Talent Hunters

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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.

  1. 3 NGÀY TRƯỚC

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

    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! In this special replay episode, 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 LinkedIn.  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 LinkedIn.    About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. 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 website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, 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!

    37 phút

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    Healthcare Hiring: How to Build the Workforce to Match Growth w/ Theresa Franco

    In healthcare, hiring used to be about credentials and clinical experience. Post-pandemic, it became a desperate race to fill open shifts. Care delivery has exploded beyond hospital walls. It’s expanded into outpatient clinics, rural settings, and even tech-driven virtual care. The problem is, healthcare workforce pipelines haven’t caught up to this change.  If we don’t radically re-engineer how we bring in nursing talent, the system will buckle under the weight of an aging population, chronic illness, and burnout. Recruiters play a huge role in this.  It’s not just about solving today’s vacancies; it’s about building a long-term talent engine that will serve the industry for generations to come.  How can we bring more people into healthcare? How can technology help the talent pipeline catch up? Are recruiters approaching healthcare hiring authorities the wrong way? In this episode, we’re joined by VP of the Cancer Service Line at The Nebraska Medical Center, and Clinical Lead for the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Theresa Franco.  We unpack how she’s reimagining workforce strategy in one of the most critical and complex areas of medicine - nursing.  Guest Bio Theresa Franco, MSN, RN, is a retired Vice President of Cancer Center Clinical Operations at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center across the Nebraska Medicine NM) / University of Nebraska Medical Center(UNMC) enterprise.  She was responsible for the comprehensive management of cancer care activities in the inpatient and ambulatory environments.  She spearheaded strategic planning, workforce development, program creation, physician recruitment,  and service partnerships. She served as Vice President of Pharmacy and Diagnostic Imaging for the health system. Theresa was volunteer faculty in the College of Nursing at UNMC, has published and presented on a variety of care topics, and served on national and regional advisory boards. She also accepted the role of clinical consultant for Project NExT, a transformational public-private partnership to create a federal, all-hazard health security disaster response space that extends UNMC /NM’s global leadership in infectious diseases and biopreparedness. Connect with Theresa on LinkedIn.   About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. 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 website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, 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!

    28 phút

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    From Temp Work to Strategic Weapon: The New Era of Contract Staffing w/ Tim Ozier

    Contract staffing used to mean plugging holes; covering maternity leaves, bridging gaps until a full-time hire came on board, or filling in while HR caught up.  But in today’s economy, it’s something very different. In a world that has grown comfortable with gig work and fractional talent, contract staffing has become a strategic weapon.  The rise of the gig economy normalized the idea that not every role needs to be permanent. What started with Uber drivers and freelance creatives has now permeated every sector where fractional and project-based work is not the exception, but the norm.  Add to this a landscape filled with volatility, and contract staffing becomes more than just a stopgap. It’s a survival tool. A way for companies to keep moving forward while staying nimble enough to pivot tomorrow.  From seasonal demand spikes to large-scale project rollouts to executive-level interim hires, contract staffing is the flexible, scalable answer for companies that can’t afford to be rigid.  And in an environment where hesitation can mean losing the best candidates, on-demand labor isn’t just convenient, it’s a competitive advantage. Why is contract work the perfect staffing solution for today’s world? What’s currently happening in the recruiting space?  On this episode of Talent Hunters, Tim Ozier, Senior Director of Sales at HireQuest, pulls back the curtain on how contract staffing has evolved into a solution built for uncertainty. With more than three decades in the industry, Tim explains why today’s smartest companies are treating contract staffing not as a fallback, but as a core part of their workforce strategy.      Guest Bio Tim Ozier is a Sr. Sales Director, HireQuest Inc. Tim brings close to 30 years of experience in staffing and recruiting to MRI, where he leads the contract staffing division. Having worked for three of the five biggest staffing companies in the world, Tim is an expert in global workforce solutions and has helped countless organizations ranging in size, structure, and industry scale their operations with strategic contract hires. His main focus is on contract staffing for IT, accounting and finance, engineering, legal, life sciences, and similar professional roles. Tim is highly skilled in business development, account management, and expansion. He is a hands-on leader, consultative strategist, and clear communicator. Visit https://mrinetwork.com/ or https://hirequest.com/ to learn more.  About Your Host 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 http://hirequest.com/ to learn more.      Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, 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!

    39 phút

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    Recruiting Is Slow, Here’s How to Still Win Business in 2025 w/ Scott Clark

    Today’s recruiting landscape is full of challenges, hurdles, and hiccups. Tariffs are squeezing certain sectors. AI has brought change to the industry. Economic uncertainty is making candidates hesitant to move. Hiring managers are harder to reach.  And when business does come in, it’s often from existing relationships, leaving you wondering how to keep your pipeline alive when the phone stops ringing. For recruiters, the temptation is to hunker down and focus only on current searches. But in this market, stopping your marketing is the fastest way to run out of work.  The people who are still growing are doing three things well: keeping relationships warm, carving out time every day to market, and even partnering with competitors to fill client needs they can’t meet alone. Scott Clark knows this firsthand. A 25-year recruiting veteran and founder of DirectPath Recruiting Services, Scott joined us last year to talk about his transition from recruiter to recruiting office owner.  Now he’s back to share how the past year has gone, the surprises, the hurdles, and the strategies that are working right now to generate business when the market’s slow. In this episode, we unpack the realities of recruiting in 2025’s manufacturing and automotive sectors and the unconventional moves that can keep your desk profitable when others are treading water. Guest Bio Scott Clark is the Owner of DirectPath Recruiting Services. With over twenty-five years of rich experience in talent acquisition leadership, his expertise lies in orchestrating end-to-end recruitment strategies that align with organizational goals at DirectPath Recruiting Services. DirectPath’s mission is to bridge the gap between leading manufacturing firms and exceptional talent, particularly in the automotive, defense, and solar sectors. Rooted in the values of building strong relationships and cultural fit, Scott is committed to enhancing the recruitment landscape with a focus on diversity, innovation, and client satisfaction. To learn more, go to DirectPathrs.com and connect with Scott on LinkedIn.  About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. 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 website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, 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!

    23 phút

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    Workforce Multiplier: How AI Is Reinventing the Modern Factory w/ Richard Tabassi

    Smart factories, where machines that think enable the manufacturing process, aren’t science fiction anymore. They are already here. AI-powered smart factories are transforming how rockets are built, hiring decisions are made, and how manufacturing lines adapt in real time. As this tech accelerates, it’s easy to ask what this means for humans. Will humans be eliminated from the manufacturing process? No. It’s just going to require an evolution of the human workforce. Smarter, more adaptable people who can bridge the gap between physical and digital systems, wield generative AI like a second brain, and make mission-critical decisions in milliseconds. So AI isn’t a replacement, it’s a workforce multiplier. It’s not automating people out of jobs; it’s elevating the ones who know how to use it well. So, how do you find talent that can thrive in this new world? How do you retrain leaders to think fast, think differently, and lead alongside machines? In this episode of Talent Hunters, we’re joined by the Director of GenAI and Smart Factory at Blue Origin, Richard Tabassi. He shares how AI and manufacturing are converging, the surprising skills that are suddenly in demand, and why leaders who don’t embrace this shift risk falling behind.     Guest Bio Richard Tabassi, PhD, MBA, is the Director of GenAI & Smart Factory at Blue Origin. With over 15 years of experience at the intersection of data science, AI, and MLOps, he thrives as a forward-thinking leader who builds transformative, data-driven strategies. Richard is passionate about harnessing innovative technologies, ranging from generative AI to advanced cloud architectures, to unlock tangible business value across diverse tech ecosystems. In his current role at Blue Origin, he leads a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to revolutionizing manufacturing through the Smart Factory concept. By integrating cutting-edge automation with deep analytics, his team is significantly reducing manufacturing cycle times and boosting overall operational efficiency. Richard’s expertise in machine learning, forecasting, optimization (including linear integer programming), and AWS architecture enables him to streamline supply chain analytics and craft robust AI/ML roadmaps. Driven by a commitment to data storytelling and problem-solving, he is constantly exploring novel ways to blend technical rigor with strategic business insight. Richard’s unique background, anchored by a PhD in Medical Physics and an MBA, equips him with the tools to navigate today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape and drive sustainable innovation. Connect with Richard on LinkedIn.      About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. 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 website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, 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!

    26 phút

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    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 https://rootcausecoaching.com/.    About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. 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 website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, 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!

    34 phút

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    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 https://www.valueselling.com/ to learn more.  About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. 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 website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, 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!

    35 phút

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    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 https://www.caseyjacox.com/.    About Your Host Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. 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 website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, 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!

    36 phút
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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.

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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    MRINetwork
  • Năm hoạt động
    2023 - 2025
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    86
  • Xếp hạng
    Sạch
  • Bản quyền
    © 2023
  • Trang web chương trình
    Talent Hunters

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