A Hiring Podcast for Business Owners, by a Recruiter Who Has Seen It All

The Hiring Confessional gives business owners, managers, and hiring leaders a place to talk honestly about what really happens when companies try to find good people.

Hosted by Michael Hayes of Momentum Hiring Solutions, the show explores the real stories behind recruiting, interviewing, employee retention, workplace expectations, and the hiring mistakes most businesses only talk about privately. Momentum positions itself as a recruiting partner for small businesses, helping them screen applicants, interview qualified candidates, and avoid traditional placement fees.

Real hiring stories. Practical lessons. Honest conversations about finding the right people.

He Got Fired After 13 Years on Radio – Then Reinvented His Career
August 19, 2026

He Got Fired After 13 Years on Radio – Then Reinvented His Career

In this episode of The Hiring Confessional, recruiting expert Michael Hayes sits down with Mark Asher, former sports-radio host and now a wealth management professional, to talk about what happens when you're suddenly forced to rethink your entire career.

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The Talent Pool Every Employer Is Ignoring (And Why They’re Better Employees)
August 10, 2026

The Talent Pool Every Employer Is Ignoring (And Why They’re Better Employees)

In this episode of The Hiring Confessional, recruiting expert Michael Hayes sits down with Jeff Swanson, CEO of One Step Beyond, to discuss why employers should rethink where they search for talent.

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The Talent Pool Every Employer Is Ignoring (And Why They're Better Employees)
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Everyone Says AI Will Replace Jobs. Mary Foote Says the Data Tells a Different Story
July 14, 2026

Everyone Says AI Will Replace Jobs. Mary Foote Says the Data Tells a Different Story

In this episode of The Hiring Confessional, Michael Hayes sits down with Mary Foote, Director of Arizona's Office of Economic Opportunity, to discuss what the workforce data really says about artificial intelligence, the fastest-growing careers, skilled trades, apprenticeships, healthcare, remote work, and the skills employers are looking for today.

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The Job Search Advice Every College Student Needs to Hear (From Real Hiring Experts)
June 30, 2026

The Job Search Advice Every College Student Needs to Hear (From Real Hiring Experts)

In this episode of The Hiring Confessional, Job Recruiting Expert Michael Hayes sits down with Grand Canyon University students Kaitlyn Anderson and McKenna Martin to discuss what today's graduates are experiencing in the job market—and what employers actually want.

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From British Army to 150 Employees: The Leadership Rules That Built Air2O
June 16, 2026

From British Army to 150 Employees: The Leadership Rules That Built Air2O

In this episode of The Hiring Confessional, Michael Hayes sits down with Tom Sullivan, Co-Founder and COO of Air2O, to discuss leadership, hiring, manufacturing growth, company culture, and the lessons he brought from the British Army into business.

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The Art of Detecting Deception
May 14, 2026

The Art of Detecting Deception

In this episode of The Hiring Confessional, Expert Recruiter Michael Hayes sits down with Alan Saquella — Professor, Director of Investigations, Consultant, and deception detection expert with more than 30 years of experience in investigations, workplace security, fraud prevention, and interviewing techniques.

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Why You’re NOT Getting Hired (From a Recruiter Who Sees Everything)
April 30, 2026

Why You’re NOT Getting Hired (From a Recruiter Who Sees Everything)

In this episode of The Hiring Confessional, recruiting expert Michael Hayes sits down with recruiter Michael Bassett to break down what actually happens behind the scenes in hiring—from resumes and interviews to AI, and why candidates get rejected without explanation.

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This Job Exists… and Most People Couldn’t Handle It
April 17, 2026

This Job Exists… and Most People Couldn’t Handle It

In this episode of Hiring Confessional, Michael Hayes, recruiting expert and founder of Momentum Hiring Solutions, sat down with Leanne Lesaffre, owner of T.A.C.T. (Trauma and Casualty Team), to talk about a side of work—and life—that rarely gets discussed. From handling extreme environments to working with people on their worst days, this conversation goes far beyond what you’d expect.

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What Hiring Gets Wrong — Russ Law, Verensics CEO
March 31, 2026

What Hiring Gets Wrong — Russ Law, Verensics CEO

In this episode of The Hiring Confessional, Michael Hayes sits down with Russ Law, co-founder and CEO of Verensics, to unpack what most employers, recruiters, and hiring managers still get wrong when it comes to hiring, interviewing, and employee risk.

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Who listens?

Business owners and managers who are tired of making the same hiring mistakes. HR people who want a straight answer. Job seekers who want to understand how hiring decisions actually get made.

If hiring is part of your job in any way, there is something here for you.

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