Can education and global employment go hand in hand? Jamie Haerewa is the co-founder of Agile HRO, an organization that empowers global employment with social conscience. In this episode, we talk about value systems and why sharing them with your team is essential for your business’s success, how not to put everything on one person’s shoulders, and why payroll is the one thing you can never get wrong.

🎙️Talking Points:

(1:23) What is Agile HRO?

(5:23) The importance of shared value systems

(7:51) Modern-day turnover 

(10:32) What is an Employer of Record (EOR)?

(20:35) The hardest thing to manage as a leader

🌟About Jamie Haerewa:

Jamie Haerewa is a highly accomplished professional in the realm of remote work and HR, currently serving as the Managing Director of Agile HRO. Possessing over 12 years of expertise in global PEO, global mobility, and workforce solutions, Jamie is widely regarded as a leading authority in the field. Her insights and thought leadership have garnered attention from reputable publications such as Finance Monthly, Global Banking & Finance Review, Business Leader, Talent Culture, Grit Daily News, and HackerNoon. 

Throughout her career, she has collaborated with renowned international brands including Dr. Martens, Aaqua, Facebook, Lomotif, Llama Corp, Mitsubishi, and Modec. Her dedication to facilitating seamless remote work arrangements and optimizing HR practices has contributed to the success of these organizations.

🔗Connect with Jamie:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiehaerewa/
• AgileHRO: https://www.agilehro.com/

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[You can listen to the full episode on Thursday, August 31]

Can education and global employment go hand in hand? Jamie Haerewa is the co-founder of Agile HRO, an organization that empowers global employment with social conscience. In this episode, we talk about value systems and why sharing them with your team is essential for your business’s success, how not to put everything on one person’s shoulders, and why payroll is the one thing you can never get wrong.

How can you make your story your strategy? Pete Sena is the co-founder of Digital Surgeons, a forward-obsessed design consultancy. In this episode, Pete discusses the beginnings of his entrepreneurial journey, why telling the story of your business is key for its success, and what drove him away from the fear of failure.

Talking Points:

(1:30) How Pete grew an 8-figure business in college

(5:56) Why you should use your story as your strategy

(12:28) What’s the hardest thing about being an entrepreneur?

(14:48) How to deal with burnout 

(20:53) Entrepreneurship and success

About Pete Sena:

Pete Sena is a visionary entrepreneur with a rich background in creating businesses and shaping brands. Co-Founder of the global innovation and design experience consultancy, Digital Surgeons, Pete's career spans nearly two decades of building and leading cross-functional teams that delivered successful multi-channel programs and activations for both startups and Fortune 50 companies.

His areas of expertise range from marketing, branding, and entrepreneurship, to more progressive realms such as design thinking, Web3 technologies, AI, and the metaverse. 

Beyond his professional endeavors, Pete is known for his commitment to giving back to the academic community. He serves as a Venture Mentor at Yale University and also acts as an entrepreneur-in-residence at his alma mater, the University of Connecticut, in the Technology Incubation Program.

Pete shares his insights and experiences through his podcast, "Forward Obsessed" where he engages in conversations with successful business leaders and entrepreneurs, further enriching his perspective on the ever-evolving world of business and technology.

Recently, Pete's focus has shifted towards the impact of AI on society, and how individuals and businesses can harness these technologies to spur growth. 

🔗Connect with Pete:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersena/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peteslense/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/petesena
• Medium: https://medium.com/@petesena
• Website: https://www.petesena.com/

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[You can listen to the full episode on Thursday, August 24]

How can you make your story your strategy? Pete Sena is the co-founder of Digital Surgeons, a forward-obsessed design consultancy. This week, Pete discusses the beginnings of his entrepreneurial journey, why telling the story of your business is key for its success, and what drove him away from the fear of failure.

How can sales and marketing influence your hiring process? Thad Price is the CEO of Talroo. In this episode of the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Thad talks about why his company focuses on the blue-collar and grey-collar markets, how to craft the perfect job posting that attracts the right candidates, and why asking the right questions is essential when developing a strategy to reach top talent for your organization.

🎙Talking Points:

(4:14) What is Talroo about?

(8:07) How to find a job on Talroo

(19:58) Thad’s thoughts on LinkedIn and Indeed

(25:10) What’s the average pay rate of essential workers?

(26:32) How to write an effective job description

(29:12) When is it important to bring in the hiring manager?

🌟About Thad Price:

Thad Price is CEO at Austin-based Talroo, the data-driven job and hiring event advertising platform that helps businesses reach the candidates they need to build their essential workforce. He provides leadership, strategy, and guidance to all departments. 

With more than 17 years of experience in online recruitment and the job search vertical, Thad is a recognized thought leader in the HR/TA space. He genuinely believes that there is no industry that plays a more integral role in the economy. Thad uses his cross-functional experience to turn client feedback into innovative products that help companies hire better. Under Thad’s leadership, Talroo continues its mission of disruption in the industry. Prior to joining Talroo, he was a VP of Business Development at Job.com.

🔗Connect with Thad:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thad-price-2368b/ 
• Talroo: https://www.talroo.com/
• Jobs2Careers: https://www.jobs2careers.com/

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• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealtomfinn

[You can listen to the full episode on Thursday, August 17]

How can sales and marketing influence your hiring process? Thad Price is the CEO of Talroo. In this week’s episode of the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Thad talks about why his company focuses on the blue-collar and grey-collar markets, how to craft the perfect job posting that attracts the right candidates, and why asking the right questions is essential when developing a strategy to reach top talent for your organization.

What happens when you’re ready to switch gears in your career path? Vicky Winkler is the owner of The Marketing Shop. In this episode of the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Vicky shares everything about her experience working at General Motors, transitioning from a corporate role, the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and the importance of being grateful for what we have.

🎙️Talking Points:

(2:57) How do you empower your career?

(4:59) Vicky’s management style

(6:49) Facing challenges as a business owner

(12:19) Working at General Motors

(23:04) Becoming an entrepreneur

(30:41) Vicky’s experience volunteering in the Peace Corps in Nicaragua

🌟About Vicky Winkler:

Having spent 35 years in marketing positions in corporate, nonprofit, education and as an entrepreneur, Vicky has learned that one of the secret weapons to success is spectacular branding and graphic design. 

She has worked in corporate, nonprofit, education, and entrepreneurship. And the biggest turning point in her life and career was serving in the Peace Corps in Nicaragua.

With a career journey that has taken her through all facets of the marketing world, she stresses the philosophy of “have no regrets” to listeners in their lives and careers.

🔗Connect with Vicky:

• Website: http://www.tms.marketing
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickywinkler/
• TMS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMarketingShopOnline/
• TMS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketingshopprint/

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What happens when you’re ready to switch gears in your career path? Vicky Winkler is the owner of The Marketing Shop. This week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Vicky shares everything about her experience working at General Motors, transitioning from a corporate role, the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and the importance of being grateful for what we have.

Interested in remodeling your house? Julie Laughton is the CEO, Architect, General Contractor, & Interior Designer of Julie Laughton Design Build. In this episode, Julie discusses all things home building and design, how it feels being a woman in a male-dominated industry, the hardest part about being a business owner, and why she doesn’t like surprises.

🎙️Talking Points:

(1:28) How to avoid a nightmare home remodel

(2:57) Julie’s home building and remodeling process

(6:29) Getting clients to trust the process

(9:36) What inspired Julie to get into the home building, design, and remodeling industry

(12:17) Having a unique business model

(16:29) Being a woman in the construction industry

(29:24) The hardest part about being a business owner

🌟About Julie Laughton:

Her name is Julie Laughton, owner of Julie Laughton Design Build located in Laguna Beach, CA. Julie's passion is to build custom dream homes with timeless designs matching every client’s style & needs. She’s been in the Design Build business for 30+ years. She was named the TOP 10 Remodel Professionals in Orange County.

Julie Laughton has completed over 1,000 remodels and custom homes along the affluent coastal communities of Orange and LA County, Laguna Beach, and Newport Beach as well as significant projects in Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and Pasadena.

Most notable projects include the Mediterranean Style 1928 Wallace Neff home, featured in the movie Monster-in-Law and the English Tudor hilltop estate of Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter. Julie specializes in providing her clients with a seamless one-stop shop Design Build service where all of their project needs are met in-house.

🔗Connect with Julie:

• Website: https://www.julielaughton.com/
• Julie Laughton Living Website: https://julielaughtonliving.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julielaughtondesignbuild
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/julielaughtondb

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[You can listen to the full episode on Thursday, August 3]

Interested in remodeling your house? Julie Laughton is the CEO, Architect, General Contractor, & Interior Designer of Julie Laughton Design Build. This week, Julie discusses all things home building and design, how it feels being a woman in a male-dominated industry, the hardest part about being a business owner, and why she doesn’t like surprises.