On this week's episode, LJ and Rob sit down to chat about:

• Grant Thornton's CFO survey that shows confidence returning to the market, which is backed up by a slight uptick in the Bullhorn & SIA Temporary Staffing indicator climbing from -11% to -9% year over year
• The duo also recognizes SIA's 40 Under 40 in North America

On the AI & Automation front, it is staggering to think about the impact AI will have on the economy, with the US AI market expected to reach $300 billion by 2026.

The duo also highlights how powerful Claude 3.5 Sonnet is and talked about some of the amazing things you can build with Artifacts turned on.

The featured technology of the week was Glyde Talent and the powerful way it is driving top-of-funnel business.

Finally, the dynamic duo sits down with one of their favorites, Kelli Schutrop, to talk about the power of a CEO and executive team's personal brands and how it will impact business development.

This episode is brought to you by Leap Advisory Partners.

Remember to rate, review, and share the episode wherever you tune in.

This week, LJ and Rob launch their new format. The show now combines Staffing Industry news, insights on technology, and interviews with industry leaders.

Highlights:

1. Bullhorn's acquisition of TextKernel and its implications for Bullhorn for Salesforce users
2. SIA's 2024 Largest Staffing Firms list
3. Ideal Hire's addition of Heather Jennings as their new President

The hosts also pay tribute to an industry legend who passed away too soon: Odro's CEO, Ryan McCabe.

AI & Automation Updates:

• Rob and former Herefish boss Chris Dues are hosting "Fix Automation Office Hours" via Zoom on Thursday, July 18th at noon EST.
• Spotlight on Chat Automation: A cutting-edge technology featuring chatbots and worker bots capable of transferring data between software platforms.

Guest Interview:

Adam Sprecher, former CGO of Salo and Korn Ferry Interim, discusses the importance of aligning go-to-market strategies with organizational values.

Thank you to our sponsor Leap Advisory Partners.

Please remember to rate, review, & share the episode wherever you tune in.

We grow when you share the podcast.

This week LJ and Rob sit down with Erik Frank of Petra Coach. Erik is one of Newbury Partners business coaches, and in this episode, we'll delve into the key differences between Petra Coaching and EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System).

Erik's story is truly inspiring. A former competitive powerlifter turned entrepreneur, he now leverages his experience to help businesses scale. Whether you're navigating a complex economic climate or simply seeking to empower your team and company, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

Don't forget to rate, review, and share the episode! A big thank you to our sponsor, Leap Advisory Partners.

This week on LJ and Rob tackle the complexities of building a tech stack specifically for Locum Tenens staffing companies. Locum Tenens refers to temporary staffing for qualified healthcare professionals like physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.

They're joined by Rob's former colleague and friend, Michelle Bousquet, a seasoned expert in Locum Tenens tech stacks with over a decade of experience building and supporting them.

Michelle offers valuable insights on navigating this unique challenge.

Thank you to our sponsor Leap Advisory Partners.

Don't forget to rate, review, and share this episode wherever you listen!

Also we mention a few books this episode including:

Sell with by Nate Nasralla

Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. by Colin C. Campbell

Day Trading Attention by Gary Vee

This week LJ & Rob sit down to share their takeaways from Bullhorn's Engage Boston 2024 conference.

As expected the big focus of the week was AI, optimization and data quality.

The duo also highlight a few events that went on like the Red Sox game on Monday night and the preconference ReEngage Roundtable event.

Let us know if we missed any takeaways and as always remember to rate, review and share the episode wherever you tune in.

For this week's Staffing Snack, LJ and Rob chat with Joe Wertz from Bullhorn about what excites him most at Engage Boston next week.

The trio dives into the conference's perennial themes of tech stack optimization, AI, and collaboration.

Tune in to hear LJ, Rob, and Joe predict the conference's highlights!

Thank you to our sponsor, Leap Advisory Partners.

Don't forget to rate, review, and share the episode wherever you listen! Sharing our stories helps us grow.

This week, we break new ground by interviewing our own boss, Newbury Partners' CEO Chris Scowden!

Chris, a recognized expert on navigating challenging markets, shares his insights on helping businesses thrive during a period of soft growth.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Essential steps to prepare your business for a potential economic downturn.
• How your tech stack can impact your merger and acquisition strategy.
• The importance of understanding your customer's voice in any economic climate.

Chris also provides a valuable checklist to ensure your business stays on track even when the market seems to be working against you.

A special thanks to our sponsor, Leap Advisory Partners.

Spread the word! Sharing the podcast helps us reach a wider audience.

This week, LJ and Rob recap their top 10 all-time episodes by downloads.

The YOE Podcast just celebrated its 4 year anniversary, and we decided to go back to highlight some of the best conversations we have had to date.

Take a listen and don't forget to share your favorite with us .