Episodios

  • Ep 47: Protecting Culture Through Hyper-Growth
    Apr 29 2025

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    EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

    Parker Hansen, VP of People, shares the secret to balancing policy and autonomy to support hyper-growing safe software and devices company, Gabb.

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    TODAY'S GUEST:

    Parker Hansen is the VP of People at Gabb, the maker of the safest software and devices for kids and teens. From the diverse food city Fresno, California, Parker came to Utah and started his HR career. In the past, he did operations in athletic administration, which kept his love of sports at the forefront. He still enjoys playing sports, especially with his kids, in hopes that his knees hold out when they’re older. He loves finding the intersection of people and process and how they can be mutually beneficial.

    Follow Parker Hansen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parker-hansen-04418372

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    32 m
  • Ep 46: Crumbl’s Winning Culture Recipe
    Mar 17 2025

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    EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

    VP of Employee Experience at Crumbl, Josh Olofson, shares how he has mixed Crumbl’s values into every employee initiative for a winning company culture recipe.

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    TODAY'S GUEST:

    As the VP of Employee Experience at Crumbl, Josh leverages his personal passion for forging meaningful connections to drive business results. He previously served as the Head of Talent & Culture at Traeger Grills and Head of Recruiting & Culture at Crest Financial, a tech startup. He graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Business Management, despite being an avid BYU fan.

    Follow Josh Olofson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-olofson

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    30 m
  • Ep 45: Taking Employer Branding Personally
    Mar 3 2025

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    EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

    Employer branding expert, Britta Blanski, teaches why sharing online is good for your career and your employer. Learn why your voice matters and how to empower employees to share theirs.

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    TODAY'S GUEST:

    Britta believes the personal is professional and that everyone should have the opportunity to share their unique career experience online. Weaving together 10+ years of experience communicating and sharing intercultural experiences, storytelling, and education she helps leaders define their voice and confidently share it online in order to reflect their employer brand, personal brand, and connect with the right people. Working with individuals and teams Britta provides workshops and coaching so anyone can lead by example to share a truly authentic and employee-centric employer brand.

    Follow Britta Blanski on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittablanski

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    40 m
  • Ep 44: Playing HR in the NFL
    Feb 17 2025

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    EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

    Recruiting for the Seattle Seahawk franchise, Brea Gulley reveals what it’s like working in HR for an NFL organization and shares actionable advice for working in the industry.

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    TODAY'S GUEST:

    Brea Gulley leads recruiting and employee experience efforts for the Seattle Seahawks. She is a dedicated HR professional who finds joy in creating impactful relationships with local Universities and gameday staff. She is known for speaking with students about her career journey and how they can stand out during the application process. Brea has invested her time to showcase the importance of communication between an employer and it's candidate pool. During Seahawks season she also works to find new opportunities to improve the employee experience at Lumen Field Stadium.

    Follow Brea Gulley on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brea-gulley-2b89aa140

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    19 m
  • Ep 43: Job Search Advice, From the Experts
    Feb 4 2025

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    EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

    Talent acquisition experts, Sarah Bradshaw, Marcus Paiz and JD Conway give the insider tips to landing your dream job.

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    TODAY'S GUESTS:

    Sarah Bradshaw is the Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at Mangomint, a leading software company for salons and spas, where as the founding recruiter, Sarah has played a key role in building and scaling high-performing teams. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys hitting the gym, crocheting, and indulging in reality television, especially anything on Bravo.

    Follow Sarah Bradshaw on LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmbradshaw

    Marcus Paiz is a Senior Technical Talent Partner at NetDocuments (Legal Tech company) with expertise in scaling high-performing teams across the tech and SaaS industries. He has a wife and three kids and enjoys doing graphic/web design on the side, gaming, and reading/listening to audiobooks.

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    https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuspaiz

    J.D. Conway is the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Trucordia, A top 20 U.S. insurance brokerage headquartered in Lindon, Utah. He is also the founder of multiple organizations including TRAC Talent, and Nimbus Investment Partners and is a member of the Forbes Human Resources Council.

    Follow J.D. Conway on LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdconwaytalent

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    39 m
  • Ep 42: EVENTful Culture: Employee Engagement is More than Party Planning
    Jan 20 2025

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    EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

    Purple’s Employee engagement specialist, Kourtney Hernandez, offers valuable insights into how to elevate company events through utilizing feedback, thinking outside the box, and getting buy-in from leadership.

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    TODAY'S GUEST:

    Kourtney Hernandez thrives on creating events and experiences that leave lasting impressions. A skilled events and communications specialist, she’s made her mark at Purple by planning celebrations for over 2,100 attendees, launching the company’s largest corporate values event, and designing recognition platforms that elevate employee engagement.

    Her expertise spans event strategy, internal communications, and branding, all driven by her passion for building connections and boosting morale. She has spent the past four years at Purple, learning from inspiring leaders and honing her craft. Kourtney is also a proud mom of two kids, one angel baby, and a very old cat. Married to her best friend, Esteban, since 2016, she’s grateful for a partner who supports her personal and professional goals.

    Follow Kourtney Hernandez on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kourtney-hernandez-61012a95

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    30 m
  • Ep 41: Poor Performance: It’s not you, it’s me
    Jan 6 2025

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    EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

    Professor and workplace consultant, Dr. Rob Lion, shares the biggest contributors to poor performance in the workplace and how to overcome them.

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    TODAY'S GUEST:

    Dr. Rob Lion is a transformational leader in workplace culture, leadership innovation, and performance excellence. With over 20 years of groundbreaking work, he’s more than a professor or consultant—he’s a visionary reshaping how organizations thrive and how leaders inspire. As Co-Founder of Black River Performance Management and a dynamic professor at Idaho State University, Rob merges cutting-edge research with actionable, game-changing strategies that deliver extraordinary results.

    Rob Lion is the architect of workplaces that empower, inspire, and drive unparalleled achievement.

    Follow Rob Lion on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlion

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    30 m
  • Ep 40: Building Mobrium, Part 3 - Partner with the Lord
    Dec 10 2024

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    EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

    Mobrium co-founders and co-hosts of The Culture Profit Podcast, Matt and Crista Vance, open up about their Christian faith and share how it has shaped the development of their business.

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    YOUR HOSTS:

    Matt R. Vance is a social innovator. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mobrium, Co-Host of The Culture Profit Podcast and award-winning author of The Review Cycle. He likes dad jokes, red shoes, running and biking. See his full bio here: https://www.mobrium.com/leaders/matt-r-vance

    ‍Crista Vance is the Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of Mobrium and Co-Host of The Culture Profit Podcast. She loves tennis, reading, biking and good food. See her full bio here: https://www.mobrium.com/leaders/crista-vance

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    17 m
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