Ron is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bell Falls Search. He has nearly 20 years of proven recruiting experience, and has built and managed high performing talent acquisition teams and processes. Ron’s key differentiator is that he has been an operator of multi-million dollar business units owning P/L management responsibility. He approaches all talent acquisition demands from the viewpoint of the business owner and is not afraid to ask tough questions, often challenging his clients to rethink many conventional wisdoms of recruiting.
In this episode (part 2 of 2):
- Brian shares career advice
- thoughts about “shopping” for your first boss – get experience, build your network, and find the “right” boss for you
- the difference in being interesting vs interested – What would Ted Lasso do??
- how to approach selling yourself in an interview WHILE evaluating if it’s the best fit for you
Talking to a Robot: The Pros & Cons of A.I. Communication in Hiring It’s 2022, and chatbots have grown from one-off novelty to industry standard in customer service. Now, the same chat tech is being embraced by HR departments as a solution to streamline communication and to improve the candidate experience. Messaging a chatbot isn’t…
In this episode (part 1 of 2):
- Brian shares the story of his career progression and entrepreneurial success:
- from his start in the the call center at Quicken Loans to his current role leading the 5th largest pet insurer in the United States
- his experiences with key mentors, their impact on his professional development, and the effects of a career catapult
- the core values and cultural identity of his team at Embrace Pet Insurance
In this episode:
- In our continuation of our chat with Matthew, he shares suggestions for experienced candidates evaluating their next move.
- Focus on measurement of success
- The importance of impact vs hours and effort
- Interview the company! Evaluate the culture and core values of a company vs only the role description
- Once the candidate is in the door, both the company and the candidate should throw the resume out the door…focus on expectations and the business fundamentals / alignment
In this episode:
- Matthew shares the story of his career progression and entrepreneurial success:
- Matthew started in Finance and was planning on a career on Wall Street.
- He quickly learned that companies with better brand strategies had higher valuations and he became fascinated by story telling and brand development.
- Curiosity and Data are his keys developing a meaningful career with non-stop learning.
- For those beginning their careers, it’s imperative to develop: critical thinking, problem solving, writing, and curiosity.
- Lastly, Matthew shares a favorite case study from his rebranding project with Warner Brothers.
In this episode:
- Tara shares the story of her career progression and success as a Marketer:
- Tara’s career spans product marketing in Consumer Products with American Greetings, to Financial Service with Cardinal Commerce (Visa)
- She talks about and give specific references about how the power of CURIOSITY can lead to great marketing as well as impact your career aspirations.
- Tara discusses the importance of putting yourself into a position to take calculated risks in order to grow.
- Why experimentation with projects is so important.
- For those beginning their careers, it’s critical to demonstrate your self-driven ability to learn.
- Lastly, Tara shares the concept of leveraging a Brand Plan for supporting your job search.
In this episode:
- Jacob shares the story of how and why he started mGenio:
- With a career focused in professional services, Jacob’s technology and business acumen led him to building his own firm
- mGenio is focused on custom software development including enterprise and mobile applications, IoT (Internet of Things) integrations, and Salesforce implementations.
- What is IoT and how do you become an Internet of Things developer?
- Why experimentation with projects is so important.
- Jacob provides insights into the importance of attitude and aptitude for his talent evaluation process.
- Lastly, Jacob shares his top three Vietnamese restaurants in Cleveland to get Pho!
In this episode:
- Arnold shares the story of how and why he started Yalo:
- With a degree in Chemical Engineering, a decade implementing ERP solutions at Accenture, and then driving Sales & Marketing in a SaaS business, Arnold started his own marketing agency…and built a successful distributed workforce years before it has become more widely the norm.
- Yalo is a FIJI word for “soul” – and Arnold uses film, art, and music to drive inspiration for his clients’ projects.
- Extracurriculars matter…especially leadership positions. Become a Greek Heritage Dancer!
- He provides advice on positioning yourself for interview success. Think beyond your resume…create a presentation that tells a story about you and your capabilities.
- Lastly, Arnold offers some excellent advice about the importance of being “nimble” in your interview and trying to break the mold of sticking to a script.
In this episode:
- Michelle shares the story of how and why she started Hello, LLC:
- Being fired can be a good thing! It’s a catalyst for change…especially for entrepreneurs.
- When building a company, it’s critical to create Core Values, and then truly follow them!
- Creating an environment for working moms and women to thrive!
- She provides advice on the right college major to choose to be successful in Social / PR…and also why analytics is the key to driving value with Social Media.
- Lastly, Michelle offers some excellent advice for both recent college grads and experienced pros, on how to differentiate yourself in a job search
In this episode:
- Megan share’s the story of her career progression evolving from:
- Food photographer at Ponderosa Steakhouse, through her MBNA call center experience
- To her Digital Marketing exposure at one of the earliest Job Sites – the regional player: CareerBoard
- And ultimately through a few agencies before landing as the CEO and Co-Owner of Point to Point
- She provides specific examples how to properly implement the holistic strategy of Marketing Automation and how to create accountability via marketing programs.
- Lastly, Megan offers some excellent advice for both recent college grads and experienced pros, on how to differentiate yourself in a job search.
