Best The Sound Boutique Podcasts (2025)

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Nervous System Regulation Series | Part 5 | Co-Regulation, Connection & Why Isolation Keeps Us Stuck 35:14

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Connect with Erin! Send a text In this episode, part 5 of our Nervous System Regulation Series, we explore the vital role of connection and co-regulation. We’re breaking down the science of co-regulation, how trauma & stress can lead us to isolate, and why humans are wired for connection. Most importantly, I’m sharing signs you might be self-isolat…

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High-Touch at Scale: How to Guide Your Team to Personalize Value Adds Without Burning Out 6:42

1d ago6:42

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If you're serious about building a high-trust, high-retention culture, personalization matters. But how do you scale those handwritten notes, thoughtful gifts, and one-on-one moments without burning yourself—or your team—out? In this episode of Recruiting Conversations, I walk through a step-by-step framework to institutionalize care inside your cu…

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Reggie Hubbard - "Politics, Spiritual Truths, and Sound Healing" 1:27:58

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Reggie Hubbard, founder of Active Peace Yoga, talks with J about recovering from a stroke and praying instead of protesting. They discuss his background in politics, the impact of 9/11, realities of a broken system, working for Bernie Sanders, navigating dark nights of the soul, collective liberation, coming into community, political neutrality as …

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Reggie Hubbard - "Politics, Spiritual Truths, and Sound Healing" 1:27:58

2d ago1:27:58

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Reggie Hubbard, founder of Active Peace Yoga, talks with J about recovering from a stroke and praying instead of protesting. They discuss his background in politics, the impact of 9/11, realities of a broken system, working for Bernie Sanders, navigating dark nights of the soul, collective liberation, coming into community, political neutrality as …

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Nervous System Regulation Series | Part 4 | How Meditation Rewires your Brain - Even in Just 5 Minutes a Day 25:47

6d ago25:47

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Connect with Erin! Send a text Hi, I’m Erin! This is Part 4 of our Nervous System Regulation Series and we’re diving into the transformative power of meditation, discussing its profound effects on the nervous system, brain health, & overall well-being. I’m sharing insights from my meditation teacher training and personal experience as someone who o…

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#46- Goode Smoke: Black Label Trading Co Cigars 1:21:34

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We are joined by Mason @goode_smokes we light up cigars from Black Label Trading Co, the Salvation, and Last Rites, talk about mental health and 3rd spaces! Join us for another exciting episode of Smokin Sounds! Socials: @smokinsoundspod #cigar #cigars #podcast #fyp #ptsd #mentalhealth #music #wwe #content #jazz #pipes…

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Shifting From Producer to Recruiter: How to Flip Your Social Brand and Attract Top Talent 7:24

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If you’re still posting like a top producer but expecting people to follow you like a top leader, it’s time for a shift. In this episode of Recruiting Conversations, I break down how to reframe your social media presence to attract talent, not just clients. Your digital brand is your recruiting reputation. I’ll walk you through a proven framework t…

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Aimee Echo - "Mysore Lives in the Spirit of its Teachers" 1:50:05

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Aimee Echo, founder of Community Yoga Club/Ashtanga Yoga Long Beach, talks with J about the carrying on of tradition and the evolution of practice. They discuss parallel scenes in 90's LA and NY, sub culture of Mysore rooms, Patabhi Jois touring the US, studying with Sharath and Shruthi, authorization agreements and certification, Jois Yoga, afterm…

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Aimee Echo - "Mysore Lives in the Spirit of its Teachers" 1:50:05

10d ago1:50:05

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Aimee Echo, founder of Community Yoga Club/Ashtanga Yoga Long Beach, talks with J about the carrying on of tradition and the evolution of practice. They discuss parallel scenes in 90's LA and NY, sub culture of Mysore rooms, Patabhi Jois touring the US, studying with Sharath and Shruthi, authorization agreements and certification, Jois Yoga, afterm…

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Gemini New Moon Meditation | May 2025 New Moon Guided Meditation | Reiki Infused 16:01

10d ago16:01

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Connect with Erin! Send a text Hi, I'm Erin & i'm guiding you through this New Moon meditation designed to balance your energy, bringing your mind, body & spirit into alignment with your highest, most authentic self. The themes of the Gemini New Moon: communication, clarity, curiosity, duality, and self-expression. This guided meditation is Reiki i…

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How to Stop a Thought Spiral | My Italy Trip Recap | Anxiety Relief 45:29

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Connect with Erin! Send a text Hi, I’m Erin! Today I’m reflecting on my recent trip to Italy, which brought me the opportunity to practice the steps I’m sharing in todays episode about how to stop a thought spiral & not allow sensations of anxiety to hold you back. This conversation emphasizes the importance of acknowledging both the joys and strug…

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Navigating Non-Competes and Sensitive Transitions Without Losing the Recruit or Your Integrity 6:30

16d ago6:30

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What do you do when a recruit suddenly brings up a non-compete, emotional loyalty, or fear around leaving their current role? This is one of the trickiest moments in recruiting, and how you handle it will either build trust or break it. In this episode of Recruiting Conversations, I walk through the posture, language, and mindset shifts that will h…

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Abby Hoffmann - "Boutique Fitness Ain't What It Used To Be" 1:37:01

17d ago1:37:01

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Abby Hoffmann, founder of Yantra Studio, talks with J about their formative years and opening another yoga center again after they both swore they never would. They discuss ashtanga rooms in the late 90's, classes getting sweaty, being asked to teach before TT’s existed, moving out of the city, bringing yoga to dance training, emergence of rock sta…

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Abby Hoffmann - "Boutique Fitness Ain't What It Used To Be" 1:37:01

17d ago1:37:01

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Abby Hoffmann, founder of Yantra Studio, talks with J about their formative years and opening another yoga center again after they both swore they never would. They discuss ashtanga rooms in the late 90's, classes getting sweaty, being asked to teach before TT’s existed, moving out of the city, bringing yoga to dance training, emergence of rock sta…

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Nervous System Regulation Series | Part 3 | The Power of Sound Healing for Anxiety & Stress Relief 31:08

21d ago31:08

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Connect with Erin! Send a text Hi, I'm Erin! This is part 3 of our Nervous System Regulation series. Let's explore the transformative power of sound healing and its direct effects on the nervous system. We're discussing various tools and techniques for integrating sound healing into daily life, including the use of healing frequencies, binaural bea…

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#45- Drew Estate Cigars Deep Dive: Lounge Life Meets Smokin Sounds 1:23:28

22d ago1:23:28

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We are stoked to be joined by Al & Rob from the Lounge Life Podcast, Lance from Drew Estate Cigars, & Josh & Mitchell from Wood N Waters, makers of the Eleven 50 Cigar Pick, this episode is a lotto fun! Socials: @smokinsoundspod @loungelifepodcast @woodnwaters @sticksbytheshore Music: Baby C'mon from Commander Pilot Odie & I Appalachian Blues Tenki…

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How to Pre-Frame Follow-Ups With Value and Stop Feeling Like a Nuisance 6:39

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We’ve all been there: the first meeting goes great, the recruit leans in, there’s chemistry... then silence. Suddenly, every follow-up feels like you’re annoying them. In this episode of Recruiting Conversations, I break down how to pre-frame your follow-ups with value, so you stop chasing and start leading. When done right, follow-up isn’t a disru…

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Roberta McGinley - "Hot Studios Are Bouncing Back" 1:24:12

24d ago1:24:12

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Roberta McGinley, once owner of Tadasana Yoga Studio in Wappingers Falls NY, talks with J about owning centers and finding places to teach. They discuss when Roberta hosted J for a workshop in 2018, different styles and discerning hot, upscaling spaces with showers, moving from space to space, adult spiritual summer camps, unexpected life turns, pe…

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Roberta McGinley - "Hot Studios Are Bouncing Back" 1:24:12

24d ago1:24:12

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Roberta McGinley, once owner of Tadasana Yoga Studio in Wappingers Falls NY, talks with J about owning centers and finding places to teach. They discuss when Roberta hosted J for a workshop in 2018, different styles and discerning hot, upscaling spaces with showers, moving from space to space, adult spiritual summer camps, unexpected life turns, pe…

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Using Masterminds and Events to Attract Top Talent Without Sounding Like a Recruiter 6:25

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Let’s talk about one of the most powerful, and most underused, tools in recruiting: events and masterminds. Not the big splashy hotel-ballroom kind. I’m talking about strategic, intimate gatherings that position you as a leader, not a recruiter. In this episode of Recruiting Conversations, I walk you through how to host the kind of experience that …

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Judith Valerie - "Old School Ways of Enduring Community" 1:39:36

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Judith Valerie, a Raleigh NC tradition for over 30 years, talks with J about sticking to principles and building creative spiritual community. They discuss students that inspire, early childhood experiences of being a pantheist, traveling around India and Nepal, receiving Shaktiput, migrating to Mississippi, hybridizing different styles, the role o…

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Judith Valerie - "Old School Ways of Enduring Community" 1:39:36

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Judith Valerie, a Raleigh NC tradition for over 30 years, talks with J about sticking to principles and building creative spiritual community. They discuss students that inspire, early childhood experiences of being a pantheist, traveling around India and Nepal, receiving Shaktiput, migrating to Mississippi, hybridizing different styles, the role o…

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#44 – Inside Crowned Heads: Jon Huber on Blends, Inspiration & the Cigar Life 1:12:30

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We are joined by Jon Huber owner of Crowned Heads Cigars, tune in for a great conversation with one of the best in the cigar world! We smoked Crowned Heads latest release Broadway! @smokinsoundspod Jon: @thecrownedheads crowned heads.com #cigar #cigars #podcast #crown #fyp #viral #content #musicBy smokinsoundspod

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Nervous System Regulation Series | PART 2 | Energy Healing 101: What it is & Why it Works 22:51

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Connect with Erin! Send a text Hi, I'm Erin! In this episode of our Nervous System Regulation Series, we explore the intricate relationship between the nervous system and energy healing. Everything is energy! Working with your energy IS working with your nervous system - we're discussing various energy healing tools and practical methods to enhance…

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Boutique and Proud: How to Win Top Talent Without a Big Brand Behind You 7:11

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Let’s flip the script. If you’re building a team inside a local or regional brand without the flashy pitch deck or name recognition, you’re not at a disadvantage—you’re in a position of power. In this episode of Recruiting Conversations, I break down how to position yourself not in spite of your size, but because of it. Top producers today aren’t j…

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Mike Huggins - "Maintaining the Spark of Yoga Service" 1:24:31

1M ago1:24:31

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Mike Huggins, author of Going OM: A CEO's Journey from a Prison Facility to Spiritual Tranquility, founder of Transformation Yoga Project, and long time friend of the show, talks with J about the state of yoga in the criminal justice system and beyond. They discuss training incarcerated people to be teachers, power dynamics in prison, providing ess…

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Mike Huggins - "Maintaining the Spark of Yoga Service" 1:24:31

1M ago1:24:31

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Mike Huggins, author of Going OM: A CEO's Journey from a Prison Facility to Spiritual Tranquility, founder of Transformation Yoga Project, and long time friend of the show, talks with J about the state of yoga in the criminal justice system and beyond. They discuss training incarcerated people to be teachers, power dynamics in prison, providing ess…

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Taurus New Moon Meditation | April 2025 New Moon Guided Meditation | Chakra Balancing | Reiki Infused 16:01

1M ago16:01

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Connect with Erin! Send a text Hi, I'm Erin & i'm guiding you through this New Moon meditation designed to cleanse and balance your energy as you bring your mind, body & spirit into alignment with this grounding, nurturing, abundant Taurus New Moon Energy! This guided meditation is Reiki infused and begins with a gentle body scan, followed by balan…

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Nervous System Regulation Series | Part 1 | Nervous System 101 & Why it Matters 19:08

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Connect with Erin! Send a text In this episode of Ebbs & Flows, Erin introduces a series focused on nervous system regulation, emphasizing its importance for healing and overall well-being. She explains the autonomic nervous system, including the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches, and discusses polyvagal theory, which outlines how our nervou…

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The Sound Session: teaser 1:00

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The Sound Session explores how sound shapes our world - and how we shape sound. I’m Gareth, and I’ve spent years working with sound - whether it's music or podcasts - helping others to bring their ideas to life through audio. In this podcast, we’ll explore not just how sound works, but why it matters and how it connects us to one another and the wo…

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How do I stay consistent with recruiting activity when frustrated with growth or team alignment? 6:35

1M ago6:35

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Let’s be real—there are seasons in leadership where things just don’t click. You’ve been putting in the work, the systems are in place, but the results are slow. Or maybe your team isn’t rowing in the same direction. It’s frustrating, and it can mess with your motivation to keep recruiting. In this episode of Recruiting Conversations, I dive into w…

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#43- Artista Cigars: Boutique Cigars & the HOF| Smokin Sounds 1:25:59

1M ago1:25:59

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On this episode we are smoking the HOF from Artista Cigars for David "Big Papi" Ortiz, listen as we talk about music from our Oklahomies, Tenkiller, Commander Pilot, Puller, and much more, we also break down Wrestlemania 41. Smokin Sounds:https://smokinsounds.podbean.com/ @smokinsoundspod Artista:https://www.artistacigars.com/…

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Danielle Kunz Dwyer - "Finding Joy Even Though It’s Stressful" 1:40:53

1M ago1:40:53

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Danielle Kunz Dwyer, founder of Yoga For You, talks with J about organizing a business and being together in a more expansive state. They discuss connecting via email and open sourcing info on how to go online, studying Ayurveda and yoga in NYC in the early aughts, periods of unknowing, unwinding of identity, students and subscriptions, honoring yo…

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Danielle Kunz Dwyer - "Finding Joy Even Though It’s Stressful" 1:40:53

1M ago1:40:53

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Danielle Kunz Dwyer, founder of Yoga For You, talks with J about organizing a business and being together in a more expansive state. They discuss connecting via email and open sourcing info on how to go online, studying Ayurveda and yoga in NYC in the early aughts, periods of unknowing, unwinding of identity, students and subscriptions, honoring yo…

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Anxiety Relief for Highly Sensitive People: Turning Overwhelm into Empowerment 34:18

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Connect with Erin! Send a text As a highly sensitive person myself - We’re diving into the experiences of highly sensitive people (HSPs) and their relationship with anxiety. I’m sharing my personal journey with anxiety and sensitivity along with what i've learned & implemented to support myself and reframe the experience of being highly sensitive. …

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You’re Only in Town for 72 Hours? Here’s How to Maximize Every Recruiting Moment 6:50

2M ago6:50

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If you’ve ever traveled for a leadership meeting or a branch visit and found yourself thinking, “I should’ve made more of that trip,” this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the five-step playbook I coach to leaders who want to turn quick trips into serious recruiting momentum. When you're only in town for 24, 48, or 72 hours, it's easy to let o…

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Mariela Cruz - "Who is in Authority and What is the Criteria?" 1:49:42

2M ago1:49:42

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Mariela Cruz talks with J about her recent post entitled, "The Death of My School in Mysore." They discuss discovering her guru Sharath Jois while being a mother of seven children and a lawyer, becoming the first authorized teacher in Central America, Patabhi Jois and harms done, Sharath assuming the leadership role and grieving his death, new cert…

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Mariela Cruz - "Who is in Authority and What is the Criteria?" 1:49:42

2M ago1:49:42

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Mariela Cruz talks with J about her recent post entitled, "The Death of My School in Mysore." They discuss discovering her guru Sharath Jois while being a mother of seven children and a lawyer, becoming the first authorized teacher in Central America, Patabhi Jois and harms done, Sharath assuming the leadership role and grieving his death, new cert…

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#42- Tenkiller: Tennessee Hills Music, Cigars & Whiskey| Smokin Sounds 1:05:15

2M ago1:05:15

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On this episode we welcome the band Tenkiller from Nashville Tennessee, Mike, Billy, Clint & Ian share stories about being on the road with Rage Against the Machine, Stone Temple Pilots, making their new album and much more! Of course we discuss good cigar to pair with their songs! Joined by Paige Turner, this is a can't miss episode!! Socials: @sm…

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Full Moon in Libra Meditation | April 2025 Pink Full Moon Meditation | Reiki Infused Meditation 14:55

2M ago14:55

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Connect with Erin! Send a text Hi, I'm your guide, Erin. Today i'm guiding you through an energy cleansing, visualization meditation for letting go of anything that does not serve you under this Pink Full Moon energy in Libra. We're balancing your energy to bring your mind, body & spirit into alignment. Followed by a visualization practice. The int…

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1 Year Effexor Free: My Go-To Anxiety Tips & Tools | Holistic Healing 51:13

2M ago51:13

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Connect with Erin! Send a text In this episode of EBBS & FLOWS, I’m reflecting on my journey over the past year of being Effexor Free! After taking the SNRI antidepressant medication for 6.5 years and a few tapering attempts - it has now been one year since I’ve taken the medication. There was a time (many times) when this felt impossible. I’m refl…

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Tired of the Check-In Call? Here’s How to Follow Up and Bring Real Value 5:57

2M ago5:57

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In this episode of Recruiting Conversations, I'm breaking down one of the biggest pain points in recruiting: what do you say when a recruit isn’t ready to move, and you’re stuck between disappearing or sounding like “just checking in”? The answer: show up with value. Here's how to pivot from awkward follow-up calls to intentional touchpoints that b…