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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.

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The talent problem AI won't solve – Part 1 | Jeff Hyman
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Aug. 25, 2026

The talent problem AI won't solve – Part 1 | Jeff Hyman

In this episode Rob Levin sits down with Jeff Hyman. The conversation centers on why people remain the biggest differentiator in business, even as AI makes technology easier to copy. Jeff explains why most leaders overestimate their hiring ability, why culture matters as much as role fit, and why interviews are a weak predictor unless they are structured and disciplined. For founders and business owners, the message is clear: hiring is not a side task: it is a core lever for performance. Key
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AI. Buyers. Employees. Everything changed. Do this now
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Aug. 18, 2026

AI. Buyers. Employees. Everything changed. Do this now

Rob Levin makes a clear case that the challenge for founders and CEOs is not simply change itself, but the number of simultaneous changes hitting the business at once: buyers are buying differently, talent expectations have shifted, regulations are moving, and AI is reshaping how work gets done. The leaders who win will review strategy more often, protect time for high-value thinking, and decide quickly what capabilities the company needs next. Key Takeaways Audit what's changing across buye
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The biggest HR mistakes businesses don't realize they're making | Joel Greenwald
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Aug. 11, 2026

The biggest HR mistakes businesses don't realize they're making | Joel Greenwald

In this episode, employment attorney Joel Greenwald explains why compliance works best when it reinforces culture instead of feeling like a penal code. For founders and operators, the message is simple: strong values, clear policies, trained managers, and fast escalation pathways reduce legal risk and help teams perform better. Joel shares practical systems leaders can put in place now, especially for remote teams and growing companies navigating more complex state and local rules. Key Takeaw
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Owners are doing $25-an-hour work, and it's costing them millions
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Aug. 4, 2026

Owners are doing $25-an-hour work, and it's costing them millions

Rob Levin argues that the old model of annual planning is broken. In a fast-changing market, founders and business owners need to spend more time on strategy, culture, and leadership, the work that compounds, instead of getting trapped in firefighting and administrative work. Key Takeaways Audit where your time is going: Make sure you're spending time on strategy, not just firefighting. Delegate low-value work: Get out of the work that pulls you away from your unique ability. Set clear
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