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Tom Verboven Senior Director, Mercer

Mercer, a global leader in professional services for over 75 years, focuses on building healthier, more sustainable futures for clients, colleagues, and communities. Part of Marsh McLennan, Mercer leverages its expertise across disciplines to reshape the world of work, improve retirement and investment outcomes, and enhance health and well-being. With over 20,000 employees worldwide, Mercer is dedicated to turning data-driven insights into actionable solutions, helping clients achieve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. The company's commitment to social impact and sustainability is central to its mission of fostering inclusive, resilient communities and driving positive change globally.

🔗Meet Mercer: https://www.mercer.com/en-ae/

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Career Thinker is a career services company dedicated to partnering with individuals serious about advancing their careers and taking ownership of their success. With expertise in resume writing, personal branding, and a deep understanding of what employers seek, Career Thinker offers a comprehensive approach to career development. Their team of Certified Professional Resume Writers (CPRWs) uses a tailored methodology to craft resumes, cover letters, and online profiles that highlight a candidate's professional brand, while also preparing them for interviews. Leveraging their background in corporate hiring and management, Career Thinker equips clients with the tools and strategies needed to stand out in the job market, including DISCstyles™ assessments, keyword optimization for ATS software, and interview coaching, ensuring clients are fully prepared to succeed in their job search.

Meet Career Thinker: https://www.careerthinker.com/

Watch the Full Interview: https://youtu.be/SbeUCgKP1mc

Unlock your potential with our two essential books: "Riderflex Guide: Inspiring & Hiring" and "Riderflex Guide 2.0: Mastering Job Interviews." With over 30 years of expertise, these guides are perfect for both graduates and professionals. 🌟📚

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Steve offers advice for adapting to these changes, emphasizing continuous learning, seeking jobs less likely to be immediately replaced by AI, and making strategic career pivots early. He also shares personal insights, including his diversification into skilled trade businesses as a way to prepare for the disruption.

His message is both optimistic and cautionary, advising people to remain alert, embrace change, and prepare for a potentially challenging transition period before things stabilize. He encourages listeners to reach out with questions and assures them that he stays up-to-date with AI developments to provide informed advice.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/SLxiR5Bev1g

Unlock your potential with our two essential books: "Riderflex Guide: Inspiring & Hiring" and "Riderflex Guide 2.0: Mastering Job Interviews." With over 30 years of expertise, these guides are perfect for both graduates and professionals. 🌟📚

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David Johnson, Managing partner C Squared Solutions

David Johnson is a seasoned executive with over 40 years of experience across multiple industries, including software, manufacturing, engineering, construction, renewable energy, professional services, and non-profit organizations. He has held leadership roles such as CEO, COO, CFO, and Board Director in publicly owned, PE-backed, and privately-owned companies. Known for his expertise in developing strategic plans with actionable steps, Dave consistently produces focused, high-performing teams that achieve measurable results. His leadership and problem-solving skills have been instrumental in the success of start-ups, high-growth companies, and turnarounds. Dave holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and has an extensive academic background, including a CPA certification and teaching at the university level.

C Squared Solutions is a business consulting firm that partners with companies to address challenges holistically, breaking down silos to implement comprehensive strategies that benefit the entire organization. Their services focus on improving operations (quality, delivery, processes, ERP implementations), enhancing financial health (cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, financing), and developing strategic plans (breakthrough ideas, disciplined execution, contingency planning). Additionally, C Squared offers ownership transition support, helping businesses become "unstuck" and guiding decisions about sustainability, mergers, or exits. Their unique Guided Discovery business analysis leverages CEO, CFO, and COO expertise to uncover operational issues and generate "aha" moments, helping clients accelerate toward their vision.

🔗Meet C Squared Solutions: https://c2solves.com/

Watch the Full Interview: https://youtu.be/hfHDIHwL4Ok

Unlock your potential with our two essential books: "Riderflex Guide: Inspiring & Hiring" and "Riderflex Guide 2.0: Mastering Job Interviews." With over 30 years of expertise, these guides are perfect for both graduates and professionals. 🌟📚

👇 Get your copies now!

🔗  https://tinyurl.com/Riderflex1

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/Mastering-Job-Interviews

📺 Tune into the Riderflex podcast with CEO Steve Urban: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5NDLaxEqkMsnlYrc5ntAPw

"Discover Riderflex: A Leading Recruiting Firm in Colorado". https://riderflex.com/

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Nick Hegeman, an engineer and family man, is the visionary leader of PaintJet, a company transforming the industrial painting industry through innovative technology. From his beginnings in a labor-intensive painting business to pioneering a tech-driven solution, Nick has addressed the acute labor shortage in industrial markets by streamlining operations with AI-powered efficiency. With a focus on industries like oil and gas, PaintJet's solutions meet both regulatory and operational demands. Nick's contrarian approach—owning the service, not just the tech—sets the company apart as it looks to expand globally and explore adjacent opportunities.

PaintJet is revolutionizing the painting industry with cutting-edge robotic technology that guarantees precision, efficiency, and speed. Powered by predictive imaging, PaintJet ensures flawless finishes with zero redos, making precision the standard. Their robotic painting system minimizes waste by optimizing every drop of paint, reducing overspray and maximizing resource value. With Bravo, their robotic painter, projects are completed 14 times faster than traditional methods, reducing downtime and ensuring timely completion. Whether it’s new construction, repainting, or weatherproofing, PaintJet delivers durable, high-quality results that extend the lifecycle of assets and provide year-round protection.

Meet PaintJet: https://paintjet.com/

Watch the Full Interview: https://youtu.be/q4rT9FjWnaQ

Unlock your potential with our two essential books: "Riderflex Guide: Inspiring & Hiring" and "Riderflex Guide 2.0: Mastering Job Interviews." With over 30 years of expertise, these guides are perfect for both graduates and professionals. 🌟📚👇

Get your copies now!

🔗  https://tinyurl.com/Riderflex1

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/Mastering-Job-Interviews

📺 Tune into the Riderflex podcast with CEO Steve Urban: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5NDLaxEqkMsnlYrc5ntAPw"Discover Riderflex: A Leading Recruiting Firm in Colorado". https://riderflex.com/

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Lisa Griffiths is the Owner and Clinical Director of the Center for Valued Living (C4VL), where she leads a thriving Colorado-based mental health practice with a focus on clinical excellence and cultural competence. While no longer accepting new clients, she dedicates her time to expanding the practice and developing innovative programs alongside her exceptional team. With a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver and a wealth of experience in various clinical and educational settings, Dr. Griffiths is passionate about mentoring her staff, fostering ethical practices, and ensuring top-notch care for clients. Before discovering her true calling in mental health, she explored careers in investment banking, event planning, and teaching, all of which have contributed to her well-rounded approach to running her practice.

At the Center for Valued Living (C4VL), we are dedicated to providing accessible, insurance-based mental health care for individuals, couples, families, and groups across Colorado. Our mission is rooted in serving diverse communities, particularly underserved and underrepresented populations, with a compassionate, inclusive approach. We emphasize anti-racist, neurodivergent-affirming, and queer-allied principles, creating a safe, nurturing space for healing. Our highly skilled team of clinicians collaborates with clients to explore their core life values and empower them to make meaningful changes aligned with those values. Through teletherapy and in-person sessions, we focus on promoting holistic well-being, including mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health, while advocating for our clients within their communities. With a commitment to multicultural sensitivity, ongoing education, and ethical practice, C4VL strives to make a lasting impact on each client’s personal and professional life.

Meet Center for Valued Living: https://www.centerforvaluedliving.com/

Watch the Full Interview: https://youtu.be/SuK_EcfRlm0

Unlock your potential with our two essential books: "Riderflex Guide: Inspiring & Hiring" and "Riderflex Guide 2.0: Mastering Job Interviews." With over 30 years of expertise, these guides are perfect for both graduates and professionals.

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🔗  https://tinyurl.com/Riderflex1 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/Mastering-Job-Interviews

📺 Tune into the Riderflex podcast with CEO Steve Urban: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5NDLaxEqkMsnlYrc5ntAPw

"Discover Riderflex: A Leading Recruiting Firm in Colorado". https://riderflex.com/

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Sam Michelson is the founder and CEO of Five Blocks, a digital reputation management firm that helps leading brands and high-profile individuals shape their online presence. With over 20 years of experience in online marketing, technology, and SEO, Sam has become a recognized expert in digital reputation management, offering ethical and innovative solutions that allow clients to tell their best story online. Under his leadership, Five Blocks employs a team of over 50 professionals who use proprietary technology and big data analysis to provide customized strategies to more than 100 premium clients worldwide. Sam collaborates closely with PR and communications teams, ensuring a holistic and data-driven approach to online reputation management. A frequent speaker and writer in the field, Sam has published multiple articles and patents, demonstrating his commitment to staying ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Five Blocks is a premier digital reputation management firm specializing in helping high-profile clients strategically manage their online presence across Google, Wikipedia, and AI-powered search platforms. Leveraging big data and proprietary technology, Five Blocks delivers customized, data-driven solutions that allow clients to proactively manage opportunities and mitigate threats online. With tracking and analysis spanning 500 locations in 69 countries and 23 languages, Five Blocks offers unparalleled insights to multinational clients. The firm's mission is to empower brands and individuals to achieve a digital presence that authentically represents them and safeguards their reputation in the face of potential crises.

🔗Meet Five Blocks: https://www.fiveblocks.com/

Watch the Full Interview: https://youtu.be/bgFfmVI-BY0

Unlock your potential with our two essential books: "Riderflex Guide: Inspiring & Hiring" and "Riderflex Guide 2.0: Mastering Job Interviews." With over 30 years of expertise, these guides are perfect for both graduates and professionals. 🌟📚

👇 Get your copies now!

🔗  https://tinyurl.com/Riderflex1 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/Mastering-Job-Interviews

📺 Tune into the Riderflex podcast with CEO Steve Urban: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5NDLaxEqkMsnlYrc5ntAPw

"Discover Riderflex: A Leading Recruiting Firm in Colorado". https://riderflex.com/

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Cher Fox is the President of Fox Consulting, bringing over 35 years of expertise in solving complex data challenges with a personal touch. Passionate about helping organizations optimize processes and enhance data quality, Cher crafts strategic analytics roadmaps for global companies, particularly those handling complex financial data. Her hands-on experience spans roles such as CDO, COO, CEO, CFO, IT Manager, and Customer Services Manager across various industries. She also serves as VP of Marketing for the Data Management Association - Rocky Mountain Chapter and contributes to multiple industry groups. Certified as a Data Management Professional (CDMP) by DAMA International, Cher has shared her knowledge at over 30 international events. Beyond her professional life, Cher is a dedicated fitness enthusiast, competing as an amateur bodybuilder and enjoying Spartan races, drawing from her background as a professional dancer and lifestyle brand spokesmodel.

Fox Consulting designs and implements complex data solutions that empower analytics, data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The firm specializes in developing data strategies that drive business objectives, optimize operations, and foster innovation, including preparation for Generative AI. Fox Consulting also excels in data governance and compliance, helping organizations establish robust frameworks to ensure data quality, integrity, privacy, and security, which supports a data-driven and customer-focused culture. By leveraging advanced analytics techniques, Fox Consulting extracts actionable insights from complex datasets, enabling clients to make informed decisions. The firm also guides organizations through change management processes, providing training to enhance data and process literacy across teams, and building a culture that aligns with business goals and data insights.

🔗Meet Fox Consulting: https://www.foxconsulting.co/

Watch the Full Interview: https://youtu.be/3WAy0yOJ1Yw

Unlock your potential with our two essential books: "Riderflex Guide: Inspiring & Hiring" and "Riderflex Guide 2.0: Mastering Job Interviews." With over 30 years of expertise, these guides are perfect for both graduates and professionals. 🌟📚

👇 Get your copies now!

🔗  https://tinyurl.com/Riderflex1

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/Mastering-Job-Interviews

📺 Tune into the Riderflex podcast with CEO Steve Urban: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5NDLaxEqkMsnlYrc5ntAPw"Discover Riderflex: A Leading Recruiting Firm in Colorado". https://riderflex.com/

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Artug Acar is the Chief Operating Officer at Mercury, overseeing sales, marketing, operations, product development, people operations, and IT to drive the company’s growth and success. Originally from Izmir, Turkey, Artug began his career as a mechanical design engineer before transitioning into software engineering after earning a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University. He has held roles at leading tech companies in the Boston area, including MathWorks, Amazon Robotics, and Symbotic. Artug also holds an MBA from UMass Amherst, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Bogazici University, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Ege University.

Mercury is a global logistics company specializing in time- and temperature-sensitive shipping for the biotech, life sciences, clinical trials, diagnostics, and medical device industries. With over 40 years of experience since its founding in 1984, Mercury has built a reputation for reliability and personalized service. Our portal provides clients with a holistic view of their entire shipping operations, driving operational efficiencies and simplifying the logistics process. Unlike other providers, Mercury offers individual attention and proactive support, tracking every shipment and resolving issues, so clients can focus on their core business. We serve over 700 clients and deliver hundreds of thousands of shipments annually, providing flexible pickups, customized invoices, and reports—all without added fees or contracts. At Mercury, our mission is to simplify healthcare and life science shipping, helping companies save time, reduce stress, and operate more efficiently.

🔗Meet Mercury: https://www.shipmercury.com/

Watch the Full Interview: https://youtu.be/W-wcHRbdxCw

Unlock your potential with our two essential books: "Riderflex Guide: Inspiring & Hiring" and "Riderflex Guide 2.0: Mastering Job Interviews." With over 30 years of expertise, these guides are perfect for both graduates and professionals. 🌟📚

👇 Get your copies now!

🔗  https://tinyurl.com/Riderflex1

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/Mastering-Job-Interviews

📺 Tune into the Riderflex podcast with CEO Steve Urban: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5NDLaxEqkMsnlYrc5ntAPw

"Discover Riderflex: A Leading Recruiting Firm in Colorado". https://riderflex.com/

Podcast Sponsor: Kura Home Services, Air Duct Cleaning & Home Maintenance. For All your Home Maintenance needs!  https://www.kurahomeservices.com/

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