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The New Talent Playbook
The New Talent Playbook
Hosted by serial entrepreneur Rob Levin, The New Talent Playbook podcast dives into the strategies that drive business success through the power of exceptional talent. With over 30 years of experience and a reputation as a top speaker on business and entrepreneurship, Rob shares practical, impactful insights alongside industry experts, helping leaders navigate challenges and optimize their talent strategies. Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or talent professional, this show provides actionable advice to build stronger, more resilient businesses.
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The New Talent Playbook

Hosted by entrepreneur Rob Levin, The New Talent Playbook podcast explores strategies for business success through exceptional talent. With 30+ years of experience, Rob shares insights alongside industry experts to help leaders navigate challenges and optimize talent strategies. Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or talent professional, this show offers actionable advice to build stronger, more resilient businesses.

Recent Episodes

Why Talent Is the New Growth Lever
March 3, 2026

Why Talent Is the New Growth Lever

In this episode, Rob Levin (Founder of Work Better Now and author of The New Talent Playbook ) distills the biggest concepts from the book into one clear framework, and introduces a key reframe: this isn't a temporary "talent...
From Scrappy to Scalable: Designing a Team Built for Growth
Dec. 23, 2025

From Scrappy to Scalable: Designing a Team Built for Growth

In this episode, Rob Levin sits down with Andrew Schenkel, founder of Double Play Marketing and Sales, to explore what it really takes to scale a marketing agency through intentional team design, systems, and leadership. Andr...
Lead Like a Negotiator – Because You Already Are One
Dec. 16, 2025

Lead Like a Negotiator – Because You Already Are One

In this episode, Rob sits down with Jonathan B. Smith, Expert EOS Implementer® and negotiation strategist with The Black Swan Group, to explore how Tactical Empathy® can transform leadership, communication, and team health. J...
"No Crying Allowed": How One Firm Eliminated 80-Hour Weeks and Improved Client Satisfaction
Dec. 9, 2025

"No Crying Allowed": How One Firm Eliminated 80-Hour Weeks and Improved Client Satisfaction

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...