Fireside Chats: Behind The Build

In this episode of MustardHub Voices: Behind the Build, Curtis Forbes chats with Tevis Paxton, Director of Partner Development at HiringThing and veteran of the startup world. Tevis shares how a background in improv and a self-designed college major in "persuasion" laid the foundation for a thriving career in sales, partnerships, and go-to-market strategy. From the magic of white-label recruiting...

Many businesses leave money on the table, and Stephanie Cornejo and her colleagues at Corporate Tax Incentives know this all too well. This is also the case when examining the Human Resources department. HR doesn’t need to be the cost center most business leaders see it to be – once tax credits come into play. About Stephanie: Stephanie Cornejo is a talented, ambitious leader who heads CTI’s Credi...

In this insightful conversation, Curtis Forbes sits down with Elena Davis, the longtime HR leader at Bader Rutter, to explore what it truly takes to build a culture that lasts. With over two decades of experience, Elena shares her take on leading through generational divides, trauma-fatigued workforces, and the rise of AI, all while keeping humanity and empathy at the heart of it all. From employe...

What happens when a founder scales a franchise to 100+ locations in just five years—then hits a wall? In this episode of MustardHub Voices: Behind the Build , Curtis Forbes sits down with Landon Eckles, former founder of Clean Juice and now a professional EOS implementer, to unpack the journey from entrepreneurial chaos to organizational clarity. Landon shares how the Entrepreneurial Operating Sys...

The savings rate in the United States is alarmingly low, with some studies indicating that nearly a quarter of American households have no emergency savings, and a significantly larger percentage of US families lack sufficient funds to weather a financial crisis. These statistics are scary, but this is where Devin Miller and SecureSave come in. Join Curtis and Devin as they discuss the importance...

Perry Lunsford is a people person, committed to the health, wellness, and happiness of others. His career has been all about putting love and awesomeness into the world, building and supporting great teams along the way. Perry and Curtis delve into how to attract and retain top talent by setting realistic expectations, leading authentically, learning from failure, and being human. Of course, they...

What do franchisees really need? Dan Martin, CFE, has been answering that question for decades — not just with tools, but with empathy. In this episode, Curtis chats with Dan about his journey from fast-typing admin to tech entrepreneur, the “gravity-free” thinking that shaped his innovations, and the people-first mindset that powers business success in franchising and beyond. Come for the war sto...

You need to walk the walk if you talk the talk, just like Chris Igou. A seasoned entrepreneur and business owner, Chris knows what it's like for small businesses trying to recruit, hire, and retain the right people for the right roles. In this episode, Chris joins our host, Curtis Forbes, to discuss how small businesses can build and grow their culture. About Chris: Chris Igou started his career a...

The more you know about your organization's culture, the better you’ll be able to further build and support that culture and see better outcomes. There is no one better to discuss this than Behavioral Scientist and Zorakle Pofiles Founder, Rebecca Monet. In this installment of MustardHub Voices: Behind The Build , Rebecca breaks down the data and trends in the evolving world of work. She provides...

Each of us has our own value system, influences, priorities, preferences, desires, fears, and ambitions. Understanding that this is a unique combination for everyone and respecting this is the key to attracting, retaining, and motivating talented people. This human side comes first, distinguishing one organization from the next, and then here comes technology that can create cohesion, build commun...

Welcome to the first episode of MustardHub Voices: Behind The Build . Matt Posey, Senior Business Developer at Wipfli, joins our host Curtis Forbes. Matt shares his insights on company culture, employee engagement, and team dynamics as organizations embrace change and new technology. About Matt: Matt Posey is a seasoned professional with over 25 years in the Business Technology space. Matt has wor...