The job market is broken. Most candidates send hundreds of applications and hear nothing back. Former college football coach and executive recruiter John Yenney has spent 20 years watching great people get filtered out by systems that were never designed to find them.
In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, John breaks down exactly why cold applications fail, how ATS filters quietly bury qualified candidates, and why referrals and direct outreach to hiring managers are the fastest path to more interviews. You’ll get real outreach scripts, mindset shifts to escape the spray-and-pray grind, and a clear game plan for interviewing at an elite level — without burning 8 hours a day on job boards.
If you’re an engineer or professional stuck in today’s market, this episode gives you a concrete path from ignored to hired.

Connect with John:

John Yenney
Managing Director
GBA Consulting Corp.
360 334 1873
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jyenney/
GBA Website

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In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, we speak with Cyndi Peach, a technology leader, commercial real estate investor, and rock star whose career reflects disciplined reinvention. During her 30 years at Intel, she helped drive strategic adoption that doubled revenue in the High Performance Computing (HPC) sector, working across Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, and Finance. Alongside her corporate career, she built a diversified commercial real estate portfolio across multiple property types, including government-leased, retail, and residential investments. We explore investing, risk, and decision-making, along with the mindset required to pursue bold challenges — including her recent Atlantic crossing aboard a 50-foot catamaran! Beyond business, Cyndi is also the lead singer in a tribute band with her husband.

In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, Russ and Mike discuss ending 2025 in reflection of the year behind us. As the year comes to a close, we slow things down and look back with intention. What helped us grow? What stretched us past our comfort zone? What surprised us along the way? This episode is not about resolutions or pressure. It is about honest reflection, lessons learned, and carrying forward what actually matters into 2026! Happy New Year!

In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, Russ and Mike sit down with Happy Brain Science founder Scott Crabtree to tackle loneliness, happiness, and why your brain literally works better when you’re connected to other people. They dive into psychological safety at work, the loneliness “epidemic,” and how tech, social media, and even air conditioning changed how we relate. Scott strips away the clichés and shows how happiness is less about “good vibes” and more about specific choices you repeat on purpose.

Choose happiness on purpose: Treat it like daily choices, not a random mood.

• Subdue stress: Turn stress into fuel with exercise, mindfulness, and connection.

• Practice real positivity: Picture your best future, notice what’s good, skip fake “good vibes only.”

• Get into flow: Do something hard-but-doable for 20+ minutes with clear goals, no multitasking.

• Prioritize people: Relationships are your top asset—reach out, listen, forgive, volunteer.

• Set tech guardrails: Use limits and “reach out before scroll” so screens don’t replace real people.

Join Mike and Russ — the Renaissance Brothers — on a journey into the art of authentic, empathetic communication. This podcast explores Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and how everyday conversations can become tools for connection, clarity, and compassion.

Whether you're navigating tough talks at home, at work, or within yourself, Mike and Russ share practical insights, real-world stories, and some humorous discussions to help you communicate with empathy, honesty, and intention.

Rediscover what it means to be heard — and to truly listen.

Join Mike and Russ for a special guest episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast featuring Javier Paz, a veteran capital markets researcher whose career spans Credit Suisse, Datos Insights, and Forbes. Javier breaks down the similarities and differences between owning stocks and crypto, and unpacks the many flavors of digital assets—crypto, NFTs, DeFi, meme coins, stablecoins, and more. With an increasing percentage of US adults owning crypto, is this a revolution in finance or just another risk to navigate? Discover the potential rewards, common pitfalls, and leading players in the crypto space, along with practical advice for newcomers. Tune in for expert insights on what’s driving digital assets, what they’re disrupting, and what to watch out for in this fast-changing landscape.

In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, Mike and Russ talk about the benefits of lifelong learning and keeping your mind engaged, staying sharp, and adopting a lifelong learners mindset

Did you make any New Year Resolutions? In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, Mike and Russ offer listeners a fresh perspective on personal change, small, consistent steps are more effective than overwhelming, unrealistic resolutions. By adopting radical due ability, you can change without the typical burnout and disappointment associated with traditional New Year's goal setting. Tune in to make 2025 a year of genuine manageable personal growth and self-improvement.

What traditions do you have around the holidays? In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, Mike and Russ talk about the importance of creating meaningful traditions with your family

Spirituality isn't always about religion. In this episode of the Renaissance Bros Podcast, Mike and Russ talk about ways to invest in yourself spiritually. Growing spiritually helps us to better balance ourselves as we live our best life.