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Unlocking MovesHOT ONES Unlocked this Entrepreneur's Success! | Unlocking Moves Greatest Hits Ep. 2FROM DELL TO HOT SAUCE ON “HOT ONES.” 🌶️Listen to the Full Episode here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/jtPjLYrHfYbIn this episode, Kurt sits down with @josuerivas, a Peruvian immigrant who walked out of a stable systems engineering job at Dell to chase food. He literally left the office and went straight to culinary school then built restaurants, lost it all, and had to start over taking prep-cook gigs in Portland just to get back in the kitchen.Josue didn’t quit. He later launched @savirfoods the chef-crafted hot sauce brand out of Austin t...
2025-11-1302 min
The AI-Driven LeaderBuilding an AI-Driven Culture at HireBetter with Velveth Schmitz & Amy AnciraImagine collapsing hours of client-note consolidation into a single minute — and freeing your team to focus on what only humans can do.That’s exactly what happened when two leaders decided to experiment with AI, not as a side project, but as a cultural transformation. One led with fearless curiosity, modeling adoption before asking her team to follow. The other paired process-driven creativity with custom GPTs that unlocked efficiency, strategy, and presence.The result? A recruiting firm that turned skepticism into advocacy, wrote its own AI policy, redesigned training with predictive data, and built a cult...
2025-10-1446 min
Systems SimplifiedHow to Build People-First Systems in the Age of AI with Velveth SchmitzIn This Episode Many leaders focus on growing their businesses through sales, systems, and strategy — but often overlook their most important resource: people. In this episode of the System Simplified podcast, Adi Klevit interviews Velveth Schmitz, CEO of HireBetter, to discuss how intentional talent planning and strong systems work hand-in-hand to build thriving organizations. Velveth shares how HireBetter partners with clients to align their people strategy with business goals — not just filling roles, but building cohesive, values-driven teams. She explains why onboarding should never be an afterthought and how having clear, documented processes helps new hire...
2025-10-1140 min
Unlocking MovesFrom Dumpster Diving to TikTok Domination | Lexi Kaz, You Will Rock Books - Unlocking Moves Ep. 57She sells 15,000 Books a Month?!? And she's only 23?!? Tune in for Lexi Kaz’s BlueprintThis week on Unlocking Moves, host Kurt Wilkin sits down with Lexi Kaz, the 23-year-old powerhouse behind You Will Rock books.Lexi’s journey hasn't followed the typical playbook. At the height of the pandemic, she walked away from her dream of playing professional soccer (not to mention a Division I soccer scholarship) to spend a gap year farming and camping across Hawaii. Looking for her next move, she signed up for a $100 online course that introduced her to Amazon’s Kind...
2025-08-1949 min
Millionaire UniversitySmart Hiring Solutions That Get the Right People in the Right Roles With Kurt Wilkin (MU Classic)#545 What if the people you trust most in your business are actually holding you back? In this episode, host Brien Gearin is joined by Kurt Wilkin, co-founder and CEO of HireBetter and author of Who's Your Mike?. Kurt dives deep into the challenges entrepreneurs face when it comes to building and scaling teams. From identifying when your loyal "Mike" might be out of their depth to avoiding the pitfalls of "silver bullet hires," Kurt shares actionable advice and relatable anecdotes to help business owners get the right people in the right roles. Kurt also discusses the power of fractional...
2025-08-1644 min
Unlocking MovesAsking for Help is a Super Power | Nate Thomas, Co-Founder of Shmoody - Unlocking Moves Ep. 55How Asking for Help Changes Everything: Nate Thomas's Transformative JourneyJoin us this week on Unlocking Moves as host Kurt Wilkin visits with Nate Thomas, founder of the innovative mental health app: Shmoody. Nate's journey is raw, authentic, and packed with powerful lessons from his personal battle with addiction to his path toward recovery and entrepreneurship.In this deeply honest conversation, Nate openly shares how addiction nearly destroyed his life, leaving him unemployable, isolated, and he ultimately hit rock bottom. Nate shares his humble restart as a Starbucks employee, the powerful moment of surrender that...
2025-08-131h 06
Unlocking MovesSpoiler Alert: Dumbledore Dies (Also, Try the Queso) | Clay McPhail, Restauranteur – Unlocking Moves Ep. 54THE EL ARROYO SIGN STOLE MY CLEVER INTRO!Join us for this week's episode of Unlocking Moves with Clay McPhail - the restauranteur behind Austin's iconic El Arroyo Tex-Mex restaurant and its legendary roadside sign! Known for its witty, satirical, and sometimes controversial messages, the El Arroyo sign has captured the hearts and occasionally provoked the tempers of Austinites for decades. But there’s much more to Clay’s story than clever jokes and Tex-Mex!Unlocking Moves dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Most of us only like...
2025-07-0833 min
Unlocking MovesFrom Bike Mechanic to the Inc 500 (and back again) | Mark Zweig, Zweig Group - Unlocking Moves Ep 53"Do you want to be the gambler, with the odds stacked against you... or the casino owner?"Join us for this week's episode of Unlocking Moves with Mark Zweig, author and founder of two Inc 500/5000 companies. Unlocking Moves dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Most of us only like to talk about our "glory" stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes, our "gory" stories. On this episode, Kurt chats with Mark Zweig, founder of the...
2025-06-2446 min
Unlocking MovesHow Hot Ones Unlocked this Entrepreneur's Success | Josue Rivas, Savir Foods - Unlocking Moves Ep 52From Systems Engineer to Hot Sauce Star: Josue Rivas's Incredible JourneyJosue went from producing dozens of bottles of hot sauce a month to fulfilling an order for 40... THOUSAND... in six weeks!Join us for this week's episode of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Most of us only like to talk about our "glory" stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes, our "gory" stories. On this episode...
2025-06-0458 min
Unlocking MovesBurning the Boats, Building Success | Brien Gearin, Millionaire University - Unlocking Moves Ep. 51Once you've been bitten by the entrepreneurial bug, what's the playbook for making it happen??Join us for this week's episode of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Many leaders only like to talk about their "glory" stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes, our "gory" stories. On this episode, Kurt talks with Brien Gearin, the Founder and CEO of Ricochet Digital Marketing and host of the Millionaire University podcast, about his...
2025-05-2152 min
Unlocking MovesUgly Startups, Beautiful Returns | Nick Moran, New Stack Ventures - Unlocking Moves Ep. 49"Don't be an order taker... be a VALUE DRIVER"Join us for this week's episode of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Many leaders only like to talk about their "glory" stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes, our "gory" stories. On this episode, Kurt talks with Nick Moran, General Partner at New Stack Ventures - a VC firm that is shaking up the venture capital industry by investing in "outsiders" who...
2025-04-1548 min
Unlocking MovesThe Great Game of Entrepreneurship | Bo Burlingham, Best Selling Author - Unlocking Moves Ep 47 pt 2Bo Burlingham has had a storied career writing about some of the best entrepreneurs and greatest companies of all time -- but there's something about Bo that NO ONE knew, maybe not even Bo...until this episode of Unlocking Moves. Bo actually HATES writing!!! Join us for this week's episode of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Many leaders only like to talk about their "glory" stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and...
2025-04-0250 min
Unlocking MovesThe Hiring Episode - A Players, Disastrous Fails and Hilarious Blunders | Rick Girard - Unlocking Moves, Ep. 48How did Rick Girard go from Playboy photoshoots to being a recruiting and hiring guru?Join us for this week's episode of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Many leaders only like to talk about their "glory" stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes, our "gory" stories. On this episode, Kurt talks with Rick Girard, the Founder and CEO of Intertru - and creator of the HireOS methodology. Rick started out as...
2025-03-1136 min
Unlocking MovesRadicals, Revolutions & Small Giants | Bo Burlingham, Best Selling Author - Unlocking Moves Ep 47, pt 1How did this "Small Giant" of business journalism get his start? Would you believe his start including getting arrested at a radical rally in 1969?! And that's just the tip of the iceberg!Join us for this week's episode of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Many leaders only like to talk about their "glory" stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes, our "gory" stories. On this episode, Kurt talks with Bo Burlingham...
2025-02-2658 min
Unlocking MovesFail Fast, Pivot Faster: What It Takes to Build and Back Startups | Rob Adams, Unlocking Moves Ep. 46
Want tips for becoming an entrepreneur, navigating venture capital, and living well to 105?! This might be the episode for you!
Join us for this week's episode of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Many leaders only like to talk about their "glory" stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes, our "gory" stories. On this episode, Kurt talks with Rob Adams - Executive Partner at Alumni Ventures and seasoned venture capital investor...
2025-02-0453 min
Unlocking MovesWeathering the Storm: Beating the Odds to Build a Brand | Eric Hui, Terracea - Unlocking Moves Ep. 45
What does it take to WEATHER the storm and build a business from scratch -- with no industry experience?
Join us for this week's episode of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Many leaders only like to talk about their "glory" stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes, our "gory" stories. On this episode, Kurt has a raw and open discussion with Eric Hui, the founder and CEO of Terracea, an outerwear...
2025-01-2240 min
Unlocking MovesThe Journey to Making BIG Happen | Mark Moses, CEO Coaching International - Unlocking Moves Ep. 44
What does it take to make “big” happen?
In this episode, Kurt Wilkin visits with serial entrepreneur, mortgage industry innovator, Iron Man athlete, and CEO coach to CEO coaches, Mark Moses. Mark shares how early challenges - including his father's bankruptcy - shaped his entrepreneurial motivation, growing multiple successful businesses, writing multiple best-selling books, and eventually founding CEO Coaching International, which has coached over 1,000 entrepreneurs and CEOs worldwide.
Join Kurt as he learns several key themes from Mark’s journey, including:
How he turned his father's bankruptcy into motivation to succeed, develo...
2025-01-1047 min
Unlocking MovesThe King of Making BIG Happen | Mark Moses, CEO Coaching Int'l - Unlocking Moves Ep. 44What does it take to make BIG happen?
In this episode, Kurt Wilkin visits with serial entrepreneur, mortgage industry innovator, Iron Man athlete, and CEO coach to CEO coaches, Mark Moses. Mark shares how early challenges - including his father's bankruptcy - shaped his entrepreneurial motivation, growing multiple successful businesses, writing multiple best-selling books, and eventually founding CEO Coaching International, which has coached over 1,000 entrepreneurs and CEOs worldwide.
Join Kurt as he learns several key themes from Mark’s journey, including:
How he turned his father's bankruptcy into motivation to succeed, developing the ma...
2025-01-0947 min
Millionaire University215. Smart Hiring Solutions That Get the Right People in the Right Roles With Kurt WilkinWhat if the people you trust most in your business are actually holding you back? In this episode, host Brien Gearin is joined by Kurt Wilkin, co-founder and CEO of HireBetter and author of Who's Your Mike?. Kurt dives deep into the challenges entrepreneurs face when it comes to building and scaling teams. From identifying when your loyal "Mike" might be out of their depth to avoiding the pitfalls of "silver bullet hires," Kurt shares actionable advice and relatable anecdotes to help business owners get the right people in the right roles. Kurt also discusses the power of fractional...
2024-12-2044 min
Unlocking MovesFrom sinking ship to eCommerce guru | Mike Begg, AMZ Advisors - Unlocking Moves Ep. 41How did Mike Begg go from a sinking ship at Sears to becoming an eCommerce guru - advising some of the biggest brands how to sell on Amazon?
Join us for Episode 41 of Unlocking Moves to find out - the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Many leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes. On this episode, Kurt chats with Mike Begg about his path -- beginning...
2024-11-1331 min
Unlocking MovesEvery Visionary Needs an Integrator | Kelly Knight, EOS Worldwide - Unlocking Moves Ep. 33How do thousands of entrepreneurial companies unlock their true potential?Join us for Episode 33 for a deep dive into all things EOS® with Kelly Knight, the Integrator and President of EOS® Worldwide! Unlocking Moves dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes. This episode features a conversation between Kurt and Kelly about her journey to EOS Worldwide, the Integrator-Visionary partnership...and high-quality Mac & Ch...
2024-07-1053 min
Good Morning, HRPeople Management in Entrepreneurial Firms with Kurt WilkinIn episode 149, Coffey talks with Kurt Wilkin about people leadership in entrepreneurial firms.They discuss the premise behind Kurt's book "Who's Your Mike," which focuses on the different kinds of workplace personalities encountered as an entrepreneurial firm matures; the evolution of HR in entrepreneurial businesses; common misconceptions that entrepreneurs have about people practices; what HR professionals often misunderstand about working in entrepreneurial firms; finding the balance between tactical and strategic HR; and the keys to building a successful culture in a growing firm.Mentioned in the episode:Kurt’s book, Who's Your Mike?: A...
2024-05-2332 min
Unlocking MovesThe No Bullsh!t Coach | Adrian Koehler - Unlocking Moves Ep. 26
Adrian Koehler has been a pastor, a nurse to Kuwaiti royalty, a dodgeball sniper, and a kickass no-bullshit coach for entrepreneurs.
Join us for Episode 26 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves goes deep with Adrian Koehler about the hard conversations that entrepreneurs need to have with themselves. From "Hugging...
2024-02-1356 min
Unlocking MovesElijah May's Secret to Success? Saying YES! | Elijah May - Unlocking Moves Ep. 25
How did Elijah May go from “I have no idea what I’m doing” to having a wildly successful career and running multiple companies?!
Join us for Episode 25 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves dives into Elijah May’s background from growing up in the woods of North Carolina to atten...
2024-02-0244 minUnlocking MovesA Little Secret About Entrepreneurs? We All Take Risks and We've All Failed | Unlocking Moves: Overcoming Adversity Montage, Ep. 24
"The winners in life aren't the ones who never fail - they're the ones who never quit" - Edwin Louis Cole
What do almost all successful people have in common? They've all experienced some extreme LOWS at some point in their career -- most have failed MANY times. There are tons of business books and podcasts out there that highlight the rainbows and sunshine part of success. "You can get rich AND work three hours a week from the beach! AND have tons of sex!!!!"
But the truth is...
2024-01-1011 minUnlocking MovesPeople Problems? Yep, every Entrepreneur has 'em | Unlocking Moves: Who's Your Mike? Montage, Ep. 23People challenges are still the #1 theme we consistently see in working with 100's of entrepreneurs. It's no surprise it was a common topic in our first 20 episodes of Unlocking Moves.Every single entrepreneur has faced, is facing, or will face people challenges in their company. We all have team members we love, those we think we can't live without, those we're afraid we've outgrown... and those we know just gotta go. Join us for Episode 23 of Unlocking Moves, where we’re looking back on the first 20 episodes and highlighting some of the people problems that my guests hav...
2023-12-2112 min
The ProFiles PodcastFinding Your UNLOCKING MOVE With Kurt WilkinToday I am very lucky to sit down with Kurt Wilkin. Kurt is a best-selling author for his book ‘Who’s Your Mike?,’ he is an angel investor, an entrepreneur, and HireBetter’s Co-Founder. Hirebetter is a national recruiting firm working directly with leaders of high-growth companies to build game-changing teams. In our conversation, Kurt and I cover:
The major misconception in entrepreneurship
The qualities every successful team has
Kurt’s angel inesting strategy
How to start a successful company
The entrepreneur archetype
The power of change
How to build credibility
And much, much more
I really hope you lik...
2023-12-1133 minUnlocking MovesTurning Valleys into Peaks | Unlocking Moves Mental Health Montage: Ep. 22It’s 2023 – how many companies have incorporated the mental health of their team into their core values? I'm glad to see that the mental health of our employees is a hot topic -- my wish is that entrepreneurs look in the mirror and consider their own mental health, as well!
Join us for Episode 22 of Unlocking Moves, where we’re looking back on the first 20 episodes and highlighting some of the powerful stories our guests have told about their struggles – mentally, physically, and emotionally. Entrepreneurship is HARD – I’ve seen many friends and colleagues struggle with their mental health while...
2023-12-0814 minUnlocking MovesTake the Risk or Lose the Chance | Unlocking Moves Risk-Taking Montage: Ep. 21How many times have you thought, "Someday I'm going to do THIS" or "Somebody oughtta invent THAT"?
But we sit back -- wait for the perfect time to take action. The perfect time never comes.
Wanna know a little secret about ALL entrepreneurs -- really all successful people??? At some point we've done something that scared the hell out of us...something outside of our comfort zone. We took a risk. To quote Eminem's iconic Lose Yourself, simply: "...mom's spaghetti". I think you know what I mean: you're scared, we're all scared, but TAKE THE...
2023-11-2011 min
Unlocking MovesHuman-to-Human Leadership Transformed a Business, a Man and a Family | Jason Bronstad, Malk Organics – Unlocking Moves Ep. 20Jason Bronstad went through a transformation - from “businessman with a family” to “family man with a business”.
Join us for Episode 20 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves dives into Jason’s journeys through both mental and physical health and his rise to the leadership in the CPG wo...
2023-10-1638 min
Unlocking MovesTyler's Secret Sauce? Giving a Sh*t! | Tyler Allgaier, Pitted Companies - Unlocking Moves - Ep. 19How should entrepreneurs approach mental health as they lead teams?
Join us for Episode 19 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation between Kurt and Tyler that goes DEEP. Tyler offers a candid look at the moments that shaped him – including his father’s sudden death when Tyler was...
2023-10-0340 min
What Nobody Tells UsEpisode 11 | Breaking the Cycle: Generational Trauma & Parenthood | Velveth Schmitz, CEO of HireBetter, Survivor of Generational Trauma, Mom of Teenage DaughtersDisclaimer - This episode contains profanity, references to domestic violence, eating disorders, and sexually explicit language Today's episode explores breaking the cycle of generational trauma, best described as a cycle of trauma that extends from one generation to the next. According to Health.com, generational trauma can begin when a group or family experiences a traumatic event that causes economic, cultural, and familial distress. In the case of today's guest, Velveth Schmitz, domestic violence was the cornerstone of her family's generational trauma, extending back nearly seven generations. Velveth, however, successfully broke the cycle of violence in her...
2023-09-251h 20
Matt Brown Show - Conversations That Power The Business World.MBS739- Empowering Entrepreneurial Success: The HireBetter Story (Secrets of #Fail 121)Send us a textWelcome to the "Secrets of #Fail," a new pod storm series hosted by Matt Brown. In this series of 2023, Matt dives deep into the world of failures and lessons learned along the way from high-net-worth individuals. Join Matt as he dives into the world of failures and lessons.Series: Secret of #FailHireBetter was built by seasoned entrepreneurs who have grown and exited successful businesses. Get an interview on the Matt Brown Show: www.mattbrownshow.comSupport the show
2023-09-2008 minMatt Brown Show - Conversations That Power The Business World.MBS739- Empowering Entrepreneurial Success: The HireBetter Story (Secrets of #Fail 121)Send us a textWelcome to the "Secrets of #Fail," a new pod storm series hosted by Matt Brown. In this series of 2023, Matt dives deep into the world of failures and lessons learned along the way from high-net-worth individuals. Join Matt as he dives into the world of failures and lessons.Series: Secret of #FailHireBetter was built by seasoned entrepreneurs who have grown and exited successful businesses. Get an interview on the Matt Brown Show: www.mattbrownshow.comSupport the show
2023-09-2008 min
Unlocking MovesThere's Purpose in the Pain - From Rock Bottom to Entrepreneur | Gareth Gallagher, EVT Media – Unlocking Moves Ep. 18How did Gareth Gallagher go from hitting rock bottom (personally and professionally) to and building his own global event planning company?
Join us for Episode 18 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features a powerful conversation between Kurt and Gareth focused on overcoming personal demons, working in high-stress, high-pressure environments, and...
2023-09-1935 min
Unlocking MovesFrom Big Screen to Big Stage | LaQuita Cleare, Clear Communication Academy – Unlocking Moves Ep. 17How did LaQuita Cleare go from Hollywood actress to one of the business world’s best storytelling coaches?
Join us for Episode 17 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation between Kurt and LaQuita about her struggles as an actress trying to make it in Ho...
2023-09-1231 min
Unlocking MovesAdam Witty Dropping Entrepreneurial Knowledge About What NOT to Do! | Adam Witty, Forbes Books - Unlocking Moves Ep. 16How does Adam Witty help hundreds of entrepreneurs unlock their stories to benefit others?
Join us for Episode 16 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to share their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes.
This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation that covers Adam's early days - starting an online ticket exchange as a student at Clemson - through...
2023-09-0535 min
Rewired MindSalary Negotiating 101: Insights from ExpertsIn this episode we dive into a topic that resonates with all of us: salary negotiation. I'm your host, Allen Plunkett, and joining me on this episode are three remarkable guests, Amy Ancira from HireBetter, Keld Jensen from Thunderbird School of Global Management, and Rinkan Patel, a friend and seasoned professional with expertise spanning various industries. In this episode, we explore the art of negotiation from different angles. Amy kicks off the discussion by shedding light on the importance of creating safe spaces for open conversations between employees and employers. Keld Jensen, drawing from his...
2023-08-3050 min
Unlocking MovesFrom Recovering Lawyer to Successful Entrepreneur and Thought Leader | Jennifer Hill - Unlocking Moves, Ep. 15How did Jennifer Hill go from “recovering lawyer” to successful entrepreneur and AI and Cybersecurity Expert?
Join us for Episode 15 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation between Kurt and Jennifer about her transition from lawyer to entrepreneur. She talks about her experience joining, scal...
2023-08-2225 min
Unlocking MovesBuilding Teams: Secrets of Success for VC-Backed Entrepreneurs | Autumn Manning – Unlocking Moves Ep. 14What are Autumn Manning's secrets of success in the venture-backed tech industry?Join us for Episode 14 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation between Kurt and Autumn, a successful tech entrepreneur, investor, and organizational change agent who has successfully scaled and exited multiple businesses...
2023-08-1545 min
Unlocking MovesHe's Leveraging YEARS of Hard Lessons to Create a New Category | Rolf Wilkin – Unlocking Moves Ep.13How did Kurt’s older brother inspire him to become an entrepreneur?
Join us for Episode 13 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes.
This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation between Kurt and his older brother and entrepreneurial role model Rolf about their inspirations and beginnings as entrepreneurs. Rolf wa...
2023-08-0825 min
Unlocking MovesUsing YEARS of Hard Lessons to Create a New Consumer Category | Rolf Wilkin – Unlocking Moves, Ep.13How did Kurt’s older brother inspire him to become an entrepreneur?
Join us for Episode 13 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes.
This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation between Kurt and his older brother and entrepreneurial role model Rolf about their inspirations and beginnings as...
2023-08-0825 min
CEO Coaching International PodcastHireBetter's Kurt Wilkin on the People Who Could Be Hampering Your Company's Long-Term GrowthGuest: Kurt Wilkin, Co-Founder and former CEO of HireBetter and a Managing Partner of Bee Cave Capital. Kurt is also the author of a new book, Who's Your Mike? A No-BS Guide to the People You'll Meet on Your Entrepreneurial Journey. Overview: A fast-growing company will only keep accelerating towards BIG if it has the right people working the right jobs. Sometimes CEOs can maintain that alignment with a mission and values system that inspires good performers to become great. In other cases, CEOs need the courage to make difficult decisions and the EQ to help folks...
2023-08-0140 min
Unlocking Moves"The Comeback's Always Greater Than the Setback" | Erik Qualman, Equalman – Unlocking Moves, Ep. 12How did Erik Qualman step into his story as Equalman and embrace being “FLAWsome”?Join us for Episode 12 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation between Kurt and Erik about the story behind his success as an entrepreneur, author, and thought leader. Erik discusses key...
2023-07-3131 min
Unlocking MovesFired twice by same guy? Start an Entrepreneurial Journey! | Brian Moran, Small Business Edge, Unlocking Moves Ep. 11How did Brian Moran make “chicken salad out of chicken sh*t”?
Join us for Episode 11 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation between Kurt and Brian about the roller coaster ride of entrepreneurship and how the lowest lows and lead to the highest of h...
2023-07-2428 min
Unlocking MovesThe Power of Community | Unlocking Moves Bonus Episode ft. Craig Wiley, Transcend BusinessCraig Wiley of Transcend Business knows that sometimes you’ve got to zig when others zag – what should you be doing right now to make your team stronger amid all the chaos?
Join us for a special Bonus Episode of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves focuses on the entrepreneur and their exec...
2023-07-1718 min
Unlocking MovesThis 21yo built a TikTok empire | James Dumoulin, School of Hard Knocks, Unlocking Moves Ep. 10How did 21 year old James Dumolin help build a social media empire with over 700 MILLION video views in a few years? Join us for Episode 10 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes.This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation between Kurt and James about his work...
2023-07-1022 min
Unlocking MovesA Hangover Started This Entrepreneur’s Journey | Tori Brodsky, Besa Mi Vino – Unlocking Moves Ep. 9How did Tori Brodsky go from Dancing Banana at Jamba Juice to the CEO of a Paso Robles wine company? A bad hangover, of course!Join us for Episode 9 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation between Kurt and Tori about her journey to becoming an entrepreneur...
2023-06-2628 min
Unlocking MovesFrom Tragedy to Sales Whisperer | Scott Leese, Surf & Sales – Unlocking Moves Ep. 8How did sales guru Scott Leese turn his near-death experience into his superpower?Join us for Episode 8 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation between Kurt and Scott about what makes someone ready to be an expert in sales. Sales is a lot like surfing – the bigger the wave, th...
2023-06-1229 min
Unlocking MovesBBQ Sauce, Kale Chips, and... Snoop Dogg? | Scott Jenson, Rhythm Superfoods - Unlocking Moves Ep. 7Scott Jensen’s path to entrepreneurship started when he got an ice chest full of barbecue delivered to NYC – How did he become the “godfather” of Austin CPG?Join us for Episode 7 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation between Kurt and Scott about the risks, hard work, and exciteme...
2023-06-0532 min
Unlocking MovesFrom selling bikes in his garage to the Inc. 5000 list | Mathias Ihlenfeld, Woom USA - Unlocking Moves Ep. 6Mathias Ihlenfeld and Woom sold 13 bikes in their first year… how did he grow to be an Inc. 5000 company in just ten years?Join us for Episode 6 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation between Kurt and Mathias, the German-born entrepreneur and founder of Wo...
2023-05-2938 min
Unlocking MovesFrom BAD breakup to $30 million company | Anne Cheng, Supercharge Lab - Unlocking Moves Ep. 5How did Anne Cheng’s bad breakup turn into a $30 million company?
Join us for Episode 5 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation between Kurt and Anne about global entrepreneurship, being allies to the marginalized by welcoming diverse perspectives in leadership teams, and facing adversity as an en...
2023-05-2226 min
Unlocking MovesFrom Selling Wine out of Her Van to $100m Company | Meghan Watkins, CEOCI – Unlocking Moves Ep. 4Meghan Watkins got her start hawking wine out of the back of her truck... How did she grow that into a $100 Million business?
Join us for Episode 4 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features a candid conversation between Kurt and Meghan, covering her journey from helping friends with their resumes during...
2023-05-1519 min
Unlocking MovesNever Hire Coke Addicts in your Business | Mike Smerklo, Next Coast Ventures – Unlocking Moves Ep. 3Mike Smerklo’s biggest advice for entrepreneurs… Don’t hire coke addicts!!Join us for Episode 3 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features a candid conversation between Kurt and Mike, covering everything from his… failed first sales hire to advice for entrepreneurs seeking investment from venture capital, writing his book Mr. Monkey a...
2023-05-0825 min
Unlocking MovesFrom SWAT Captain to Real Estate King | Adam Contos, RE/MAX Holdings – Unlocking Moves Ep. 2🎧 In this episode of Unlocking Moves, Kurt Wilkin sits down with Adam Contos, former CEO of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., bestselling author, and former SWAT team leader.
🔑 Adam shares the defining moments of his career, including a period where he legally purchased drugs for two years, which taught him critical business lessons.
💼 As a passionate serial entrepreneur, Adam's leadership philosophy revolves around a strong mindset, breaking the rules, challenging the status quo, and inspiring others to achieve greatness. Click here to watch the full episode
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2023-05-0127 min
School of HiringThe Art of Letting People Go: Insights from Communication Expert Oliver AustSend us a textWelcome to the latest episode of the School of Hiring podcast! Usually, we dive into strategies and tips for improving your hiring process. However, today's topic is a bit more somber as we discuss letting employees go, redundancies, and layoffs.Although it's not the most uplifting topic, it's a crucial one to understand for any business, especially during tough times. And to help us navigate this difficult topic, we have a special guest joining us today - Oliver Aust.Oliver is a leading expert in CEO and founder communications...
2023-04-2135 min
Unlocking MovesEntrepreneurs should go to “Try School” | Rod Kurtz, Media Strategist – Unlocking Moves Ep. 1What convinced Rod Kurtz to take the leap from journalist to entrepreneur?
Join us for Episode 1 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features a candid conversation between Kurt and Rod, covering everything from advice Rod's grandmother gave him all the way to him befriending and working with the...
2023-04-1935 min
Catalyst Sale PodcastWho's Your Mike with Kurt Wilkin "Most entrepreneurs are reactive with their hiring, but I'm more of a big picture guy. I want to have more of a strategy. So we've developed a strategic approach to recruiting, including assessing your existing team against a future state chart." - Kurt Wilkin Kurt Wilkin Kurt Wilkin is the co-founder of HireBetter and author of Who's Your Mike? His book explores the characters entrepreneurs encounter in their journey to success. In this episode you will learn: How a strategic approach to recruitment can help entrepreneurs sol...
2023-03-2236 minFind My Catalyst PodcastWho's Your Mike with Kurt Wilkin "Most entrepreneurs are reactive with their hiring, but I'm more of a big picture guy. I want to have more of a strategy. So we've developed a strategic approach to recruiting, including assessing your existing team against a future state chart." - Kurt Wilkin Kurt Wilkin Kurt Wilkin is the co-founder of HireBetter and author of Who's Your Mike? His book explores the characters entrepreneurs encounter in their journey to success. In this episode you will learn: How a strategic approach to recruitment can help entrepreneurs sol...
2023-03-2236 min
HireBetterLet's Go! Ep. 20 - Diversity Doesn't Have a Finish LineIn the second half of our Let’s Go! conversation with JeVon McCormick, President and CEO of Scribe Media, JeVon shares his approach to improving diversity and inclusion in the workplace – and why he won’t use pronouns, why he hates the phrase “pull yourself up by the boot-straps” and why he is against the acronym DEI.
JeVon, a successful entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author, has been named as Austin’s Best CEO, and Entrepreneur has recognized Scribe Media for having the #1 Top Company Culture.
His engrossing origin story begins with his mother who, after being raised...
2023-03-1314 min
HireBetterLet's Go! Ep. 19 - Leading the Way for Conscious Culture & CapitalismA study of more than 1.4 million Glassdoor reviews across 38 industries found that company culture is 12.4 times more likely to predict whether an employee will quit than compensation. This data validates what we’ve been saying all along – culture is key. And the best weapon against toxic cultures is modern leadership. It’s is all about putting people first. Enter JeVon McCormick, Author and CEO of Scribe Media. He’s been named as Austin’s #1 CEO, and once you meet him, it’s easy to see why. JeVon believes that leaders shouldn’t be anyone’s boss. He lives by the mantra, “No on...
2023-03-1314 min
HireBetterLet's Go! Ep. 18 - The Truth about the Great ResignationTalent is constantly on the mind of CEOs and Founders everywhere. Leaders spend sleepless nights coming up with strategies on how to access and attract great talent. So when record quits happened, it quickly became one of the biggest crises leaders faced and continue to face.
Since April 2021, 33 million people have left their jobs. What drove a fifth of the total workforce in the U.S. to quit? The common answer involves a pandemic-related reasoning. But is this accurate? Is this the real truth behind the Great Resignation?
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2023-03-1323 min
HireBetterLet's Go! Ep. 17 - Finding Impactful Employment in Today's Job MarketMaybe you’ve lost your passion and want it back. Maybe you’re one of those who have joined the great resignation, but now you’re thinking it’s time to go back to doing what you love.
If this sounds like the position you’re in, you’re probably wondering, “Is now a good time to look for new opportunities?
You’re in luck because the market is white hot for job seekers right now. Patti Boyle, an elite executive coach, says that the disruptions caused by the pandemic have changed the work environment forever. And that...
2023-03-1322 min
HireBetterLet's Go! Ep. 16 - How to Hire BetterLearn more about HireBetter https://www.HireBetter.com
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About Kurt Wilkin
Kurt Wilkin is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, investor and Co-Founder of HireBetter - the Strategic Talent Partner for entrepreneurial, high-growth, middle-market companies that need the right solutions to thrive and scale. Through his videos and beyond, Kurt hopes to provide guidance and insight to help other entrepreneurs and business leaders thrive through change and the challenges that come with it.
About HireBetter
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2023-03-1327 min
HireBetterLet's Go! Ep. 15 - Building a Community of EntrepreneursThis is not your usual Let’s Go! podcast. Today, Kurt Wilkin talks to entrepreneurship guru Loren Feldman, a distinguished writer and editor who took the big jump into independent podcasting. He left his position as senior editor in Forbes and leaped into creating 21 Hats.
Twenty months in, the 21 Hats Podcast is growing stronger than ever and the community of entrepreneurs he started with are still his staple guests, having become podcast stars in their own right.
Watch Kurt’s interview with Loren as they talk about everything entrepreneurship, from anti-pivot pandemic stories to strategies in in...
2023-03-1330 min
HireBetterLet's Go! Ep. 14 - Get Your Freedom Back with DelegationOur next guest for Let’s Go! with Kurt Wilkin, Emily Morgan, is a Master delegator who's dedicated most of the past decade and a half in helping create freedom for CEOs.
Through her innovative solutions, executives who normally have zero time to do what they love to do, are able to do so.
Emily, the Founder and CEO of Delegate Solutions shares how delegation should be treated — as an energy management system and the obvious solution to the problems caused by bottle neck behaviors of entrepreneurs and how to overcome them
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2023-03-1324 min
HireBetterLet's Go! Ep. 12 - How Transformational Leadership Can Transform Your BusinessThis week on “Let’s Go!,” Kurt Wilkin hosts a discussion on the power of relationships and connections, wrapped up in the game-changing concept of Conscious Capitalism.
Building connections and nurturing conscious relationships are two things that a lot of CEOs fail to consider. For Karen Sammon, former CEO and President of Par Tech, shaping her business and leadership style toward sustainability steered her former company toward the $2B business it is today.
At Par Tech, Karen transformed her former company by making the success of members of her team as the focal point. This shift w...
2023-03-1327 min
HireBetterLet's Go! Ep. 11 - Conscious Leadership & Modern TeamsThis week on “Let’s Go!,” Kurt Wilkin talks with Suzi Sosa, Co-Founder & CEO of Verb. They discuss shaping the future of leadership and the modern-approach to leadership training, which involves adopting diversity and inclusion principles.
There is a disconnect between leadership training and the development of soft skills in shaping future leaders. What it means to be a leader nowadays is not only about the mastery of management and negotiation skills, but in the expansion of intrapersonal skills. There is so much emphasis on leadership skills by the book, but to be really effective, leaders need to be...
2023-03-1309 min
HireBetterLet's Go! Ep. 10 - Coaching for High-Performance Teams“Investing in yourself is so critical because the day you stop investing in yourself, your company will start struggling.”
This week on “Let’s Go!” Kurt Wilkin is joined by Asha Saxena, Partner at CEO Coaching International, for a conversation on the value of coaching and diversity, including its impact on the growth and development of individuals and businesses.
A company will only grow if its leaders are committed to growth. There should be serious investment in the leadership team to improve themselves and they should be open to constant growth and learning, according to Asha.
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2023-03-1325 min
HireBetterLet's Go! Ep. 9 - Why Companies Are Moving to TexasAs we leave 2020 behind and start to focus on the future, many businesses are looking for opportunities here in our home state of Texas. This week on Let’s Go!, we deep dive what makes Texas so attractive to companies of all shapes and sizes.
Our guest this week is Ed Curtis, Founder and CEO of YTexas – an elite business network that helps businesses relocate to Texas. Ed is a master connector, especially when it comes to Texas. The company not only helps others understand what it takes to relocate and expand in the several different markets with...
2023-03-1332 min
HireBetterLet's Go! Ep. 8 - EOS®_ Inside the Integrator RoleThis week on “Let’s Go!” HireBetter Visionary leader Kurt Wilkin wrapped up our series on EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System, by focusing on the other side of the “rocket fuel” coin: The Integrator.
Kurt welcomed Kelly Knight, the Integrator for EOS Worldwide. Kelly has been with EOS for several years, and more importantly, she’s worked with four different Visionary leaders in her time with the company. While each Visionary leader has different styles, ideas, and goals, Kelly’s job is to unite the major functions of the business, driving accountability and obsessing over organizational clarity.
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2023-03-1329 min
HireBetterLet's Go! Ep. 7 - EOS®_ A Visionary-Integrator Partnership in ActionThis week on “Let’s Go!” we continue our exploration of EOS®, the Entrepreneurial Operating System, by pulling back the curtain on HireBetter’s own Visionary-Integrator partnership.
Joining HireBetter’s Co-Founder and Visionary, Kurt Wilkin, is our very own CEO and Integrator, Cisco Sacasa. Cisco came to HireBetter in November 2019 as President, and he turned out to be the perfect match to Kurt’s visionary style of leadership. In a short amount of time, Kurt and Cisco became true partners with a relationship built on trust and their alignment around a shared vision for HireBetter.
For Cisco, th...
2023-03-1333 min
HireBetterLet's Go! Ep. 6 - EOS®_ Achieving Entrepreneurial FreedomIn episode #5 of "Let's Go!", Kurt continues his mini-series centered around EOS®, or Entrepreneurial Operating System - a complete set of simple concepts and practical tools that has helped thousands of entrepreneurs get what they want from their businesses. EOS helps you and your leadership team get better at three things: Vision, Traction, and Health.
In this EOS episode, Kurt welcomes Damon Neth, a Certified EOS® Implementer and Author of "X-Formation: Transforming Business Through Interim Executive Leadership." For visionary leaders, hiring the right integrator is make or break for growing and scaling their business - and it's als...
2023-03-1232 min
HireBetterLet's Go! Ep. 5 - EOS®_ How to Hire Your IntegratorIn episode #4 of "Let's Go!", Kurt kicks off a mini-series centered around EOS®, or Entrepreneurial Operating System - a complete set of simple concepts and practical tools that has helped thousands of entrepreneurs get what they want from their businesses. EOS helps you and your leadership team get better at three things: Vision, Traction, and Health.
In this EOS mini-series debut, Kurt welcomes Mark C. Winters, a #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, CEO and Certified EOS Implementer. Kurt and Mark discuss the ground-breaking entrepreneurial concepts outlined in his book, Rocket Fuel, which he co-authored with Gino Wickman.
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2023-03-1231 min
Dominate Your MarketHire Better! Build The Right Team For Your High-Growth Business: Personality Profiles, Entrepreneurial Traits, and Professional Approaches With Kurt WilkinHaving the right people for the right job is key to running a very successful business. But what if you are inexperienced in what you should be looking for in the employees you hire for your business? Tune in to the Dominate Your Market Podcast as Kurt Wilkin talks about his book—Who’s Your Mike?, improving your chances in job-hunting opportunities, good traits that entrepreneurs need to have, professional hiring approaches, and most importantly, how you can be able to hire better people to keep up with your business that’s on the rise!
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2023-02-2324 min
Investor Connect PodcastInvestor Connect - 753 - Kurt Wilkin of HireBetter and Bee Cave CapitalOn this episode of Investor Connect, Hall welcomes Kurt Wilkin, CEO of HireBetter, Managing Partner of Bee Cave Capital, and Author of the book “Who’s Your Mike?”. For over 25 years, Kurt has advised high-growth, middle-market companies. Through his roles as CEO of HireBetter and a Managing Partner of Bee Cave Capital, he had the opportunity to work with hundreds of entrepreneurs and CEOs—challenging and inspiring them to take their companies to that much-hyped “next-level.” But before Kurt got to where he is now, he worked in some challenging roles. His goal in writing is to pull back the curtain on th...
2023-01-2015 min
The Entrepreneur Way2062: Finding Your Highest and Best Use and Focusing on That with Kurt Wilkin Founder and Owner of HirebetterKurt Wilkin is a trusted advisor for high-growth, middle-market companies as founder and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital and Co-Founder of HireBetter. With a passion for growth and a hard-earned, proven set of tools in his toolbox, Wilkin works with other entrepreneurs and CEOs to help them escape the start-up mindset and achieve next-level success. “Keep grinding. It’s hard work, it’s glorified when you see Mark Zuckerberg and Steve jobs of the world… But it’s a grind and it’s worth it if you can continue the journey”…[Listen for More] Click Here for S...
2023-01-0432 min
My Favorite Mistake: Business Lessons from Failures and SuccessCEO and Investor Kurt Wilkin on Why Being a ”Proud Mistake Maker” is Key to Business SuccessCEO of HireBetter and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital.
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My guest for Episode #193 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Kurt Wilkin, a co-founder and CEO of HireBetter and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital. His bio says he's “coach, mentor, entrepreneur… and proud mistake-maker.”
Prior to founding HireBetter, Kurt founded and led The Controller Group (TCG), a professional services firm focused on accounting, technology and recruiting, which was acquired by Tatum in 2006.
He’s the author of a new book, Who's Your Mike?: A...
2022-12-0535 min
The Established Podcast#0099 - Kurt Wilkin Talks About Building The Right Team As A Company Achieves SuccessOn this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear from Kurt Wilkin, who is the CEO at HireBetter (HireBetter.com), which is a national recruiting firm working directly with leaders of high-growth companies to build game-changing teams. He is also the Founder and a Partner at Bee Cave Capital, a Texas-based early-stage venture group that invests in Texas companies who are making a difference in a variety of industries. Kurt is also the author of "Who's Your Mike?: A No-Bullshit Guide to the People You'll Meet on Your Entrepreneurial Journey." Grab yourself...
2022-11-0432 min
HR News PlaylistRestaurant Employment App Qwick Lands $40MNews from: AtlasJobs, Qwick, HireBetter, Teleperformance, Diverse Recruiting Experts & More
2022-11-0304 min
The Chad & Cheese PodcastShredded: AtlasJobs, Qwick, HireBetter, Teleperformance, Diverse Recruiting Experts & MoreThe Shred is a weekly roundup of who’s raised funds, who’s been acquired and who’s on the move in the world of recruitment. The Shred is brought to you by Recruitology.
2022-11-0305 min
21 Hats PodcastDashboard: Would You Hire Them Again?Kurt Wilkin, co-founder of HireBetter, tells Loren Feldman he thinks concerns about a recession are largely media-driven, but if your business is slowing, this might be a good time to reevaluate your team: Are you happy with everyone you’ve hired? Plus: What does it mean that wages kept rising in the third quarter? Should job listings include salary ranges? And what would Kurt tell business owners who struggle with compensating themselves?
2022-10-3118 min
The Entrepreneur's StoryEntrepreneurship - Who's Your Mike Kurt WilkinDennis Crowley sat down with Kurt Wilkin the CEO of HireBetter. HireBetter is a national recruiting firm working directly with leaders of high-growth companies to build game-changing teams. Kurt is also the author of the Amazon 5 star rated book Who's Your Mike, A No-BS Guide to the People You’ll Meet on Your Entrepreneurial Journey. You can learn more about HireBetter at: https://hirebetter.com and you can order his book on Amazon or at https://whosyourmike.com. Don't forget to take the quiz when you visit his website. And, if you're raising capital for your f...
2022-10-1132 min
Start With A WinHow to Hire Better and Level-Up Your Team with Kurt Wilkin, Co-Founder of HireBetterKurt Wilkin is a trusted advisor for high-growth, middle-market companies as founder and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital and Co-Founder of HireBetter. With a passion for growth and a hard-earned, proven set of tools in his toolbox, Wilkin works with other entrepreneurs and CEOs to help them escape the start-up mindset and achieve next-level success. His debut book, Who’s Your Mike? A No-Bullshit Guide to the People You’ll Meet on Your Entrepreneurial Journey, Kurt reveals how entrepreneurs can transform their companies by minimizing hiring mistakes, investing in high potentials and making the difficult decisions to dr...
2022-09-1420 min
The ONE ThingMaking the Best Staff Choices with Kurt Wilkin of HireBetter and Who's Your Mike?You can’t build a business on your own. And as you grow, the people who helped you build may no longer be a good fit for their role—or for the growth and direction of the company. So how do you handle these employees? And how do you hire for the future?Kurt Wilkin is the co-founder of Hire Better, an award-winning agency based in Austin, Texas, and the author of Who's Your Mike?: A No-Bullshit Guide to the People You'll Meet on Your Entrepreneurial Journey. We talk about who those people are, and more importantly, how...
2022-08-1544 min
Passion Struck with John R. MilesKurt Wilkin On Who’s Your Mike? Addressing the Most Challenging People Decisions Holding You Back EP 167Kurt Wilkin and I discuss his new book Who's Your Mike?: A No-Bullsh*t Guide to the People You'll Meet on Your Entrepreneurial Journey. | Brought to you by ZocDoc (https://www.zocdoc.com/passionstruck).
Kurt Wilkin is an experienced entrepreneur and founder of Hire Better. In his debut book, Who’s Your Mike? Kurt reveals how entrepreneurs can transform their companies by minimizing hiring mistakes, investing in high potentials, and making the difficult decisions to drop dead weight from their team.
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2022-07-2654 min
Making Waves at C-Level: Business Tips for Executives, Leaders, and EntrepreneursTalent In Today's Workplace with Kurt WilkinThis episode is co-produced with the Austin Technology Council. ATC is a 30 year old association focused on promoting and facilitating growth of technology companies in Central Texas. Over the past three decades the business ecosystem in Austin has changed, and ATC is actively changing, too. Learn more at https://AustinTechnology Council.org.About Kurt WilkinKurt Wilkin is a trusted advisor for high-growth, middle-market companies as founder and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital and Co-Founder of HireBetter. With a passion for growth and a hard-earned, proven set of tools...
2022-07-2125 min
HireBetterLet's Go! Ep.4 - EOS® The Visionary-Integrator Partnership feat. Mark WintersIn episode #4 of "Let's Go!", Kurt kicks off a mini-series centered around EOS®, or Entrepreneurial Operating System - a complete set of simple concepts and practical tools that has helped thousands of entrepreneurs get what they want from their businesses. EOS helps you and your leadership team get better at three things: Vision, Traction, and Health.
In this EOS mini-series debut, Kurt welcomes Mark C. Winters, a #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, CEO and Certified EOS Implementer. Kurt and Mark discuss the ground-breaking entrepreneurial concepts outlined in his book, Rocket Fuel, which he co-authored with Gino Wickman.
2022-07-1233 min
HireBetterLet's Go! Ep.3 - How to Grow & Scale Your Business with Talent Strategy with Mark MosesAs business leaders plan for the new year and all of the opportunity that's sure to come with it, Kurt meets with Mark Moses, author of the international bestselling book, "Make Big Happen," and the Founding Partner & CEO of CEO Coaching International (CEOCI), which coaches more than 200 of the world's top high growth entrepreneurs and CEOs in 28 countries.
In this episode, Kurt and Mark discuss the importance of scorecards and having the right people in the right seats to achieve your business goals in 2021 and beyond. Mark shares his first-hand knowledge on strategies that actually work when...
2022-07-1035 min21 Hats PodcastBonus Episode: Kurt Wilkin Hates Business Books. So He Wrote OneThis week, in a special bonus episode, Kurt Wilkin talks about how he helped build several businesses, including most recently a recruiting business called HireBetter, and explains why he hates most business books. It has to do with the attention deficit issues he, like many entrepreneurs, tends to experience. So when he decided to write a business book of his own, he kept it short, and he structured it so that you can find the parts that are most relevant to you and skip the rest. It’s called “Who’s Your Mike?” and it features chapters on the kinds of hirin...
2022-07-0540 min
Startup HustleWho's Holding You Back?In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Kurt Wilkin, Co-Founder and Visionary at HireBetter, talk about executive hiring and how entrepreneurs can transform their companies by minimizing hiring mistakes, investing in high potentials, and making the difficult decisions to drop dead weight from their team. Learn how to run a business, minimize errors and become more adaptable to situations during your founder journey.
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2022-07-0438 min
HireBetterLet's Go! Ep.2 - Capitalism for Good: Real Estate Resolutions with Clay GrubbAs a firm believer in conscious capitalism, Kurt is excited to share his conversation with a fellow advocate of corporate social responsibility: Clay Grubb, an accomplished Real Estate Guru, Author and CEO of Grubb Properties.
The idea behind corporate social responsibility is that entrepreneurs and private businesses can contribute to society in a philanthropic, actionable, or charitable way by supporting ethical practices and inspiring positive change.
In this episode, Clay tells us how he came up with a creative solution to help both Grubb Properties and its tenants during the recent economic downturn. We'll also...
2022-06-2042 min
HireBetterLet's Go! Ep.1 - Planning for Business Success after 2020 with Clint GreenleafIt's time to embrace our new reality, plan for long-term success, and claim victory over 2020. We're putting this year behind us, accepting the things we cannot change and empowering ourselves with a laser focus on what we can control. In this series, Kurt will be discussing relevant topics with a variety of special guests - founders, entrepreneurs, business leaders, subject matter experts, and others - to guide you through your entrepreneurial or leadership journey.
Kurt Wilkin is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and Co-Founder of HireBetter, the Strategic Talent Partner for entrepreneurial, high-growth, middle-market companies that need the...
2022-06-1126 min
The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business.Hire Better with Kurt WilkinHire better to grow your small business with Kurt Wilkin. Kurt also shares his entrepreneur journey, and insights and tips on how to Hire Better to help you launch, run and grow a small business. For the past thirty years he has advised high-growth companies, starting his career with Ernst & Young, and today in his roles as co-founder and visionary of HireBetter and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital. Henry Lopez is the host of The How of Business podcast – helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast fo...
2022-04-1840 min
The COO ShowRight People; Right Seats: How to Attract, Retain & Develop Top Talent w/ Francisco (Cisco) SacasaAfter a year of unprecedented pandemic layoffs, furloughs and shutdowns, something equally unprecedented happened:Everyone started hiring again all at once.In a job market with so many options, how do we ensure we still attract and retain top talent?To help answer that, I’m joined by Francisco (Cisco) Sacasa, CEO at HireBetter, where he has a unique inside-view on the challenges facing companies and job-seekers alike.In this episode, we discuss:-Why every company is your competitor when hiring top talent-Strategies for standing out from the crowd as...
2021-09-1524 min