Episodes
Build for a Big Exit – Even If You’re Not Selling
Episode Summary In this episode, Rob sits down with Lewis Schiff, entrepreneur, author, and Chairman of Birthing of Giants. Lewis shares his insights on what it takes to scale a business, build the right leadership team, and ...
Why Culture Fails – and How Systems Can Fix It
In this episode, Don Harkey, CEO and Founder of People Centric Consulting Group, joins Rob to explore how systems—not slogans—create strong cultures. They talk about what it means to balance empowerment with alignment, the hi...
You’re a CEO – Not a Hero: How to Maximize Your Team’s Effectiveness
Episode Summary In this episode, Rob sits down with Jennifer Berkowitz, founder of R&J Advisory Group and Freedom Goal Group, and a seasoned coach to mid-market CEOs and leadership teams. Jennifer shares what it really takes to scale a...
You Can’t Buy Culture: Lessons from 40+ Acquisitions
Episode Summary In this episode, Rob sits down with Eddie Solomon, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Net at Work, a leading technology advisor to SMBs. Eddie shares the lessons he’s learned from leading over 40 acquisitions, building ...
Is It Time to Fire the Founder?
In this episode, Rob Levin talks with Nick Herinckx, Co-CEO of Oxygen and seasoned executive coach, to explore how a founder’s role evolves as a business scales. Drawing from experience coaching over 100 CEOs and leading multiple companies himself, Nick breaks down what leaders often get wrong. Fro…
How to 2X Your Output – Without the Burnout
Episode Summary In this episode, Rob chats with Peter Morandi, CEO of Eastman Cooke, a company renowned for building award-winning construction projects through innovation and leadership. Peter shares how he’s transformed the traditionally manual...
The 9 Game-Changing Business Lessons You Can't Afford to Miss
In this special episode, host Rob Levin looks back on Season 1 of the Great Talent, Great Business Podcast. He shares the most powerful takeaways from conversations with nine incredible guests. From generational differences in the workplace to...
Your Culture is Either by Design – Or by Default
In this episode, Rob chats with Jack Daly, legendary sales trainer, entrepreneur, author, and endurance athlete. They dive into how business owners can build a culture by design, not by default, no matter if their teams are in-office or remote. Jack...
Hiring with Gut Instinct? You're Probably Getting It Wrong
In this episode, Rob sits down with Michael Deutsch, Managing Partner of The Deutsch Group and owner of Sapphire Talent. They explore the often-overlooked art (and science) of hiring. Michael shares his insights on why most small and mid-sized...
It’s Not Rocket Science: Insights from a Leading Employee Retention E…
In this episode, Rob Levin is joined by Chason Hecht, CEO and founder of Retensa, a global leader in employee retention strategies. With decades of data and experience behind him, Chason dives into what really drives retention—and spoiler alert—it...
Why Your Best Employees Leave (And What to Do About It)
In this episode of Great Talent Great Business, Rob Levin chats with Mark Taylor—CEO coach, entrepreneur, and leadership expert—on what truly separates great leaders from the rest. They dive into why leadership development is often overlooked, the...
The Hidden Drain on Your Bottom Line: Unused Human Capacity
On this episode of Great Talent Great Business, Rob Levin interviews Bob Borcherdt, Founder and CEO of IN2GREAT and discuss how you can unlock the hidden potential within your organization. Bob delves into the root causes, emphasizing the critical...
Workplace Happiness: The Secret Weapon for Performance & Profit
In this episode of Great Talent Great Business, Rob Levin interviews Jade Green, an expert in company culture. Jade emphasizes that company culture is "caught, not taught," and that businesses should focus on modeling the values they want to instill...
Are You the Bottleneck? How to Stop Sabotaging Your Own Growth
What does it take to build a company that runs itself? In this episode, Rob Levin and Chris Beer dive into the real challenges behind business growth—hint: it’s not just about hiring an integrator. Chris explains how leaders can create clarity,...
The Hidden Cost: How Your Team’s Image Is Costing You Business
On this episode of Great Talent Great Business, Rob Levin chats with Alyssa Gelbard, founder and CEO of Point Road Group, about the power of employee branding. Alyssa breaks it down, explaining that employee branding is all about how a company’s...
Finally! Expert Shares Secrets to Working with Younger Generations
In this episode of Great Talent, Great Business, Rob Levin sits down with Jon Sheppard to dive into the realities of generational differences in the workplace. They explore how each generation brings unique strengths, challenges, and...