Being Built

Great leaders, what they're building, and how they’re being built along the wayBEING BUILT Podcast is hosted by Aaron Davis, Founder of Reliant Search Group - a company that specializes in Executive Search, Tech Staffing & Recruitment.To know more visit reliantsearchgroup.com 👈

Being Built is a society podcast hosted by Aaron Davis, with 62 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.

Aaron Davis hosts Being Built, a society show with 62 episodes published.

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  No Margin For Error: Breaking the Cycle of College Debt | James Cosby | Being Built Podcast

  Aug 13, 20261h 44m

  For first-generation college students, there is no margin for error. One wrong decision can cost them their future. In this episode of the Being Built Podcast, host Aaron Davis sits down with James Cosby (Founding Executive Director, Bottom Line Ohio) to discuss the critical work of helping students graduate with minimal debt and launch successful careers. What you'll learn: • The real impact of college debt • How Bottom Line Ohio changes the game for first-gen students • Why mentorship is the key to workforce development

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  AI Can't Replace Us? Hype vs. Reality with Parag Pujari

  Jul 8, 20261h 7m

  In this episode of Being Built, host Aaron Davis sits down with Parag Pujari, CIO of Jurgensen Companies, to break down the real-world challenges of tech adoption and the massive hidden costs behind the AI hype. From skyrocketing cloud bills to the irreplaceable value of human judgment, learn why keeping a "human in the loop" is still the ultimate business strategy. Connect with us: https://www.reliantsearchgroup.com/being-built-podcast

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  Building Teams That Actually Work: Beyond the Resume ft. Mike Nelson

  Jun 13, 202657 min

  In the world of corporate acquisitions, it’s a common misconception that buyers only look at products and technical assets. The reality is that company valuations are heavily driven by the synergy, trust, and alignment of the leadership team running the show. In this episode of the BEING BUILT Podcast, host Aaron Davis sits down with senior defense and aerospace executive Mike Nelson to break down the raw realities of the M&A market, the power of an ownership mindset, and what it truly takes to elevate a leadership team from a B-team to an A-team. Connect with us: Website: https://www.reliantsearchgroup.com/being-built-podcast #BeingBuiltPodcast #Leadership #MergersAndAcquisitions #DefenseIndustry

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  Building Teams That Actually Work: Beyond the Resume

  May 11, 202659 min

  Is your team productive, or just busy? Brad Jordan joins Aaron Davis to peel back the layers of effective leadership, moving beyond what’s on a resume to what’s in a leader's heart and mind. Jordan explains how self-awareness serves as the bedrock for professional growth and team harmonization.

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  5 F's of Frontier Leadership with Darren Baldwin (President of PIKUS3D)

  Mar 11, 20261h 4m

  We make money by making good decisions." But how do you ensure your team is empowered to make them? In this episode of the BEING BULT Podcast, host Aaron Davis welcomes Darren Baldwin, President of Pikus 3D for the second time to discuss how to move past the tech and into the heart of modern leadership. They also talk about the "Amazon Effect" on executive decision-making, the dangers of command-and-control management, and why being "Frank" is a leader's most valuable tool. Leadership Highlights:* The Card Table Strategy: How to extract the best data from your team.* Autonomy vs. Accountability: Finding the balance in a remote world.* The 5 F’s: Frontier, Fearless, Frank, Fun, and Fruitful #TechnicalLeadership #ExecutiveSearch #Pikus3D #LeadershipDevelopment #BeingBuiltPodcast #ReliantSearchGroup

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