Episode 57: Nick Fishman on Purpose, Mentorship, and Making a Mark in Background Screening

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Behind the Screens, I sit down with someone I’ve long admired—Nick Fishman, co-founder of Employee Screen IQ and now a partner at iCubed Advisors. Nick is one of those rare people who brings equal parts insight, creativity, and humanity to everything he does in this industry.We talk about how he built and sold Employee Screen IQ, his early marketing innovations like Employee Screen University, and why background screening remains more than just a career for him—it’s a mission. Nick opens up about the mentors who shaped him, the importance of giving back, and what keeps him energized in this work after decades in the business.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why Nick sees background screening as a vital public serviceHow he turned thought leadership into a business advantage with Employee Screen UniversityThe role PBSA played in shaping his advocacy and industry involvementWhat he’s learned from mentoring others—and being mentored himselfHis advice for newcomers trying to find their place in this complex, rewarding fieldThis episode is for you if...You’re passionate about doing meaningful work in background screeningYou’re looking for ways to lead with both heart and strategyYou want to hear how one industry leader built a company with values at the coreYou’re new to the field and looking for career-defining wisdomConnect with US:Les Rosen- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesterrosen/Subscribe to our YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/@BehindtheSCreens200