Best Acquistion Podcasts (2024)

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Recruiting Marketers with Sarah Brekelmans, Founder and Principal Recruiter @ Brightly 56:07

14d ago56:07

56:07

Sarah Brekelmans shares her journey from working in the car rental industry to founding her own recruitment agency, Brightly. She discusses the frustrations with technology in remote recording, her passion for marketing, and the importance of taking risks on high potential hires. The conversation explores the challenges and misalignment in evaluati…

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The coolest, most impressive and yet scariest guest on our podcast so far... 18:19

6M ago18:19

18:19

I sit across from the latest marvel in AI, the voice chat version GPT-4, developed by OpenAI. We talk about how AI can assist HR and Recruitment professionals, the risks associated and I go full blown hard hitting journalist and ask it some questions about the drama at OpenAI this weekend. This podcast and The People People Group is made possible b…

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Hire Vincent Loris - Senior Product Designer / Ex-Founder 11:56

7M ago11:56

11:56

This episode format doesn't have a name yet, but they're short, sweet and mini interviews with interesting people who are looking for their next thing. Meet Vincent Loris! He's looking for interesting Senior Product Designer positions. He's an ex-Founder of a music / e-comm marketplace. This podcast and The People People Group is made possible by o…

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Coffee, Kale and Leadership with Melissa and Johnathan Nightingale - Founders of Raw Signal Group 1:37:53

9M ago1:37:53

1:37:53

Melissa Nightingale and Johnathan Nightingale are the founders of Raw Signal Group, literal and figurative owners of http://worldsbestnewsletter.com/ and beyond knowing too much about coffee and kale, they also know too much about building the leadership culture and connections most founders are striving towards. We talk about why it's so elusive, …

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Breaking Barriers For Others As A Recruiter with Shannon Ogborn - Community Lead & Recruiting Operations Consultant at Ashby 1:18:12

10M ago1:18:12

1:18:12

Shannon Ogborn shares her career journey with us, from being an assistant to jumping into tech and making her way into the world of recruitment operations at Hired, moving onto and away from Google and now leading community and RecOps at Ashby. Shannon shares a ton of amazing takes on the space and shares some key points on ensuring your recruitmen…

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From Analytics To Author And Founder, Finding Your Self To Find Your Path with Alysha M. Campbell - CEO of CultureShift HR 1:21:12

1y ago1:21:12

1:21:12

Alysha M. Campbell didn't start out in People Ops, she went from multiple roles in business analytics to recruitment, to HR. Carving a path for herself and landing at notable companies like The Economist as their Senior Global HR Business Partner before starting CultureShift HR a company borne of an unrelenting need that now fills her cup. She is a…

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Applying Design Principles To Your Candidate & Employee Experiences with Elsawy Yehia - Product & Design Leader 1:21:51

1y ago1:21:51

1:21:51

Elsawy Yehia is a curious soul and seasoned product and design leader in tech. With career adventures spanning over 20 years, 6 countries, 7 industries, 13 brands, and over a dozen public speaking engagements. He is most fulfilled when helping people grow to become better thinkers and makers. We covers how Elsawy came into the world of product, des…

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The Journey Of A Lifelong Builder with Regina Gerbeaux - Executive Coach 1:21:55

1+ y ago1:21:55

1:21:55

Regina Gerbeaux is the tactical, operations-driven coach for top-tier CEOs, operators, and investors. She is also a founder in interested in food tech, and an operator obsessed with putting structure to chaos. Previously, she was the COO at Mochary Method, Head of Operations at On Deck, and founder of a profitably-bootstrapped startup (sold in 2019…

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Power Of Mentorship, Growth Marketing, Opportunity Costs And AI In Recruitment with Julian D'Angelo - Founder of Talin 1:04:21

1+ y ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Julian D'Angelo, the founder of Talin joins me on the podcast and we dive into his scrappy beginnings as an entrepreneur, the impact of mentorship, how recruitment is missing the boat on growth marketing and then go down the AI rabbit hole and it's impacts into recruitment. From A People Perspective and The People People Group is made possible by o…

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Finding Employment Is The Easiest Part Of The Transition Journey 38:34

1+ y ago38:34

38:34

On todays show we talk to guest Drew Stamp, Chief of Operations for the Donovan and Bank Foundation. As the COO, Drew manages and handles the daily business operations of the foundation, working closely with foundation staff and partners to support the day-to-day activities and all of our programs.The Donovan & Bank Foundation is a North Carolina b…

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The Big Steps: Going International, Going Leadership And Going VC with Alison Kaizer - Global Recruitment Leader & Startup Advisor 40:41

1+ y ago40:41

40:41

The HR Podcast and startup veteran, Alison Kaizer graced the podcast with her knowledge on all things recruitment, leadership and figuring yourself out to figure everything else out. While she's no stranger to these conversations, she did save a few good stories and lots of wisdom for this episode. From A People Perspective and The People People Gr…

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Opportunities In Space, Never Giving Up And Scaling From 2,000 To 14,000 with Aly Harji - Talent Leader 1:12:33

1+ y ago1:12:33

1:12:33

The energetic Aly Harji joined me on the podcast to LITERALLY INVITE YOU ON A CANADIAN ROCKETSHIP (almost literally) and while I had him on the line, we talked about how he broke into recruitment in tech and the lessons he learned from helping Shopify scale from 2,000 people to over 14,000 while he was the Talent Sourcing Manager for Commercial and…

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"We Ride Because They Died" 57:53

1+ y ago57:53

57:53

We chat with Anthony Price today, Executive Director of the Gold Star Ride Foundation. In 2016, The Gold Star Ride Foundation began with a simple idea: Remember the families of the fallen. The Gold Star Ride Foundation actively supports, comforts and provides education benefits to Gold Star Families throughout the United States and provides these t…

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Laughing with Christy McGinity 37:40

1+ y ago37:40

37:40

On todays show we have actress of Little Women LA, Christy McGinity. She is currently working as a Recovery Coach, bringing strength and hope to others. Being 12 years sober herself, she knows the trials and tribulations of someone on the path of recovery. You wont want to miss the chance to laugh with the three of us on this light hearted episode …

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War Horses For Veterans 29:14

2y ago29:14

29:14

Today we give you another organization helping veterans and first responders with PTS through equine therapy. We have on the show Patrick Benson, Co-Founder and Director of War Horses For Veterans. Through exceptional horsemanship, War Horses for Veterans provides combat veterans and first responders the tools for growth personally and professional…

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It Takes Work To Find Work 44:52

2y ago44:52

44:52

On this podcast episode of Diapers & Deployments, Michael and Serena talk to Vincent Soto, Founder and Director of Operations of Navigating Solutions. Navigating Solutions was founded by veterans for our nation's veterans & our nation's workforce. Navigating Solutions' goal is to positively impact and create workforce opportunities by building resi…

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Tiny Houses For Veterans Community Project 31:01

2y ago31:01

31:01

On todays show, we talk with Vince Morales, Social Services Project Manager and Co-Founder of Veterans Community Project. VCP Village, located at 89th and Troost in Kansas City, Missouri, is an innovative community of 49 tiny houses for Veterans experiencing homelessness. The homes range in size from 240 to 320 square feet, meet all local city code…

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What We Do Today Makes a Difference For the Future 35:21

2y ago35:21

35:21

On todays show we speak to Executive Coach at Tribe + Purpose and Auther of Enable Your Team's Success: Succeed in Life and Business with a Strong Team, Otis W. McGregor III, CPD, CPC. Enable Your Team's Success walks the reader through the foundations it takes to be a successful leader and build and run a successful team. It starts with how you de…

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Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow's Fight for the Truth 33:24

2y ago33:24

33:24

Mike and Serena have the honor of speaking to Gold Star wife Michelle Black, Author of Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow's Fight For the Truth. What is Sacrifice about? The shocking and affecting memoir from a gold-star widow searching for the truth behind her Green Beret husband’s death, this book bears witness to the true sacrifices made by military f…

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Veterans Are Their Mission. Gaming Is Their Passion 31:12

2y ago31:12

31:12

On todays show Michael and Serena talk to guest Army Veteran Stephen Machuga, Founder and Executive Director at Stack Up. Stack Up brings both veterans and civilian supporters together through a shared love of video gaming using our primary programs: The Stacks, Supply Crates, Air Assaults, and the Stack Up Overwatch Program [StOP]. "Active duty mi…

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Wounded Heroes, A Documentary Directed and Produced by Michael Gier 31:17

2y ago31:17

31:17

On this episode of Diapers and Deployments Michael and Serena talk to guest Actor Michael Gier, Director and Producer of Documentary "Wounded Heroes." The story of his journey to find alternative treatments and programs is inspiring and includes stories of the many Veterans and 1st Responders he interviewed that overcame what seemed to be impossibl…

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Find Your Next Career with American Corporate Partners 28:45

2+ y ago28:45

28:45

Making the decision to leave the military can be very scary, no matter how many years you've served. You've been told what job you will do, where you'll do it, how much you'll get paid to do it. The fear of not knowing what job lies ahead for you as a civilian can add a lot of added stress mentally and financially. Michael went through this as a se…

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"Impress me with what you save, not with what you make." 36:06

2+ y ago36:06

36:06

By Michael Hinkle, Serena Nigro Moyer, Chris Labby, Liza Gonzalez, SkillMil

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Using Storytelling To Level Up Your Employer Brand with Marsha Shandur - Storytelling & Keynote Speaker Coach 52:05

2+ y ago52:05

52:05

Marsha Shandur and I talk about how to apply the science, magic and art of using storytelling to creating a captivating employer brand and levelling up the employee experience. Given that storytelling is the oldest form of communication, our brains are hardwired to respond better to those who communicate effectively. Marsha has coached some of the …

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Learning to Invest with Real Estate Expert(ish) Jay Johnson 38:01

2+ y ago38:01

38:01

If you've been paying attention to the real estate market the past year, I'm sure you have seen how wild its been. I've never thought about investing in property, but times like these make me think about it. Michael and Serena talk to guest Jay Johnson, CEO of Landing Collective Real Estate Solutions and Host of Expert(ish) podcast. Landing Collect…

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SkillMil Skillbridge Program 36:24

2+ y ago36:24

36:24

Are you looking for your next career step after your military Service? Are you within 180 days of transition? If your active duty and haven't heard of the Skillbridge program, you need to listen to this podcast episode! Discover opportunities to participate in training and development with industry and employers who are seeking the high-quality ski…

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The Fire Watch 40:13

2+ y ago40:13

40:13

On this veterans day 2021, SkillMil wants to thank all of the Veterans and their families who have served and sacrificed for this country. TW: Veteran SuicideTodays show we get in deep with Nick Howland, CEO and Board Director of The Fire Watch. "The Fire Watch is Northeast Florida’s fight to end veteran suicide. We are uniting our War Fighters and…

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The Home of Military Spouse Owned-Business 26:18

2+ y ago26:18

26:18

On this week's show, Michael and Serena talk to Jaime Chapman, Founder and COO of Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce. The Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce's mission is to ensure that all active duty and veteran military spouse business owners have the tools and resources they need to strengthen their families, communities, and our economy. Foun…

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"Learning is the Engine to Success" 34:03

2+ y ago34:03

34:03

Learning is the Engine to Success and www.AristaLearn.com fuels that engine. AristaLearn is a woman-owned, minority, small business dedicated to continual learning and professional achievement. Their dynamic training programs help professionals learn at the pace of technology. Special programs for active military personnel, family members, and vete…

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"How Spouse-ly of you!" 32:33

2+ y ago32:33

32:33

Shopping small is more important than ever these days. With the boom of Amazon and big box stores, the small local shops seem to be glossed over, especially now during the strange times of Covid where most people prefer to shop online. Serena and Mike have a guest today that came up with a great idea to bring all those small shops, run by veteran a…

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The Car Santa 31:48

2+ y ago31:48

31:48

On this SkillMil podcast episode of Diapers and Deployments, Serena and Michael have on another musical star! Travis Marvin, from the Travis Marvin Band is on the show today to talk about Cars 4 Heroes, a charity where he sits on the board. Travis gives us all the details on giving back to veterans and other heroes, who are in need of transportatio…

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Networking for Women 33:55

3y ago33:55

33:55

We have talked about networking before, but we have another opportunity for networking, and this this time for women! Mike and Serena chat with Melissa Washington, CEO and Founder of Women Veterans Alliance. "Women Veterans Alliance is a premier national network focused on directly impacting the quality of life of women veterans. We do this success…

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Give Back with the Peace Corps 33:26

3y ago33:26

33:26

So you're done with with military service but you aren't quite done volunteering yet? Maybe you've done research about the Peace Corps before? Maybe you know very little about it? This goes for Mike and Serena, they had an idea what the Peace Corps was about but had never gotten the details! Taylor Majher, Peace Corps Regional Recruiter of South Fl…

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The Power of Networking 28:32

3y ago28:32

28:32

If you've heard it once, you've heard it 100 times, its all about who you know! On todays show, we talk with Bruce Thompson, Vice President of Vets2Industry. Vets2Industry provides a free resource library for the military community – active, guard, reserve, veteran, military-spouse, dependent children, Blue-Star & Gold-Star Families, and caregivers…

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New Kid On The Block? 38:42

3y ago38:42

38:42

It's hard being the new kid on the block. It's extra hard when your family is uprooted from a place you call home and tossed to the opposite coast to try and make a strange place home again. Not just within your new four walls either, you have to find a new job, make new friends, find new doctors and *GASP* find new emergency contacts for your kids…

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The American Legion: Not Just A Veteran Hangout 36:53

3y ago36:53

36:53

I think its safe to say, a lot people think of the American Legion as a place for old comrades to enjoy a drink together. We are here to enlighten you, the American Legion is way more than what meets the eye! The American Legion's mission statement, is "To enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communiti…

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Episode 39: Medicine Ball Throws (With Lee Taft) 20:33

3y ago20:33

20:33

One of my pet peeves is the use of medicine ball throws to simulate ground strokes with sloppy form, too heavy of a med ball, and too demanding footwork. The goal of a performance coach is to improve athletic ability so the tennis player can use that improved athletic ability on the court. We are not trying to make them excellent at difficult to pe…

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Maximizing Care and Minimizing Cost 32:39

3y ago32:39

32:39

On this epsiode of SkillMil's Diapers and Deployments, we dive in head first with guests from Advocate Health Advisors. We chat with Christina Lonigro, Veterans Initiatives Specialist and COL Cullen Wright, Retired, Veteran's Initiatives Director. The Advocate Health Advisors is Veteran owned and operated. Their mission is to help fellow Veterans w…

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"No Barriers To Care" 30:27

3y ago30:27

30:27

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics provide confidential therapy services to post-9/11 veterans, family members and loved ones. The Cohen Clinics provide veterans and their families with high-quality, accessible care, regardless of discharge status or role in service. At Cohen Clinics, they make sure there are no barriers to care. Serving p…

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Episode 38: Skill Acquistion & Motor Learning (With Matt Kuzdub) 46:13

3y ago46:13

46:13

I love having conversations about skill acquisition and motor learning. Matt Kuzdub coaches tennis players both on and off the court. His approach is "there is more to tennis than x's and o's. Efficient mechanics, mental toughness, high-level conditioning, and proper nutrition all contribute to peak performance - nothing can be neglected. In this s…

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Scratching the Surface of PTSD with Shannon Book Music 42:23

3y ago42:23

42:23

Content/Trigger Warning : PTSD & Suicide/Veteran SuicideOn this episode of Diapers and Deployments, Mike and Serena get to chat with veteran and singer/song writer Shannon Book from http://linktr.ee/ShannonBookMusic. "He is working on a complete collection of original songs reflecting his time in combat, injuries (both physical and emotional), and …

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Purple Up for the Military Child 28:26

3y ago28:26

28:26

On this episode of Diapers and Deployments, Michael and Serena discus how SkillMil plays a key role in your civilian job search, and how to wash dirty laundry.Serena introduces Mike to her friend Jenna Young, a Military Student Transition Consultant, and she fills us in on her role as MCEC and the resources available to military children as they tr…

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Start Your Own Small Business, Why Not? 22:04

3y ago22:04

22:04

Have you ever wanted to start you own business? Did you know there are loans available specifically for Veterans wanting to start their own business? Neither did Mike and Serena! On this episode, they interview Natalie Hall, an Economic Development Specialist with the Small Business Administration. The SBA provides assistance for those that are loo…

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Episode 37: A New Way to Look at Tennis Training (With Matthew Flaherty) 42:39

3y ago42:39

42:39

Coach Matthew Flaherty brings a new way to look at tennis training and overall athletic development. As a 4th degree martial artist, Coach Flaherty brings expertise to how movement should occur, which carries over to tennis. He gives us some tremendous insight into KB training's importance and value on shoulder stability and strength for the tennis…

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Supporting Our Homeless Veterans 34:22

3y ago34:22

34:22

This week on Diapers and Deployments Serena learns who she’s NOT going to call for moving help, scams on LinkedIn and Mike's bright idea for Elon Musk.In a single night, over 37,000 Veterans experience homelessness across the United States. Sharon Lynn Unger from Veterans Village of Northeast Florida is trying to reduce those numbers with a 125 acr…

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Episode 36: How and Why of Chosen Drills (With Andrew Gregory - Part 2) 32:53

3y ago32:53

32:53

I am honored to have my first guest of the Tennis Speed Show make another appearance. Coach Andrew Gregory delivered some pure gold on why and he uses certain chosen drills. He frequently posts these same drills on his social media. Andrew is consistent with educating his athletes, parents, and coaches with creative yet sound training strategies. Y…

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Women Veterans Supporting Transitioning Women Vets 24:21

3y ago24:21

24:21

Serena and Mike have a pulse on everything. This week’s episode of Diapers & Deployment talks about Goat Yoga, Trevor Lawrence saving Jacksonville, and transitioning Women Veterans programs.Sharleen Deary, US Air Force Veteran, highlights the outstanding work the Northeast Florida Women Veterans is doing for women veterans transitioning out of serv…

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The Most Dreaded Letters in the Military: PCS, aka, Military Moves 34:20

3y ago34:20

34:20

Serena and Mike tell it how it is as they share valuable tips and tricks for PSC-ing to your next duty station. Mike turns the tables on Serena and interviews her about her FINAL military move. She shares her worst moving fears and insights on her successful move back home with the help of her best friend with kids in tow. We discover that even the…

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Episode 35: My Conclusions on Education ( With Lee Taft ) 15:29

3y ago15:29

15:29

In this episode, I touch on a subject that is often glossed over. It involves "education"! We tend to hold education as one of the most important areas a coach needs to improve continually. The question is, "What kind of education?". I believe in many cases; traditional education hasn't held up its end of the bargain! The belief system is most ofte…

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Episode 34: Practical Training for Success (With Josh Rifkin) 36:29

3y ago36:29

36:29

This coach might not be a household name "yet," however, he is on his way to being just that! Coach Josh Rifkin was a highly accomplished collegiate tennis player who turned into a very educated and highly respected performance coach. Josh sit down with me to talk about the importance of the assessment process of setting up tennis coaching with his…

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