Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen
Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les Rosen
Podcast Description
"Behind the Screens" is a podcast that brings you up close and personal with the people in the background screening industry. Hosted by Les Rosen, each episode features in-depth, human-interest interviews with a diverse range of guests—including business executives, employees with extensive screening experience, vendors who serve the industry, and legal and compliance experts. These conversations dive into the personal stories and insights of those who know the industry best, offering a fresh perspective on the people driving background screening. Whether you are part of the industry or just curious, "Behind the Screens" delivers authentic, non-marketing-focused stories from the world of background checks.Your host: Les Rosen is an Attorney, former owner of a screening firm, the chair of the steering committee that founded PBSA and the first co-chair of PBSA, as well as author of the "Safe Hiring Manual," and frequent presenter nationwide.For more information, see: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesterrosen/ CONTACT US!Send comments, feedback, suggestions for future guests or sponsorship information to:[email protected] Sponsor: https://preemploymentdirectory.com/ , publisher of the Background Buzz!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on diverse topics within the background screening industry, such as compliance, technology, industry transformations, and personal growth. Episodes include insights from business executives like 'Katie Hartley discussing leadership and regulatory challenges' and 'Fred Giles on second-chance hiring and industry growth,' providing concrete examples of industry relevance and passion.
“Behind the Screens” is a podcast that brings you up close and personal with the people in the background screening industry. Hosted by Les Rosen, each episode features in-depth, human-interest interviews with a diverse range of guests—including business executives, employees with extensive screening experience, vendors who serve the industry, and legal and compliance experts.
These conversations dive into the personal stories and insights of those who know the industry best, offering a fresh perspective on the people driving background screening. Whether you are part of the industry or just curious, “Behind the Screens” delivers authentic, non-marketing-focused stories from the world of background checks.
Your host: Les Rosen is an Attorney, former owner of a screening firm, the chair of the steering committee that founded PBSA and the first co-chair of PBSA, as well as author of the “Safe Hiring Manual,” and frequent presenter nationwide.
According to attorney and industry veteran Vince Pascarella, “For those of you who don’t know, Les Rosen was the chief architect of the PBSA predecessor NAPBS, and its first Chair and unofficial Executive Director. Simply put, no Les Rosen then, no PBSA today.”
For more information, see: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesterrosen/
CONTACT US!
Send comments, feedback, suggestions for future guests or sponsorship information to:
Platinum Sponsor: https://preemploymentdirectory.com/ , publisher of the Background Buzz!
In this episode, Patti walks me through her entrepreneurial journey, starting from a typing service with an IBM Selectric III at age 21 to building a successful background screening company, SPI (Select Personnel International). We dive into the early days of background investigations back in 1984 and how she transitioned from domestic PI cases to corporate screening.
But what really impressed me throughout our conversation was her unique approach to leadership and team building. Patti reveals why she prioritizes hiring college students, why meeting people where they are matters, and how treating your staff like family leads to decades of loyalty. She’s got employees who’ve been with her for 10, 15, and even 20+ years—that says something special about a business.
Whether you work in the screening industry or are just curious, stick around for authentic, unfiltered stories you won’t hear anywhere else. This is what Behind the Screens is all about.
Key Takeaways:
The Origin Story: How Patti turned a $300 investment in a typewriter into a thriving business with 21 employees.
Industry Evolution: The transition from manual background checks in the 1980s to modern screening practices.
Building Loyalty: Why Patti’s staff stays with her for 10, 15, and even 20+ years.
Mentorship Matters: The value of hiring college students and high school interns to bring fresh energy into the workplace.
Workplace Culture: How rewarding employees with company cars, vacations, and a supportive environment drives success.
Did you enjoy my conversation with Patti? Make sure to subscribe to Behind the Screens on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! Leave a review and let me know your biggest takeaway from today’s chat.
Platinum Sponsor: PreemploymentDirectory.com, publisher of the Background Buzz!
Connect with US:
- Les Rosen– https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesterrosen/
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