The Riderflex Podcast: Inspiring & Hiring

"Laid Off...Now Start A Business" | Riderflex | ~You've always dreamed about it but never made the move because you haven't had the time. If you've been laid off, now is the time to take the action that you couldn't when you had that job.  Startup can be scary, but at the end of the day there are no guarantees. Why not go for it.  CEO, Steve Urban, shares thoughts on why now could be the...

"Selecting Co-Founders" - Christine Thai Way; Founder of Therapeasy. CO | Riderflex Podcast | -When you are energized by other people, find the people that will continue to encourage each through the long haul. Startup life does not normally contribute to overnight successes. Find rock star partners.  Therapeasy is a digital health company on a mission to transform behavioral wellbeing and co...

"Human To Human Video Interviews" | Riderflex - Recruiting & Consulting | -Self interviews are way to easy to manipulate and practice for. At Riderflex our candidates are forced to do live, recorded, video interviews. These interviews are used to help make sure that the candidates presented for consideration are the best, and will fit the company culture.  Riderflex is a national, Colorad...

"You Can't Mess Up Your Life" - Sheri Smith, CEO and Founder at Indigo Education Company | Riderflex Podcast |  -Advice for Sheri's 21 year old self..."You can't mess up your life". The truth is, as long as you're alive and breathing, you can't mess up your life. Everything is a learning experience and helps us grow. Mistakes will happen, but life will go on.  Indigo is an AI-enabled pla...

"Entrepreneurs Are 100% Commission Income" | Riderflex - Recruiting & Consulting | -Unless your company is funded right out of the gate, entrepreneurship is 100% commission work! Many people are excited about startup life, but aren't always prepared for the fact that they will only be paid based on how well the business is doing. Even if they commit to a certain amount of pay to themselves eac...

"Testing Your Candidate During The Interview Process" | Riderflex | Whatever you're seeing now, it's probably a habit that won't get better over time.  CEO, Steve Urban, shares 3 key things to really dial in on before you select a candidate for the job.  Riderflex is a national, Colorado based, premier headhunter, RPO and employment agency; recruiting and searching the top talent for sta...

"Fair News Reporting" - Keith Pepper; Publisher; Springs Publishing | Riderflex Podcast | -There has been an erosion of truth when it comes to journalism due to echo chambers. Springs Publishing and its six publications work hard to provide fair reporting for the regional and hyperlocal areas around Atlanta, GA.  Springs Publishing is the leading hyperlocal media organization in Metro Atlanta...

"Older Employees Stay Longer" | Riderflex - Recruiting & Consulting | -Statistics will show that most individuals over 40 will stay longer in the job on average. Employers don't want turnover. Turnover is expensive and a pain to manage. This can be your advantage in a job interview.  Employers can not discriminate against older employees. But as a candidate you can highlight why the odds...

"Coming Back! - Book Review" - Fawn Germer, Author & Keynote Speaker | Riderflex Podcast |  -Staying relevant is critical. 2 years of relevant experience will always beat 20 years of irrelevant experience. Learning new skills and becoming well versed in today's newer technologies is extremely important when looking to continue sitting at the top of the work force. Coming Back! shows how y...

"10 Tips For Video Interviews" | Riderflex - Recruiting & Consulting | -Video is the tool now for getting interviews completed for open jobs. People are becoming more comfortable navigating these video tools. However, there are several key things to keep in mind as you approach the day of your big video interview.  Riderflex CEO, Steve Urban, shares 10 updated tips to ensure your video in...

"Battling Job Search Burn Out" | Riderflex | -Frustrated? Feeling the burnout of a job search? Looking for a new job can create feelings of frustration and feel like a never ending journey. There are certain ways to approach your day that can make you feel successful even if you don't get the job.  CEO, Steve Urban, shares ideas on how to start your day, and then end it feeling successful.&nb...

"5 Tips For Companies Working With Recruiters" | Riderflex |  ~Working with a recruiter should go way beyond providing a job description and getting some resumes to review. There are realities that make working with a recruiting incredibly rewarding.  CEO, Steve Urban, shares 5 tips on how best to work with a recruiter.  Riderflex is a national, Colorado based, premier headhunter, R...

"Evolution Of A Business - Overview of RedDrop" - Monica Williams & Dana Roberts, Co-Founders; RedDrop | Riderflex Podcast | -Monica and Dana share the passion and story around starting RedDrop. Not all businesses take off right from the first conversation.  RedDrop is a FemTech Co that empowers girls from within so that they can grow into powerful women. From the first period to the last...

"Recently Laid Off? Do These 12 Things" | Riderflex - Recruiting & Consulting | -Getting laid off can immediately push a ton of pressure on your shoulders. How you immediately handle it can relieve that pressure as quickly as it was put on. Do the right things after you've been laid off and the next career opportunity could be a lot closer than you think.  Riderflex CEO, Steve Urban, shar...

"Advice For Entrepreneurs" - Katherine Wells, Founder & CEO; Serenity | Riderflex Podcast |  -Find a "Kick Ass" mentor. When starting a business, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to find a mentor that will tell you what you NEED to hear, not what you WANT to hear.  Serenity Engage is a HIPAA-compliant messaging app for senior care. We bring care providers, and family...

"New Year, Now Update Your Profile"  | Riderflex | -Happy 2021! We've turned the page an entered the new year. Now is the best time to go in and refresh your LinkedIn Profile. If you don't have a lot of time, at least do these 5 things.  CEO, Steve Urban, shares 5 items to be sure an update in your LinkedIn profile.  Riderflex is a national, Colorado based, premier headhunter, RPO a...

"Example Of Excellent Follow Up With The Recruiter" | Riderflex - Recruiting & Consulting | -There are many parts to landing that new career opportunity. Great communication with the recruiter is no exception. Staying connected and showing interest in the relationship will continue to keep you at the top of mind during a hiring process.  Riderflex CEO, Steve Urban, shares an actual messag...

Stephanie Baudhuin, Owner; Crummies Meatless Crumble | Riderflex |  -Having talent and drive can be a tremendous asset for starting your own business. Doing it for yourself sooner can be incredibly rewarding versus spending your time creating wealth for other people.  Crummies is a plant based meat alternative product. Crummies Meatless Crumble behaves like ground meat but is made entire...

"Showing Up vs. No Call, No Show"  | Riderflex | -How did we get to a workforce that thinks not calling and not showing up for your shift is an acceptable habit. Unfortunately this form of behavior can follow you around for life. No one successful has ever exhibited this kind of work ethic.  CEO, Steve Urban, shares his thoughts on how not calling and showing up for work can hurt your fu...

"Thank You To Our Retail Heroes" | Riderflex - Recruiting & Consulting | -With the crazy year coming to an end during one of the biggest shopping seasons, we wanted to thank all our business partners, friends, and family in the retail world.  A critical piece to our recovery was making sure consumers had the opportunity to purchase the goods and services you provide. Our retail workers ha...

Share Your Startup Idea With Others - Tim Morrissey, Co-Founder & CEO; Artimus Robotics | Riderflex |  -Go for it, lean into that idea and share it with others. Your idea is probably something special, but it will never get going without execution. Share your idea with anybody that will listen to get feedback and make sure you it is worth pursuing.  Artimus Robotics is enabling the r...

"Ask Your Employees For The Answer Before A Consultant"  | Riderflex | -There are many great reasons why hiring a consultant can be a positive solution for companies. However, spending quality time with your employees and listening to their feedback could reveal the answers. The answers could be a lot closer than you think. And getting them could be a lot cheaper as well too. Ask your employe...

"ZeroIn Overview" - Chase Dudas, CEO; ZeroIn | Riderflex |  -Started in Boulder, CO, the co-founders Chase Dudas and David Martin set out to change the way patients see and interact with healthcare. Their mission is to guarantee that every patient receives the best care possible, no matter their situation. ZeroIn developed a virtual waiting room web-based platform to help keep patients and st...

"Why Is the Experience So Much Better?" | Riderflex - Recruiting & Consulting | -Do you have the bitter taste still in your mouth from that last recruiting firm you worked with? Did they poorly communicate? Did you wonder, "Why are they racing me so many resumes of candidates that aren't even close to a fit? Because the recruiting industry is extremely saturated with underperforming firms, the...

"Put Down Your Phone" - Sydney Golden, Founder; You're Golden  | Riderflex |  -Chill out and don't take things so seriously. Life is short and there are too many opportunities that people miss because they are stressed and not in focus with what's important.  You’re Golden is the first of its kind, photographer on demand platform that makes it so fast, easy and affordable to book a...