Behind the Hire Podcast

Behind The Hire, produced by Revive Executive Branding, explores the world of recruitment and hiring through insightful conversations with top recruiters and hiring professionals across the country. Each episode offers valuable strategies and industry trends to help job seekers and professionals navigate a competitive job market and achieve career success. Tune in to gain expert advice and practical tools to enhance your hiring process and career prospects.

Behind the Hire Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 63 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Behind the Hire Podcast, a business show with 63 episodes published.

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  Episode #63

  #63 - Xan Marcucci, Founder, Confetti Recruiting

  Aug 7, 202635 min

  In this episode of Behind the Hire, Jesse Gale speaks with Xan Marcucci, Founder of Confetti Recruiting, about what sales executives need to do to stand out in today’s competitive market. Drawing from her experience as a salesperson, sales leader, and recruiter, Xan explains why candidates should treat the interview process like a sales process, demonstrate integrity, coachability, and grit, and clearly communicate the value they bring to an organization. She also discusses the importance of warm introductions, hands-on AI experience, flexibility, personal branding, and carefully evaluating the long-term viability of startup opportunities. Confetti Website: https://www.confettirecruiting.com/ Xan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xanmarcucci/

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  Episode #62

  #62 - Brett Frank, Founder & Fractional Talent Partner, BMF Talent Collective

  Aug 4, 202636 min

  In this episode of Behind the Hire, Jesse sits down with Brett Frank, founder of BMF Talent Collective, to discuss how companies can build stronger teams and how executives can gain traction in a competitive job market. Brett shares insights from more than 20 years in talent acquisition, including what makes candidates stand out, the most common mistakes executives make during interviews, why networking is more effective than high-volume applications, and when organizations should consider fractional talent leadership. He also explores the hiring mistakes companies make before interviews even begin and why the fractional leadership model continues to grow across industries. Brett LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettfrank/ Company Website: https://www.bmftalentcollective.com/

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  Episode #61

  #61 - Donna Krasner, Co-Founder & Managing Director, TalentWyze

  Jul 28, 202630 min

  In this episode of Behind the Hire, Jesse Gale sits down with Donna Krasner, Co-Founder and Managing Director of TalentWyze, to discuss what separates great hiring organizations from those that struggle to attract top talent. Donna shares why recruiting is fundamentally a systems challenge rather than simply a people challenge, how companies can build scalable hiring processes, and what executives can do to stand out in today's competitive job market. The conversation also explores AI's growing role in recruiting, the importance of networking beyond job boards, the rise of fractional executive leadership, and why both candidates and employers are navigating what Donna calls "the great hesitation." Whether you're an executive searching for your next opportunity or a leader looking to improve your hiring strategy, this episode delivers practical insights from decades of talent acquisition and executive recruiting experience. Donna LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnakrasner/ Company Website: https://talentwyze.com/

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  Episode #60

  #60 - Brian Ippolito, Managing Director, Eastward Partners Inc.

  Jul 20, 202624 min

  In this episode of Behind the Hire, Jesse sits down with Brian Ippolito, Managing Director at Eastward Partners Inc., to discuss what it takes to succeed in executive hiring within private equity and venture capital-backed companies. Brian shares how leadership expectations differ from public companies, the biggest mistakes executives make when pursuing PE- and VC-backed opportunities, and why understanding investor priorities is essential for long-term success. The conversation also explores today's competitive executive job market, the growing importance of networking and personal branding, and why executives must now demonstrate measurable business impact from their use of AI. Whether you're pursuing a VP or C-suite role, this episode delivers practical insights to help you better position yourself in today's evolving leadership landscape. Brian Email: bippolito@eastwardpartners.com

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  Episode #59

  #59 - Jennifer Meyer, Chief Revenue Officer, Govig & Associates

  Jul 13, 202632 min

  In this episode of Behind the Hire, Jesse sits down with Jennifer Meyer, Chief Revenue Officer at Govig & Associates and a nationally recognized executive recruiter with more than 30 years of experience and over 1,100 successful placements. Jennifer shares why the best executive hires are built on cultural alignment, mutual respect, and long-term relationships—not just resumes and skill sets. Together, they discuss what separates exceptional candidates from the rest, the biggest interview mistakes executives make, why networking directly with hiring leaders is more effective than relying solely on online applications, and how today's hiring landscape is evolving. Jennifer also offers valuable insights into working with executive recruiters, navigating longer hiring cycles, and positioning yourself for success in a competitive executive job market. Jennifer Email: jennifer.meyer@govig.com Jennifer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmeyergovig/

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