Tim Baier and Jarod Latch recently sat down to reflect on the award-winning documentary Saving Spiracle with director, partner, and chief creative officer, David Kernodle.

In the final episode of our series, we sit down with PeopleSuite owner David Preston. Preston takes us inside the world of recruiting and provides insightful information regarding the current state of the job market. Who has the advantage, workers or employers? When is the best time to hire for sales?

Christine Steiner has faced significant challenges with a portfolio of over 20 restaurant franchises . The already high industry turnover rate has gone through the roof, leading to a new outlook and strategy. Steiner shares her approach and touches on what she hopes will be a recipe for success.

Nick Hernandez has spent a considerable amount of his career in human resources. The last two years have forced him and many others to think a bit differently. Nick elaborates on how his company is looking to attract and retain talent while taking care of people in a hybrid world.

Entrepreneur and author Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda shares how her childhood, early professional experience, and a significant life event put her on a path to solving our "People Problems." Her passion is contagious as she talks about emotional intelligence and her organization, Catalyst 4 Change.

Jay Offerdahl has spent the last 25 years building a business that helps others reach the next big thing in their lives. He shares his personal struggles, triumphs, and continued reason for optimism as a business owner. This is an entrepreneur conversation with plentiful takeaways and insight.

Brian Harrison can find a story in anything. Getting his start in video production for the Blue Man Group, he now tells the stories behind Truist bank as their VP, Multimedia Content Marketing Manager.

Andy Siegel took a risk when he stepped beyond the world of sports journalism and into the role of Head of Internal Brand Experience for TIAA. In this episode, he shares how leveraging his existing skillset, while also embracing what he didn't know, has led him to where he is.

Jeff Wanner is gifted at bringing people together. He talks about the motivation behind that and how welcoming a daughter has changed the game. He also elaborates on his entrepreneurial journey as the founder of PairPEO and why you might see him at a bowling alley near you.

Writer Hope Rivers shares her journey into copywriting. Hope realized at a formative age that there is great power in writing. In this episode, she also touches on best practices and scripting for video.

One of the founding members of Spiracle Media, Bill Voth, joins the Hive Life for an entertaining take on his current role with the Carolina Panthers and the early days of Spiracle.

Chrissy Reed is leading the charge when it comes to employee relationships at Hylaine. Hylaine is a fast growing software consulting firm headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Chrissy shares what type of employee engagement works well and how to stay connected in today's interesting work environment.

Blair Primis is a notable name in Charlotte marketing circles and for good reason. He has transformed Orthocarolina's presence in the local community over the last 12 years. Blair talks about battling the pandemic & learning new lessons, his marketing approach, and giving up on making sure the fridge is organized.

Cities across the country have been some of the hardest hit areas of this ongoing pandemic. Adam Rhew of Charlotte Center City Partners joins us to talk about the state of the city and its prospects for a quick recovery.

Cassmer Ward has started multiple companies in different spaces, walking away with invaluable experience. As a key member of the Spiracle Media team, he serves in the role of CFO. In 2020, he authored his first book titled, How Much Does it Cost to make a Donut? He discusses the process and impetus behind the book plus much more.

Brad Panovich is one of the most trusted and celebrated meteorologists in the Charlotte market. He has build a strong following across social media by using a personal touch that's matched by few in his profession. Brad takes us back to his early days while bringing us up to speed on his strategy to stay connected with his viewers when they need him most.

Michelle Jones is a talented web developer and designer. After teaching herself coding at an early age, she followed in her father's footsteps and started her own company. In this episode, she talks about the importance of making your website a sales tool plus some trends for 2021.

Jamey Boiter has been BOLTGROUPS's brand principal for over 25 years. During that time, Jamey has led award-winning strategic brand development and design experience programs with world-class brands such as Kobalt Tools, Coca-Cola, Kraft, Izod, and many more.

John Espey is no stranger to starting a company. He has done it multiple times with his latest creation being Defiance Ventures. John shares his take on the important connection between brand and culture as well as what fuels his entrepreneurial mindset.

Emir Dukic has been a part of numerous startups and entrepreneurial environments. His latest venture, Rabbu, is thriving within the short-term rental economy. Emir expounds on why business has accelerated during the pandemic and touches on how his family fled unrest in Bosnia to get to the United States.