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The Hiring Table Welcome to the Hiring Table Podcast! After years in the staffing industry, I've seen firsthand how the

I'm Lorenzo Ramirez, and I started this show because hiring isn't just about filling seats-it's about building teams that drive growth and innovation!

🍀Happy St. Patrick’s Day from The Hiring Table🍀
03/17/2026

🍀Happy St. Patrick’s Day from The Hiring Table🍀

03/10/2026

Biggest piece of advice for young professionals entering the workforce.

According to Brett Zall, VP of HR & Risk at Fowler Packing Company, one of the biggest mistakes candidates make in interviews is simple:
They don’t ask questions.

Strong candidates ask things like:
• What does a typical day look like in this role?
• How do you define success in the first 30, 60, and 90 days?
• Is there room for growth in this role?

These questions show curiosity, preparation, and long-term thinking.

03/09/2026

Why wellness programs aren’t just perks at Fowler Packing Company, they save lives.

At Fowler Packing, their onsite medical clinic and wellness program have helped detect high blood pressure, diabetes, and multiple serious conditions. That routine checkup caught early-stage leukemia in a young, healthy employee.

Valley

03/02/2026

Fowler Packing gives away $1.3M in bonuses đź’°

They rigged the bingo game…

So EVERY employee would win $750 đź’°

$1.3 million in bonuses.

Full conversation with Brett Zall on the podcast now.

Stardom Employment Consultants

02/27/2026

🎙️ New Episode | The Hiring Table Podcast

We sat down with Brett Zall, an HR leader with over 20 years of experience supporting Central Valley organizations and currently leading a team of nine HR professionals at Fowler Packing.

In this 10‑minute clip, Brett shares real‑world insight on why benefits packages, wellness programs, and compliance play a critical role in attracting and retaining talent—especially in today’s competitive labor market.

This conversation is built for Central California employers, HR professionals, and business leaders who want practical, no‑fluff perspective from someone doing the work every day.

▶️ Watch the full episode:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oNNknScdfxPpaLAiU7WWu?si=ExGFkDM9QA-7MDEbYr-lTA
YouTube: https://youtu.be/TU49dQcV200


10 minute LinkedIn Brett Zall.mp4

02/19/2026

Parenting in the digital age is no joke.

In this clip from The Hiring Table, Renowned CEO Ryan Jacobsen of the Fresno County Farm Bureau shares his advice on preventing teenage phone addiction while still giving kids a tool for safety and communication.

His perspective also connects to a bigger issue: managing phone usage in the workplace and building healthier habits for the next generation.

🎙️ Full episode out now!

02/17/2026

Adam Trujillo — former Ernst & Young CPA and Corporate Controller of a $1.7B Central California ag company — shares real advice for professionals considering a path working with Famous Software.

02/12/2026

A perspective on AI adoption, business hesitation, and the hidden strain manual processes place on finance teams.

02/12/2026

Famous has built a strong niche in ag ERP, particularly in grower accounting for Valley marketing companies.

Where challenges still exist is in out‑of‑the‑box analytics, often requiring additional tools to extract meaningful insights.

02/11/2026

A real perspective from a Famous Software user.

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