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The Hiring LineDiversifying talent pools across LATAM benefits everyoneRoger and Scott discuss Roger's path toward entrepreneurship and dive in within the challenges and changes required along his 14 year journey as Co-Founder and CEO. As Co-Founder and CEO of Braintly, Roger helps American tech companies unlock the untapped potential of building engineering teams in Latin America. With 18+ years of experience in software development, entrepreneurship, and mentorship, Roger is passionate about creating high-impact solutions that cross borders.To learn more, visit:https://veterantalent.com/Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/scott-shearin/
2025-05-2934 min
Objective HiringScott Shearin’s Conversation on Leadership, Chaos, and ClimbIn this episode of the Objective Hiring Show, Tim interviews Scott, a Marine Corps veteran who transitioned into the recruitment industry. Scott Shearin shares his unique perspectives on leadership, developed through his military experience, emphasizing the importance of becoming comfortable with chaos. He recounts his journey from the Marine Corps to joining the recruitment sector, highlighting the critical skills he acquired along the way. Scott also discusses his company's innovative approach to hiring, focusing on personal connections and understanding client needs over relying solely on technological tools. The conversation touches on a range of topics including the importance of...
2025-04-1153 minThe Hiring LineHiring With Data w/ Tim FreestoneTim and I get to know one another and explore Tim's unplanned journey in to entrepreneurship and the world of talent acquisition. Generally nobody foresees a path in to this unique industry and Tim was no different. Faced in a world of unexpected challenges provide us with an opportunity to innovate and create value in the most unexpected places. To learn more, visit:https://veterantalent.com/Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/scott-shearin/
2025-03-0645 min
Our Road to Walk: Then and NowOur Road Then — EP41 The Lickskillet Landfill: “It Takes Rosa Parks and Puts Her on the Back of the Bus Once Again"Send us a textAbove Photo: “Warren Residents Oppose Regional Landfill," front-page, Henderson Daily Dispatch,” by Scott Ragland, March 19, 1992. Inset reads: “It takes Rosa Parks and puts her on the back of the bus once again.” Ken Ferruccio______________________________________________________________________________________________If we’re looking for social change leaders to stem the tide of climate change, ordinary citizens must, as Princeton University professor and author Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., puts it, “be the leaders we have been looking for.”In this episode, Deborah and Ken feature the legacy of such homegrown leaders in the early 1990s, as...
2025-01-0144 min
The Business Spotlight SeriesHAVE THE COURAGE TO ACT WHEN YOU SEE AN OPPORTUNITY | With Scott Shearin and Todd Rodden | The Business SpotlightScott Shearin is the Founder & CEO of Veteran Talent Advisors, a talent recruiting firm that specializes in solutions for Veteran friendly employers. They have worked with a long list of highly respected businesses by connecting them with highly trained & talented veterans to fill key resource needs including IT, manufacturing and the skilled trades.Scott (a Veteran of the Marine Corp) brings a wealth of sales and recruiting leadership into this business, which he launched in 2014. He shares how he seized the opportunity when he launched the business - a great example of having the courage to act wh...
2024-11-1133 minThe Hiring LineFinding Your Niche w/ David DickeyExplored David's career transition from a Marine officer to an Aerospace Entrepreneur. Talked about some the challenges facing the recruiting industry today as well as som paths forward. Davis is an Experienced Aerospace Entrepreneur, ASA Certified Corporate Recruiting Professional with proven track record. Hands on leader with two decades of experience building and leading Aerospace & Defense businesses, from start-ups, to company sale and merger. Decorated 100% Service Disabled U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and 2X Iraq Combat Veteran.To learn more, visit:https://veterantalent.com/Listen to more episodes o...
2024-10-3140 minThe Hiring LineDo Recruiters Deserve Their Bad Reputation?Scott and Jim chat about Jim's background and what the world looks like through the eyes of recruiters. In a world where the profession often takes the blame from so many, it's generally a result of a misperception of how recruiters need to invest their time.For more than a decade, Jim Stroud has built an expertise in sourcing and recruiting strategy, public speaking, lead generation, video production, podcasting, online research, competitive intelligence, online community management and training. He has consulted for such companies as Microsoft, Google, MCI, Siemens, Bernard Hodes Group (acquired by...
2023-02-0952 minThe Hiring LineCan Technology Solve the Dilemma of Hiring?Scott and Brad chat about the work Brad is doing with UK and the types of potential solutions technology or AI could bring to bear on the world of recruiting and talent management.OUR GUEST:Brad Patrick, Executive in Residence University of Kentucky. Specialties: organization design/development, executive/leadership coaching, talent management and development, change implementation, process design/improvement, compensation/benefits planning, employee/labor relations and administration, safety and risk management, M&A and Diversity, supported 80+ countries – specializes in creating integrated business solutions by dra...
2023-02-0245 minThe Hiring LineScott Shearin Shares a Bit of His Story on the Relevant Recruiter Podcast With Donnie GuptonScott has the opportunity to join Donnie on his podcast, The Relevant Recruiter. Scott has a chance to share parts of his story finding his way from the military to the world of recruiting.To learn more about Donnie, visit:Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnie-gupton/Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-relevant-recruiter-show/id1503109745To learn more, visit:https://veterantalent.com/Listen to more episodes on...
2023-01-2651 minThe Hiring LineNow More Than Ever Tech Startups Are Finding Themselves Navigating the Murky Trenches of Today’s War for Talent - Chase KocherScott and Chase chat about his rise through the ranks of the recruiting industry and into ownership of his own firm. Discuss the challenges, particularly in the world of tech startups, in today's recruiting climate.Chase Kocher, Founder & CEO at Aim4Hire. Chase is a born & raised Austinite helping guide top tech startups through hypergrowth @Aim4Hire!To learn more about Chase, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-kocher/To learn more, visit:https://veterantalent.com/Listen...
2023-01-1247 minThe Hiring LineThe Only Thing You Have To Fear....is Comfort Featuring Ryan JohnsScott dives into Ryan's journey from his service in the Air Force to cultivating a sales-focused career and leading to his own story of independence and entrepreneurship. Ryan Johns is a Global People Operations and Revenue Operations Consultant. His practice is founded on the premise of leveraging Science, Psychology, and Micro-Learning to optimize cultural performance. Ryan is highly adept at operationalizing change management initiatives by expertly aligning business strategy with people strategy. In recent years, he has invested heavily in the areas of neuroscience and behavioral psychology.
2022-12-1555 minThe Hiring LineEnjoyed a Fresh Coffee in a Black Rifle Coffee Shop? Chances Are You Will Soon!Scott and Anthony walk through Anthony's path to recruiting, transitioning from the military, and finding his way to his perfect destination, the Black Rifle Coffee Company, as he helps them in their goal of hiring 10,000 veterans! Anthony Vargas currently resides in San Antonio, Tx, and is originally from Anaheim, Ca. He was in the U.S. Army for 7 years on the enlisted side, in the medical field, and has 1 tour to the Middle East. His background is very diverse, with over 12 years of leadership experience, 7 years of sales, 4 years of talent acquisition / recruiting, 2 years o...
2022-12-0850 minThe Hiring LineFeaturing Yvan DemosthenesScott and Yvan chat about his background and journey into recruiting as well as entrepreneurship. Also, take time to discuss current market trends and try to dissect and understand the talent landscape the economy faces today.Yvan Demosthenes is a Sales Professional with more than 20 years of experience, 16 years in Talent Acquisition and Recruiting. His career has covered various Sales and Management roles.To learn more about Yvan, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvandemosthenes/To learn more, visit:https://veterantalent.com/
2022-12-0150 minThe Hiring LineFeaturing Pete WilsonScott and Yvan chat about his background and journey into recruiting as well as entrepreneurship. Also, take time to discuss current market trends and try and dissect and understand the talent landscape the economy faces today.Pete was born and raised in Liberty Township, Ohio, graduating from Lakota in 1992. He entered the Marine Corps Reserves while attending Miami University. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an officer of the Marines and spent the next 11 years on active duty, including a combat tour in Iraq.He entered the corporate world...
2022-11-2455 minThe Hiring LineWith Co-Host Chuck Stahl - Featuring Gerry CrispinScott and Chuck have an opportunity to sit with one of the most influential and longest-standing members of the corporate TA community. Wonderful discussion exploring some of the challenges of leading recruitment practices today.Gerry Crispin, Principal and Co-Founder of CareerXroads. A life-long student of hiring with a passion for conversations about how every stakeholder in the recruiting process finds meaningful work, technology & data that contribute to employer & candidate decisions, and an organizational strategy for talent management that is sustainable. To learn more, visit:https://veterantalent.com/
2022-11-1746 minThe Hiring LineFeaturing Josh SchwedeScott and Josh catch up and discuss the new venture started by Josh in the last couple of years. Recognizing a real need to address burnout and work/life balance, Josh and his team have set forth to create real value in the market.With a passion for building high-growth organizations, Josh Schwede has been building and leading teams and strategies to support fast-growing, venture-backed companies in the talent and HR technology space for over two decades. His experience at brands like HireRight, HireVue, QUESocial, and The Marcus Buckingham Company helped prepare him for his most exciting...
2022-11-1052 minThe Hiring LineFeaturing Ravi SubramanianScott talks with Ravi Subramanian, Vice President at Talent Acquisition. They track Ravi's journey leading him to the discipline of Talent Acquisition, current market trends, and the challenges in today's market of high-volume recruiting.To learn more about Ravi, visit,https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravisubramanian/https://www.usfoods.com/careers.htmlTo learn more, visit:https://veterantalent.com/Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/scott-shearin/
2022-11-0344 minThe Hiring LineFeaturing Peter GudmundssonScott and Peter explore Peter's journey and what led him to his decision to join the Marine Corps to his work as a serial entrepreneur. We take a deep dive trying to understand current market trends in human capital, an area of great interest to us both. Peter Gudmundsson, CEO at BeHome247, is an experienced leader in content-rich software, education, human capital, and media businesses. Offers a deal orientation with solid knowledge of private equity, venture capital, start-up, and turnaround management perspectives. A strong passion for team building, mentoring and developing people.To learn more a...
2022-10-2746 minThe Hiring LineFeaturing Krishna NatarajanScott and Kris chat about Kris' journey from growing up in India and finding his way to the West and venturing into the world of entrepreneurship, and the exciting path forward with his ventures.Krishna is the co-founder of Homezie; a digital marketplace focused on home and well-being. Its core technology introduces consumers to all the home and moving-related services they may need, allowing them to compare prices and features with ease. He is also the owner of EkoMovers, a customer-focused and environmentally friendly nationwide moving company.Krishna and his wife, Sash, live w...
2022-10-2044 minThe Hiring LineFeaturing Donnie Gupton and Co-Host Chuck StahlScott and Chuck dive deep with Donnie regarding the recruiting industry, his work, his passion and how companies might better position themselves as a destination in an increasingly difficult market. Donnie Gupton, Founder and Creator of The Relevant Recruiter Method - Helping Recruiting/Search Professionals Keep a Loaded Pipeline of Meaningful Conversations w/ Clients & Candidates.To learn more, visit:https://veterantalent.com/Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/scott-shearin/
2022-10-1347 minThe Hiring LineFeaturing Brianna ShearinScott and Brianna spend some time sharing a bit of their own story and diving more deeply into Brianna's journey to success, despite not having finished her degree and even despite choosing to spend those formative years at home with her son after birth. While the world seems to tell its youth that one can't be successful in making decisions like that, Bri stands in defiance! Brianna, Partner at Veteran Talent, has built a successful career in the Talent Acquisition and Recruiting industry. Starting from the bottom and diligently working her way up every step of the w...
2022-10-0643 minThe Hiring LineFeaturing Greg PrestonHost Scott and Greg Preston, First Officer at Go Jet, dive into what it takes to transition from a military rotary aviator to a commercial fixed wing captain, as well as current labor market trends impacting the airline industry overall. To learn more, visit:https://veterantalent.com/Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/scott-shearin/
2022-09-291h 10The Hiring LineFeaturing Rob ArndtScott and Rob discuss his new company, Buffersprings, their mission-oriented approach, and the general state of the veteran transition landscape.Rob Arndt, CEO & Founder of BufferSprings, a veteran-owned training & consulting firm that builds customized military veteran recruitment, engagement, and retention programs for smart companies.Rob is a 14-year Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, with 8 of those years focused on armed forces recruitment & retention. Since transitioning from military service, Rob has spent the past decade working consultatively with Fortune 500 companies, small & mid-sized organizations, federal agencies, government contractors, and educators to build effective military veteran...
2022-09-2246 minThe Hiring LineFeaturing Chad SowashHost Scott and Chad Sowash, Producer of The Chad and Cheese Show, discuss the transition from military to civilian life as well as evaluate current market trends relating to hiring and talent acquisition.Chad Sowash is a proven leader. Chad has successfully worked in partnership with hundreds of major Fortune 500 companies and federal, state, and local governments to build specialized programs supporting companies’ recruitment processes. Many of the programs Chad has built focus on the translation, attraction, engagement, hiring, and retention of veterans to ensure great companies connect with qualified veteran talent while working to...
2022-09-1543 minThe Hiring LineFeaturing Josh MintonScott explores Josh's career story and the ups and downs that await us all as we enter our careers. All of us experience an unpredictable ride, of which the most important aspect is the way in which we choose to respond to it and all of its associated suffering.Josh Minton has 20 years of experience in Enterprise Technology. He has worked in Healthcare, Transportation, Financial Services, and for the past ten years in Technology Sales. He is a published author and podcaster and publishes a successful Substack newsletter with several hundred subscribers.
2022-09-0852 minThe Hiring LineFeaturing Brad PasekBrad has a deep background in the talent industry. We take time to explore the differentiating approach his company takes in the IT staff augmentation industry, as well as exploring current trends in the talent community.Brad Pasek, Vice President, Business Development Contingent Crew, LLCSenior Technology Business Development Executive with 20+ years experience in technology solution sales, including IT Contingent Workforce Management, IT Talent Acquisition Strategy, Program Management, Managed Services, Application Development, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Finance, and Operations. Recognized for collaborative leadership, strong sales, account management, and creative business strategy. Adept at building advisory relationships with C-Level leadership and...
2022-09-0137 minThe Hiring LineFeaturing Aaron DavisAaron has a deep background with the talent acquisition and tech industry who constructed his own path toward entrepreneurship. Aaron and I break down some of the current trends with the talent industry and competitive market for talent as well as dive in with more detail on his own ventures as well. Aaron Davis is the founder of Reckless Tech, an external referral platform that uses peer-to-peer sourcing to fill tough technology positions. He is also the CEO of Freedom Real Estate Group. Aaron was previously the COO for a software services firm, the Talent Acquisition Director f...
2022-08-2543 minThe Hiring LineWith Guest Colin ReaColin and I dive deeply into his personal story and journey in a truly remarkable and unpredictable rise in fame. The task of transitioning out of prison and back into society is even more cumbersome than that of the transitioning Veteran. More often than not, these folks just need a chance.We go into detail about his experience getting out, some of the hurdles and obstacles he faced, and even his completely unexpected rise in popularity and becoming a paid content creator on social media.Colin Rea, The Friendly Felon, is a true redemption story...
2022-08-1850 minThe Hiring LineFeaturing Dan HanceIn this week's episode of The Hiring Line podcast, Host Scott with guest Dan Hance, CEO / Creator of The Catalyst Group, discuss The Catalyst Group and its unique approach at assisting military Veterans through their transition to the civilian world as well as the potential application of these strategies to the broader community at large.The Catalyst was the brainchild of Capt. Daniel Hance, developed during his own struggles with transitioning into civilian space. He continued to nurture the idea through his various corporate roles, fine-tuning the program through years of experience. He learned from his own...
2022-07-2837 min
Mission Matters Startup Garage with Adam TorresMore Than Security Guards: How Veterans Make Great Employees in an IndustryNew book alert In this episode, Adam Torres and Scott Shearin, CEO of Veteran Talent at Klimb, explore Scott’s recently released book, Mission Matters: World's Leading Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Top Tips To Success (Business Leaders Vol. 6).Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:https://missionmatters.com/More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia
2022-07-1540 minThe Hiring LineJoe Kuc, Newly Weds FoodsOn this episode of The Hiring Line podcast. Host Scott Shearin interviewed Joe Kuc,Plant Manager at Newly Weds Foods. Scott and Joe chat about the Newly Weds organization and more specifically about the team there in Horn Lake, MS right outside of Memphis, TN. Great career opportunities for those looking to work in manufacturing.Joe Kuc is safety focused, quality driven professional with over 21 years of results driven leadership. Skilled in change management, building cross-functional teams, and coaching team members to achieve both business and personal goals.Learn more at https://veterantalent.com/
2022-07-1428 minThe Hiring LineTony Ranieri - Solar is FreedomIn this episode of The Hiring Line podcast. Host Scott Shearin with guest Tony highlights the renewable industry sector, Tony's fast growing firm and some of the challenges inherent to hiring within the industry in today's talent landscape.Tony Ranieri has ten years of experience in construction and five years in solar. Tony is responsible for company strategy, with a focus on marketing and sales. He was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio where he started both American Dream Contractors and Solar Is Freedom. As president, Tony is involved in daily operations of the company overseeing the...
2022-07-0725 minThe Hiring LineChuck Stahl on Realities of Hiring in Today’s EnvironmentIn this episode of The Hiring Line podcast, host Scott Shearin talks with Chuck Stahl, CEO of D4M, a boutique SAP consulting firm operating globally. They discuss the company, its background and the realities of hiring in today's environment.Chuck Stahl has been in the information technology field for over 30 years (10 industry, 20+ consulting/software). He’s been working in the SAP marketplace since 1993, having developed several of his own consulting companies since 1995. Chuck has been in technical roles as well as executive leadership positions.Chuck recently acquired D4M International, formerly R3D International. Th...
2022-06-3015 minThe Hiring LineWelcome to The Hiring Line PodcastIn this episode, Host Scott Shearin, CEO and President at Veteran Talent Advisors, welcomes us to The Hiring Line podcast. Scott shares a brief introduction of his background. He also talks about the mission of this podcast which aims to serve, and he described the podcast as something that could serve as a valuable tool for all.Hosted by Scott Shearin, The Hiring Line explores the hiring, recruiting and business landscape through engaging with today's leaders.Learn more at https://veterantalent.com/Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author...
2022-06-1608 min