In this episode of Culturally Sound, Chandler Cutler sits down with Brad Beach—CEO of Jobvious and founder of Tailored Management—to explore how one of the most overlooked sectors of the workforce is about to be transformed.

Brad is a pioneer in the world of contingent labor, having spent three decades navigating the complex systems behind staffing, recruitment, and contract work. Now, he’s taking on his boldest challenge yet: disrupting a $1.3 trillion industry with a platform that turns referrals into income and networks into opportunity.

From the early days of building a global staffing firm to launching Jobvious in the middle of a broken labor landscape, Brad shares how legacy models are failing—and how his platform offers a future where talent, trust, and transparency take center stage.

If you’ve ever hired, managed, or been part of a flexible workforce, this episode will change how you think about the future of work.

Brad Beach is a thought leader and veteran entrepreneur in the contingent labor and staffing space. He founded Tailored Management over 25 years ago, growing it into a global provider of workforce solutions. Now, as the founder and CEO of Jobvious, Brad is disrupting outdated staffing models with an innovative, incentive-based platform that reimagines how companies connect with contract talent. His mission is clear: build a system that rewards people, restores trust, and redefines how modern work gets done.

– What Is Contingent Labor? (00:00 – 07:00)

• Understanding the $1.3T industry most leaders overlook

• How contract work became nearly half of the U.S. workforce

• Why most staffing models are broken

– The Origin of Jobvious (07:00 – 20:00)

• Brad’s moment of insight—inside an Uber

• What the staffing industry got wrong

• Why referrals + passive income = the future of work

– How It Works (20:00 – 35:00)

• From AI-matched referrals to network-based hiring

• How one referral can lead to $13K+ in passive income

• Why Jobvious is reshaping workplace culture, retention, and engagement

– Culture, Trust & Innovation (35:00 – 50:00)

• Building environments where people feel ownership

• The impact of platform-based work on team dynamics

• Why culture isn’t built with policies—it’s built with people

– Legacy, Leadership & the Road Ahead (50:00 – 60:00)

• What Brad learned after beating cancer

• His take on remote work, AI, and the future of leadership

• What success really means—and why he’s just getting started

Brad Beach has built a career on seeing what others miss. In a world where staffing has become transactional and rigid, he’s bringing heart, humanity, and innovation back to the equation. Jobvious isn’t just another tech platform—it’s a movement to reward relationships, decentralize opportunity, and give everyday people a stake in the future of work. Whether you lead a startup or a global workforce, Brad’s story will challenge how you think about talent, leadership, and what’s possible when we redesign systems with people in mind.

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Overview

In this episode of Culturally Sound, Chandler Cutler sits down with Dr. Kristine Gentry, cultural anthropologist and CEO of Culture Grove, to unpack what truly drives a thriving workplace culture—and why most organizations get it wrong.

With 25+ years of experience decoding human behavior, Kristine shares why real culture change doesn’t come from ping-pong tables or feel-good values—it comes from understanding the invisible systems that shape behavior, power, and trust inside organizations.

From unifying fragmented institutions to guiding C-suite leaders through transformation, she reveals how to build cultures that don’t just engage employees—they ignite performance and create real results.

Whether you lead a startup or a global team, this episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about turning culture into strategy.

Guest Bio

Dr. Kristine Gentry is a cultural anthropologist and the CEO of Culture Grove, a consultancy that helps organizations transform culture from the inside out. With a career spanning academia, executive leadership, and strategy development in complex systems, she brings a research-driven, people-first approach to sustainable organizational growth.

🔗 Connect with Kristine: linkedin.com/in/kristine-mckenzie-gentry

Episode Breakdown

– Anthropology Meets Leadership (00:00 – 10:00)

• How Kristine transitioned from academia to boardrooms

• Why anthropology is the missing lens in culture strategy

– Culture Is Infrastructure (10:00 – 20:00)

• How to move from perks to purpose

• Why most culture programs fail—and how to build ones that last

– Measuring What Matters (20:00 – 30:00)

• What high turnover and disengagement are really telling you

• Turning qualitative insight into strategic impact

– Culture in Action (30:00 – 40:00)

• Real-world case studies: from disengaged teams to award-winning cultures

• How Culture Grove drives measurable results

– The Future of Culture Work (40:00 – 50:00)

• Why culture is every leader’s responsibility

• How Kristine’s “Foundations” program creates meaningful, lasting change

Summary

Dr. Kristine Gentry doesn’t just consult on culture—she transforms it. As CEO of Culture Grove, she helps leaders cut through surface-level solutions and architect cultures rooted in clarity, trust, and human insight. If you're ready to build a workplace where people and business thrive, this conversation is your roadmap.

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🔗 Learn more about Culture Grove: culturegrove.com

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Overview

In this episode of Culturally Sound, Chandler Cutler sits down with Ross Kolodiazhnyi, a FinTech visionary and board member of Launch United, to explore the future of finance through the lens of blockchain, AI, and digital innovation.

From transforming Eastern European banking to leading crypto products with millions of users, Ross shares how he went from spreadsheets in legacy institutions to building future-proof payment systems powered by stablecoins and decentralized technology.

This episode dives deep into what’s next for global payments, how AI is redefining back-office operations, and why the best innovations start with real needs—not just big ideas. Whether you’re in finance, tech, or venture building, Ross offers an unfiltered look at scaling meaningful ventures in the most volatile markets on the planet.

Guest Bio

Ross Kolodiazhnyi is a serial entrepreneur, product strategist, and board member at Launch United. With a background spanning FinTech, blockchain, and AI, Ross has led high-growth ventures serving over 8 million users across 130 countries. He specializes in product innovation, go-to-market strategy, and building businesses that solve real-world problems at scale.

Episode Breakdown

– From Banks to Blockchain (00:00 – 07:00)

• How Ross went from legacy banking in Eastern Europe to launching crypto platforms with 6M+ users

• Spotting trends before they scale—and acting fast

– Building Products That Solve Real Problems (07:00 – 15:00)

• Why incubators need more than “cool ideas”

• How Launch United only backs products with real demand, not vanity innovation

– Stablecoins & the Future of Payments (15:00 – 25:00)

• Why traditional payments are broken

• How blockchain-based stablecoins will quietly power the next wave of global finance

– Automating Financial Operations with AI (25:00 – 35:00)

• The rise of AI-driven accounting agents

• Why transactional efficiency is the next frontier for startups and enterprises

– Principles of Sustainable Innovation (35:00 – 45:00)

• Why hype isn't strategy—and what really builds long-term ventures

• How Ross balances freedom, discipline, and impact across every venture

Summary

Ross Kolodiazhnyi doesn’t just talk innovation—he lives it. From building global crypto products to shaping the future of finance through Launch United, Ross brings a grounded, practical perspective to technology, trust, and scale. This episode is a must-listen for anyone building in FinTech, AI, or Web3.

Relevant Links

🔗 Connect with Ross on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ruslank

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