Gigging Out

Gigging Out is a podcast about the people and businesses leading the on-demand economy. We interview people from top marketplaces, gig platforms, delivery companies and more to dive into the lessons they've learned as their companies have scaled.

39. Michele Vincent of MADICORP 01/22/2025

39. Michele Vincent of MADICORP We speak with Michele Vincent, Senior Director of Marketing and Sales at MADICORP, a staffing agency focused on manufacturing and warehouse workers. Michele shares insights about weathering tough times in staffing, building rapport with new hires, creative ways to recruit talent, and how AI will shape the future of staffing. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/34862420

38. Alison Richmond, SVP at ClearEdge 01/08/2025

38. Alison Richmond, SVP at ClearEdge Today's episode brings you another chat from Staffing World with Alison Richmond, Senior Vice President at ClearEdge. Allison discusses the importance of brand differentiation in staffing, why sales and marketing need to align, the problem of “sameness” that holds many firms back, and how to stand out in a crowded market. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/34752395

37. David Lee, CEO of Praos Health 12/18/2024

37. David Lee, CEO of Praos Health Today's episode brings you another conversation from Staffing World 2024. We speak with David Lee, CEO of Praos Health. David shares how his company is simplifying the tedious parts of healthcare staffing using automation, common tech adoption mistakes, and big opportunities waiting to be explored in healthcare staffing. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/34495300

36. Michelle Sims of YUPRO Placement 12/04/2024

36. Michelle Sims of YUPRO Placement Another special episode recorded at the 2024 Staffing World conference. We speak with Michelle Sims, CEO of YUPRO Placement. Michelle discusses the challenges faced by traditionally overlooked talent, the importance of mentorship, practical ways to make hiring more inclusive, and more. https://yupro.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellesims-/ /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/34259660

35. Rodney Jones of Favorite Healthcare Staffing 11/20/2024

35. Rodney Jones of Favorite Healthcare Staffing Today we bring you a conversation with Rodney Jones, live from Staffing World 2024. Rodney is Divisional Vice President of Per Diem Staffing at Favorite Healthcare Staffing. Rodney discusses the unique challenges of per diem staffing, the operational complexities of managing teams across country, and how technology will continue to shape the future of staffing. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/34026162

34. Patti Artley, CNO at Medical Solutions 08/21/2024

34. Patti Artley, CNO at Medical Solutions We speak with Patti Artley, Chief Nursing Officer at Medical Solutions. Patti discusses their new "Voices of Care" survey, which gathered results from 7,000+ registered nurses across the U.S. We discuss what influences nurses to travel, what drives satisfaction, and the ongoing issue of burnout. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/32649512

33. Todd Warner, president of MyWorkChoice 07/24/2024

33. Todd Warner, president of MyWorkChoice We speak with Todd Warner, president of MyWorkChoice, a company transforming on-demand staffing for manufacturing and distribution. We discuss how MyWorkChoice tackles unique staffing challenges through a flexible model that attracts and retains talent by aligning with worker preferences. Todd also discusses how they successfully pivoted to an app-based solution, common misconceptions about temporary workforces, and how to overcome high turnover among hourly workers. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/32226067

32. Morgan Hoogvelt, founder of Gohfr 06/26/2024

32. Morgan Hoogvelt, founder of Gohfr We speak with Morgan Hoogvelt, founder of on-demand delivery platform Gohfr. Morgan shares what's broken in the traditional courier model, and what's next in the world of delivery. We also dicuss why talent acquisition is the secret to their success, and more. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/31877122

31. Bryan Wilson, co-founder of StaffUpApp 05/15/2024

31. Bryan Wilson, co-founder of StaffUpApp We speak with co-founder and VP of Strategy at StaffUpApp, a white label staffing platform. We discuss the challenges faced by SMB staffing companies, and how digital transformation can enable them to compete with larger competitors. Bryan also talks about the importance of improving candidate and worker experience. https://www.staffupapp.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanmwilson/ /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/31283827

30. Davis Waddell, Tender-in-Chief at Tend 04/17/2024

30. Davis Waddell, Tender-in-Chief at Tend We speak with Davis Waddell, Founder and Tender-in-Chief at Tend, and on-demand staffing platform for hospitality. Davis shares how he navigated early challenges with the platform, what they did to achieve product/market fit, the tricky balance of supply and demand, and more! /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/30841953

29. Crystal Fullilove, analyst at SIA 03/20/2024

29. Crystal Fullilove, analyst at SIA We chat with Crystal Fullilove, a healthcare staffing analyst at SIA. We discuss the state of the healthcare staffing industry, including what it takes to scale a firm, how to approach digital transformation, and more. She also shares what separates successful firms from those that struggle. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/30285208

28. Devin Oakes of STAKT 01/24/2024

28. Devin Oakes of STAKT We speak with Devin Oakes, owner of Primitive Power and co-founder and CRO at STAKT. Devin talks about the significant challenges faced by the solar industry over the last few years, and why 2024 holds a ton of potential. He also shares his perspective on why developing culture is essential for any solar org. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/29582028

27. Ashley Campos, CSO at Dlivrd 07/12/2023

27. Ashley Campos, CSO at Dlivrd We speak to Ashley Campos, Chief Strategy Officer at Dlivrd. We talk about the changes she's seen in the delivery industry over the last decade, and her predictions for the future. We also discuss what motivates gig drivers the most, and what makes Dlivrd an inspiring place to work. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/27427059

26. David Krieger, founder and CEO of Onder 06/28/2023

26. David Krieger, founder and CEO of Onder We chat with David Krieger of Onder, an on-demand home maintenance service. David shares their product discovery process, and how they pivoted based on user feedback. We also talk about establishing and iterating on a pricing model, how they attract service providers and customers, and more. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/27285303

25 - Steve Wright, founder and CEO of Wridz 06/14/2023

25 - Steve Wright, founder and CEO of Wridz We chat with Steve Wright, founder and CEO rideshare company Wridz. Steve explains what differentiates his company from the rideshare giants, including Wridz's approach to safety and their unique subscription model for drivers. Steve also talks about sustainable growth, and what it was like when Stephen Colbert poked fun at the company name on national television. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/27133098

24. Rebecca Oystila, founder and CEO of Boka 05/31/2023

24. Rebecca Oystila, founder and CEO of Boka We speak with Rebecca Oystila, founder and CEO of Boka, a marketplace for beauty health and wellness providers. Becca shares how she validated her idea, what KPIs she's tracking at launch, how Boka recruits professionals to the platform, their thoughtful fee model, and more. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/26997102

23. Patrick Johnson, co-founder and CEO of Vantage Sports 05/17/2023

23. Patrick Johnson, co-founder and CEO of Vantage Sports We speak with Patrick Johnson, co-founder and CEO of Vantage Sports, a marketplace that connects college athletes with paid coaching and mentoring opportunities for younger athletes. Patrick shares how they created an MVP, how they're learning from athletes on the platform, recruiting strategies, and more. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/26851479

22. Zach Castaneda - Shofeur 05/03/2023

22. Zach Castaneda - Shofeur We speak with Zach Castaneda, co-founder and CEO of Shofeur, a marketplace for chauffeured vehicles like party buses and limos. Zach talks about why this industry is ripe for disruption, using tech to solve problems for both sides of the marketplace, and why building a pricing model that's fair for operators is key to Shofeur's mission. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/26715849

21. Ryan Green, founder & CEO of Gridwise 04/19/2023

21. Ryan Green, founder & CEO of Gridwise We speak with Ryan Green, founder & CEO of Gridwise, an app that provides rideshare and delivery drivers with insights to maximize earnings. We talk about how rideshare and delivery companies can improve the driver experience, how to compete with giants like Uber, shifting working classifications, and more. Download the 2023 Gig Driver Report now at /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/26573793

20. Reneta Jenik, founder of Foodom 03/29/2023

20. Reneta Jenik, founder of Foodom We chat with Reneta Jenik, founder and CEO of Foodom, a marketplace that connects people with local chefs who prep healthy meals for them. Reneta has experience working on product and GTM teams at big tech companies like Intel and SanDisk. She shares how she thinks about product-market fit, scaling into new geographic markets, and why being mission driven is so important. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/26374182

19. John Koelliker, co-founder & CEO of Leland 03/15/2023

19. John Koelliker, co-founder & CEO of Leland We speak with John Koelliker, co-founder & Ceo of Leland, a coaching marketplace. John talks about why the coaching industry was ripe for disruption. He also explains how Leland recruits coaches, scales demand, and establishes a competitive pricing model. We also discuss how to measure customer sentiment on a service that isn't as tangible as getting food delivered or a ride to your destination. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/26234079

18. Maxine Cunningham, founder & CEO of Pick My Brain 03/01/2023

18. Maxine Cunningham, founder & CEO of Pick My Brain We speak with Maxine Cunningham, founder and CEO of Pick My Brain, a knowledge sharing marketplace. Maxine shares Pick My Brain’s origin story, including the brilliant way that she tested an MVP of her original idea. She shares why being mission-driven is a competitive advantage, advice on fundraising, and her unique perspective as a female entrepreneur. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/26047305

17. Mike Meyers, founder & CEO of Reflex 02/15/2023

17. Mike Meyers, founder & CEO of Reflex We speak with Mike Meyers, founder and CEO of Reflex, and on-demand staffing platform for retail. Mike explains how Reflex attracts retailers and associates to their platform, how they think about sustainable growth, and why putting workers first is critical to their success. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/25921794

16. Bradley Hornby, founder of Homebound 02/01/2023

16. Bradley Hornby, founder of Homebound We speak with Bradley Hornby, founder of Homebound, a furniture-as-a-service marketplace. Bradley shares his founding story, and how he discovered that a revenue share model would make the business more scalable. We also dive into key metrics, pricing strategies, and much more. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/25780770

15. Jonah Bliss, founder of Curbivore and gig economy expert 01/16/2023

15. Jonah Bliss, founder of Curbivore and gig economy expert We chat with Jonah Bliss, founder of Curbivore and an expert in the gig economy. Jonah shares his perspective on the major marketplace-related stories of 2022, what gig companies should expect in 2023, and his advice for anyone considering starting a marketplace this year. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/25626759

14. Colin Gardiner, startup advisor and founder of Karta Labs and Yonder Ventures 12/14/2022

14. Colin Gardiner, startup advisor and founder of Karta Labs and Yonder Ventures We speak with Colin Gardiner, startup advisor and founder of Karta Labs and Yonder Ventures. Colin shares his valuable perspective on balancing marketplace supply and demand, pricing strategies, predictions for the future, and more. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/25308780

13. Ed Walker - VP of Shared Economy & Mobility at HUB International 11/30/2022

13. Ed Walker - VP of Shared Economy & Mobility at HUB International We speak with Ed Walker, VP of Shared Economy & Mobility at HUB International. Ed discusses when startups should engage with an insurance broker, some of the risks you need to protect your business from, evolving worker classification rules, and more. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/25141143

12. Aaron Hageman - Former founder and owner of Delivery Drivers, Inc. 11/16/2022

12. Aaron Hageman - Former founder and owner of Delivery Drivers, Inc. We speak with Aaron Hageman, the former founder and owner of Delivery Drivers, Inc., a company recently acquired by Walmart. Aaron draws from 25 years of experience in the industry to discuss successful scaling, the challenges of hiring and retaining drivers, dealing with regulatory compliance, and more. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/25013658

11. Tom West - Founder & CEO of RentMy 11/02/2022

11. Tom West - Founder & CEO of RentMy We chat with Tom West, Founder & CEO of RentMy, a marketplace where you can rent pretty much anything. Tom discusses his perspective on competition, how RentMy's mission is tied to combatting climate change, the future of the sharing economy, and more. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/24840219

10. Hunter Sebresos - Founder & CEO of Bacon 10/19/2022

10. Hunter Sebresos - Founder & CEO of Bacon We speak with Hunter Sebresos, Founder & CEO of Bacon, an on-demand temp labor platform. Hunter talks about how the perception of on-demand staffing has changed, why smart marketplaces embrace the hardest side of supply vs. demand, and actionable ways to build company culture. /episode/index/show/e3779902-a606-497b-a1f7-4bc097fc77ec/id/24705648

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