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July 23, 2021

Bert Miller: Leading Transformation Across Talent Access - Chairman and CEO Protis Global & MRINetwork

Bert Miller: Leading Transformation Across Talent Access - Chairman and CEO Protis Global & MRINetwork

Bert Miller currently serves as Chairman of Protis Global, ace Talent Curators, President/CEO of MRINetwork, as well as co-founder of BCC co., a digital consultancy. Bert’s expertise in search and recruitment dates back to 1995, when he co-founded Protis Global, an award-winning search and recruitment firm specializing in the F&B, CPG, Cannabis, and Hospitality industries. Protis Global has built some of the most iconic brands in the CPG space, generating over $75M in permanent placement fees. Bert is an active speaker, mentor, advisor, and investor. He hosts the MRINetwork Podcast and his video podcast series, Beyond the Bottom Line.


This Episode’s Heavy-Hitters:

- Bert’s company, Protis Global, was started with money that Bert got from calling in cash advances on his credit cards.

- Don’t touch things twice. Bert learned early on in life from simple tasks like roofing with his father that efficiency is key in doing a job and saving the valuable asset that is time.

- Not all growth is recognized at once-- Bert points out that there are people listening to him and myself at this very moment that might not engage until years down the line, but one day they will and that’s what we should all build towards.

- Companies that have switched to a fully-remote working environment may have moved too quickly. It’s clear people still enjoy collaborating in person at times, although the remote work option provides a freedom they didn’t have before.

- There’s never a good reason to chase the money. Bert built his success off the love of what he does, and credits his success to that factor.


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2:39 - Key Early Lessons
4:00 - The Value of Good People
4:30 - Transition to the world of Recruiting
6:00 - Origin of the Company's Name
8:09 - Emily Fair's Hiring
9:02 - Value of Long-Term Relationship / Change in Talent  Over time
11:13 - Instant Gratification
14:30 - Biggest Hesitation
16:24 - The Wrong Fit/ Candidate Value
19:30 - Candidate's Motivation
20:02 - Key pieces of advice to young Recruiters
22:29 - Return to Work Roadmap
26:00 - Circumstances for Remote Work
27:47 - Migration and Decisions
29:20 - Leadership and Selection
31:30 - Future Skills
33:58 -  Effect of Pandemic on Job Performance
36:30 - Benefit of having Athlete's Mindset
41:08 - Single Greatest Piece of Advice
45:03 - Bert Miller's North Star