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The Way of The Wolf

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  • 271: The Reason Most Businesses Fail w/ Jeremy Jensen

    271: The Reason Most Businesses Fail w/ Jeremy Jensen
    Mar 3 2026
    Podcast Show Notes – Episode 270 | 03.03.2025 Episode Title: Jeremy Jensen & Sean Barnes Episode summary introduction: Sean Barnes sits down with Jeremy Jensen, founder of Encore Search Partners, to talk about what it really takes to build a high-performing business and a high-performing life. They get into culture and why one toxic top performer can quietly poison an entire organization, the brutal 2015 oil crash that nearly shut Jeremy’s doors, and the mindset shift that comes from living below your means. The conversation turns personal as Jeremy shares how he rebuilt himself after divorce and a health wake-up call, and why real confidence comes from integrity, not optics. Then they zoom out to the executive hiring market in 2026, where AI, systems integration, and cost pressure are changing what companies hire for, and why senior leaders can’t rely on yesterday’s resume to win tomorrow’s seat. Key Moments 00:01:13 - Jeremy’s business scale and why culture became non-negotiable 00:02:42 - “If you’re a pain in my ass… hit the road”: removing toxic talent 00:07:48 - Family vs sports team: how Jeremy thinks about performance and standards 00:10:17 - 2015 crisis: revenue drops to $0 and the decision to double down 00:15:36 - Scrambling for revenue, survival creativity, and the value of a safety net 00:20:10 - Sean on financial discipline creating personal freedom and backbone 00:26:05 - Jeremy: divorce, rebuild, and the 2022 wake-up call at 284 lbs 00:31:23 - “I worked on myself for three years”: what actually changed 00:37:14 - What Jeremy wanted changed every 5 years: rich, power, fame… then respect 00:45:24 - Why people don’t invest in coaching: cost vs investment mindset 00:51:06 - Sean: the leap into entrepreneurship, rebrand to Wolf Executives, restarting lean 01:07:18 - Executive hiring now: longer processes, interview fatigue, and “free consulting” fear 01:11:57 - 2026 trend: systems integration, AI, outsourcing, and profitability pressure 01:18:29 - The hiring trap: hiring “big company” execs who can’t scale the next phase 01:21:11 - Sean’s framework: clarity, visibility, value for career transitions 01:22:33 - Jeremy’s next chapter: growth plan and May 16, 2026 wedding in Warsaw Key Takeaways Culture beats “star power.” One toxic high performer can cap the entire team’s output. When they’re gone, the rest of the organization often accelerates. Your safety net buys you options and integrity. Living below your means doesn’t just protect you in downturns, it gives you the freedom to stand your ground when it matters. In 2026, executive value is shifting toward integration and productivity. Companies want leaders who can implement systems, leverage AI, and improve profitability. If you’re not evolving, someone younger and more current is already in the lane. Guest: Jeremy Jensen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjenson/ Website: https://encoresearch.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyjenson/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@encoresearchpartners Host: Sean Barnes Website: https://www.wolfexecutives.com https://www.seanbarnes.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfexecutives https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/ LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7284600567593684993/ Twitter: https://x.com/seanbarnes https://x.com/wolfexecutives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes https://www.instagram.com/wolfexecutives TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseanbarnes
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    1 h et 27 min
  • 270: Hiring Mistakes That Set Us Back Years

    270: Hiring Mistakes That Set Us Back Years
    Feb 24 2026

    Hiring the wrong person happens. Keeping them too long is the real mistake.

    In this episode, Sean Barnes breaks down what leaders should do when a bad hire becomes obvious. From recognizing early warning signs to coaching, supporting, and ultimately making the tough call, this conversation walks through the real cost of ignoring a poor fit.

    We explore how bad hires drain morale, push out high performers, and increase operational costs. More importantly, we unpack how leaders can prevent repeat mistakes by asking better questions, involving the team, and getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations.

    If you’re a new leader or an executive responsible for building teams, this episode will challenge how you think about accountability, ownership, and the true responsibility of leadership.

    Podcast Show Notes – Episode 270 | 02.24.2025

    Episode Title: Hiring Mistakes That Set Us Back Years

    Key Moments

    [0:00:00] – “Do Not Hire the Idiot”

    [0:01:03] – Early Warning Signs of a Bad Hire

    [0:02:07] – Coaching Before Cutting

    [0:02:50] – The Real Cost of Keeping Them Too Long

    [0:03:28] – The Financial Impact

    [0:04:03] – Preventing the Next Hiring Mistake

    [0:05:14] – Involving the Team in the Hiring Process

    [0:05:45] – The Leadership Skill Most People Avoid

    [0:06:23] – Act Quickly

    [0:06:55] – A Skill New Leaders Must Develop

    Key Takeaways

    1. Act Early or Pay Later

    Bad hires reveal themselves quickly. Ignoring early signals damages morale, culture, and performance.

    1. Coach First. Exit If Necessary.

    Leaders have a responsibility to support and develop someone they hired. But if performance does not improve, protecting the team comes first.

    1. Own the Mistake and Fix the Process

    Hiring errors are leadership errors. Ask better questions, involve your team, and build a stronger interview process to prevent it from happening again.

    Host: Sean Barnes

    Website: https://www.wolfexecutives.com

    https://www.seanbarnes.com

    LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfexecutives

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/

    LinkedIn Newsletter:

    https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7284600567593684993/

    Twitter: https://x.com/seanbarnes

    https://x.com/wolfexecutives

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes

    https://www.instagram.com/wolfexecutives

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseanbarnes
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    9 min
  • 269: Winning the War for Talent in 2026: Smarter Hiring Strategies

    269: Winning the War for Talent in 2026: Smarter Hiring Strategies
    Feb 17 2026

    1,097 applications in three days for a single VP-level role.

    Today’s hiring strategy is overwhelmed by volume, automation, and noise. AI-powered recruiting tools are filtering resumes while candidates use AI to optimize applications, creating a talent acquisition process that feels increasingly impersonal and inefficient.

    In this episode, Sean Barnes breaks down why the modern recruiting and interview process is broken and what executive leaders, HR professionals, and hiring managers must do to fix it.

    You’ll learn practical hiring best practices for building high-performance teams, improving candidate experience, and strengthening your talent pipeline through trust, referrals, and strategic networking.

    If you are responsible for talent acquisition, executive hiring, or leadership recruitment, this episode offers a smarter framework for attracting top talent and reducing friction in your hiring process.

    Key Moments

    00:00 - 1,097 applications in three days: what that says about the hiring market

    01:00 - AI on both sides: resume parsing vs AI-tailored applications

    02:15 - Principle #1: Trust is king in hiring

    04:00 - Principle #2: Everyone’s network counts, not just HR

    06:00 - Principle #3: Why you should reward employee referrals

    08:00 - Principle #4: Remove friction from your hiring process

    10:30 - Principle #5: Know when to stop interviewing

    12:00 - Closing thoughts: building an experience that attracts top talent

    Key Takeaways

    1. The volume of applications does not equal quality hiring.
    2. AI has made hiring more efficient but also more impersonal and noisy.
    3. Warm introductions dramatically increase trust and probability of fit.
    4. Every leader’s network should serve the organization, not just themselves.
    5. Referral programs save time, money, and recruiting friction.
    6. Overly long interview processes repel high performers.
    7. After three to four strong interviews, additional rounds create diminishing returns.
    8. Respecting candidate time builds the foundation for long-term trust.

    Host: Sean Barnes

    Website: https://www.wolfexecutives.com

    https://www.seanbarnes.com

    LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfexecutives

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/

    LinkedIn Newsletter:

    https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7284600567593684993/

    The Wolf Leadership Series: https://wolfexecutives.com/wolf-leadership-series/

    YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com

    Twitter: https://x.com/seanbarnes

    https://x.com/wolfexecutives

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes

    https://www.instagram.com/wolfexecutives

    https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes

    Email: Sean@thewayofthewolf.com

    Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15
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    10 min
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