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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 1H

Mike Barefoot: Hiring Decisions and Lessons Earned

from Your Next Success · host Caroline Sangal

Send us Fan MailMike Barefoot served 27+ years in staffing and recruiting, placed 1,000+ professionals (primarily in IT), generated $50M+ in revenue, and built a profitable boutique firm. In this conversation, we trace how his early life changes, competitive drive, and decades of martial arts discipline shaped the way he evaluates people, protects reputation, and plays the long game in hiring and leadership.What We Cover:The moment he chose reality over prestige Why “placeable” is more than skillsTurning down money to protect outcomes and relationshipsConnect with Mike: [email protected]: Michael BarefootSupport the showSubscribe to Your Next Success so you never miss an episode. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NextSuccessMethod/Learn more about Next Success www.nextsuccesscareers.com

Send us Fan Mail Mike Barefoot served 27+ years in staffing and recruiting, placed 1,000+ professionals (primarily in IT), generated $50M+ in revenue, and built a profitable boutique firm. In this conversation, we trace how his early life changes, competitive drive, and decades of martial arts discipline shaped the way he evaluates people, protects reputation, and plays the long game in hiring and leadership. What We Cover: The moment he chose reality over prestige Why “placeable” is mor...

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