinkedIn: . About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/35264170

Workplace Culture: What Every Leader Should Be Doing Right Now w/ Audrey Roofeh 02/04/2025

Workplace Culture: What Every Leader Should Be Doing Right Now w/ Audrey Roofeh Over the last decade, the workplace has changed dramatically. From covid and the work-from-home trilemma, to an increased emphasis on fostering a more inclusive culture - leaders are faced with huge decisions that can make or break their teams. How do we cultivate workplaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and trusted to execute? How do we create environments that help people thrive? How can we make sure our people are the best professionals they can possibly be? When this is absent in an organization, doing great work is impossible, even if you have the most talented people in the room. Great work culture doesn’t just happen - it has to be cultivated and maintained and sustained. And for leaders, there might be some hard truths they need to hear in order to make it happen. In this episode, we’re joined by an expert who helps organizations cultivate better workplaces. CEO of workplace culture consulting firm, Mariana Strategies, Audrey Roofeh shares how leaders can build connected, collaborative teams. She also reveals a unique concept companies can use to solve the work-from-home/in-office/hybrid trilemma. Guest Bio Audrey Roofeh is the CEO of Mariana Strategies, a workplace culture consulting firm focused on creating safe and inclusive workplaces. They make it possible for organizations to have the important, difficult conversations that drive change. What sets Mariana Strategies apart are services and offerings tailored to the unique needs of every client. Their methodology and materials are rooted in social science research, incorporating change models that have proven empirical success. This approach helps their clients institutionalize DEI progress for long-term success. Mariana Strategies take a human-centered approach to their work – focused on empowering individuals to build robust inclusive policies, processes and culture within their organization(s). Website: LinkedIn: About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/35106155

Hiring for a Sustainable Future: The Soft Skills You Can't Afford to Overlook w/ Dave Cook 01/30/2025

Hiring for a Sustainable Future: The Soft Skills You Can't Afford to Overlook w/ Dave Cook The interview has always been our primary way of evaluating candidates and their abilities. But let’s face it: the time we have in an interview is limited so it’s hard to know how someone will fit in the team and whether they’ll excel in the role. This is especially true in a space like sustainability, where the right hire isn’t just about being a technical fit. It’s about having passion for solving one of the biggest challenges on the planet today. In this environment, the right candidate is a lot more than what you see on a resume or hear in an interview. Hiring authorities are looking for the soft skills that seem inconsequential in the interview process but are critical in doing the job. How do you look for those skills in the interview process? What kinds of questions do great candidates ask hiring authorities? In this episode, we’re joined by Dave Cook, a Senior Sustainability Leader at Owens Corning. He shares how Owens Corning is working towards their zero-waste in landfill aspiration and the large role talent plays in that. Guest Bio Dave Cook is a Senior Sustainability Leader at Owens Corning. He is a passionate energy innovator dedicated to driving sustainable engineering solutions. Dave excels in leading cross-functional teams to tackle complex, high-impact techno-economic challenges using data-driven strategies. With a proven track record of inspiring and guiding teams, he consistently delivers results that make a difference. LinkedIn: About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/35048880

The 4% Rule: How to Find “Ace of Spades” Recruiting Clients w/ Bob Marshall 01/28/2025

The 4% Rule: How to Find “Ace of Spades” Recruiting Clients w/ Bob Marshall We might think technology is the greatest threat to the recruiting industry, but it isn’t. The real issues we’re facing as an industry are a lot closer to home. There are two types of jobs: can’t-help job orders and search assignments, and the majority of the industry can’t tell the difference. Success comes from chasing the 4% of companies who truly need our services and recruiters are stuck chasing the 96% that waste their time. Finding “Ace of Spades” clients and placements is the foundation of a solid desk. But most recruiters are avoiding the easiest way to find them - picking up the phone. If we correct these 3 major issues, we can build businesses that last decades, and getting replaced by technology will never be an issue. How do you separate bad job orders from the best opportunities? What’s the one question recruiters should ask more? How do you treat your desk as a manufacturing plant? In this episode, we’re joined by 45-year recruiting veteran, founder of The Marshall Plan and author of “The Phone Rang”, Bob Marshall. He shares where to focus our efforts if we want to thrive in this industry. Guest Bio Bob Marshall is a 45-year recruiting industry veteran, consultant, trainer, founder of The Marshall Plan and author of The Phone Rang. He started in search and recruiting on June 15, 1980 with the Management Recruiters franchise in Reno, NV. In September 1986, Bob went into business for himself founding The Bob Marshall Group (based on The Marshall Plan). He has traveled extensively throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, Malta and Cyprus training recruiters. To this day, Bob continues to coach and train recruiters as well as working his desk on a daily basis from his Atlanta headquarters. To learn more visit: . Phone: 770.898.550 Email: About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/34986975

Workforce Woes: Strategies to Combat America’s Skilled Labor Shortage w/ Stephanie Ferguson Melhorn 01/23/2025

Workforce Woes: Strategies to Combat America’s Skilled Labor Shortage w/ Stephanie Ferguson Melhorn For the last few years, the US workforce has been experiencing a severe labor shortage. With over 8 million jobs in need of talent, there just aren’t enough skilled workers to fill the jobs available on the market. There are many factors driving this challenge in finding and retaining talent. There are less people participating in the labor force. Entrepreneurship has exploded in America, and of course there’s the impact of covid, which we’re still feeling today. So the question is: how do we fill these jobs and get people back into the workforce? Well the answer is simple: we have to widen the pool and look at the talent that’s right under our nose. How do we start building tomorrow’s workforce right now? How do we connect talent to great opportunities? In this episode, I’m joined by Senior Director of Workforce and International Labor Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Stephanie Ferguson Melhorn. She gives valuable insights on our nation’s labor shortage and how to solve it. Guest Bio Stephanie Ferguson Melhorn is the Senior Director of Workforce and International Labor Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Stephanie's portfolio comprises unemployment insurance and international labor policy. Additionally, she directs the U.S. Chamber's data center initiative.In this role, Stephanie keeps the Chamber's members and audience informed about the current state of the workforce. Her work on the labor shortage has been cited in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Associated Press. Stephanie is a staunch advocate for unemployment insurance modernization and serves on the U.S. employer delegation to the International Labor Conference. Connect with Stephanie on . About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/34888020

How to Grow Your Team Without Losing Culture w/ Jane Lockwood 01/21/2025

How to Grow Your Team Without Losing Culture w/ Jane Lockwood One of the greatest threats to company culture is growth. Even though expansion is usually a good thing, it’s easy to rock the status quo and lose your grasp on culture as you bring more people. This gives growing companies a huge challenge: how do you make sure employee 6 and employee 206 have the same experience? It’s all about building a culture that can accommodate growth without getting diluted right from the start. It’s also about having the right filter for talent and making sure that culture is felt from the first interview. How do you create the right hopper for talent? Can tech replace a human in the recruiting process? How do you make sure your company lives up to what people experience in interviews? In this episode, I’m joined by the Chief Operating Officer at Daemon, Jane Lockwood. She shares how they are maintaining culture in a high growth business and their approach to recruiting. Guest BioJane Lockwood is the Chief Operating Officer at Daemon. Daemon is a technology consultancy that puts people first. They believe that technology can help people to do better work in the world. Making that happen for business isn’t always easy, Daemon helps companies bridge the gap between where they are now and where they want to be. Connect with Jane on . About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/34856645

Cold Calling Isn’t Dead, It’s Dominating: How to Bring It Back Into Your Recruiting Business w/ Danny Cahill 01/16/2025

Cold Calling Isn’t Dead, It’s Dominating: How to Bring It Back Into Your Recruiting Business w/ Danny Cahill Picking up the phone might be the oldest recruiting method in the book but in recent years, it’s been outperforming modern strategies by a massive margin. With more recruiters choosing tech tools, the phone lines that used to be crowded are now wide open for the taking, making the phone the ultimate differentiator. A few years ago, the market was so good that just about any recruiter could get a placement without even talking to people. You could get away with not spending time on the phone. Unfortunately, we got so used to this that recruiters have lost the vital skill of phoning people when it’s more necessary than ever before. The essence of this job is simple: we interrupt people to introduce them to life changing opportunities, and that’s impossible to do with email or social media. That’s why the phone has made a real comeback. How do leaders get their recruiters back in the habit of cold calling? Why do leaders have to spend more time with their tenured recruiters, not the brand new ones? In this episode, I’m joined by the President of Hobson Associates and the owner of AccordingToDanny.com, Danny Cahill. He talks about how he started coaching recruiters, running a highly successful recruiting business and the strategies driving success in today’s market. Guest Bio Danny Cahill is the President and Managing Partner at Hobson Associates and the owner of AccordingToDanny.com. Hobson Associates is one of the nation's largest privately held search firms and According to Danny, is the largest online coaching system in the staffing industry. He is also a winner of the Industry's Highest Honor, The NAPS Lifetime Achievement Award and he’s also a best selling author. To learn more visit . About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/34788275

Recruit Like a Marketer: Why Branding is the Key to Successful Staffing w/ Tom Kosnik 01/14/2025

Recruit Like a Marketer: Why Branding is the Key to Successful Staffing w/ Tom Kosnik In today’s influencer-driven world, recruiting is as much a branding and marketing job as it is a sales one. Every person on the planet makes buying decisions the same way. From restaurants to products we buy, we look for credibility, external validation, reviews and ratings before we spend our money. Hiring authorities are no different - they are looking for recruiters who have a visible track record of providing value and getting results. The problem is: most recruiters don’t even know their clients’ buying journey, how they make decisions or how to influence them with methods that work now. That’s why we need to invest in building strong personal and business brands. In the past, we were told that staying on the phone would lead to results. Today, we know that the “smile and dial” approach just doesn’t work anymore. Could we get better results if we approached recruiting a little more like marketing, and put effort into creating strong brands? How do we become staffing thought leaders in our niches? In this episode, Tom Kosnik, President of Visus Group, shares what it takes to connect with hiring authorities today, and how to build a brand in recruiting. Guest Bio Tom Kosnik, President of Visus Group., is a recognized business consultant specializing in organizational development, profitability improvement and work culture transformation. For over two decades, he has facilitated the Presidents RoundTable, working with companies of all sizes and functions. As a recognized consultant, Tom has coached & consulted with hundreds of corporate leaders and organizations throughout the continental USA in effective business development using his empirical-based “Organizational Development Business Model” (ODBM). Tom and his team of consultants at Visus Group shift organizations into high gear and increase bottom-line profits with customized consulting services and training programs, internal diagnostic assessments, whole system performance management, supply chain management analyses, and P&L Assessments. These high-impact tools create an “Action Research Model” (ARM) to get progressive companies and organizations moving toward growth and productivity. Tom resides in Chicago, IL, is married, and has three children. He holds a Masters of Divinity Degree from Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, IL and a Masters Degree in Organizational Development from Bowling Green State University, OH. To learn more, visit or connect with Tom on . About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/34701960

A Perfect Partnership: The Story Behind HireQuest’s Command Center Acquisition w/ Kevin Semerad & David Hartley 01/09/2025

A Perfect Partnership: The Story Behind HireQuest’s Command Center Acquisition w/ Kevin Semerad & David Hartley A successful acquisition takes place when an organization that sees something special to invest in meets a company that will be propelled further through a partnership. It’s a perfect marriage allowing both sides to achieve more together than they would separately. This is what HireQuest looks for when they’re looking to acquire a business. It’s not about money - in a people-facing service-based industry like recruiting, the true asset of a business is its employees. An acquisition is about empowering and pouring into organizations that are bringing value to the industry. That’s why HireQuest focuses on not only investing into great companies, but also into talented employees who have the potential to become leaders in their own right. For the target company, the acquisition is an opportunity to escape the corporate administrative burden a lot of businesses are cursed with, which fuels even more growth! Today we’re joined by two people who were on each side of an acquisition - HireQuest Direct and Snelling franchise owner, Kevin Semerad and HireQuest’s VP of Corporate Development, David Hartley. They share why this partnership is the perfect marriage in the recruiting and staffing space. Guest Bio Kevin Semerad is a Franchise Owner at HireQuest Direct and Snelling. He has 35 years experience in multi-unit growth and management within the staffing industry and 11 of those years were in independent and franchise operations and 14 were in a public setting. Initially, Kevin built a regional staffing company from the ground up (1 to 16 units) that he sold in 2006. His experience is that consistent execution is achieved by hiring the right people for the right positions, clearly communicating goals and expectations, and empowering them while continually providing the training, tools, and support that is required to be #1. Connect with Kevin on . David Hartley is the Vice President of Corporate Development at HireQuest Inc., specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic growth initiatives, and corporate strategy. With nearly a decade of investment banking experience prior to joining HireQuest, including the 2019 HireQuest-Command Center merger, David brings a wealth of expertise in deal execution, valuation, and integration strategies. At HireQuest he has led 13 acquisitions of staffing/recruiting companies and franchisors significantly expanding the size and breadth of HireQuest’s franchise network. Before investment banking, David honed his skills in corporate development within the medical device industry. He holds an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business and a BA from Johns Hopkins University. Connect with David on . About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/34781160

5 Recruiters Share How to Win the Battle of Low Contact Rates 12/30/2024

5 Recruiters Share How to Win the Battle of Low Contact Rates One of the key pillars of great recruiting is the phone. It’s impossible to find and place talent if you’re not constantly calling and talking to people. There was a time where a phone call guaranteed a contact, but let’s face it: those days are long gone. In today’s digital world, you can’t expect an answer or even a call back from a candidate. So the challenge for recruiters is reaching people when we can’t rely on the phone anymore. To compound the issue, now that everyone has flocked to digital communication, it’s also hard to cut through the noise of a crowded inbox. How do we connect with candidates with all these barriers? Is technology the enemy or could it be the key to increasing our contact rates? The recruiters we featured on this show are all facing these issues, and they’ve come up with their own unique strategies for winning the contact battle. From focusing more on conversations than contacts to automating part of the recruiting process, we can still cut through the noise, reach candidates, and get them hired. In this special episode, we revisit and highlight 5 Talent Hunters guests who shared how they are combating low contact rates and maintaining the human touch in a digital landscape. You’ll learn; How to combine cold calling with social selling How to apply a multichannel approach to reach candidates What recruiters need to master to be successful today How to bridge technology with relationship management About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of . With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships. Check out this episode on our , , or , and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! /episode/index/show/c598b922-9dbd-4b99-95e8-ca5ee9cb7437/id/34601965

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