The Hiring Table

Welcome back to The Hiring Table Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Brett Zall, a seasoned HR leader with more than 20 years of experience supporting and advancing Central Valley organizations. Brett brings a deep bench of knowledge to the table and currently leads a team of nine HR professionals at Fowler Packing. Today, we’re breaking down what really drives successful hiring and retenti...

Welcome back to The Hiring Table Podcast! I’m Lorenzo Ramirez, and in this episode we’re diving even deeper into what makes hiring more than just a process—it’s a strategy for building lasting success. From real-world career journeys to proven leadership tactics, I’ll share stories and insights that reveal how the right people can transform not only a business, but its culture. Whether you’re a fo...

Step back into The Hiring Table Podcast with me, Lorenzo Ramirez!  I sit down with Michelle Cucchiara, CPA—Acting Vice President at Forward Advantage—to uncover what it really takes to pass the CPA exam, transition into leadership, and create a culture that drives success. We’ll dive into study strategies, the mindset shift from individual contributor to executive, and the hiring qualities that ma...

Step back into The Hiring Table Podcast with me, Lorenzo Ramirez! I sit down with the Jason Hannold, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club to explore how good work culture is important in a company, their newest hires and hiring needs coming up in the future, heart of their mission and the incredible impact they’re making in communities. We’ll talk about how donations fuel their programs, the real ways...

🌾 Stepping Into Agriculture with Ryan Jacobsen | CEO of Fresno County Farm BureauWelcome back to The Hiring Table, your weekly dose of hiring insights—airing every Friday at 12:00 PM PST. In this week’s special episode, we’re diving deep into the world that feeds the nation: Central Valley agriculture. We’re joined by Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, fourth-generation Californ...

Welcome back to The Hiring Table Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with returning guest Adam Trujillo, a CPA with Big Four audit/tax experience and a career that spans berries, global fresh fruit, and multi‑entity operations across the Valley. Today, we’re breaking down Famous ERP—not as a system on a brochure, but as it’s actually used inside Central California agriculture. From grower accoun...

Welcome back to  The Hiring Table Podcast ! I’m  Lorenzo Ramirez , and in this episode we sit down with  Beta Alpha Psi leaders from Fresno State ,  Esteban López  and  Aaron Fernandez , for a powerful conversation about accounting careers, leadership, and what it really takes to stand out as a first‑generation professional. From navigating  Beta Alpha Psi , preparing for  Meet the Firms , and com...

🌾 Stepping Into Agriculture with Ryan Jacobsen | CEO of Fresno County Farm BureauWelcome back to The Hiring Table, your weekly dose of hiring insights—airing every Friday at 12:00 PM PST.In this week’s special episode, we’re diving deep into the world that feeds the nation: Central Valley agriculture. We’re joined by Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, fourth-generation Californi...

Welcome back to The Hiring Table Podcast! I’m Lorenzo Ramirez, and today we’re joined by Tom Spradling—a finance leader with over 25 years of experience as VP of Finance and CFO for small to mid-sized companies across the Central Valley. Tom’s career spans industries from third-party administration and fruit packaging to construction and IT services, and he’s now leading finance at Cotman Technolo...

Step back into The Hiring Table Podcast with me, Lorenzo Ramirez!  I sit down with Michelle Cucchiara, CPA—Acting Vice President at Forward Advantage—to uncover what it really takes to pass the CPA exam, transition into leadership, and create a culture that drives success. We’ll dive into study strategies, the mindset shift from individual contributor to executive, and the hiring qualities that ma...

Step back into  The Hiring Table Podcast  with me, Lorenzo Ramirez! I sit down with the Jason Hannold, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club to explore how good work culture is important in a company, their newest hires and hiring needs coming up in the future, heart of their mission and the incredible impact they’re making in communities. We’ll talk about how donations fuel their programs, the real wa...

Welcome back to The Hiring Table Podcast! I’m Lorenzo Ramirez, and in this episode we’re diving even deeper into what makes hiring more than just a process—it’s a strategy for building lasting success. From real-world career journeys to proven leadership tactics, I’ll share stories and insights that reveal how the right people can transform not only a business, but its culture. Whether you’re a fo...

Welcome back to The Hiring Table Podcast! I’m Lorenzo Ramirez, and in this episode we’re diving even deeper into what makes hiring more than just a process—it’s a strategy for building lasting success. From real-world career journeys to proven leadership tactics, I’ll share stories and insights that reveal how the right people can transform not only a business, but its culture. Whether you’re a fo...

Welcome to the Hiring Table Podcast! I'm Lorenzo Ramirez, and I started this show because hiring isn't just about filling seats-it's about building teams that drive growth and innovation! After years in the staffing industry, I've seen firsthand how the right people can transofrm a business. This is my way of sharing insights, career stories, and strategies that help leaders make s...