Best Tom Erb Podcasts (2024)

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Building the Right Staffing Tech Stack for Your Business with Chris Scowden 28:54

13d ago28:54

28:54

Your tech stack plays a vital role in the effectiveness and competitiveness of your staffing firm, but building the right one requires more than just selecting the latest and greatest software. Your tools also need to integrate seamlessly, scale with your business, and adapt to the rapidly evolving staffing industry. Today’s guest is Chris Scowden,…

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The Staffing Shark’s Guide to Personal Branding with Richard Rosner 24:06

28d ago24:06

24:06

In the staffing industry where the key to thriving is differentiation, creating a unique brand identity that resonates with clients and candidates is essential. Today, we are joined by Richard Rosner, the founder of Staffing Shark and America’s favorite flip-flop-wearing job agent, for a crash course in personal branding. Named one of the Top 100 S…

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Winning the Staffing Sales Game with Tom Erb 42:45

25d ago42:45

42:45

If you’re struggling in this competitive landscape, then maybe it’s time to adjust your sales mindset. We are joined today by Tom Erb, the Founder and President of Tallann Resources, LLC – a national consulting firm specializing in the staffing and recruiting industry and corporate talent acquisition. We begin with Tom’s professional journey in sta…

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Unlocking Business Differentiation with Brian Hoffmeyer, SVP of Market Strategies at Beeline 35:42

1M ago35:42

35:42

On this episode of The Staffing Show, David is joined by Brian Hoffmeyer, SVP of Market Strategies at Beeline. Join the conversation as they break down the inner workings of Beeline, discuss three key strategies they use to differentiate themselves from other VMSs, and unpack their MSP partnerships. Brian also shares his insights on the importance …

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True Leadership and Extreme Ownership with Chris Johnson of CrossMed Healthcare 33:20

2M ago33:20

33:20

True leadership is more than just claiming a fancy new title; it’s about cultivating genuine relationships in your workforce, allowing others to make mistakes, taking ownership of your faults, and leading with humility and transparency. Chris Johnson encompasses true leadership in every way, and we are grateful for the knowledge that he shares with…

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Episode 127 - Kenny Erb 58:34

3M ago58:34

58:34

Hands on, Heads up, Hearts open, that’s one of the motto’s of Kenny Erb’s physical therapy practice. And it means that to help people heal from injury and pain you have to treat more than the muscles and sinews that are damaged. You must help their minds and hearts heal as well. And one of the ways that Kenny’s practice helps that to happen is by o…

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Volunteering as a Vehicle for Growth with Sara Luchsinger of SEEK Careers/Staffing 26:45

3M ago26:45

26:45

In this episode of The Staffing Show, Sara Luchsinger, Senior Vice President of Operations at SEEK Careers/Staffing, joins us to explain how her years of volunteering in the right places helped her to become the leader that she is today. We discuss Sara’s entry into staffing and her interesting mid-career timeout, how volunteering at the American S…

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Episode 126 - Dr. T. David Gordon 59:58

3M ago59:58

59:58

It isn’t often that we have a guest return to the show, but having just passed our fifth anniversary its fitting to bring back one of the firsts. Dr. T. David Gordon is a recently retired Grove City College professor, theologian and author with a new book to discuss entitled Choose Better: Five Biblical Models for making ethical decisions. And he w…

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Harnessing Technology in Staffing with Lauren Jones and Rob Mann 32:20

3M ago32:20

32:20

In this episode, Lauren Jones, Founder of Leap Advisory Partners, and Rob Mann, VP of Sales at Newbury Partners, join us to unpack trends and the transformative power of technology in staffing. Lauren is a powerhouse in the staffing industry, known for her expertise in workforce technology, change management, and female leadership advocacy, while R…

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Intentionally Leaning on Value for Growth with Adam Sprecher, Staffing Industry Veteran 41:07

4M ago41:07

41:07

We are joined on the show today by Adam Sprecher, an industry veteran with private and public staffing agencies. After learning about Adam’s professional background in staffing, our guest discusses the current industry trends that he sees playing out, his recommended strategies for growing as a staffing company, how his work with different companie…

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Stronger Talent Communities with Rachelle Arnold of Staffing Referrals 35:12

4M ago35:12

35:12

Talent communities are more than just the talent and the recruiters – it’s everyone and everything that you have access to more than your closest competitors. Walking us through the value of strong talent communities is the Vice President of Customer Experience at our sponsor company Staffing Referrals, Rachelle Arnold. Rachelle’s rich professional…

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Episode 125 - Michael Geer 59:17

4M ago59:17

59:17

The family is the basic building block of society. It stands as one of the three pillars of our culture, along with the church and the government. But in recent years, the family has increasingly come under attack. Which is where the PA Family, and our guest today, President Michael Geer, come in. PA Family stands in the gap to advocate for school …

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Empowering Workforce Flexibility with Tana Greene 38:01

4M ago38:01

38:01

In today’s episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Tana Greene, the visionary behind MyWorkChoice, as she shares insights into revolutionizing the hourly workforce industry, empowering individuals, and crafting a culture of flexibility and choice. MyWorkChoice is a recruitment agency that provides a modern and human-centered approach to h…

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Episode 124 - Dr. Uri Brito 58:30

4M ago58:30

58:30

Today’s episode is a faith journey that starts in Brazil and ends in a thriving congregation in Pensacola, Florida. Uri Brito has been senior pastor of Providence Church in Pensacola for 16 years, which is Presbyterian in affiliation. Uri did his graduate and doctoral work in pastoral ministry at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida, u…

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Episode 123 - Ron Laffey 59:39

5M ago59:39

59:39

Today’s story takes us from a life addiction and crime, through the valley of despair and onward to the heights of the joys of loving and serving the Lord. Ron Laffey is 35 years clean from Narcotics, and his purpose now is letting others know that they don’t have to be stuck in a life of addiction and despair any longer. And he gives the glory for…

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Why Talent Communities are the Future of Sourcing with Dan Mastropolo 36:33

5M ago36:33

36:33

Recruitment strategies come in all shapes and sizes, but how do you know which one works best for your organization? As you’ll discover in today’s episode, building a talent community is an effective, forward-thinking strategy that can help you attract and retain a highly skilled workforce while saving on recruitment spend and effort. To discuss th…

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Embracing Technology for an On-Demand Future with Justin Clarke 29:59

5M ago29:59

29:59

In today’s episode, David Folwell sits down with Justin Clarke, Founder and CEO of F|Staff, to discuss technology, trends, and the future of staffing. F|Staff is an on-demand global platform facilitating interactions between CDL drivers and stakeholders on both ends of the market. In our conversation, we discuss his non-traditional path into staffi…

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Episode 122 Hannah and Wes Seo 58:32

5M ago58:32

58:32

In our culture its almost frowned upon to get Married in college. Our young adults are told that it’s a time to explore themselves, and their options as far as partners are concerned, rather than settling down so soon. But today’s guests wanted to do things God’s way, and so Hannah and Wes Seo married young, and now are on the eve of the birth of t…

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Diversity, Burnout, and Problem-Solving with Vinda Souza 42:31

6M ago42:31

42:31

In today’s episode, David Folwell welcomes back one of our favorite guests, Vinda Souza, CMO at RefAssured. Tuning in you’ll hear us cover a range of topics relevant to leaders within the staffing industry, from the value of DEI and competitive differentiation to the causes and antidotes to burnout. We talk with Vinda about the importance of divers…

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Thomas Kosnik, Dawn Meyers, and Mark Holland on Leadership in the Staffing Industry 53:13

7M ago53:13

53:13

In this episode of The Staffing Show, Thomas Kosnik, president of Visus Group, Dawn Meyers, CEO of Malone Workforce Solutions, and Mark Holland, CEO of Ascend Staffing, discuss their experience in leadership roles. They share some best practices when it comes to recruiting and hiring talent and talk about who they trust for business advice as well …

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Episode 121 - Peter Chace 1:02:16

7M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Today’s guest is well known to many of our listeners through Beverly Heights as well as the Coalition for Christian Outreach, or CCO at Duquesne University. He is a father of 5, the leader of next generations ministries at the church, and sometimes he even portrays Larry the Christmas star in front of the entire congregation. Peter Chace is witty, …

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Aaron Opalewski, CEO and Founder of Spark Talent, on Openness as a Key to Success 40:36

7M ago40:36

40:36

Aaron Opalewski, CEO and Founder of Spark Talent, joined David Folwell to talk about his experience in the staffing industry. He shared what it’s been like to create Spark Companies, a portfolio of companies that operate within different niches. He talks about the company’s growth over the past year and also shares his philosophy of being transpare…

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Dan Mori, President of Employment Solutions, on Value-Based Selling and The Staffing Sales Summit 26:35

7M ago26:35

26:35

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Dan Mori, President of Employment Solutions, joins David Folwell to talk about The Staffing Sales Summit, which will take place in February 2024. He talks about some of the trends he has seen in the staffing industry since the COVID-19 pandemic and how certain skills such as demonstrating the value of staffing …

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Matt Dichter, VP of Sales at Staffing Engine, on How AI Is Set to Reshape the Staffing Industry 40:35

7M ago40:35

40:35

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Matt Dichter, VP of Sales at Staffing Engine, talks about his start in the staffing industry and his journey to his current company. He shares all of the various programs that are part of his company’s tech stack and details how they streamline day-to-day operations. He also talks about his view of AI tools suc…

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Mohamed Basha, CEO of TLC Nursing, on Adapting to Change in the Staffing Industry 34:41

8M ago34:41

34:41

Mohamed Basha, CEO of TLC Nursing, joins The Staffing Show to talk about his experience with creating a healthcare staffing agency. He shares the unconventional journey that led him into this industry, and also talks about his company’s focus on providing the best quality of nurses as opposed to being the largest in size. He also touches on some of…

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Episode 120 - Bill Burns 59:01

8M ago59:01

59:01

A tough, hardworking, man with a 3rd grade reading level who was known to be quick to a fight, a drink or a new daring stunt, and a man used by God to speak to people across the world about the Lord. These two seem like different characters being introduced in a story. And in a way they are, because today’s episode is all about the Transformative p…

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Episode 119 - Sally Burke 1:01:17

9M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

Prayer is a powerful gift and an awesome responsibility. The apostles saw prayer as one of their most important duties in their service to the Lord and to His church. The Psalms are full of songs of prayer. And today’s story centers on the importance of prayer, particularly in the lives of the next generation of believers. Sally Burke is a former N…

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Ashley Andersen, SVP at ClearEdge Rising, on Empowering Women Leaders in Staffing 27:41

9M ago27:41

27:41

In this episode of The Staffing Show, Ashley Andersen, SVP at ClearEdge Rising, joins David for a second time to talk about her work in leadership development for women in the staffing industry. Ashley dives into the progress ClearEdge Rising has made since its launch and reveals some of the topics that they’ve covered so far, including boundaries …

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Episode 118 - Jeffrey Tedford 58:48

9M ago58:48

58:48

Music is a universal language. It spans cultures and eras and has the power to bring people together or divide them. It is a thing of beauty and a gift that echoes creation. And music is also at the heart of today’s episode. Jeffrey Tedford has lived a life that revolves around music. He began playing the violin at the age of 4, and studied music a…

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Keith Weightman, RVP at Bullhorn, on Creating an Impactful LinkedIn Strategy 35:58

10M ago35:58

35:58

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Keith Weightman, RVP at Bullhorn, joins David Folwell to talk about his approach to creating engaging LinkedIn content that creates value for his audience. He describes his unique approach to creating posts and provides tips and tricks for LinkedIn users who are looking to increase the quality and frequency of …

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Episode 117 - Danielle Black 59:12

10M ago59:12

59:12

There are many ways to praise the Lord. On the show we’ve heard from musicians and vocalists and composers, and today we are adding our first dancer. Danielle Black has been dancing since she was a child. And as she grew older the Lord led her to combine her passion for dancing, her skills as an educator, and her love for the Lord, to create a Chri…

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Danny Minor, President and Partner at Allegiance Staffing, on Technology in the Staffing Industry 40:04

10M ago40:04

40:04

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Danny Minor, President and Partner at Allegiance Staffing, talks about his experience in the staffing industry and being part of a licensee business model. He explains the many perks of this model, such as a built-in network of like-minded professionals as well as the ability to share technological assets such …

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Episode 116 - Elizabeth Rodriguez 56:20

10M ago56:20

56:20

We have had heard many stories of individuals sent to various parts of the globe on our podcast. We’ve had guests who lived in Ethiopia, Thailand, Slovenia and Spain. And guests who traveled here from India, Uganda and Iran. All showing the wondrous plan of God and the many diverse places obedience to his leadings can take you. Today we hear the st…

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Episode 115 - Reverend Zachary Kail 59:21

11M ago59:21

59:21

Sometimes we share stories of the kind of faith that follows a call across the sea. Sometimes we share stories of steady faithfulness of quieter lives of service. And today we are sharing a story with ties to both. Reverend Zachary Kail has been a presbyterian pastor for a church on the Island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea for over a decade bu…

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Episode 114 - Scott Sander 59:25

11M ago59:25

59:25

Storytelling is an artform that has been passed down through generations. For thousands of years the stories were shared through the spoken word, and then the written word. And in the last hundred years we’ve also begun to tell stories through the medium of film. Today’s guest is Scott Sander, the executive producer, and creator of Pense Production…

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Corey Grissom, Head of Business Development at Opus Match, on the Future of AI in Staffing 30:11

11M ago30:11

30:11

In the newest episode of The Staffing Show, Corey Grissom, Head of Business Development at Opus Match, joins David to talk about how AI has reshaped the way staffing agencies approach their work. He talks about the services Opus Match provides, such as AI matchmaking for candidates and agencies, that allow for a tailored and more efficient experien…

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Episode 113 - David Caldwell 58:03

12M ago58:03

58:03

Throughout the lifetime of our show we have covered many hard topics. From death and dying, to illness and injury. And we have heard about despair and triumph. But perhaps never quite so clearly as we have on today’ show. David Caldwell is a longtime friend of both Tom and Nate. He is a stalwart follower of Christ, and he knows the depths of depres…

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Episode 112 - Paul McNulty 1:00:59

1y ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Since our show began over four years ago, we have had many notable Grovers as guests — that’s Grove City College alumni for those not in the know. And today’s guest exemplifies the same pattern of a life in service to Christ and others that we have come to expect from our Grove City guests. In 2006, the United States Senate unanimously confirmed Pa…

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Chris Sund, President of Uniti Med Staffing, on Leading a Heart-Led Staffing Company 37:54

1y ago37:54

37:54

Chris Sund, President of Uniti Med Staffing, joins the latest episode of the Staffing Show to talk about his decade of experience in healthcare staffing. He shares some of the forward-thinking practices they have implemented, such as hour-long gratitude practices, and how these incentives have helped to attract and retain employees. Later, Sund dis…

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Episode 111 - Steve and Melissa Lamie 59:43

1y ago59:43

59:43

For over a quarter of a century Steve and Melissa Lamie have been a fixture on the athletic fields of Grove City College. Mr. and Mrs. Coach head the men’s basketball and women’s soccer teams respectively and together they have been building a culture of Christian living in their teams on and off the field. So join Tom, Nate, Steve and Melissa as t…

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Episode 110 - Bruce Bickel 58:52

1y ago58:52

58:52

From starting the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at the Naval Academy, to starting a bible study in Pittsburgh that has been helping Christian businessmen and women grow in grace and truth for years , Today’s guest has spent nearly 8 decades in service to the Lord. Bruce Bickel is a name that has come up in past episodes. And today Bruce is final…

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Ashley Andersen, SVP of ClearEdge Rising, on Helping Women Rise Up in Leadership Roles 41:29

1y ago41:29

41:29

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Ashley Andersen, SVP of ClearEdge Rising, joins the podcast to talk about a leadership development program specifically designed for women. She talks about the power that comes through growth in a connected community, and also how the teachings of Brené Brown have influenced her coaching practices. She also tou…

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Episode 109 - The Hoaglands 57:50

1y ago57:50

57:50

A man in California, and a woman in Amsterdam are both called to the same city in Thailand. They meet, become friends, and eventually get married. And the story doesn’t end there. Chris and Esther Hoagland are today’s guests. Still missionaries to the same area in Thailand they are perfect examples of God’s sovereign plan in action. So join Tom, Na…

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Leah Bourdon, VP of Talent at ALKU, on Specialized Staffing 15:54

1y ago15:54

15:54

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Leah Bourdon, VP of Talent at ALKU, talks about the growth and exciting developments in the company over the past 12 years. She talks about the specialized focus of ALKU and how the company places consultants in specific areas including healthcare, IT, life sciences, technology and government. She also reflects…

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Episode 108 - Joseph Loconte 59:30

1y ago59:30

59:30

There are stories that whose enduring messages of hope, renewal, and redemption transcend time and space. Stories like Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings and Lewis’s the Chronicles of Narnia. And today’s guest is an expert on both men and the times and battles that shaped them into the culture creators we know and love. Joseph Loconte is the author of the…

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Episode 107 - Amber and Garr Baker 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Large families are a rarity these days. People now consider two children a handful let alone three or four. So what would compel a couple to have 10 children and counting? Courage and faith that the Lord has a plan and that he will provide. Amber and Garr Baker are expecting their eleventh child, which is remarkable in an age where many value conve…

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Episode 106 - Farshid Rezaee 58:44

1+ y ago58:44

58:44

How far would you go to be able to freely worship the Lord? The next town? Another country? How about the other side of the world? That’s how far today’s guest had to travel. Farshid Rezaee was born to a Muslim family in Iran. His first encounter with Jesus was a publication of the Sermon on the mount in a newspaper. Eventually his journey of faith…

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Chris Conrad, VP of Sales at Textkernel, on Thoughtful Use of Technology in Staffing 44:46

1+ y ago44:46

44:46

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Chris Conrad, VP of Sales at Textkernel, talks to David about how Textkernel became the global leader in resume parsing. Conrad dives into how the intentional use of technology can improve work environments as well as how he sees generative AI, such as ChatGPT, shaping the future of the staffing industry. Later…

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Episode 105 - Stuart McAllister 59:49

1+ y ago59:49

59:49

How does a bouncer with a reputation for fast cars and a fast temper become an international Christian apologist? That’s the story we’re bringing you on today’s episode. Stuart McAllister has been serving the Lord across the world. He was behind the iron curtain before the fall of Communism and ministering to Europe and America in the years since i…

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Hannah MacDonald, Co-Owner of Better Together, on Gen Z in the Workforce 28:17

1+ y ago28:17

28:17

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Hannah MacDonald, co-owner of Better Together, joins David Folwell to talk about all things Gen Z. As a member of Gen Z herself, she shares her own journey in the staffing industry and provides meaningful insights into this up-and-coming generation of workers. She touches on how this generation’s unique backgro…

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