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If you’ve ever wondered how people actually build careers inside major organizations, not just what they post on LinkedIn, this podcast is for you. Candid with Candidates is hosted by Jenn Hahn, founder and CEO of J Recruiting Services, a national recruitment firm specializing in retail, wholesale, and distribution. In each episode, Jenn sits down with corporate leaders, from CMOs and senior executives to rising directors, to talk through the real decisions, setbacks, and moments that shaped their careers. This isn’t a highlight reel. These are thoughtful, honest conversations about what it takes to grow inside the corporate world, and how the people leading those organizations actually got there. Whether you’re just starting out, managing a team, or already established in your career, you’ll hear stories that help you feel informed, encouraged, and more connected to your own professional path. <
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Signup to Generate a PitchIf you’ve ever wondered how people actually build careers inside major organizations, not just what they post on LinkedIn, this podcast is for you. Candid with Candidates is hosted by Jenn Hahn, founder and CEO of J Recruiting Services, a national recruitment firm specializing in retail, wholesale, and distribution.
Candid With Candidates is hosted by Jenn Hahn. The show has published 38 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Saying Yes to Growth: How Emily Detwiler Built Her Career Through Opportunity, Networking, and Adaptability" (27 October 2026, 46 minutes), "You Asked, We Answered: What Recruiters Really Look for in Candidates with Cheri Jackman, Lead Recruiter at J Recruiting Services" (29 September 2026, 55 minutes), and "Building Career Velocity: Lateral Moves, Executive Presence & Climbing That Ladder Towards Your Dream Role" (1 September 2026, 21 minutes).
Candid With Candidates publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 38 episodes.
Booking probability for Candid With Candidates is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Candid With Candidates requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Candid With Candidates's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Candid With Candidates are Staffing & Recruiting and Business & Management Consulting. Candid With Candidates has a business audience.
Jenn Hahn hosts Candid With Candidates, a business podcast with 38 episodes published.
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Episode #22
What does it take to advance your career, embrace new opportunities, and build professional relationships that open doors to leadership? In this episode of Candid with Candidates , Jenn Hahn sits down with Emily...
Episode #20
What are recruiters really evaluating throughout the hiring process—and what can candidates do to position themselves more effectively? In this special “You Asked, We Answered” episode of Candid with Candidates...
Episode #18
What actually moves a career forward? It would be convenient if the answer were simply: work hard, do great work, get promoted, repeat. But anyone who has spent enough time in corporate life knows the ladder has a funny...
Episode #17
Leadership is often tested most when the path forward is least certain. Organizational change, business turnarounds, rapid growth, and industry disruption require leaders to make difficult decisions while keeping their...
Episode #16
<p>What does it take to build a successful executive career across industries—and ultimately become Chief People Officer for an NFL organization?</p><p>In this episode of Candid with Candidates, Jenn Hahn speaks with...
Episode #16
What does it take to build a successful executive career across industries—and ultimately become Chief People Officer for an NFL organization? In this episode of Candid with Candidates, Jenn Hahn speaks with Shaun Mayo...
Episode #15
<p>What does it take to build a lasting leadership career in grocery retail—and continue growing through decades of industry change, organizational transformation, and evolving customer expectations?</p><p>In this...
Episode #15
What does it take to build a lasting leadership career in grocery retail—and continue growing through decades of industry change, organizational transformation, and evolving customer expectations? In this episode of...
Episode #14
<p>What does it take to build a resilient leadership career when the path is anything but linear?</p><p>In this episode of Candid with Candidates, Jennifer Hahn sits down with Shannon Clark, Senior Director of Marketing...
Episode #14
What does it take to build a resilient leadership career when the path is anything but linear? In this episode of Candid with Candidates , Jennifer Hahn sits down with Shannon Clark, Senior Director of Marketing &...
Episode #13
After more than 15 years in retail leadership, Brian Anderson learned that long-term success is not built by doing everything yourself—it is built by developing people, challenging outdated thinking, and staying...
Episode #13
<p>After more than 15 years in retail leadership, Brian Anderson learned that long-term success is not built by doing everything yourself—it is built by developing people, challenging outdated thinking, and staying...
Episode #12
<p>What does it take to lead one of the most critical categories in grocery retail—and how do you build a lasting, evolving career within the same organization?</p><p>In this episode of Candid with Candidates, Natasha...
Episode #11
<p>Wondering what it takes to lead a billion-dollar, retailer-owned grocery wholesaler—and how does someone go from public accounting to the CEO seat without following a traditional executive path?</p><p>In this episode...
Episode #10
<p>After 24 Years in Retail, Aaron Gottlieb Says Career Growth Starts in the Field—Not the Office.</p><p>In this episode of Candid with Candidates, Jenn Hahn sits down with Aaron Gottlieb, Executive Vice President of...
Episode #9
<p>What does it truly take to step into a CEO role—and how do you build a career that prepares you for that level of leadership?</p><p>In this episode of Candid with Candidates, Kristi Ross, CEO of Three Dog Brands...
Episode #8
<p>What does it take to build a long-term career in grocery retail—and ultimately step into the President & CEO role?</p><p>In this episode of Candid with Candidates, Jenn Hahn sits down with Ryan Adams, President & CEO...
Episode #7
<p>Behind every compliant supplier file and traceable product movement is a disciplined system—and a leader ensuring it works.</p><p>In this episode of Candid with Candidates, Jennifer Hahn speaks with Ann Visser-Depp...
Episode #6
<p>What does it take to build a four-decade leadership career in one of the most complex and competitive industries in retail—without a traditional corporate path?</p><p>In this episode of Candid with Candidates, Jenn...
Episode #5
<p>Sustainable success in business rarely comes down to strategy alone. More often, it is culture—the behaviors, expectations, and leadership standards inside an organization—that determines long-term...
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