EP200, Not Our Best Effort

When we started this podcast back in 2021, we had no idea we'd reach 200 episodes with 133 amazing guests who shared their stories and expertise.

The impact this show has had not just for us but for the guests who've connected with each other and the listeners we'll never hear from goes beyond anything we imagined.

We talk about moments that stand out from previous episodes, the guests who made lasting impressions, and how relationships keep forming long after recordings wrap.

The conversation shifts to practical risks businesses face right now. We are finding out about vehicle cameras are getting hacked and locking entire fleets until ransom gets paid.

The conversation shifts to practical risks businesses face right now. Vehicle cameras are getting hacked and locking entire fleets until ransom gets paid. Massive CDL fraud was reported in Illinois and is going to have a huge effect on trucking capacity and supply chains.

We cover what's working in hiring when you batch resumes and use screening questions to filter candidates before phone interviews.

And make sure to listen to the end to hear what we're planning for the next phase of the show.

Highlights:

• How 200 episodes with 133 guests creates a resource library where listeners can find solutions and experts for nearly any business challenge plus asking the professionals you're already paying means there's no reason to say "I didn't know".
• Why setting clear expectations about remote work and meeting participation matters more than rigid policies.
• The hiring process that works batch resumes, send screening questions, and only spend time on interviews with people who respond.
• How podcast connections keep creating opportunities months and years after episodes air.

Thank you for being part of this journey through 200 episodes.

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Every episode tackles the gap between what you're told should work and what actually works when you're running a business in the real world.

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