Category Archives: Video Interview

Episode 25: Bell Falls Search Focus on Talent Podcast – Robbert Hatta, Founder Ten-X Talent

In this episode:

• Some of Robert’s key points include:
  • The top three characteristics he looks for in recruiting start-up talent: Intentionality, Adaptability, and Consistency
  • His experiences with both serendipity and intentionality over his career journey
  • Embracing the nonlinear career path and the value it can bring to you and those you advise
  • The mission behind his new venture Ten-X Talent

Episode 24: Bell Falls Search Focus on Talent Podcast – Mike Linton – Creator and host CMO Confidential

In this episode:

• Some of Mike’s key points include:
  • His thoughts on making deliberate career moves, taking risks, and capitalizing on serendipity
  • Two key traits that all executive marketers should possess: Point of View and Vulnerability
  • Opportunities to improve curriculum in higher education to address leadership and conflict management
  • The mission behind the CMO Confidential Podcast

Episode 23: Bell Falls Search Focus on Talent Podcast – Jeff Culliton, Executive Producer – CMO Confidential

In this episode:

• Some of Jeff’s key points include:
  • His thoughts on improving curriculum for developing marketing talent
  • Two key traits that all executive marketers should possess: Point of View and Vulnerability
  • AI’s impact on marketing talent
  • The mission behind the CMO Confidential Podcast

Episode 22: Bell Falls Search Focus on Talent Podcast – Ashley Rector, Founder – Quimby Digital

In this episode:

• Some of Ashley’s key points include:
  • Ashley comes from a family of entrepreneurs and is a successful entrepreneur several times over.
  • Ashley leads an all female marketing agency and is an advocate for female entrepreneurs.
  • She shares her secrets for winning in interviews and networking your way to “unreachable” opportunities.
  • She is a strong supporter of mental health.

Episode 21: Bell Falls Search Focus on Talent Podcast – Tracey Zimmerman CEO Robots & Pencils

In this episode:

• Some of Tracey’s key points include:
  • Tracey taught herself to code while taking nursing classes and working as an administrative assistant.
  • Working in industry propelled her business acumen, which accelerated Tracey’s entrepreneurial pursuits.
  • For technical talent, it’s imperative to understand the business problem in depth.
  • Embrace curiosity and don’t waste the opportunity to ask questions of other people to continue learning.
  • Proactively offer value to others, before asking for something from them.
  • To be most impactful, understand how your role improves your company’s success.

Episode 20: Bell Falls Search Focus on Talent Podcast – Kierston Vaughn SVP Operations at TigerPistol

In this episode:

• Some of Kierston’s key points include:
  • Bundle curiosity with persistence! Never being afraid of asking that one critical question.
  • The impact of working in Professional Services on other career opportunities.
  • Building a collaborative onboarding experience will lead to improved company performance and team satisfaction.
  • Advice for staying competitive in your job search.

Episode 19: Bell Falls Search Focus On Talent Ron Bower, President Brickpath Group & InterviewPath

In this episode:

• Some of Ron’s key points include:
  • When starting out as an entrepreneur, focus on what you love, BUT recognize when it’s time be flexible
  • How to build a MVP (minimal viable product) SaaS solution
  • Understanding how to assess “Cultural Intelligence” when evaluating candidates
  • For college students, regardless of your “technical skill”, you must develop strong communications skills and get exposure on how to sell 

Episode 18: James Morse, SVP Product – Brandmuscle

In this episode:

• James shares:
  • Two key segments to Product Management: Inbound & Outbound
  • Balancing client requests and prioritizing against business objectives
  • Key Success factors for Product Management
  • Writing a great LinkedIn profile and how to differentiate yourself in the job market

Episode 17-2: Bradley Reynolds, Enterprise LLM Consultant Part 2

In this episode:

• Brad shares:
  • how AI is impacting the job market
  • how companies will need to evolve to adopt AI to operate and compete
  • his personal capabilities in helping companies adopt and implement an AI strategy
  • the importance of building a personal brand to differentiate yourself in your job search as well as in your current role

Episode 17-1 : Bradley Reynolds, Enterprise LLM Consultant

In this episode:

• Brad shares:
  • his experiences starting, operating, and exiting several internet infrastructure and Martech software businesses
  • his involvement in the birth of internet service providers (ISPs)
  • the importance of boot-strapping your start-up company, staying capital efficient and it’s impact on valuation and success
  • the value of experimenting, failing, and persisting