Fixing Broken Talent Acquisition Models

Episode 76

Culture, Compatibility & Clarity: The Real ROI of Smart Executive Hiring

 

About the Host: 

Jamie Shanks, Founder and CEO of Get Levrg and Pipeline Signals, is a leader in offshoring, sales enablement, and business growth. He founded Sales for Life, training 250,000+ professionals globally for companies like Microsoft and Oracle. Jamie specializes in scaling profit growth through strategic offshoring and account-based intelligence. A sought-after thought leader, he empowers businesses with actionable insights to streamline operations and drive sustainable success in competitive markets.

 

About the Guest:

Andy Roads is the Co-founder and CEO of High Altitude Recruiting, one of the fastest-growing executive search firms in the food & beverage industry. With over 14 years of corporate and agency recruiting experience, he helps brands secure senior talent that fuels growth and scales with the business. Known for his 96% fill rate and no-nonsense approach, Andy is the go-to recruiter for companies seeking cultural alignment and long-term leadership fit. 

 

Guest Info: 

Name: Andy Roads 

Designation: Co-founder & CEO 

Organization: High Altitude Recruiting 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewroads

 

Episode Summary: 

 

Hiring the right talent isn’t just about ticking boxes on a resume—it’s about aligning values, vision, and growth. In this eye-opening episode, Andy Roads, CEO of High Altitude Recruiting, joined Jamie Shanks to reveal the hidden costs of misaligned hires and the power of intentional executive recruitment. From the “beer test” to deep intake sessions, Andy shares how to spot candidates who will survive in your company and scale with it. Learn how C-level involvement, cultural fit, and strategic foresight can transform your hiring process and set your business up for long-term success. Whether you're a founder aiming for your next growth milestone or a hiring leader tired of bad fits, this conversation delivers actionable insights you won't want to miss.

 

Key Takeaways:

• • Hiring for culture and future growth is more impactful than hiring for skills alone.
  • Executive searches require active involvement from C-level leaders to avoid misalignment and churn.
  • Cultural fit can’t be measured on paper—real interactions reveal true compatibility.
  • Long-term success comes from hiring leaders who can scale with the company, not just solve today’s problems.
  • Retained search partnerships deliver higher-quality results than transactional recruiting models.

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