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The Talent Sherpa PodcastE44 | Topgrading Your Organization | July 1, 2025In this episode of the Talent Sherpa podcast, hosts Jackson Lynch and Scott Morris engage with Chris Mursau, President of Top Grading, to explore innovative approaches to human capital management. The conversation emphasizes the importance of focusing on outcomes rather than activities, defining A players, and the role of job scorecards in enhancing hiring processes. The discussion also touches on the significance of clear expectations for employee performance and the potential for internal mobility to optimize talent allocation within organizations. Chris shares practical advice for implementing an outcomes-focused mindset in HR practices, highlighting...2025-07-0141 min

Talent WinsMastering the Four Freedom Factors of Business Growth With Kevin DonnellyKevin Donnelly is the Founder of Freedom Point Advisors, a company that helps business owners gain control over their operations and achieve true entrepreneurial freedom. A seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience, Kevin has built and sold two highly successful technology services businesses, including Speed Wire, which he scaled to $50 million in revenue and a team of 600 employees. His extensive experience and innovative approach make him a sought-after advisor in the technology and business services industry. In this episode… Transforming a small company into a nationwide powerhouse with multimillion-dollar revenue requires a growth-oriented and entrepreneurial mindset. Wh...2024-11-2133 min

Talent WinsScaling Great Teams in High-Demand IndustriesJulia Ferry is the Director of Talent Acquisition at Helios Service Partners, a industry leader in multisite mechanical services specializing in HVAC-R for top national brands. With over a decade of experience in recruiting, she has played a key role in evolving Helios' hiring processes, successfully managing the hiring of hundreds of technicians across 42 states. Before joining Helios, she led recruitment efforts at companies like Agility Recovery and Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning, as well as at Savannah College of Art and Design. Julia holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and has earned certifications in nonverbal communication...2024-11-1432 min

The Evolution PartnersE21 | Foolproof hiring with Chris MursauA methodical approach to hiring can significantly improve the chances of selecting the right candidates, making the hiring process more effective, insists Chris Mursau. Chris has been consulting and teaching organisations and managers how to build teams of top performers. He’s conducted over 2,500 in-depth top grading assessments and training thousands in proven methodologies for hiring high achievers. Implementing change management strategies, such as demonstrating the cost of hiring mistakes, can encourage buy-in from leadership teams. Chris outlines that hiring success is defined as filling roles with A players who stay long-term. Takeaways Hiring hi...2024-10-2741 min

Talent WinsUnmissable Insights: Best of Talent Wins Podcast With Top CEOsChris Mursau is the President of Topgrading, a proven system that helps organizations build and maintain high-performing teams through hiring, development, and promotion strategies. Since 2001, Chris has been consulting and teaching organizations and individual managers how to pack their teams with A Players. Chris has conducted over 2,500 in-depth Topgrading assessments for internal and external candidates, helped hundreds of people achieve their A potential, and trained thousands of people in the guaranteed methods for improving their success. His client list is broad and diverse, including Fortune 500 companies, small to medium-sized businesses, and nonprofit organizations. In this episode… ...2024-07-2413 min

The Evolution PartnersE4 | The importance of effective hiring for A Players with Dr Brad SmartBrad Giles interviews Dr. Brad Smart, the founder and CEO of TopGrading Inc. They discuss the TopGrading method for hiring A-players and the benefits it brings to companies.Dr. Smart shares how he came to be passionate about helping companies hire high performers. He explains the definition of A-players and emphasises the importance of spending time on the hiring process to attract top talent. They discuss the importance of reference calls and the benefits of tandem interviewing. They also explore strategies for getting more candidates to apply and the role of applicant tracking systems. 2024-06-3050 min

Talent WinsTop Secrets To Building Winning TeamsChris Mursau is the President of Topgrading, a proven system that helps organizations build and maintain high-performing teams through hiring, development, and promotion strategies. Since 2001, Chris has been consulting and teaching organizations and individual managers how to pack their teams with A-players. Chris has conducted over 2,500 in-depth Topgrading assessments for internal and external candidates, helped hundreds of people achieve their A potential, and trained thousands in guaranteed methods for improving their success. His client list is broad and diverse, including Fortune 500 companies, small to medium-sized businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Last year, Chris co-authored his first book, Foolproof H...2024-06-2615 min

Talent WinsMastering Talent Management and Organizational GrowthEric Berger is the Owner and General Manager of Choice Electric, a full-service electrical contractor based in Denver with about 40 team members specializing in high-end residential and commercial projects. With over 20 years of experience managing people and projects in the construction industry, Eric brings valuable perspectives on talent acquisition and management. A creative and strategic project management professional, he has overseen over $200 million in design, development, improvement, and investment in real estate. Through strategic leadership and a focus on cultivating talent, Eric actively propels Choice Electric's business growth and ensures the development of a thriving organizational culture. ...2024-04-2430 min

Talent WinsUnveiling Talent’s Triumph Strategies for Business SuccessJason Mandel is the Founder and CEO of Mandel Family Office, a firm dedicated to providing comprehensive financial services to high-net-worth individuals and families. He is a Wall Street insider and a private financial adviser and has held senior positions at the LeFrak Organization, D.E. Shaw, and Cantor Fitzgerald. Jason has over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience in financial services and risk management. Additionally, he is the President of Caretrust Financial and the author of DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Stop Wall Street Greed and Rising Taxes From Destroying Your Wealth. In this episode… Talent is a cornerstone of...2024-02-2132 min

Talent WinsNavigating Talent Acquisition for Small BusinessesHannah Smolinski, a Certified Public Accountant, is the Founder and CEO of Clara CFO Group. This agency, operating on a virtual CFO model, is dedicated to offering small businesses financial clarity and strategies for profit maximization. Hannah's experience at one of the world's largest accounting firms led her to create this service. She wanted to make sure small businesses could benefit from top-level financial advice. In addition to running Clara CFO Group, Hannah has a YouTube channel with over 55,000 subscribers. She shares practical finance advice and provides valuable business resources on her channel. Her goal is to...2024-02-1428 min

Financial ClarityGrow Your Team With A Players Using Topgrading With Chris MursauChris Mursau is the President of Topgrading, a proven system that helps organizations build and maintain high-performing teams through hiring, development, and promotion strategies. Since 2001, Chris has been consulting and teaching organizations and individual managers how to pack their teams with A-Players. Chris has conducted over 2,500 in-depth Topgrading assessments for internal and external candidates, helped hundreds of people achieve their A potential, and trained thousands in the guaranteed methods for improving their success. His client list is broad and diverse, including Fortune 500 companies, small to medium-sized businesses, and nonprofit organizations. In April, Chris co-authored his first book...2024-02-1342 min

Talent WinsFoolproof Hiring: A Guide for Building High-Achieving TeamsChris Mursau is the President of Topgrading, a proven system that helps organizations build and maintain high-performing teams through hiring, development, and promotion strategies. Since 2001, Chris has been consulting and teaching organizations and individual managers how to pack their teams with A Players. Chris has conducted over 2,500 in-depth Topgrading assessments for internal and external candidates, helped hundreds of people achieve their A potential, and trained thousands in the guaranteed methods for improving their success. His client list is broad and diverse, including Fortune 500 companies, small to medium-sized businesses, and nonprofit organizations. In April, Chris co-authored his first...2023-12-2720 min

Talent WinsRecruiting Top Talent in Small CommunitiesLee Prosenjak is the Managing Director at Valentines Resort & Marina, a luxury all-suite hotel on Harbour Island, The Bahamas. He is also a Senior Partner at Hesse Partners, a forum facilitating learning and growth opportunities for executives, corporations, universities, and membership organizations. For over 20 years, Lee operated a dance studio in Denver, Colorado. He is a tenured Entrepreneurs’ Organization member and a former Master Forum Trainer. In this episode… Populous cities have an easier time filling positions because there is a larger pool of talent to recruit from. However, hiring managers in smaller communities may need...2023-11-2231 min

Talent WinsIntegrate Solid Hiring Practices To Acquire Top-Tier TalentZach Wilcox is the Founder and CEO of Fide Freight, a family-owned domestic transportation company specializing in supply chain technology, logistics, and transportation solutions. In Zach’s role, he oversees all operations aspects, including sales, people development and training, and marketing. Before founding Fide Freight, Zach held project management, operations, and manufacturing roles across different companies. He has a business degree from Grand Valley State University. In this episode… To attract great talent, a company must have systems to discuss the candidates in-depth. To streamline the hiring process, Zach Wilcox advocates for implementing proce...2023-11-1522 min

Entrepreneurs UnitedEP 159: Defeating the Five Hiring Problems w/ Chris MursauAs President, Chris Mursau leads a team of Topgrading Professionals, all of whom are the only certified Topgrading trainers. Chris has conducted over 3,500 in-depth Topgrading assessments for internal and external candidates and helped a vast array of organizations pack their teams with A Players. Dozens of case study companies transformed their teams from 26% to 85% high performers hired, enabling team members to enjoy more successful careers and bolstering company growth and profitability. Chris’ client list is broad and diverse, including Fortune 500 companies, small to medium-sized businesses, and non-profit organizations. 2023-09-1857 min

Talent WinsTopgrading: A Proven Method for Hiring High PerformersScott Clawson is the Chairman and CEO of Culligan International, an 80-year-old global brand leader in water services and solutions, serving over 140 million consumers. Under his leadership, he spearheaded the acquisition of Culligan by BDT Capital Partners for $6 billion. Scott began his career at Alcoa, and since then, he’s led The GSI Group—a $700+ million global manufacturer—and RYKO Enterprises—the largest North American vehicle wash provider—as President and CEO. Scott also served as President of Danaher, an international science and technology corporation. In this episode… A vacant position has negative consequences for a company, e...2023-09-0628 min

Talent WinsMaximizing Results Using Lee Benson’s MIND MethodologyLee Benson is the CEO of Execute to Win (ETW), a consulting firm helping organizations improve results through fostering intentional leadership, strategy, execution, and culture. He has over 25 years of experience as a CEO and has founded seven companies with exits ranging from low-figure millions to over nine figures. After selling Able Aerospace Services to Textron Aviation for nine figures, Lee committed to helping leaders maximize their potential. In June 2022, he published his first book, Your Most Important Number: Increase Collaboration, Achieve Your Strategy, and Execute to Win. In this episode… It is unlikely that mo...2023-08-1636 min

Talent WinsMaximizing Merger Integration Success Using Proven Methods of Dr. Price PritchettDr. Price Pritchett is the Founder and CEO of Pritchett, LP, a consulting firm with 40-plus years of proven expertise in merger integration, corporate culture, and change management. He’s an authoritarian on growth strategies, and his first book, After the Merger: Managing the Shockwaves, is the cardinal book on merger and acquisition integration. Upon its successful reception, Dr. Pritchett went on to pen additional 30-plus books, which have collectively sold over 14 million copies, making him one of the best-selling business authors in the world. Pritchett, LP’s client list consists of mainly Fortune 1000 companies, including American Airl...2023-07-1244 min

The Grow Show: Business Growth Stories from the Frontlines[Growth Guest] Author and A-Player Expert Chris MursauSend us a textChris Mursau is the President of Topgrading, a company that helps to build and maintain high performing teams through proven hiring, development, and promotion strategies. He has served as a consultant and teacher since 2001 and has conducted over 3,500 Topgrading assessments for internal and external candidates and helped hundreds of people achieve their A potential. Chris has used this expertise to co-author seven books on hiring, with the most recent book, “Foolproof Hiring: ...2023-06-0157 min

Talent WinsStreamlining the Onboarding Process to Enhance ProductivityBrad Giles is the Founder and Managing Director of Evolution Partners, a top strategic and leadership advisory firm. As a serial entrepreneur, Brad has founded multiple fast-growth companies and supported hundreds more. He is also an author, speaker, and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience. He helps CEOs build, execute, and maintain accountability over their strategic plans. In this episode… Research shows that 84% of companies have an onboarding process of 14 days or less. But this hinders employees’ success since performance accelerates after 30 days of onboarding. So how can you empower top talent with the know...2023-05-1031 min

Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneur: Secrets Revealed!EP103: Looking Beyond a Resume: Find A-Players with Chris Mursau of TopgradingHow to Identify Top Talent and Set a High-Performing Standard (Recorded Live on Clubhouse April 21, 2023) In this episode, Chris Mursau, President of Topgrading, discusses how to identify top talent and set a high-performing standard in your organization. Chris shares his tips on establishing clear performance expectations, providing regular feedback and coaching, and promoting professional growth are crucial for fostering a high-performing culture. Follow these tips and start building a powerhouse team that propels your business to new heights! Speakers: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg Guest...2023-05-051h 06

Unwind With a Free AudiobookFoolproof Hiring: Powerful, Proven Keys to Hiring HIGH Performers Audiobook by Brad SmartListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 674071 Title: Foolproof Hiring: Powerful, Proven Keys to Hiring HIGH Performers Author: Brad Smart Narrator: Doug Turkel Format: Unabridged Length: 04:30:36 Language: English Release date: 04-25-23 Publisher: Findaway Voices Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, HR & Office Administration Summary: In their bookFoolproof Hiring, business leaders and hiring experts Brad Smart and Chris Mursau give readers an easy-to-follow instruction course in Topgrading. This nationally - known and time-tested hiring methodology has been a proven winner in finding A players for thousands of businesses for more than thirty years. Smart and Mursau...2023-04-254h 30

Begin Into A Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook On The Go.Foolproof Hiring by Brad SmartPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/8965to listen full audiobooks. Title: Foolproof Hiring Author: Brad Smart Narrator: Doug Turkel Format: mp3 Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins Release date: 04-25-23 Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 9 ratings Genres: Workplace & Organizational Behavior Publisher's Summary: In their book Foolproof Hiring, business leaders and hiring experts Brad Smart and Chris Mursau give listeners an easy-to-follow instruction course in Topgrading. This nationally-known and time-tested hiring methodology has been a proven winner in finding A players for thousands of businesses for more than thirty years.2023-04-254h 30

Talent WinsPeople Are Everything With Scott ScullyScott Scully is the Founder and CEO of Abstrakt Marketing Group, a B2B lead generation and business growth agency. Under his leadership, Abstrakt Marketing Group has achieved an impressive annual growth rate of 20% for the past 13 years, resulting in a current team of 550 members and a projected revenue of $78 million for the year. Over the past 30 years, Scott has started, invested in, or played a major role in several companies in the marketing and lead generation space, three of which have exceeded $12 million in annual revenue. He is also the co-host of The Grow Show, a podcast for...2023-04-1232 min

Talent WinsRevamping Workspaces, Talent Acquisition Processes, and DEI Initiatives With Michael DouglasMichael Douglas is the Chief People Officer at Curative, where he’s responsible for talent acquisition, leadership training, professional development, and employee engagement and retention. Curative is the healthcare staffing arm of Doximity, the largest and fastest-growing professional medical network. Michael, a seasoned healthcare staffing and recruiting professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry, has been with the company for nearly three years, previously holding C-Suite roles at Allied Staffing Network, Medestar, and Fidelis Partners, LLC. In this episode… Talent pools are constantly changing, and so are their expectations for how comp...2023-03-2221 min

Talent WinsUsing Topgrading To Scale Your Business With Shamit KhemkaShamit Khemka is the Founder and CEO of SynapseIndia, a software development outsourcing company. SynapseIndia has been in business for over two decades, offering e-commerce solutions, website and mobile app development, CMS solutions, and more. Over the last 23-plus years, the company has delivered over 10,000 projects for clients such as the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), Steve Madden, IBM, 3M, and Johnson & Johnson. Additionally, Shamit is a member of YPO and the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and is a Partner at FoodCloud. Hailing from a business family, Shamit has always been passionate about launching his own company and building expertise in exec...2023-03-0822 min

Talent WinsYear in Review — Assembling an Incredible Team To Help Your Company ScaleChris Mursau is the President of Topgrading, a proven system that helps organizations build and maintain high-performing teams through hiring, development, and promotion strategies. Since 2001, Chris has been consulting and teaching organizations and individual managers how to pack their teams with A Players. Chris has conducted over 2,500 in-depth Topgrading assessments for internal and external candidates, helped hundreds of people achieve their A potential, and trained thousands of people in the guaranteed methods for improving their success. His client list is broad and diverse, including Fortune 500 companies, small to medium-sized businesses, and nonprofit organizations. In this...2023-01-1817 min

Talent WinsHow To Build Strong Teams That Deliver Great Results in Challenging SituationsBruce Cazenave is the Founder and Principal of Inflection Management LLC, a company that specializes in helping businesses survive challenging periods and mentors freshmen CEOs. Before Bruce founded Inflection Management LLC, he held multiple leadership roles at companies including Black and Decker, Timberland, Dorel Juvenile Group, Nautilus, and Bluestem Brands. Bruce takes pride in being a turnaround specialist with a proven track record of uplifting organizations and their leadership. In this episode… Are you a leader of an organization that’s facing tough times? Have you been able to identify the problem? As a veteran turn...2022-11-0947 min

Talent WinsWhy the Interview Is Key To Develop an Outstanding BusinessChuck Cohen is the Managing Director of Benco Dental, the nation’s third-largest dental distributor with customers across the US. Benco was founded in 1930 by Chuck’s grandfather and now has 1,500 employees across all 50 states. They were recently recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the “Top 20 Best Places to Work in Healthcare.” Chuck is a results-oriented leader who enjoys developing and executing strategies and coaching others to grow. In this episode… Benco Dental is a highly successful company, achieving almost a billion dollars in sales this year and making it on the list of “Top 20 Best...2022-10-1929 min

Talent WinsHow To Build a Winning TeamTodd Bradley is an Operating Partner at One Equity Partners, a middle market private equity firm focused on transformative combinations within the industrial, healthcare, and technology sectors in North America and Europe. Todd is also a member of the Board of Directors at Mattel, Commvault, and Spartronics. Before One Equity Partners, Todd was the CEO of Mozido, President of TIBCO Software, Inc., and EVP at Hewlett-Packard. He also held senior management positions at GE Capital, Palm Inc., Gateway, and AC Nielsen. In this episode… Early in Todd Bradley’s career, he learned a very...2022-10-1224 min

Talent WinsHow To Hire Employees That Fit Your Company’s CultureTodd Perlman is the President of BT Partners, a technology consulting company that delivers impactful solutions and services. As the President, Todd strives to establish trusted relationships with clients and is focused on going above and beyond to help them achieve their goals. Before joining BT Partners over 20 years ago, Todd worked in public accounting as a Controller and Operations Manager for several companies across industries. He’s also served as Committee Chair for the Illinois CPA Society and is currently a member of AICPA and APICS. Additionally, he’s a Board Member of the Information Technology Allia...2022-10-0525 min

Talent WinsEliminating Toxic Leadership With David MackninDavid Macknin is the Principal of ChicagoRisk, a company that helps businesses, nonprofits, and individuals identify evolving risks and emerging challenges. David is also the President of The Owens Group, Inc., an insurance and risk management company. Previously, he was an Expert Panelist for FilmUtah, the President of Alper Services LLC, and the Executive Vice President for JMB Insurance. In this episode… Great leaders are focused, flexible, and put the health and well-being of their team at the forefront of the company. As David Macknin points out, there are so many different ways to manage a...2022-08-3032 min

Talent WinsRedefining the Interview ProcessChris Mursau is the President of Topgrading, a proven system that helps organizations build and maintain high-performing teams through hiring, development, and promotion strategies. Since 2001, Chris has been consulting and teaching organizations and individual managers how to pack their teams with A Players. Chris has conducted over 2,500 in-depth Topgrading assessments for internal and external candidates, helped hundreds of people achieve their A potential, and trained thousands of people in the guaranteed methods for improving their success. His client list is broad and diverse, including Fortune 500 companies, small to medium-sized businesses, and nonprofit organizations. In this...2022-07-2720 min

Talent WinsHow to Hire and Retain “A Players” During Periods of Growth With Kristine JacobsonKristine Jacobson is the CEO, Founder, and Chief Marketing Strategist at Conveyance Marketing Group, a Virginia-based consulting firm that helps entrepreneurs achieve measurable success through comprehensive marketing solutions. Kristine founded the company in 2009, bringing years of experience in the marketing field. Before Conveyance Marketing Group, Kristine was the Vice President of Marketing for Surety and an independent consultant for various companies, including Concert Technology, Inc and Digicon. Currently, she volunteers her time as an Advisor for Loudon County Chamber of Commerce and Warriors4Wireless, a Board Member for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and an Instructor for Y...2022-04-0732 min

Talent Wins[Year in Review] The Best Strategies to Strengthen Your TeamChris Mursau is the President of Topgrading, a proven system that helps organizations build and maintain high-performing teams through hiring, development, and promotion strategies. Since 2001, Chris has been consulting and teaching organizations and individual managers how to pack their teams with A Players. Chris has conducted over 2,500 in-depth Topgrading assessments for internal and external candidates, helped hundreds of people achieve their A potential, and trained thousands of people in the guaranteed methods for improving their success. His client list is broad and diverse, including Fortune 500 companies, small to medium-sized businesses, and nonprofit organizations. In this...2022-01-2622 min

Talent WinsDriving Growth Through a People-Centered ApproachNick Araco is the Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of AchieveNEXT, a provider of talent development performance solutions and peer learning networks. Nick is an expert at making connections that count, and he’s used this skill over the past two decades to empower leaders and grow their organizations. Nick is also the host of the Level Up podcast, where he has conversations with business and industry trailblazers on how to take growth, diversity, and leadership to the next level. Before founding AchieveNEXT, Nick served in senior leadership roles at leading global law, accounting, and business advisory firms....2021-12-0837 min

Talent WinsHow to Become an Innovative LeaderKevin Akeroyd is the CEO of PROUnlimited, a workforce management solution that leverages AI, machine learning, data visualizations, and analytics. The company is the first vendor-neutral managed services program (MSP), employing the most innovative vendor management software. Kevin began his career at R.R. Donnelley, eventually rising to VP of Sales and leading the company’s first software division. He later took on sales leadership roles at several marketing, technology, and e-commerce companies. Kevin would go on to become the CEO and GM of Data.com at Salesforce, the GM and SVP of the Oracle Marketing Cloud, and t...2021-11-2440 min

Talent WinsImproving Leadership Style and Hiring Top Talent with Jill BelconisJill Belconis is a strategic business coach and business leader who helps CEOs and other business leaders reach new heights and scale their companies through her practice, Jill Belconis Enterprises. Jill has more than 30 years of experience growing and scaling companies, developing leadership teams, and enhancing strategic planning and organizational alignment. Jill is the former International Chairman of the Board of the Young Presidents Organization. She speaks at professional conferences, including TEDx, where she gave the talk “Succeed Like a Man, Lead Like a Woman”. Jill is also Scaling Up Certified as a member of Scaling Up Coach...2021-08-2528 min

Talent WinsIdentifying Top Talent and Strengthening the CEOSean Magennis is the CEO of Capital 54, a private equity firm that focuses on investments in boutique professional service firms. Sean started his career at Dow Chemicals before running a professional services firm that focused on organizational development consulting and executive search for 14 years. His expertise includes real estate platforms, electricity infrastructure development, and financing. Previously, Sean was the global President for both Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) and YPO (once known as the Young Presidents’ Organization). He is now Chairman of two professional membership organizations, LUMINI and Collective 54. Sean also co-hosts a podcast, The Boutique, with Greg Alexander, th...2021-08-1153 min

Talent WinsDiscovering Your Perfect Candidate and Strengthening Your TeamMichael Schweitzer is a seasoned financial services executive with extensive experience building and leading diverse teams in companies such as HSBC, UBS, and Merrill Lynch. Over the past 30 years, Michael has fortified his skill set when it comes to talent, building great teams from scratch, and inheriting developing a group into a high-performing team. In this episode… Finding great employees can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Entrepreneurs and recruiters alike are constantly looking for ways to make the hiring process more effective and efficient. So, wouldn’t it be nice if you...2021-07-2839 min

Talent WinsReaching Success and Scaling Through Your Top Players with Andy Bailey of Petra CoachAndy Bailey is the Founder, CEO, and Head Coach at Petra Coach, a coaching company dedicated to empowering leaders and their teams to scale their organizations through proven methods and habits. Andy has been building businesses since he graduated college and is also the Founder and General Manager of his vacation rental company, 30AVHP. Andy is a Member of the Forbes Coaches Council and the Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Before starting Petra, Andy was the President at NationLink Wireless. In this episode… The hiring process can seem like the most tedious aspect of business ownership to so...2021-07-1431 min

Talent WinsMaintaining and Managing Top Talent with Edward Logan and Allyson Young of Sport ClipsEdward Logan is the CEO of Sport Clips Haircuts, a franchise dedicated to giving men the ultimate haircutting experience while having the ultimate sport experience. Edward has had many roles at Sport Clips, most recently being the VP of Operations, COO, President, and eventual CEO after his father and Founder Gordon Logan stepped down from the role. Edward is a Member on the Board of Advisors for Total Men’s Primary Care. Before his career at Sport Clips, he was the President of Vent Blotique and a participant of the International Franchise Association. Allyson Young is t...2021-06-3042 min

Talent WinsHow to Implement Core Values to be a Better EntrepreneurLarry Borden is the Founder and CEO of Aardvark Group of Companies, which includes Aardvark Mobile Tours and Aardvark Mobile Health. Aardvark Mobile Tours is a one-stop-shop mobile tour vendor service that produces experiential marketing programs, retail activations and product launches, and of course, mobile tours. Aardvark Mobile Health was started in the middle of the pandemic and offers mobile testing clinics, vaccine sites, and healthcare units. Before starting Aardvark, Larry was the CEO of The Borden Agency and Vice President of Client Services at Spevco, Inc. In this episode… What qualities should you...2021-06-1632 min

Talent WinsHow to Hire A-Players and Have Costs Go DownChris Mursau is the President of Topgrading, a proven system that helps organizations build and maintain high-performing teams through hiring, development, and promotion strategies. Since 2001, Chris has been consulting and teaching organizations and individual managers how to pack their teams with A-Players. Chris has conducted over 2,500 in-depth Topgrading assessments for internal and external candidates, helped hundreds of people achieve their A potential, and trained thousands of people in the guaranteed methods for improving their success. His client list is broad and diverse, including Fortune 500 companies, small to medium-sized businesses, and nonprofit organizations. In this episode…...2021-06-0214 min

Talent WinsHow to Hire Top Talent and Be a Standout CEO with Vijay Sajja of EvergentVijay Sajja is the Founder and CEO of Evergent, a technology company that offers cloud-based revenue and customer management services for customers spanning 175 countries. He has over two decades of experience in building business and operational support systems and management and technology leadership. He is one of the top business and technology leaders in Silicon Valley. Before starting Evergent, Vijay was the CEO of Infotech Solutions, Inc., a technology services company that delivered customer care solutions for leading service companies. He has been a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization since 2002. In this episode… Are...2021-05-1936 min

Talent WinsHow to be an Effective Leader and Attract A PlayersDonald (Donnie) Hampton, Jr. is the Chief Executive Officer of Pace Industries, LLC, an integrated company based in Detroit. With facilities across the United States, Pace Industries provides quality die casting, manufacturing, and engineering solutions worldwide. He has more than two decades of leadership experience for reputable companies like Honeywell International, Hayes Lemmerz International, Rea Magnet Wire, and Faurecia. Before launching his executive career, Donnie graduated from Tiffin University with a degree in Accounting and entered the U.S. Navy. Later, he earned his Master’s in Business and Finance. In this episode… How can CEOs...2021-05-0529 min

Talent WinsDevelop Your Talent with Fred Bentley of DexKo GlobalFred Bentley is the President and CEO of DexKo Global, the global leader in the production and distribution of highly engineered running gear and structural solutions for the growing towable trailer industry. Since Fred has been the CEO, the company has completed 20 acquisitions, doubled in size, increased margins, and has the leading share in most of their product categories. Before joining DexKo Global, Fred was the President and CEO of Maxion Wheels, the world's largest wheel manufacturer. During his three years with the company, revenue increased by 250%, with 90% of the top 77 leaders in the company as A-Players...2021-01-2127 min

Personal Injury Mastermind52. Chris Mursau, Topgrading — Hiring For Excellence, Interview Strategy, And The New PIPChris Mursau can spot an A-player from miles away! Chris is the President of Topgrading, a market-leading company that helps organizations find A-players and hold onto them. He's spent his career tackling the big intake questions and he shares that expertise with us. Today, we discuss how to motivate and retain high performers, what you should and shouldn't do in an exit interview and whether those personality profile tests are worth your time. Plus, we hear the eye-opening financial ramifications and cost savings relating to hiring wrong, or right!2020-12-2431 min

Snyder Showdown031 |"A" Players Only Please, with Chris Mursau, President of TopgradingChris Mursau is the president of Topgrading, a firm that helps companies and individual managers hire top talent. They've been doing this since the early 70s. Chris has been with the firm since 2001, and has conducted over 2,500 in-depth Topgrading assessments, and has helped numerous people achieve their best potential. Topgradings list of clients includes many on the Fortune 500. And they also work with small to medium-sized businesses, including nonprofit organizations.2020-04-2952 min

INspired INsider PodcastHow to Hire A-Players and Build a Great Company with Chris Mursau of TopgradingChris Mursau is the President of Topgrading, an agency that helps companies and individual managers hire top talents since 2001. Chris has conducted over 2,500 in-depth top rating assessments and has helped numerous people achieve their best potential. Chris’ list of clients include Bank of America, Red Bull, and lots more. They serve fortune 500 companies, small to medium-sized businesses, and nonprofit organizations. In this episode… A company is only as good as the performance of its people but many businesses struggle with hiring A-players. Why? Because weeding them out from a list of applicants takes time...2020-04-1451 min

TalentCulture #WorkTrendsIdentifying, Hiring and Retaining High PerformersJoin us each week as experts help us explore issues shaping the world of work. The TalentCulture #TChat Show is back live on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. #TChat Radio starts at 6:30 pm ET (3:30 pm PT) and the convo continues on #TChat Twitter chat from 7-8 pm ET. Last week we talked about celebrated Valentine’s Day the “world of work” way, and this week we’re talking improved quality of hire via the threat of reference checks. The holy grail of hiring are the high performers organizations so long to find, recruit and retain forever and ever. The happy "A players" who create an...2014-02-2030 min