Best Michael Pietrack Podcasts (2025)

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Season 2, Episode 13: Finding A Path Forward with Art Kreig 22:20

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On this episode of The Pharmaverse Podcast, Art Krieg, the President of Zola Therapeutics, tells Michael that vision, endurance, resilience, and a whole lot of grit are needed to run a biotech. Krieg has faced the rugged terrain and uphill climbs that come with building science-based companies. But just like a marathoner, he’s never stopped putting…

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Season 2, Episode 12: Becoming A Talent Magnet with Joy Right 28:58

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Season 2, Episode 12: Becoming A Talent Magnet with Joy Right 🎙️ In this episode of the Pharmaverse Podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Joy Right, VP and Head of Talent Acquisition at Flagship Pioneering, to dive deep into the future of biotech hiring, AI in recruitment, and pharma leadership. Discover how talent acquisition in the pharmaceut…

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Season 2, Episode 11: Combating the Opioid Epidemic with Shon Remich MD 23:28

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Welcome back to the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Shon Remich, Chief Medical Officer at ARMR Sciences. They discuss Shon's unique background in the military, his transition to the pharmaceutical industry, and the critical work ARMR is doing to combat the opioid epidemic. "Knowing your passion is incredibly important." The co…

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Season 2, Episode 10: The Science of Leadership with Jill White 31:18

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Welcome back to another great episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Dr. Jill White, a leadership presence expert. They explore the concept of executive presence, its importance in the pharmaceutical industry, and how professionals can enhance their image and communication skills to project confidence and authority. Wh…

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Season 2, Episode 9: Innovating Neurodegenerative Treatments with Isaac Veinbergs 29:20

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Welcome back to the Pharmaverse! In this episode our host Michael Pietrack speaks with Isaac Veinbergs, co-founder and chief business officer of Libra Therapeutics. They discuss the company's focus on developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases through the mechanism of autophagy. Isaac shares insights from his career journey, including p…

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Season 2, Episode 8: From India to Innovation with Jiten Pant 38:15

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Welcome back to another great episode of the Pharmaverse Podcast! This week our host Michael Pietrack interviews Jiten Pant, founder and CEO of NOBiotics, a company focused on the therapeutic properties of nitric oxide. Jiten shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in India to becoming a leader in the biotechnology field. Learn from sto…

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A Conversation with a Recruiting Rock Star (like, literally) 40:41

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Art Papas is the Founder of Bullhorn, the heavyweight in the Staffing CRM world…and a visionary. (He also plays in a rock band! Link attached!) Danny knows firsthand how uneasy the Recruiting World is feeling about AI…is it coming “for” us or coming for us? And how soon? And how do we scale accordingly? How much of it is hype and you should ignore …

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Season 2, Episode 7: From Medicine to Biotech Innovation with Michael Chancellor 25:45

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Welcome back to another great episode of the Pharmaverse podcast! This week our host Michael Pietrack interviews Michael Chancellor, MD, co-founder of Lipella Pharmaceuticals. They discuss Chancellor's unique journey from being a board-certified urologist without finishing his Bachelors degree, to a professor and finally to a successful biotech ent…

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Season 2, Episode 6: Mentorship and Career Growth with Josh Schwartz 23:39

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This week our host Michael Pietrack interviews Josh Schwartz, MD MBA, Vice President of Medical Affairs North America at BeOne ( formerly BeiGene.) They discuss the importance of leadership in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on developing others, the journey from individual contributor to manager, and the qualities that make an effective lead…

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Season 2, Episode 5: Embracing Opportunity with Tonia Nesheiwat 25:04

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Welcome back for another great episode! In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, our host Michael Pietrack interviews Tonia Nesheiwat, VP of Medical Affairs at Caribou Biosciences. Covering everything from baseball teams, inspiring family journey to America, and of course the latest in the Pharmaverse. Together, they delve into Tonia's journey f…

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Season 2, Episode 4: Omni-Channel Marketing with Donnie Wooten Jr. 29:50

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Welcome back to the Pharmaverse Podcast! Today our host Michael Pietrack interviews Donnie Wooten Jr., the global head of strategic medical content and omni-channel at Organon. They discuss the importance of MSLs in the pharmaceutical industry, career progression, embracing change, and the concept of omni-channel marketing. Donnie gives candid advi…

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Season 2, Episode 3: The Landscape of the Pharma Industry with Nav Singh 28:50

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Season 2, Episode 3: The Landscape of the Pharma Industry with Nav Singh 🔬 How is AI transforming pharma? Why are R&D costs skyrocketing? What makes a true leader in the industry? In this episode, host Michael Pietrack sits down with Nav Singh, Senior Partner Emeritus at McKinsey, to explore the challenges, innovations, and future of the pharmaceut…

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Season 2, Episode 2: Keys to Effective Leadership with Rob Abbott 30:38

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Welcome back to the Pharmaverse Podcast! In episode 2 of Season 2, our host Michael Pietrack interviews Rob Abbott, CEO of ISPOR, discussing the significance of Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) in the pharmaceutical industry. There is a LOT to learn here, so buckle up for a great episode! They explore ISPOR's role in influencing health…

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Season 2: Episode 1, Deep Dive on AI in Pharma with Dave Latshaw 27:42

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We are thrilled to be bringing you our very first episode of season 2!! Thank you to all our longtime subscribers, and everyone who has been following along as we have grown this podcast! In today’s episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Dave Latshaw PHD, MBA, the brilliant CEO and co-founder of BioPhy, about the trans…

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Season 1, Episode 24: Advice For Up-And-Coming Leaders with Pritesh Gandhi 30:40

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Welcome back to the incredible Pharmaverse podcast where we sit down with the brightest stars in Pharma. In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Pritesh Gandhi, CEO of TellBio, discussing his journey in the pharmaceutical industry, the challenges currently facing the sector, and the importance of communication a…

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Season 1, Episode 23: Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment with Paul Romness 25:00

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Episode 23: ADC Technology- Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment with Paul Romness Welcome back to the Pharmaverse, where we speak to the greatest voices in Pharma, to learn from their leadership and incredible careers! In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Paul Romness, CEO of OS Therapies. The conversation delve…

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Season 1, Episode 22: The Process of Getting Promoted with Angela Justice 28:51

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Episode 22: Demonstrating Value and Building Support with Angela Justice Welcome back to the Pharmaverse podcast! This week you will be learning a LOT. In this episode, Angela Justice, former chief people officer and head of medical affairs at TCR Squared, shares insights on how to position yourself for a promotion. She emphasizes the importance of…

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Season 1, Episode 21: Developing an Empowering Culture with Dewey McLin 28:13

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Season 1, Episode 21: Developing an Empowering Culture with Dewey McLin Welcome back to the Pharmaverse!! This week we are sitting down with The incredible Dewey McLin, and it is a real treat. In this conversation, Dewey McLin, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Longboard Pharmaceuticals, discusses his career journey, leadership best practices, a…

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Season 1, Episode 20: Breakthrough for Frontotemporal Dementia with Chris Witowski 29:48

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Episode 20: Breakthrough for Frontotemporal Dementia with Chris Witowski Welcome back to the Pharmaverse Podcast! This week our host Michael Pietrack sits down with the Co-founder and CEO of Psilera Chris Witowski! If you're interested in the cutting edge of Dementia treatment this episode is for you! Listen as we discuss the company's work in the …

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Season 1, Episode 19: Focus On "We" Not "I" with Melissa Mims 28:47

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Welcome back to the Pharmaverse! 💉 In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Melissa Mims, the AVP of US Medical Affairs with Merck Oncology. Melissa shares her journey from drug discovery to field medical affairs and offers insights on leadership and team culture. She emphasizes the importance of building peer-to…

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Season 1, Episode 18: Challenges Facing the Pharma Universe with Jack West 36:49

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In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Jack West, the VP of Clinical Development at Summit Therapeutics. They discuss Jack's transition from being a practicing oncologist to working in the pharmaceutical industry, the importance of collaborations with pharma, and the challenges and rewards of working in a small…

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Season 1, Episode 17: Disrupting Drug Pricing with Mark Cuban 23:21

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Welcome back to the Pharmaverse! Today's episode is a special one. Michael Pietrack our host sits down with THE Mark Cuban, world famous entrepreneur, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, a 'shark' on the beloved series Shark Tank, and most excitingly for our viewers, the co-founder of Cost Plus Drug Company. In this episode we discuss the need for trans…

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Special Edition Episode: Howard Matalon does a deep dive on Non-Competes! 24:49

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In this special edition of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack sits back down with Howard Matalon, an employment attorney and executive coach, about the recent FTC rule that may change the landscape of non-competes. Tune in to hear a deep dive on non-competes! The FTC rule, which goes into effect on September 4, 2024, declares non-compet…

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Season 1, Episode 15: Leading by Example with Leslie Meltzer 35:19

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Welcome back to the Pharmaverse podcast! We are so excited to sit down with Leslie Meltzer, Chief Medical Officer at Orchard Therapeutics, shares her career journey and offers insights for aspiring leaders in the pharmaceutical industry. "My successes are all team successes." She emphasizes the importance of teamwork and acknowledges that her succe…

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Season 1, Episode 14: Building High Performing Teams with Eva Gallagher 29:45

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In this episode, Eva Gallagher, VP and Head of Medical Affairs at Agios, shares her insights on building teams and creating a supportive culture in the pharmaceutical industry. She emphasizes the importance of having a good relationship with your manager and the benefits of following a manager to a new company. Eva also discusses her recipe for bui…

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Season 1, Episode 13: Leadership Through Vulnerability with Gwen Binder 28:01

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Welcome back to the Pharmaverse podcast! In today's episode our host Michael Pietrack sits down with Gwendolyn Binder, President of Science and Technologies at Cabaletta Bio, shares her insights on leadership. She discusses how she became an accidental leader and the importance of focusing on advancing the ball for patients rather than personal rec…

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Season 1, Episode 12: The Future of Immuno-Oncology with Mark Frohlich 18:57

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We are thrilled to be joined this week by Mark Frohlich, a Harvard-trained medical oncologist and CEO of Indapta on the Pharmaverse! He discusses his experience in the pharmaceutical industry and the challenges and advancements in immunotherapy. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the immune system and the need for cryopreservation in cel…

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Season 1, Episode 11: Patient-Centered Care with Rebecca Vermeulen 33:04

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Welcome back to the Pharmaverse with Michael Pietrack! This week we sit down with the incredible Rebecca Vermeulen, VP of Global Patient Networks at Roche, shares insights on leadership challenges, leading international teams, creating an inclusive culture, hiring great MSLs, empowering women in leadership, and navigating up within a company. She a…

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Season 1, Episode 10: Pursuing Dreams with Michael Cox 30:31

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Welcome to episode 10 of the Pharmaverse! We are thrilled to bring you Michael Cox, a leader in the pharmaceutical industry, who shares his journey and insights in this conversation. Learn about his transition from clinical operations to medical communications and the risks he took to pursue his dreams. He also talks about his experience leading te…

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Season 1, Episode 9: Career Insights From a CEO with Mark Erlander 30:29

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Welcome back to the Pharmaverse podcast! We are thrilled to welcome Mark Erlander PHD, CEO of Cardiff Oncology, shares his journey from a PhD in neuroscience to leading an oncology company. He discusses the calculated risks he took throughout his career and the importance of following your passion. Erlander emphasizes the need for leaders to be mot…

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Season 1, Episode 8: Equity and Diversity in Clinical Trials with Camille Pope 33:05

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Welcome back to the Pharmaverse podcast with Michael Pietrack! We are joined today by Camille Pope, Chief Medical Lead at Acclinate, discusses the importance of diversity in clinical research and the impact of a health equity lens. She highlights regulatory and legal developments in clinical trial diversity and addresses the factors contributing to…

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Season 1, Episode 7: Clinical Trials and Drug Development with Ken Getz 30:12

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Welcome back to the Pharmaverse! In this episode, host Michael Pietrack interviews Ken Getz, an expert in drug development and a professor at Tufts School of Medicine. They discuss various topics related to clinical trials and drug development, including managing complexity, reducing costs, the impact of AI, challenges in patient enrollment and ret…

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Season 1, Episode 6: Leadership Masterclass with Stephen Dodge 33:09

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Welcome back to the Pharmaverse! In Episode 6 our host Michael Pietrack sits down with Stephen Dodge, SVP of Global Medical Affairs at Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, about his leadership journey in the pharmaceutical industry. Stephen shares his early career experiences and how he quickly moved up the ranks from an MSL to a regional director. He provide…

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Season 1 Episode 5: Bravery in the Face of Risks with Shawn Leland 33:30

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🎙️ Thanks for joining our channel, in episode 5 of the Pharmaverse podcast, our host Michael Pietrack interviews Shawn Leland, a successful entrepreneur in the pharmaceutical industry. Leland shares his journey from the Rutgers Industry Fellowship to founding his own biotech company, Elevation Oncology. He discusses the challenges he faced and offe…

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Season 1, Episode 4: Climbing Your Internal Everest with Samuel Blackman 32:30

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In this episode of the Pharmaverse podcast, host Michael Pietrack interviews Samuel Blackman, the co-founder and head of R&D at Day One Biopharmaceuticals. Sam shares his experience trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp and the leadership insights he gained from the journey. The conversation covers topics such as vulnerability, facing fears, asking f…

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Season 1, Episode 3: Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone with Michael Geffner 33:14

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🎙️ Welcome to Pharmaverse Podcast Episode 3: Unleashing Leadership Potential with Michael Geffner, MD MBA 🌐 In this thought-provoking episode, our host Michael Pietrack engages in a riveting conversation with the accomplished Michael Geffner, Chief Medical Officer and pharma giant! Get ready to dive into the world of pharmaceutical leadership as Ge…

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Season 1, Episode 2: Navigating Pharma Leadership with Robert Azelby 30:47

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In this episode of The Pharmaverse Podcast, host Michael Pietrack sits down with Robert Azelby, a distinguished figure with 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. From humble beginnings as a sales rep at Glaxo to ascending to the helm of two biopharma companies, Azelby shares his extraordinary career journey and imparts invaluable w…

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Season 1, Episode 1: Leading with Grit and Determination with Jodie Gillon 24:00

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Welcome to our inaugural episode of the Pharmaverse Podcast hosted by Michael Pietrack! Today we chat with the dynamic Jodie Gillon, President, and CEO of BioCT. Get ready to dive deep into the world of life sciences and leadership as we unravel BioCT's mission and focus, exploring the captivating journey that led Jodie through Pfizer, Novartis, As…

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The Sacred Cow Series Continues: “Does Giving 2 Weeks’ Notice Still Make Sense in a Gen Z world?” 28:03

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You HAVE to give 2 weeks’ notice when you resign? But do you?! Who says? In a world where Gen Z changes jobs at 10 times the rate that the people who made this rule up did, does that make sense? Maybe it does! Danny traces the history of “Giving Notice” …spoiler alert…it’s not a law. Not even a corporate policy! Then he asks the hard questions abou…

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Are we being replaced by AI?

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Danny talks to Art Papas, the Founder and CEO of Bullhorn about the rise of Artificial Intelligence in the recruiting business. As Bullhorn’s Founder and CEO, Art was the original architect of Bullhorn’s flagship Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, which now helps more than 7,000 companies around the world run their businesses. He is the…

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“Uh, it was only once…at a wedding…I swear!” Corporate Drug Testing in Today’s World

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You find a great candidate! He/she wants the job, gets an offer, accepts…and then flunks the drug test and the deal falls through! It’s so depressing you almost want to get high to forget about your troubles… Most Americans favor the legalization of drugs. And 70% of the 14.8 million Americans who use illegal drugs are employed! But substance abuse…

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Michael Pietrack Reading List

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Michael Pietrack is the Head of TMAC Direct and leads our Medical Affairs Recruiting Practice. Michael has been consistently recognized as not only one of the Pharmaceutical Industry’s leading recruiters, but one of the Recruiting Industry’s top performers. Before forming TMAC Direct, Michael was a part of the largest international network of recru…

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Danny Sarch Reading List

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Danny Sarch has been a headhunter for the wealth management industry since 1984 and has been the president of his own firm, Leitner Sarch Consultants, since 1990. The wealth management industry has evolved to present more opportunities for top financial advisors than ever before. Danny takes the time to thoroughly learn about his client companies s…

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Summer Reading of Top Producers

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“What are you reading these days?” When top producers come to my office for mentoring or email me to check in, it would surprise most of you to know that what we are reading is the icebreaker we often start with…then we get so into the book reviews and the selling, (“You HAVE to read this…seriously, download it right now while we’re talking”) that …

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Dan Martineau Reading List

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President of Martineau Recruiting Technology since it’s inception in 2000, Dan Martineau brings an extensive IT and Executive Recruiting background to his client companies and client candidates. Joining Dunhill Professional Search of Winston Salem in 1983 after attending the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Dan began his recruiting caree…

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Robin Bland Reading List

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Robin Bland began her career as an insurance recruiter in 1995 after various roles in management and training for Fortune 500 companies. During her tenure at QuestPro, she was consistently ranked as the top producer and was named one of the top-producing recruiters by the Metroplex of Professional Consultants and by the Texas Association of Profess…

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If Robots Replace Recruiters (Where does that leave us?!)

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“Siri, find me a Director of Marketing”…okay, how long before that actually happens? 10 years, 20 years? Or is it happening now and I should cancel my non-refundable Spirit Quest trip to Antigua? Danny invited a guest with serious skin in the game and even more serious technology cred, the founder of Bullhorn, Art Papas, to discuss the recruiting i…

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Reading Resumes in the Millennial and Gen Z Era!

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Your clients scan resumes. Quickly. But what do they really look for? Do they even know? And how has it changed in the hundred years that resumes have dominated the vocational landscape? Does job hopping matter anymore? Does anyone care about the degree you have? Do we all assume you’re lying and go to your LinkedIn profile? In this podcast, Danny …

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The Pay Equity Law: Coming to a candidate near you?!

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The Pay Equity Law: Coming to a candidate near you!! Guess what? That “Money Mantra” you’ve been reciting to candidates day after day for your whole career? Uh, yeah, that’s illegal now. In a handful of states, and more on the way! So you could zone out and ignore it, at your peril, or listen to Danny’s podcast with subject matter expert, Attorney …