Bell Falls Search Focus on Talent Podcast - Kierston Vaughn SVP Operations at TigerPistol

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.

Ron Bower, Founder & President The Brick Path Group and InterviewPath

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 

This is an image of Dan Quigg CEO of Public Insight.

Episode 16: Dan Quigg, CEO Public Insight

In this episode:

  • Dan shares:
    • his experiences starting, operating, and exiting several software businesses
    • keys to success over the course of those start-up experiences
    • Find great talent
    • Become a market expert
    • Disrupt the currently accepted model
    • as well as lessons learned over the course of those start-up experiences
    • Always be in learning mode
    • Focus on what you really love to do
    • a detailed overview of his latest venture, Public Insight, and demo of its flagship product TalentView

Focus On Talent Video Series Bell Falls Search

Episode 13: Brian Macias, President Embrace Pet Insurance

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

Focus On Talent Matthew Kruchko CEO MCX Technologies

Episode 12: Matthew Kruchko CEO MCX Technologies Part 2

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