On BizBlend, hosted by Sana, executive search partner John Pezoulas breaks down the uncomfortable truth behind “we can’t find good talent”: in many cases, the hiring system—not the applicants—is the real bottleneck.

This episode is for founders, leaders, and HR teams tired of reactive, rushed hiring. You’ll learn how to replace chaos with a repeatable process: clarifying role outcomes upfront, reducing bias through alignment, and running hiring like a project—with faster timelines and stronger retention.

John Pezoulas is the co-founder of Ready, Set, Exec and an executive search partner working across sales, marketing, HR, and operations leadership. He shares his team’s approach to an average 39-day time-to-hire and a 95% one-year retention rate.

1. 00:07:57 The real cost of hiring wrong: momentum, morale, culture

2. 00:11:40 Ending the blame game: CEO ownership + bias awareness

3. 00:15:17 Reactive vs strategic hiring: hire for the future, not the past

4. 00:17:08 Inside the 39-day hiring machine: what makes it work

5. 00:19:18 Step 1–2: discovery + alignment calls to lock “must-haves”

6. 00:23:46 Building the pipeline: hunt lists, candidate portfolios, fast interviews

7. 00:31:09 The stress points: negotiations, counteroffers, and keeping timelines real

• Treat hiring as a strategy, not an emergency; stop rushing to “fill a seat.”

• Start with role outcomes (90 days, 1 year, 3 years), not a recycled job description.

• Reduce mis-hires by separating kickoff into discovery and alignment meetings.

• Build an approved mandatory criteria list and sign-off to prevent late-stage changes.

• Run hiring like project management: timelines, deliverables, and tight communication.

• Optimize for retention, not just speed—win-win offers keep great people longer.

• Website: https://www.readysetexec.com/

• LinkedIn: Search John Pezoulas

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Real estate isn’t about square footage—it’s about people making emotional, high-stakes choices under pressure. Brett Reasoner shares why the best outcomes come from calm strategy, not rushed reactions.

This episode is for buyers, sellers, and professionals navigating major transitions who want to reduce stress, avoid regret, and make decisions with confidence. You’ll learn how preparation creates peace, why trust is built in small moments, and how clarity beats fear or freezing every time.

Brett Reasoner is an executive real estate agent and former athlete. He shares how a season of major personal setbacks reshaped his approach to real estate as a people-first, clarity-driven process grounded in empathy and faith.

• 00:04:00 — Real estate isn’t spreadsheets: decisions happen under pressure and hope

• 00:05:20 — Brett’s life reset and why homes represent stability, not just a sale

• 00:08:07 — Preparation over aggression: why readiness removes stress

• 00:10:26 — The real catalyst behind most moves: life events and transitions

• 00:12:22 — What hesitation really signals: uncertainty, finance, and “can I see myself here?”

• 00:17:05 — How trust is built: stepping back, asking better questions, and willingness to walk away

• 00:20:24 — The clarity framework: financing first, and why online estimates can mislead

Instagram, and his website: https://brettreasoner.8z.com/

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With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.

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Your career can look “successful” and still feel quietly wrong—and that doesn’t mean you’re broken. In this episode, Paul Comfort unpacks why misalignment often shows up as slow inner exhaustion, not a dramatic crisis.

This conversation is for anyone who’s good at what they do but feels disconnected from it. You’ll learn a grounded framework to identify your “X Factor,” make smarter career decisions, and shape your current role toward what actually energizes you.

Paul Comfort is a leader with decades of experience across government and transportation, including serving as CEO of the MTA in Baltimore and as an elected county commissioner. He also hosts the public transportation podcast Transit Unplugged and is the author of Find Your X Factor.

1. 00:08:18 — When success looks right but feels wrong

2. 00:10:27 — Defining the “X Factor”: interests + abilities

3. 00:11:57 — Why being good at something can still feel empty

4. 00:14:26 — The trap: sunk costs, stability, and identity

5. 00:16:49 — How to “lean in” without quitting your job

6. 00:21:12 — Personal responsibility, fulfillment, and self-check-ins

7. 00:26:27 — Treasure map concept + where Paul’s X Factor landed

• Track what energizes you: list activities you’d do for free, then find the core pattern.

• Separate competence from calling: being “good at it” isn’t the same as wanting it.

• Use your current job as a lab: volunteer for projects that match your interests.

• Watch your Mondays: dread and low energy can signal misalignment early.

• For big dreams, test reality: pair passion with honest skill assessment and a plan to build it.

findyourxfactor.ai Transit Unplugged (podcast) Pre-order Find Your X Factor (Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and major retailers mentioned)

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