Behind the Hire Podcast

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Behind The Hire, produced by Revive Executive Branding, explores the world of recruitment and hiring through insightful conversations with top recruiters and hiring professionals across the country. Each episode offers valuable strategies and industry trends to help job seekers and professionals navigate a competitive job market and achieve career success. Tune in to gain expert advice and practical tools to enhance your hiring process and career prospects.

  1. 3D AGO

    #45 - Rich Bradley, Founder, TeamBradley

    In this episode of Behind the Hire, Jesse Gale sits down with Rich Bradley, Founder of TeamBradley, to talk about what stays true in recruiting even as the market and technology keep shifting. Rich shares how recruiting found him, how his mindset evolved from competition to service, and why relationship building and daily discipline still win. They break down the most common interview mistake he sees from both employers and candidates, skills over culture fit, plus what leaders need more of as AI and digital transformation accelerate, emotional intelligence, curiosity, and strong communication. Rich also gives practical advice for executives who are not getting traction, including using AI tools to prep for interviews the right way, and he closes with a clear take on the biggest disconnect in hiring today, expectations that do not match market reality. Rich LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbradley/ Company Website: https://teambradley.com/

    31 min

  2. FEB 19

    #44 - Amy Simpson, Sr. Insurance Industry Recruiter, The James Allen Companies Inc

    In this episode, Jesse Gale sits down with Amy Simpson, Sr. Insurance Industry Recruiter at The James Allen Companies Inc, to unpack what really separates standout candidates from the rest in today’s evolving hiring market. Amy shares insider perspective from years of recruiting across the insurance industry, including the most common interview mistakes executives make, why transparency with recruiters matters more than candidates realize, and the leadership traits companies are prioritizing right now. She also dives into hiring trends for 2026, the shift toward hybrid work, why stability still matters on a resume, and how candidates can position themselves for long term career growth. Whether you are actively job searching or simply want to stay competitive, this conversation offers practical insights straight from a recruiter who sees hiring decisions from the front lines. Amy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/insuranceopportunities/ Amy Email: amy@jallenco.com

    19 min

  3. FEB 7

    #43 - David Fishman, Founder and CEO, Sparrow Company

    In this episode of Behind the Hire, Jesse Gale sits down with David Fishman to unpack nearly 30 years of recruiting experience across executive search and staffing, including C suite and director level placements across manufacturing, engineering, finance, and cross border roles in the U.S. and Mexico. David shares what makes a candidate stand out fast, why your LinkedIn and resume must match, and how recruiters screen for red flags in seconds. He also offers practical job search guidance for senior leaders who are not gaining traction, from treating the search like a full time job to focusing on targeted roles, activating your network early, and using the right keywords and professional designations so you actually show up in recruiter searches. Company Link: https://sparrowsearch.com/

    36 min

  4. JAN 23

    #42 - Andy Miller, Founder & CEO, BrainWorks

    In this episode of Behind the Hire, Jesse Gale sits down with Andy Miller, Founder and CEO of BrainWorks, to unpack what actually separates standout executive candidates from everyone else. Andy shares how he got into recruiting, the types of clients and roles BrainWorks supports across its 14 practice areas, and the key differences he sees between Fortune level companies and fast moving growth stage businesses when it comes to hiring. They also dig into the most common interview mistakes senior leaders make, why specificity and measurable accomplishments matter so much, and the simple preparation habits that instantly make a candidate more credible. Andy closes with practical advice for executives who feel qualified but are not getting traction and the best way to reach him if you want to connect. Andy Email: andy@brainworksinc.com

    21 min

  5. JAN 16

    #41 - Kira Gale, Strategy & Consulting Manager, Accenture

    In this episode, Jesse sits down with Kira Gale of Accenture to unpack what HR transformation really means and why it matters more than most leaders realize. Kira shares how her early work in healthcare technology and global team enablement sparked her move into consulting, then breaks down the biggest hurdles companies face when modernizing HR, from hidden process complexity to the capability gap in a more digital, data-driven HR ecosystem. They also explore what separates leaders who navigate change well, including a reinvention mindset, a clear north star, and leading with both data and people at the center. The conversation closes with a grounded take on AI in HR: using it to reduce transactional work so teams can show up more human, more strategic, and more effective through long transformation journeys. Kira LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiragale/ Company Website: https://www.accenture.com/us-en

    25 min

  6. JAN 13

    #40 - Alex Drury, Partner, Hanover

    In this episode of Behind the Hire, Jesse Gale sits down with Alex Drury, Partner at Hanover, to discuss what helps healthcare executives stand out in today’s evolving job market. Alex shares his path into executive search, how he partners with healthcare payers, providers, and supporting organizations nationwide, and why a relationship-first approach is essential at the senior leadership level. They cover the traits that quickly differentiate strong candidates, common interview mistakes executives still make, what a great first conversation with a recruiter should include, and what leaders should expect heading into 2026 as healthcare hiring momentum begins to return. Alex Email: alex.drury@hanoversearch.com Company Website: https://www.hanoversearch.com/

    26 min

  7. JAN 9

    #39 - Renee Dovich, Executive Recruiter and Founder, Career Encore

    In this episode of Behind the Hire, Jesse sits down with Renee Dovich, Founder of Career Encore and a 20 plus year executive recruiting veteran, to break down how recruiting is changing in the AI era. Renee shares how she moved from technical recruiting into building a modern search firm focused on SaaS startups and go to market roles, plus what her AI Talent Partner model looks like for high growth companies. You will also hear practical advice for executives targeting tech and AI driven businesses, including how to sharpen your lane, show clear outcomes, build AI fluency, and use LinkedIn and networking to land roles that never hit the job boards. Renee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneedovich/ Renee Email: renee@careerencore.com

    22 min

  8. JAN 6

    #38 - Danny Cahill, Owner and President, Hobson Associates

    In this episode of Behind the Hire, Jesse sits down with Danny Cahill, the longtime leader of Hobson Associates, to unpack how executive search has evolved from a high turnover boiler room model into a more professional, partnership driven firm built for the long haul. Danny shares his take on the real impact of AI in recruiting, why early stage screening is quickly shifting toward automation, and where the human element still matters most at the senior executive level. He also breaks down what executives should do differently when engaging recruiters, including how to find true niche subject matter experts instead of taking a blanket approach. Along the way, Danny connects his background as a playwright and storyteller to what makes great recruiting work, and explains how that led to According to Danny, one of the most well known training platforms in the industry. Danny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-cahill-a6797a/ Company Website: https://www.hobsonassoc.com/

    32 min
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Behind The Hire, produced by Revive Executive Branding, explores the world of recruitment and hiring through insightful conversations with top recruiters and hiring professionals across the country. Each episode offers valuable strategies and industry trends to help job seekers and professionals navigate a competitive job market and achieve career success. Tune in to gain expert advice and practical tools to enhance your hiring process and career prospects.

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  • Creator
    Revive Executive Branding
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Behind the Hire Podcast
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