Meet Mike

I've been laid off, sat in decision-making rooms, worked with startups and large organizations, and seen firsthand how disconnected the conversation around hiring can be from reality.

I've spent over a decade in hiring and talent acquisition—evaluating tools, implementing systems, and living with the consequences when vendors overpromise and platforms underdeliver.

I've Been on Both Sides of the Hiring Table. That's Why This Work Matters.

I'm Not Here to Be Loud or Trendy. I'm Here to Be Useful.

Does This Sound Like You?

  • You're being told to implement AI, but nobody's helping you understand what you're actually buying or what risks you're taking on
  • You're drowning in demos from vendors who all claim to solve the same problems, and you can't tell what's real capability vs. sales theater
  • You're responsible for hiring technology decisions, but most "expert" advice comes from people selling something or founders who've never filled a role
  • You need to explain your choices to execs, legal, and compliance—and "we trusted the tool" won't cut it when things go wrong
  • You're exhausted from trying to keep up with every new platform while managing a team that's already at capacity
Let's Talk About Your Needs

A Newsletter for the Most Misunderstood Role in Corporate America

For recruiters navigating one of the toughest seasons this profession has ever seen. We talk about the things no one else will: burnout, blame, identity, and how to stay grounded when recruiting feels like a losing game. 

Thanks!

I started sharing my experiences online because I wanted to pull back the curtain on how hiring really works. After getting laid off, I didn't stay quiet. I showed the whole process. The frustration. The absurdity. The reality no one talks about in polished LinkedIn posts.

Let's Work Together

Nothing Says 'Authentic Hiring Advice' Like Job Searching in Public

Whether it's through advisory work, speaking, or content, my goal is the same: help you make decisions you can stand behind.


I've sat where you're sitting. I know what it feels like to be pressured into decisions without clear answers. My work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Newsweek, and Forbes. I speak at HR conferences and companies across the country about modern hiring, AI governance, and making technology decisions that hold up. I've evaluated the tools, sat through the demos, and seen what actually happens after implementation versus what the sales deck promised.

Here's what that means for you:

200M+ views and 400K+ followers later, I've built a community of HR and recruiting professionals ready to approach hiring with clarity, confidence, and a little humor.

Turns out, a lot of people were looking for the truth.