The Riderflex Podcast: Inspiring & Hiring

"LinkedIn Messages About Jobs"  - Do you think you're helping your chances by sending a LinkedIn message about the job you want?  There are several mistakes people make when sending LinkedIn messages to hiring managers. Make sure to do the work prior to reaching out.  CEO, Steve Urban, provides some very critical advice on when and how to reach out on LinkedIn about jobs. Listen to...

Kimberly Merriman, Founder & Principal, A3 Financial Investments | Riderflex Podcast | - A3 Financial Investments is led by an investment team with decades of experience investing in capital markets. At A3 Financial Investments, they believe that alternative credit securities offer diversification and countless investment opportunities that can be targeted to specific return objectives and ris...

"Advice For Starting A Business" - Dr. Shan Nair, President at Nucleus | Riderflex Podcast |  -  There is no substitute for confidence and believing Dr. Shan Nair is an entrepreneur and consultant on international expansion. He is also an opinion columnist for NewsMax and CEOWORLD Magazine.  Nucleus is unique in that it provides true one stop, multi-disciplinary, multi-country shopp...

"Don't Be Lazy In Your Job Search" | @Riderflex - General and generic messages to hiring managers will most likely never get answered. If you are doing your homework on the company and the hiring manager, it will show in your messaging. This is more likely to get attention and conversations. Don't make the hiring manager do the work.  Riderflex is a global Recruiting and Consulting Firm. We g...

"Are You Passing On A Job Because Of Salary?" | Riderflex - If you are considering to pass on a new job because of the salary. Make sure that what you are giving up is worth the loss of the job.  Be sure and do your math. The actual take home difference is actually not that big of a loss.  Riderflex is a recruiting and consulting firm that focuses on your company's culture and matches ca...

Women In Leadership - "Lead like a woman" - Julie Rieger, Author & Podcast Host | @Riderflex Podcast - Julie Rieger is the award-winning President, Chief Data Strategist, and Head of Media at 20th Century Fox, responsible for marketing such notable films as Avatar, Deadpool, The Fault in Our Stars, and The Book Thief. Riderflex | Recruiting and Consulting is a global Recruiting and Consulting...

Jim Franklin, Board Member and Investor | Riderflex Podcast |  -  Boot Strap, Angel Capital, Local Capital, and Coastal Capital...what is the right solution for companies.  Jim Franklin is an active investor, board member and advisor to the startup community. Jim is currently an instructor at University of Colorado, teaching the Venture Capital course at CU MBA. Jim was also the CEO...

"Banker Hours vs. Startup Life" | @Riderflex - Blood, sweat and tears. Those are just a few things you give other than your time when working with a startup. Many employees would prefer to have standard work hours with a predictable work patterns, and there are many opportunities to gain that place in your career. However, some people have desires to work with startup companies and being a part of...

"Answer the Question and Stop" | Riderflex - Taking a pause after you have answered the interviewers question is important for many reasons. 1. There is only a certain amount of time that the interviewer has to learn who you are. Making sure to not ramble on with the first one or two questions will ensure you have enough time for all of their questions.  Every candidate should practice answer...

George Randall, Senior Strategic Advisor at EF Overwatch discusses his new book, The Talent War  |  The Talent War explores how U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) assess, select, and develop their world-class talent. You’ll learn how to adopt a talent mindset, the single greatest weapon you can possess in the war for talent. This book was written in partnership with @Mike Sarraille. Ge...

"Positive Energy Employees Live Longer" | Riderflex - Don't allow yourself to be considered for layoffs. Come to work each day with a positive attitude and leadership will probably want to keep you around if they need to choose. Many companies have had to make the unfortunate decision to layoff employees during these difficult times. Some employees have been fortunate to keep their jobs. Chances a...

Caleb Carr, President & CEO; Vita Inclinata Technologies | Riderflex | Podcast  -  25 degrees. That is the difference between life or death.  9 years ago, the President of Vita Inclinata was on a search & rescue mission when a friend & colleague fell to the ground due to a heart attack. The rescue helicopter called to help his friend was forced to leave after they were u...

"Remove Employee Poison Quickly" | @Riderflex - When an employee becomes toxic and starts to spread negative energy the best move is to remove them quickly. In some cases the relationship can be saved through solid communication. However, if there doesn't seem to be any repair, the longer the employee stays, the more damage that can be done to the moral and effectiveness of the team.  Riderfl...

"Just Call Them" | Riderflex - In a world of quick access and digital communication, the phrase "Lost In Translation" can really come into play. The lost art of picking up the phone and calling someone has been replaced by text and email. However, there are hundreds of reasons why using the phone and calling someone is still the better choice when communicating. CEO, Steve Urban, shares 5 reasons...

"Balance and Networking" - Teresa Elder, CEO WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone | - WOW! corporate headquarters are located near Denver, Colorado, where our diverse and experienced management team strive to create a culture for WOW! employees and customers that’s easy, reliable and pleasantly surprising. WOW! is one of the nation’s leading broadband providers, serving residential and business custom...

"Remember Your Career Path When Hiring" | @Riderflex - If you're a hiring people for your company, don't forget about your own career path that was traveled. Most professionals have changed careers, industries, and specific paths a number of times.  Don't be critical about exact experience.  Don't limit yourself with the potential number of candidates you could choose from.  Riderfl...

Julian Flannery, Co-Founder & CEO; Summus | Riderflex Summus informs medical decisions through fast, virtual access to the world's best medical expertise. The platform empowers families through direct access to our virtual networks of leading specialists across 48 leading hospitals - within days, from anywhere in the world. Summus (summusglobal.com) clients are companies that seek to create an...

Are you worried about how your job history looks with short stays because of contract work? There are a number of ways you can show this as temporary or contract work on both LinkedIn and your resume.  Making sure to call these out will ensure that the hiring manager or company don't count you out with just looking at your resume. CEO @Steve Urban shares several good tips on how to improve th...

Heather Callender-Potters, Vice Chairman & Co-Founder; PharmaJet | - Based in Golden, Colorado, PharmaJet’s mission is worldwide acceptance of PharmaJet Needle-Free devices as a standard of care in the vaccine delivery market. The innovative PharmaJet Stratis® Needle-Free Injector has U.S. FDA 510(k) marketing clearance, CE Mark and WHO PQS certification to deliver medications and vaccines int...

"Ray Decker from Avery Brewing" | Riderflex - Since 1993 our brewery has been committed to producing eccentric ales and lagers that defy styles and categories. Our beers are thoroughly American at heart: blending Old World tradition and expertise with ingenuity, creativity and boldness. You can find Avery in  AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MI, MO,...

"Shinesty's Unique Company Culture" - Co Founders, Chris White and Jens Nicolaysen; Shinesty.  The Shinesty brand was created for one reason only: to force the world not to take itself too seriously. We’re talking pre/post-coital party kimonos, ball hammock boxer briefs, denim-print swimwear, neon ski suits, the original Christmas Suit, and a cornucopia filled with oh, so much more. Stay weir...

"Hey Managers, Ask Employee For Your Payroll Dollars Back" | Riderflex - Every second counts. Employees can sometimes forget that their hourly rate can break down into a rate per minute. Everyone on the team is responsible for their part in the financial success of the company. Riderflex is a recruiting and consulting firm that focuses on your company's culture and matches candidate personalities...

Shaun MacGillivray, Producer and President; MacGillivray Freeman Films | - "Since our beginnings more than 50 years ago, MacGillivray Freeman has operated as a mini film studio, specializing in everything from production to post-production, from finance to marketing and distribution—something that sets us apart from our competitors. Keeping shop in the historic Villa Bella in the art community of...

"Top Funny Excuses For Calling In Sick" | Riderflex - If you're a supervisor, manager, or any kind of leader of employees, you have taken your fair share of sick calls. CEO @Steve Urban shares some of the funniest and craziest ones people have had the courage to use. Enjoy! Riderflex | Recruiting and Consulting is a global Recruiting and Consulting Firm. We give Career Advice & Job Interviewin...

Frannie Matthews, President and CEO at Colorado Technology Association Colorado Technology Association advances Colorado’s tech ecosystem through talent, advocacy, economic development and community. They are stewards of a 25 year legacy of building a vibrant and thriving technology community in Colorado. We have been at the heart of the Colorado tech movement since 1994, providing leaders, innova...