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Retention Episodes

Dec. 9, 2025

"No Crying Allowed": How One Firm Eliminated 80-Hour Weeks and Improv…

In this episode, Rob talks with Joe Romano, founder of Romano & Associates, a tax planning and preparation firm with 19 full-time employees and more than 1,500 clients. Joe shares how his team stays sane during tax season, th...

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Nov. 25, 2025

Beyond Trust Falls: Team Building with the Power of Play

In this episode, Rob sits down with David Goldstein, founder of TeamBonding, North America's leading team building company built around the "power of play." David shares how team building has evolved, why culture and connecti...

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Nov. 18, 2025

Why "Just Do Your Job" Fails – and the People Strategy That Works Ins…

In this episode, Rob sits down with LeiLani Quiray, Founder and CEO of be the change HR, to explore what it really means to build workplaces that are both high-performing and deeply human. With over 20 years of HR experience,...

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Nov. 4, 2025

It's Here! The New Talent Playbook: The Ultimate Guide for Building Y…

In this special LinkedIn Live edition of The New Talent Playbook Podcast, marketing expert John Jantsch sits down with Rob Levin, co-founder of WorkBetterNow and author of The New Talent Playbook. Together, they explore why s...

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Aug. 15, 2025

From Winging It to Building a Winning Foundation

In this episode, Matt Tritt, Founder and President of Greenlight Consulting & Management, shares his journey from burnout to building a purpose-driven owner’s rep firm in the high-stakes world of NYC real estate. He talks wit...

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July 1, 2025

The Biggest Leak in Your P&L Might Be Your Culture

Episode Summary In this episode, Shawn Busse, Founder and CEO of Kinesis, shares why aligning culture, brand, and strategy isn’t just a feel-good exercise — it’s a growth strategy. He explains how values-driven leadership can...

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May 5, 2025

How to 2X Your Output – Without the Burnout

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 m...

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April 7, 2025

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...

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March 31, 2025

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...

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