A conversation with community banker Marc Pelletier on trust, credit, and how entrepreneurs can walk into the bank with confidence I’ve met many people over the years who have helped shape my business, but today’s guest holds a special place in my story. On this episode of Outside Insights, I sat […]
The Placers 500, the race to our critical number, and how we win by putting people first Every year at Placers, we choose a theme that’s more than a phrase on a slide or a poster on a wall. It becomes a lens, a story, and a way to see our work, our people, […]
Why slowing down, listening better, and taking the long way still matters I sat down with Jeff Ton expecting a conversation about leadership and history. What I didn’t expect was how much we’d end up talking about attention, where we place it, how rarely we slow down, and what happens when we […]
Chris Burkhard, President of Placers Staffing, joins WDEL host Peter MacArthur to break down the current state of the Delaware and national job markets in early 2026. In this interview, you will learn: – Why Delaware’s unemployment rate is now above 5% and what that means for the state’s economy. – How the […]
Why looking back honestly is the best way to plan what’s next Every year, I set goals. I’ll be the first to admit I have an overcomplicated way of thinking about my year. You don’t need to do it my way. Do what works for you. The point is to choose a path […]
What building, letting go, and choosing life taught Sam Maddula about leadership, values, and what really matters I had the opportunity to sit down with Sam Maddula, a founder whose career does not fit a clean headline. What stood out immediately wasn’t the size of the business he built, but the decisions […]
A reflection on ownership, leadership, and what actually moved the needle this year When you spend a year in conversation with leaders, professionals, and thinkers across industries, as I have through Outside Insights and Placers, you start to notice what actually sticks. Not the trends. Not the headlines. The patterns. And the […]
Placers Staffing President Chris Burkhard recently joined WDEL host Peter MacArthur to discuss the year’s significant changes in the labor market and offer timely advice for job seekers preparing for 2026. Chris highlighted three major themes defining 2025: the market’s shift from an employee-driven landscape to a more normalized and balanced one; the odd […]
Staffing Entrepreneur Bob Larson on his Near-Death Experience, Finding Joy in the Craft, and the Simple Power of Being Present. I had the honor of hosting a long-time mentor and friend, Robert Larson, CPC. Bob’s journey is one I’ve followed since the start of my first business, and he even inspired my own […]
This week offers a necessary, intentional break. Use the slower pace to reflect honestly, recharge fully, and set yourself up for a focused, powerful year-end finish. The calendar says it’s Thanksgiving. For most of us, that means a few days off from the daily grind, quality time with family, and a well-deserved break. […]
