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Saturday, December 1, 2012
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Our Guest:
Bob Bassman
Chairman/CEO
Bassman Growth Advisory Partners
FIT – Financial Independence Time Table –
Relentless pursuit of perfection is the only way to describe Bob Bassman. Take one look at the numerous power-lifting trophies that line his office the walls, you immediately know that this is an accomplished man. Yet, his greatest achievement has no plaque. You see no evidence of this success in his office except for a pile of neatly highlighted folders.
When you ask Bob what gets him up in the morning, he says enthusiastically, “helping others succeed.” And that is what Bob has done. Since opening the doors of Bassman Growth Advisory Partners (BGAP) in August of 2004, he has helped his clients grow an average of more than 40% annually. Before BGAP, Bob was founder and CEO of Kaye/Bassman International (KBIC), a professional recruitment organization based in Plano, TX. When Bob sold the business to his management team in 2004, KBIC had reached annual revenues exceeding $15 Million.
This is an impressive accomplishment for a single site, permanent placement, firm. More extraordinary, it is a feat unmatched in the 40-year history of the Management Recruiters International (MRINetwork) system, where KBIC also won numerous awards. In 1996, KBIC won the coveted International Office of the Year award, a title they never relinquished until departure from the system in the end of 2005. Bob takes pride in the fact that during his tenure at KBIC, the firm enjoyed a 95% retention rate, turned out over 200 Pacesetters, ten individual million dollar plus producers and two individual two-million dollar plus producers. Prior to opening KBIC,
Bob enjoyed a successful sales career with Atlas Match and Universal Match. He currently resides in Addison, TX with his wife, Sandy. Outside of running his business and participating in power-lifting competitions, Bob enjoys spending time with his children, Tracy and Paul, and their families.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
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Matt Bahl
Verrill Dana
Social Media in the Modern Workplace –
Practical, cost-effective solutions are the hallmark of Matt’s practice. Matt counsels and represents management in all areas of labor and employment law. He has represented health care, construction, automotive, media and hospitality clients in a wide variety of traditional labor law matters, including successfully guiding clients through union organizing campaigns, arbitration, work stoppages, unfair labor practice proceedings, and collective bargaining. He also defends employers in litigation before state and federal courts and in administrative charges before federal, state, and local agencies. Matt frequently offers advice and guidance to employers on the ever changing world of wage and hour, employee misclassification, and social media law.
In addition, Matt routinely negotiates and drafts contracts on behalf of clients, including employment, professional service, consulting, vendor service, non-competition, non-disclosure and non-disparagement agreements. Matt has also counseled clients on successor liability issues that arise during the sale and purchase of businesses.
Matt is an active author, presenter, a contributing editor to the American Bar Association’s Developing Labor Law treatise, and chief editor of Verrill Dana’s labor and employment blog, All In A Day’s Work (read Matt’s blog posts). Matt also serves on the ABA’s employment rights and responsibilities committee. Empowering employers to navigate the complicated business and legal landscape is a priority for Matt, and he frequently presents on matters relevant to employers and businesses as a whole.
When not helping clients to achieve their business goals, Matt maintains an active lifestyle filled with sports (a clear attempt to relive his former glory days as a college athlete), community involvement, and exploration of Maine’s vast wilderness.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
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Jeanne Paquette
Commissioner
Maine Department of Labor
Maine is Business Friendly –
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Jeanne of North Yarmouth was sworn in as Commissioner of Labor by Governor Paul LePage on September 7, 2012.
Paquette served as Deputy Commissioner from July 2011until her confirmation as Commissioner. Commissioner Paquette has focused her career on “finding good people good jobs.” She brings her previous experiences as a business owner and a human resources professional to her role in the Department of Labor, with particular concern for how the department interacts with both employees and employers.
With more than 20 years’ experience in human resources management, Commissioner Paquette specialized in both training and management development. She first began her career in HR while living in San Diego. After returning to Maine, she held the position of vice president, human resources at Androscoggin Bank based in Lewiston, Maine, and served as the director of human resources at Creative Work Systems, a non-profit serving people with disabilities.
Her background in human resources led her to found an industry-related media business in 1999, which published the Employment Times, HR Times and MyJobWave.com and later merged with Sun Media Group. Commissioner Paquette is a past member of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Maine Jobs Council and several non-profit boards. In June 2012, she was inducted into the Society for Human Resource Management Maine State Council’s HR Hall of Fame, which honors individuals who helped set the stage or evolve the human resources profession in Maine.
She holds an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Dean College, in Franklin, Mass., and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Kean University in Union, New Jersey.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
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Guests:
Carrie Baker,
Senior Account Executive
Norton Financial Services
Affordable Care Act –
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Carrie has been an employee benefits broker for 14 years and has the reputation of providing creative solutions and unparalleled service to the clients she serves. Carrie began her career at Norton Financial Services in July of 2011 through an acquisition of her firm, C. Baker & Associates. Norton Financial Services provided Carrie and her team an expanded platform of services, systems and best practices beyond those of any other firm in the marketplace.
Prior to her career in employee benefits, she enjoyed an extensive career in corporate sales in the Seattle and NYC metro areas. Carrie worked in the Human Resources Staffing and Consulting arena in Seattle and the New York City Metro area. She also worked for a leading Fortune 500 company, a leader in the distribution of maintenance, repair and operating supplies and equipment in both Seattle and New Jersey. Whether working in the HR Staffing Arena, selling a system of distribution, or providing employee benefit solutions, Carrie’s clients will attest that her ability to listen, process, collaborate and provide solutions is invaluable.
For many years, Carrie made her living as a classical violinist. She continues to play as a 1st violinist with the Midcoast Symphony, a local community orchestra. She received a full scholarship to the University of South Carolina and graduated with honors in 1982 with a Bachelor of Music Education and Performance Certificate. She was awarded the coveted Whittenberger Fellowship to attend Boise State University to work on her Masters in Violin Performance. Carrie maintains that the success she has enjoyed in the Employee Benefit market, is directly related to her ability to draw from her creative side as well as her analytical side.
Carrie holds her Life and Health license in the State of Maine and is a member of the National Association of Health Underwriters, Maine Chapter. Carrie has recently joined the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army of Greater Portland.
Though music is a passion, Carrie also enjoys many sports. She is an avid golfer and tennis player. Her greatest joy comes from watching her son in his sporting activities, which now includes a great deal of “ice time.” Carrie lives in Falmouth, Maine with her husband and son.X
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Debbie Trippier,
President/Owner
Retail Positions
Recruiting –
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President and Owner for national Retail Recruiting Firm. Over 11 years of providing top talent to the retail industry.
Recognized as an industry leader and staffing partner to the top retail brands.
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