Talent & trust - insurance careers.

2021 Salary Report Podcast | Ep. 006

01/ 19/ 2022 8 min

In today’s episode, I review the surprising results of our 18th Annual WDC Insurance Salary Report.  It is a “candidate market” now and salaries are surging to unprecedented levels.  Join me for an in-depth discussion of why salaries…


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Where has All the Talent Gone? | Ep. 005

01/ 11/ 2022 35 min

Where has all the Talent Gone with Guest Craig Picken, President of NorthStar Group.  We talk about how the working environment has shifted and what businesses can do to help keep talented professionals in the working world.  My job every…


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Why Everyone needs a Recruiter |Ep 004

12/ 29/ 2021 31 min

In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Craig Picken, President of NorthStar Group.  Craig is one of the premier executive recruiters in aviation and aerospace who bills over $1 million annually.  Someone told me a long time ago,…


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Losing it All and Making it Back | Ep 003

12/ 15/ 2021 50 min

Join returning guest, Craig Picken, and me for a look back on wealthy individuals we have personally known over the years that have made it big, lost it all, and then made it back again. I’d love to hear your thoughts.  Email me directly at ….


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A Day in the Life of Bill Bolton | Ep 002

11/ 30/ 2021 48 min

Insurance Agency Owner, Bill Bolton provides an insider’s view of what a Day in the Life of a successful insurance producer looks like. He looks back on his 15 years in the insurance business as both producer and owner. Every episode I provide you…


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A+ Players | Ep 001

11/ 24/ 2021 45 min

Executive Recruiter, Craig Picken and I provide you with our thoughts on what makes an A+ Player. The reasons may surprise you. Are you an A+ player? Why not? I’d love to hear your thoughts.  Email me directly at . Every episode I provide you…


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The Next Generation of… MRF | Ep. 77

11/ 16/ 2021 8 min

Exciting changes are underway at Management Recruiters of Fairfax. Within a few weeks, we will be known as MRF. Our website will reflect our new branding along with an improved social media presence to help you plan, build, and super-charge your…


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The Next Generation: Attracting Young Insurance Talent | Ep. 076

11/ 10/ 2021 8 min

Where is all the young insurance talent?  There is a crisis now in the ability of insurance agencies and brokers to attract and retain the next generation of young superstars in our industry.  I will discuss three things you can do right now…


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Counteroffers & Dancin’ with the Devil | Ep. 075

11/ 2/ 2021 7 min

Due to the unprecedented demand for top talent, firms are now counter-offering their employees at every opportunity.  Please join me for a discussion on why you never accept a counter-offer. As always, email me directly at with your thoughts. My…


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Million Dollar Careers with Craig Picken | Ep. 074

10/ 18/ 2021 53 min

In this podcast Rob and Craig explore how firms can attract the Next Generation of Superstars.  We discuss exactly what this new generation is looking for.  What drives them?  All this sprinkled with the usual funny and inspiring…