The LBM Journal Recruit + Retain Podcast, hosted by Rikka Brandon
Welcome to the LBM Journal Recruit + Retain Podcast, hosted by Rikka Brandon, the leading recruiting and retention expert in the building products industry and founder of Recruit Retain Rock where LBM leaders go to finally solve their hiring and retention challenges. In each episode Rikka and guests will dive into what’s working now in recruiting and retention-you’ll get insight and actionable advice in every episode.
Episodes
13 episodes
Virtual job fairs and college recruiting with Joe Misiti | Recruit + Retain Podcast | Ep. 13
In this episode, Rikka welcomes back Joe Misiti, staffing coordinator at American Builders Supply in Florida. Listen...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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38:27
Ghosting and counter-offers: Two of the biggest issues in recruiting
Jen Mahaffy, talent acquisition specialist at Medallion Industries, a window, door, and millwork distributor in Portland, Oregon returns to talk two big issues: ghosting and counter-offers. Don't miss the previous episode with Jen as well as al...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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26:24
LBM Journal Recruit + Retain podcast | Dave Davis, Spahn & Rose | Ep. 11
In this episode, Rikka is chats with Dave Davis, president and CEO at Spahn & Rose, a 2022 LBM Journal
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:20
How Joe Misiti recruits for American Builders Supply
In this episode, Rikka is chats with Joe Misiti, Staffing Coordinator at American Builders Supply in Florida. Listen...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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27:07
Direct recruiting with Jen Mahaffy, Medallion Industries | Episode 9
Rikka is joined by Jen Mahaffy, talent acquisition specialist at Medallion Industries, a window, door, and millwork distributor in Portland, Oregon. Listen in as they discuss direct recruiting on Indeed and LinkedIn. Check out past epis...
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21:16
Jillian Sobeck, founder & marketing strategist at Sobeck Studio
In this episode, Rikka is joined by Jillian Sobeck, founder & marketing strategist at Sobeck Studio, a boutique ...
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31:08
Sunny Bowman, Dakota County Lumber | Sponsored by Key-Link Fencing & Railing | Ep. 7
In this episode, Rikka is joined by Sunny Bowman, president and general manager of Dakota County Lumber in Far...
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30:41
Javan Lapp, Chief Operating Officer, Key-Link Fencing & Railing | Ep. 6
In this episode, Rikka and Key-Link Fencing & Railing Chief Operating Officer Javan Lapp take a deep dive into core value...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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35:37
Lekeshia Angelique, CEO at LA Consulting | Sponsored by Key-Link Fencing and Railing | Ep. 5
Lekeshia Angelique has devoted a lifetime of experiences, academia, and professional titles to her mission. From her professional consulting services to her dutiful position as a former Army Officer in the Adjutant General (HR) Corps, Lekeshia ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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30:26
Nicole Howard, US LBM | Sponsored by Key-Link Fencing & Railing | Ep. 4
In this episode, Rikka is joined by Nicole Howard, a regional talent supervisor at US LBM to discuss communication in recruiting, vir...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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26:04
Brett Thorne, Thorne Lumber Company | Sponsored by Key-Link Fencing & Railing | Ep. 3
In this episode, Rikka chats with Brett Thorne of Thorne ...
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28:17
Grant Leavitt, Marcus Lumber : Ep. 2 : Sponsored by Key-Link Fencing and Railing
Rikka Brandon is joined in this episode by Grant Leavitt of Marcus Lumber in Marcus, Iowa. They talk about recruiting in small...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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42:37
Jim Sobeck, CEO of New South Construction Supply | Ep. 1
Rikka is joined by Jim Sobeck, President and CEO of New South Construction Supply, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Jim shares what it takes to build and maintain a leading construction supply business, including his tips fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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27:46