At This Time

Recruiting is like running a marathon where the route keeps changing, the finish line moves, and someone tells you halfway through, “Actually, we’ve decided it’s a pie eating contest now” At This Time takes you inside the wild world of hiring, with stories from recruiters and job seekers navigating the madness. Join Eric as he unpacks ghosting candidates, surprise curveballs, and the occasional perfect fit. Whether you’re chasing talent or your next job, this podcast delivers humor, insights, and all the real talk you didn’t know you needed.

Episodes

Feb 20, 2025

12 min

At this time, we're talking with Siavash Fashi, CEO and Founder of SixPax Gym, the most successful small gym in America. Tune in to hear his amazing journey from Iran to Europe to Venice Beach as he pursued his dream of bodybuilding and the American dream. Hear Siavash's hard learned lessons on hiring talent and what it takes to get a message heard and remembered.
After you're done listening, go buy his book. Inspiration guaranteed. 
https://www.smallgymbigresults.com/order-book-v2
 
Hosts: Eric DeSobe; IG: / edesobe
Guest: Siavash Fashi; IG: /sixpaxgym
CONNECT Instagram: / AtThisTimePodcast

Feb 16, 2025

13 min

At this time, we're talking with Ben Ochstein, Vice President at Scoot Eduction, to hear more about he helps hire educators to support public schools to ensure learning continues for kiddos. With over 15 years of recruiting experience, Ben shares why he swears by reference checks, building relationships, and how sometimes you need a visit to New Orleans casino to meet other great recruiters. Plus, has he become a hiring nihilist?
Add Ben on LinkedIn.
Hosts: Eric DeSobe; IG: / edesobe
Guest: Ben Ochstein
CONNECT Instagram: / AtThisTimePodcast

Feb 10, 2025

18 min

At this time, we're talking with long time Netflix recruiter Dan Newbold. Hear what happens behind the scenes with job applications and interviews at one of the world's most known companies. Plus, Eric tries to get secrets about Stranger Things and Squid Game future seasons. 
And add Dan on LinkedIn.

Feb 5, 2025

15 min

At this time, we're talking with Jessica Eastman Stewart, founder of Joyfully Managed Life, which helps people and businesses create practical and easy systems that streamline living and working well.
Jessica is a business owner, consultant, workshop facilitator, and frequent podcast guest expert and ... a mom who wants to have fun with her kids and a wife who wants time for real connection. From her newsletter to her website freebies, she's got you covered. Check it out.
www.jessicaeastmanstewart.com/freebies
And great place to look for and post jobs:
https://bit.ly/PlacesToLookForJobs
 

Jan 31, 2025

11 min

At this time, we're talking with Sarah Brock, founder and CEO of Sarah Bee Talent, which is a fractional HR and talent consulting business where she steps in as a leader in organizations where they have a leave, a vacancy, or just need some added capacity. 
Tune in to hear what's Sarah's learned about talent functions at all the organizations she's worked with and what talent and HR people can do better.
Learn more at: sarahbeetalent.com

Jan 21, 2025

12 min

At this time, we're talking with Larnell Vickers, founder and CEO of LVE, a talent company started to help people land their dream job. Five years in, he's transformed his coaching business into a multi-platform career universe that helps people do work, on purpose. LVE combines coaching, recruiting and placement to unlock careers with meaning and joy for hundreds of people each year. Larnell and his team have supported over 500 individuals and 25 companies, hosted several events with over 3000 attendees, and built a network of 25,000 people strong. 
Add him on LinkedIn today to learn more.

Jan 21, 2025

12 min

At this time, we're talking to Stephanie Castellanos. She's the founder & partner of Uproot Talent, a Latina founded and led search firm that specializes in diversifying executive leadership. Since founding Uproot Talent in July of 2022, Uproot Talent has matched over 35 leaders to opportunities changing the world (97% identify as leaders of the global majority). 
Access (for free!) her national talent network and job board for underrepresented talent at: careers.uproottalent.co

Jan 20, 2025

11 min

Inaugural episode guest MaryEllen Veliz stops by At This Time to talk salary negotiations, hiring folks, and what to do when you have multiple offers. Don't miss her insights. 

Jan 19, 2025

1 min

Host Eric DeSobe welcomes you to the pod and teases all the talent and recruitment talk goodness to come. Download and subscribe so you don't miss the first batch of episodes dropping any day now.

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