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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 38 MIN

Unlocking Team Potential

from Schmidt List - Business Insights · host Kurt Schmidt

In this episode of Schmidt List, Kurt welcomes a special guest, Curtis, founder and CEO of Mustard Hub, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in managing frontline and distributed workforces. Curtis shares his journey from jazz musician and educator to tech entrepreneur, revealing how the pain points of high turnover and the limitations of traditional engagement software inspired him to build a new kind of behavioral workforce intelligence platform. Together, they explore critical topics including:The true cost of employee churn and why it’s a trillion-dollar problem for SMBsWhy most engagement tools fail to genuinely fix cultureHow Mustard Hub embeds behavioral analytics into existing HR systems to generate predictive insights before problems occurThe ethics of workforce data, privacy, and the difference between analytics and surveillancePractical advice for leaders and managers on listening, humility, and investing in teams for long-term business successIf you’ve ever struggled with employee retention, wondered about the real impact of people-focused leadership, or been curious about the next generation of HR tech, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Learn more at mustardhub.com or connect with Curtis on LinkedIn and Substack.Visit https://www.schmidtconsulting.groupBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

In this episode of Schmidt List, Kurt welcomes a special guest, Curtis, founder and CEO of Mustard Hub, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in managing frontline and distributed workforces. Curtis shares his journey from jazz musician and educator to tech entrepreneur, revealing how the pain points of high turnover and the limitations of traditional engagement software inspired him to build a new kind of behavioral workforce intelligence platform. Together, they explore critical topics including:The true cost of employee churn and why it’s a trillion-dollar problem for SMBsWhy most engagement tools fail to genuinely fix cultureHow Mustard Hub embeds behavioral analytics into existing HR systems to generate predictive insights before problems occurThe ethics of workforce data, privacy, and the difference between analytics and surveillancePractical advice for leaders and managers on listening, humility, and investing in teams for long-term business successIf you’ve ever struggled with employee retention, wondered about the real impact of people-focused leadership, or been curious about the next generation of HR tech, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Learn more at mustardhub.com or connect with Curtis on LinkedIn and Substack.Visit https://www.schmidtconsulting.groupBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/schmidt-list-business-insights--2664825/support.

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