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Overview: Welcome to Ready Set Exec, the podcast where executive search meets real leadership stories. Enjoy weekly conversations with Executives sharing insights, best practices and knowledge with John, the co-founder of Ready Set Exec Inc.—executive search in Sales, Marketing, HR, and Operations.
What to Expect Each Episode:
Conversations with Executives: Hear candid stories from accomplished leaders across Ready Set Exec’s network as they share lessons learned, pivotal career moves, and their outlook on the future of leadership.
Industry Insights: Explore the trends shaping leadership in the fields Ready Set Exec knows best—how Sales leaders drive growth, how Marketing executives build brand momentum, how HR shapes culture, and how Operations keeps organizations moving.
Talent Strategy Deep Dives: John reveals what he's learned about hiring executives who don’t just fit the role but elevate the business, by using a relationship-driven approach.
Actionable Takeaways: Whether you’re a CEO, HR leader, or an executive shaping your next move, you’ll walk away with practical insights on attracting, retaining, and thriving as top talent.
Connect with Ready Set Exec:
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Patrick Shea LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/patrick-jm-shea/
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Are you a C-level Exec and want to be a guest on the podcast ? email sales@readysetexec.com
Check out our firm at Readysetexec.com or call us at 737-249-9572
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Justin Freishtat: How to launch a hedge fund
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May 22, 2026 |
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Jim Carlough: How I Took a Sales Team's Close Ratio from 15% to 70% in 3 Years
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May 15, 2026 |
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Aurora Winter: How to Write a Business Book That Makes You 7 Figures | Ready Set Exec
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May 08, 2026 |
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Joe Zahaitis: How to choose your payment processor for your business | Ready Set Exec
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May 01, 2026 |
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James Lang: 90% of Businesses Are Using AI Wrong (Here's What Actually Works) | Ready Set Exec
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Liz Weber: Why HR Executives Fail at the C-Suite Table, and What to Do Instead | Ready Set Exec
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Brandon Diehm: Why Your Hiring Process Is Broken and How to Fix It | Ready Set Exec
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Allen Martinez: The Man Behind Shark Tank's Largest Exit on why 70% of AI Projects Fail | Ready Set Exec
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Albert Butler: Mastering the CFO Mindset: How Effective CEOs Think About Money | Ready Set Exec
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Laura Patterson: Data that Drives Growth | Ready Set Exec
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Gina Riley: The C-Suite Secret to Building a Unique Value Proposition (UVP) | Ready Set Exec
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Hernan Rein: The Hidden Cost of M&A and How to Build Global Corporate Cultures | Ready Set Exec
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Scott Leese: The Brutal Truth About AI, Startups, & The Future of Sales | Ready Set Exec
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Praveen Kamsetti: The 4 Habits That Will Make or Break Your Leadership in 2026 | Ready Set Exec
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Lauren Lefkowitz: The Hidden Cost of Burnout & Why Small Business HR is Broken | Ready Set Exec
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Al Kushner: The LinkedIn Algorithm is Changing (Do This Now) | Ready Set Exec
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Mark Coscarello: The Real Reason 70% of Employees Are Disenfranchised | Ready Set Exec
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Erin Smith: Why 90% of Startups Fail at Branding | Ready Set Exec
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Rachel Horne: Why 80% of Sales Reps Fail (And How to Fix It) | Ready Set Exec
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Lanny Tuchmayer: Will AI Replace Lawyers? | Ready Set Exec
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Nadine Shehaiber: Why HR Surveys Are Destroying Trust & How to Fix Culture | Ready Set Exec
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Jennifer D'Agostino: How AI is Breaking Recruitment | Ready Set Exec
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Lisa Glenn Nobles: The ADHD Brain is a Superpower in a Business | Ready Set Exec
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Michael Oberlaender: The AI Race is a Security Nightmare | Ready Set Exec
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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Ready Set Exec THE PODCAST - Conversation with Jamy Conrad
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Dr August Mebane: Uncover DEI's burnout | Ready Set Exec
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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The $10 Billion VC: Why Most Biotech Startups Fail & How To Scale Them | Ready Set Exec
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Drew Hilles: The End of Traditional Data Centers & The AI Compute Crisis | Ready Set Exec
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Nicholaus Bond: The Smartphone Epidemic and Mental health - Ready Set Exec
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Neil Weitzman: The Hidden Cost of Bad Hires | Ready Set Exec
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Oct 17, 2025 |