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PeopleForce Podcast

Hosted by TriNet · business · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

The PeopleForce Podcast takes a fresh look at the entrepreneurial journey on the path to success. Host Michael Mendenhall, former TriNet SVP/CMO/CCO, interviews dynamic business leaders as they share their insights on how they got there, plus their viewpoint on today’s business trends.

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Public web form

Booking probability

27%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about PeopleForce Podcast

What is PeopleForce Podcast about?

The PeopleForce Podcast takes a fresh look at the entrepreneurial journey on the path to success. Host Michael Mendenhall, former TriNet SVP/CMO/CCO, interviews dynamic business leaders as they share their insights on how they got there, plus their viewpoint on today’s business trends.

Who hosts PeopleForce Podcast?

PeopleForce Podcast is hosted by TriNet. The show has published 24 episodes to date.

What has PeopleForce Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Women & Entrepreneurship: Three common obstacles when starting and growing a business" (31 March 2025, 7 minutes), "Creating a Jewelry Brand That Embodies Artistry, Ethics and Environmental Sustainability" (10 December 2024, 45 minutes), and "Decoding Wellness: How HUM Nutrition is Changing the Game" (12 November 2024, 48 minutes).

How often does PeopleForce Podcast publish?

PeopleForce Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 24 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on PeopleForce Podcast?

Booking probability for PeopleForce Podcast is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. PeopleForce Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. PeopleForce Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch PeopleForce Podcast?

The strongest fits for PeopleForce Podcast are Business & Management Consulting. PeopleForce Podcast has a business audience.

About the host

TriNet hosts PeopleForce Podcast, a business podcast with 24 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • PeopleForce Podcast

    Women & Entrepreneurship: Three common obstacles when starting and growing a business

    Mar 31, 20257 minS0

    <p>Lisa Reeves, the Chief Product Officer at TriNet talks about the three common obstacles women entrepreneurs face on their paths when starting and growing their businesses</p>

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    Creating a Jewelry Brand That Embodies Artistry, Ethics and Environmental Sustainability

    Dec 10, 202445 minS0

    <p>Roseate Jewelry is renowned for its exquisite designs, featuring sustainably sourced materials and lab-grown diamonds. Michael talks with founder, Pamela Cloud, on her quest to design and market a jewelry brand...

  • PeopleForce Podcast

    Decoding Wellness: How HUM Nutrition is Changing the Game

    Nov 12, 202448 minS0

    <p>Walter Faulstroh co-founded HUM Nutrition with the mission to heal from within. Learn about his inspiring story building a successful wellness brand committed to clean, sustainable, and clinically proven products.</p>

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    Redefining Bedding: From Saving our Planet to a Better Night’s Sleep

    Aug 13, 202440 minS0

    <p>Kat Dey co-founded ettitude with a vision to make luxury bedding that uplifts homes and preserves the planet. She chats with Michael about her journey to produce eco-friendly products using regenerative resources to...

  • PeopleForce Podcast

    Election Season 2024: Ranked Choice Voting Explained

    Jul 16, 20246 minS0

    <p>Annmarie Liermann, Senior Counsel, Employment at TriNet explains what ranked choice voting, or RCV, is and why it is becoming more common, especially at the local level. </p><p> </p>

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    A Visionary on a Mission to Help Those in Need

    Jul 9, 202441 minS0

    <p><br/>After learning that the most requested clothing item in homeless shelters is socks, Dave Heath, Co-founder and CEO of Bombas, founded his sock company on a buy-one, give-one model which now provides over 140...

  • PeopleForce Podcast

    Revolutionizing HR & Benefits Administration With AI

    Jun 11, 202431 minS0

    <p>Guy Benjamin, CEO and co-founder of Healthee discusses his course from fighter pilot to revolutionizing healthcare access with Michael. Guy shares his inspiration to develop a groundbreaking AI platform to help...

  • PeopleForce Podcast

    Becoming a Driving Force in the Quest for Sustainable Fashion

    May 14, 202458 minS0

    <p>Michael sits down with Irys Kornbluth, COO and co-founder of Everywhere Apparel, a green business that converts 100% recycled cotton into circular apparel and sustainable textiles. Irys discusses her path from...

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    Growing a Business on People’s Cravings for Sweet Heat

    Apr 9, 202431 minS0

    <p>Michael chats with Mike Kurtz, founder of Mike’s Hot Honey, who tells his story about growing his product from a one-person operation, personally bottling each product by hand, to a $30 million business that is...

  • PeopleForce Podcast

    Building an Ice Cream Empire with a Beat-up Truck and a Few Good Friends

    Mar 12, 202441 minS0

    <p>Michael sits down with Ben Van Leeuwen, co-founder and CEO of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, who shares his journey from driving an ice cream truck to growing a million-dollar ice cream business. His recipe is simple: make a...

  • PeopleForce Podcast

    Becoming a Trailblazing CEO, Debunking Corporate Myths and Inspiring the Next Generation

    Sep 26, 202345 minS0

    <p>Michael talks with Jane Miller, author and CEO of Rudi’s Bakery, on her rise from running a billion-dollar business to growing a purpose-driven startup. She shares 30+ years of wisdom bringing brands to life...

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    An Immigrant’s Mission to Lead Social Change through Financial Self-Sufficiency

    Aug 15, 202331 minS0

    <p>Michael chats with José Quiñonez, CEO of the nonprofit organization, Mission Asset Fund, on what motivated him to take on his cause, the struggles he faced and the successes he has seen in leading social change by...

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    Women Who Redefined a Business Model

    Aug 1, 202349 minS0

    <p>Michael sits down with the co-founders of JOAN Creative—Lisa Clunie, Chief Executive Officer, and Jaime Robinson, Chief Creative Officer, to discuss diversity, the role of data and AI in the creative process and how...

  • PeopleForce Podcast

    The Poetic Design of Getting Babies to Sleep Safely and Saving Lives

    Jul 26, 202333 minS0

    <p>Michael sits down with Dr. Harvey Karp, Co-Founder and CEO of Happiest Baby to discuss his work enhancing child well-being with innovative techniques to help fussy babies sleep better. Dr. Karp is the inventor of...

  • PeopleForce Podcast

    How a Curious Harvard Student Turned Brain Surgeon Became an Inventor of Life-Saving Neurosurgery Technologies

    Jun 6, 202336 minS0

    <p>Dr. John Adler, Jr., CEO and founder of Zap Surgical Systems joins Michael to discuss his pathway to revolutionizing image-guided radiation therapy. Dr. Adler, world-renowned for inventing the first and only fully...

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    Inspiring Others to Be Unabashed and Unafraid

    May 11, 202334 minS0

    <p>Michael chats with Dr. Brook Parker-Bello, Founder and CEO of More Too Life about her foundation and how she got involved in preventing sexual violence and human trafficking. Dr. Bello discusses how her acting career...

  • Episode #2

    Being a Buffalo: Using Purpose-Driven Culture to Charge the Storm

    Feb 14, 202328 minS2

    Michael Mendenhall, TriNet's SVP/CMO/CCO, chats with Charley Humbard, Founder and CEO of UP Entertainment on how he built an entertainment company that positively impacts people's lives. Charley discusses the role...

  • Episode #1

    Finding Success at the Intersection of Creativity and Data

    Jan 10, 202342 minS2

    <p>TriNet’s Michael Mendenhall discusses creativity and data with Drew Stein, CEO of Audigent. Drew has successfully founded, built and runs businesses in advertising, production, music, entertainment, branding and...

  • Episode #7

    The Potential of Mental Well-being

    Aug 16, 202238 minS1

    <p>Shifting Grounds host and #1 New York Times bestselling author, Keith Ferrazzi, discusses the recent mental health awakening with Alexi Robichaux, CEO and Co-Founder of BetterUp, the human transformation company and...

  • Episode #6

    How to Be a Purpose-Driven Leader

    Jul 19, 202227 minS1

    <p>Shifting Grounds host and #1 New York Times bestselling author, Keith Ferrazzi, explores what it takes for leaders to be purpose-driven with Tori Lyon, CEO of the Jericho Project. Learn the critical lessons of...

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