#38 - Danny Cahill, Owner and President, Hobson Associates

In this episode of Behind the Hire, Jesse sits down with Danny Cahill, the longtime leader of Hobson Associates, to unpack how executive search has evolved from a high turnover boiler room model into a more professional, partnership driven firm built for the long haul. Danny shares his take on the real impact of AI in recruiting, why early stage screening is quickly shifting toward automation, and where the human element still matters most at the senior executive level. He also breaks down what executives should do differently when engaging recruiters, including how to find true niche subject matter experts instead of taking a blanket approach. Along the way, Danny connects his background as a playwright and storyteller to what makes great recruiting work, and explains how that led to According to Danny, one of the most well known training platforms in the industry. Danny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-cahill-a6797a/ Company Website: https://www.hobsonassoc.com/