Hire Power with Kim Frost

Let’s get real—if an employee brings you another offer just to ask for more money, it’s probably already too late.

In this episode,I’m breaking down the hard truths about counteroffers, why they almost never work long-term, and what they really reveal about communication, leadership, and team trust.I've seen candidates accept counters and still leave within six months.

I’ve seen dream job opportunities lost because someone bluffed their way into a raise. And I’ve seen what that does to morale, credibility, and team culture.

 In this episode:

• The difference between real growth moves vs. money grabs
• What counteroffers cost you—in time, money, and team trust
• Why over 80% of employees who accept a counter leave within 6–12 months
• The hidden message you're sending to the rest of your team
• How one counteroffer nearly destroyed a high-performing hire
• How strong leaders handle resignations—with clarity, not ego

Bottom line: If an opportunity is truly better and you can’t match it—support the move and protect your culture. But if someone’s using a competing offer to play negotiation games, ask yourself—is that really someone you want to keep?

💬 Connect with Kim on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com

Let’s get honest—if your recruiter isn’t doing the first interview, they’re not recruiting. They’re just forwarding paper.

In this episode I’m breaking down exactly what you should expect from a great recruiter—whether they’re internal or third-party—and what it looks like when they’re just pushing resumes instead of driving results.

From end-to-end ownership to building trust with candidates, this is the truth about what real recruiting should look like—and why your business deserves better.

 In this episode:

• Why your recruiter should be doing the first screen (not AI)
• The value of a strategic kickoff session before you even post the role
• What full lifecycle recruiting actually means—and why it matters
• The difference between researchers, sourcers, and recruiters
• Why recruiters should be the ones making the verbal offer
• How exceptional recruiters elevate the process (and your reputation)

Bottom line: A great recruiter doesn’t just send resumes. They help you hire smarter, faster, and more strategically—with insight, integrity, and actual accountability.

Learn more at: frostconnections.com

Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

AI is everywhere—and yes, it’s changing how we hire. But are we moving too fast?

In this episode, I’m digging into the real-world pros and cons of AI in recruiting—from the tools that help you hire smarter to the ones that could quietly damage your brand.

At a recent family gathering, AI came up, and what struck me most was the frustration, especially from the candidate and customer side. That matters, because your hiring process is part of your brand.

In this episode:

• Where AI actually adds value (hint: it's not in the interview)
• What’s dangerous about using bots as your first impression
• Why AI can amplify bias, not eliminate it
• How to evaluate whether AI tools are helping—or just expensive distractions
• What it means to set real governance around AI in hiring
• The question every leader should ask: Who owns the decision—AI or you?

Bottom line: AI should support your hiring process, not replace your judgment.

Ready to hire smarter, with the right mix of tools and human connection? Let’s talk at frostconnections.com

Connect with Kim on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

Hiring isn’t just about resumes and job descriptions—it’s about leadership. And sometimes, leadership means hearing the hard stuff.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the real, often uncomfortable truths about the hiring process that most leaders avoid—but absolutely need to hear.

From interview feedback to team alignment, lowball offers to bad interviewers—this episode is your full reality check. Whether you’re a CEO, VP, or hiring manager, if you want to attract top talent and actually keep them, this one’s for you.

In this episode:

• A behind-the-scenes story from a CEO who wanted the hard feedback
• Why over-interviewing and ghosting candidates damages your brand
• The difference between a great experience and a forgettable one
• What thoughtful hiring looks like in action
• The 10 hiring truths that most companies ignore—and shouldn’t

This episode is packed with practical takeaways, mindset shifts, and a reminder: how you hire is who you become.

Ready to hire differently?

Learn more at frostconnections.com

Connect with Kim on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

When I tell people I run a retained search firm, I usually get the same confused look—like I just said I build time machines. Even my mom doesn’t totally get it (love you, Mom).

So in this episode of Hire Power, I’m breaking down the truth about retained search vs. contingency recruiting—what they are, how they’re different, what they cost, and why the one you choose really matters if you're serious about hiring the right person.

Spoiler alert: it's not about flooding your inbox with resumes. It’s about strategy, consistency, and outcomes.

In this episode:

• What retained search actually means
• Why contingency recruiting often becomes a resume race
• Common misconceptions around cost and exclusivity
• The real difference in candidate quality and process
• Why high-impact roles need a different level of support
• What your choice of search firm says about your brand

Bottom line: If you’re hiring someone critical to your business, culture, or growth—you can’t afford to get it wrong. Don’t just post and pray. Do it right from the beginning.

Ready to hire differently?

Learn more at frostconnections.com

Connect with Kim on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

Right now, it’s an employer-driven market—and for hiring leaders, that might feel like a win. Candidates are more responsive, more flexible, and more willing to compromise. But here's the truth: this moment won’t last.

In this episode I’m delivering a reality check for leaders getting a little too comfortable with the current hiring landscape. The way you treat candidates today will define your reputation tomorrow.

From AI screenings to interview bloat and “been there, done that” mindsets, we’re unpacking the habits that might be costing you top talent—even if you don’t see it yet.

In this episode:

• Why dragging out the hiring process damages your brand
• What AI tools can’t replace (and why connection still matters)
• How one hiring manager changed a candidate’s entire experience
• The dangerous mindset behind “they’ve done this before”
• What real leadership looks like when the power flips

Bottom line: If you’re relying on leverage over leadership—you’re playing short-term games in a long-term world.

Ready to hire differently? Learn more at frostconnections.com

Connect with Kim on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

Hiring used to be intentional. Now? It’s a mess.

In this episode of Hire Power, I’m breaking down how recruiting has changed over the last 30 years—from cold calls and fax machines to one-click applications and AI overload. If you're still hiring like it's 1999, you’re already behind.

I’m taking you decade by decade through what’s shifted, what’s been lost, and what today’s hiring leaders need to do right now to cut through the noise.

Whether you're a founder, CEO, VP, or HR leader, this episode will help you understand why you're drowning in resumes—and what to do about it.

In this episode:

• Why more applications doesn’t mean better talent
• What hiring got right in the 1990s
• How LinkedIn, ATS, and AI changed the game
• Why "post and pray" is no longer a strategy
• What real leadership potential actually looks like

The takeaway: If you want to build a strong team, you don’t need more resumes—you need better systems, sharper instincts, and the guts to say no to the wrong fit.

Listen now and connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frostkim/

Learn more at: https://www.frostconnections.com

You don’t need more resumes—you need better leaders.

Welcome to Hire Power, the podcast that tells the truth about hiring, even when it’s hard to hear. I’m Kim Frost, founder of Frost Connections, and after 20+ years in recruiting—from high-pressure agency days to building executive teams in-house—I’ve seen it all.

This show is for founders, CEOs, VPs, and HR leaders who are done settling and ready to build leadership teams that actually fit. Every week, I’ll bring you real talk about hiring in a shifting market—from AI tools to cultural fit, from red flags to long-term wins.

If you're tired of wasted time and bad hires, you're in the right place.

Learn more at frostconnections.com
Connect on LinkedIn: Kim Frost

Follow the show and get ready to hire smarter.