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Background Check Radio Offers Expert Insight and Interviews with Background Screening and Talent Acquisition Leaders

Kevin Bachman


    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 90 EPISODES


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    Global is Becoming Local: Andy Hellman and Nick Fishman break down the Paris PBSA Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 19:40


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Andy Hellman of IQubed Advisors returns from the PBSA Paris Conference and shares his thoughts with Nick Fishman. They discussed why it felt like the "PBSA of old," talked screening trends and why a number of exciting new opportunities overseas reflect the growing importance of the screening industry.

    Turbulence in the Screening Industry: 2025 First Quarter Pulse Check

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 65:01


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman is joined by fellow IQubed Advisors' colleagues Nick Fishman, Bianca Lager and Jason Morris. We discussed the state of the industry, our concern about limited new product innovation, the growing gap between large and small CRAs, and how the guidance withdraws from the CFPB will affect screeners and employers.

    Most CRAs are skipping PBSA Conferences. What it means for their businesses and the industry at large.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 43:08


    Kevin Bachman is joined by his IQubed Advisors colleagues Jason Morris and Bianca Lager to recap the 2025 Mid Year PBSA Conference. We discussed the educational opportunities (too few) the exhibit hall hours (too much) and how businesses that don't go are affected (negatively).

    Streamlining I-9 Compliance Amid Trump-Era Policies: How Automation & Remote Verification Save Time & Costs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 62:47


    The landscape of I-9 compliance is evolving, and with increased audits and policy shifts stemming from the Trump era, businesses must adapt to stay compliant. IQubed Advisors' Kevin Bachman, Jason Morris and Bianca Lager are joined by Marc Villella of Gryphon HR for an insightful discussion on how automation and remote verification are transforming the I-9 process—helping organizations streamline workflows, reduce risk, and save valuable time and costs.

    2025 Predictions: Expect a turbulent 12 months ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 45:48


    Kevin Bachman is joined by Jason Morris, Bianca Lager, and new IQubed Advisors colleague Andy Hellman to discuss their predictions for the coming year. Will this finally be the year hiring contracts? Will the CFPB get DOGE'd? New M&A Activity? They'll break down what looks to be a turbulent year ahead. (Audio clears up at the 8 minute mark)

    Emergency Podcast! The Demise of the CFPB and the Impact on Background Screening

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 22:15


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman and Jason Morris of IQubed Advisors is joined by Scott Paler, a shareholder at Dewitt, to discuss the Trump Administration's plan for the CFPB and it's impact on background screening. We break down what will (and what will not) change as a result of the de-emphasis on consumer protections.

    2024 Year In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 33:56


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman and Jason Morris of IQubed Advisors recap the year that was. First Advantage and Sterling. New entrants, new products and new markets. The recession that wasn't. Layoffs (more are on the way). And everything in between.

    Job Cuts Are Coming-How to Survive and Thrive in a Changing Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 62:12


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman is joined by Jason Morris, Bianca Lager and Vince Brodt to discuss how employees can survive and thrive in a post M&A world. Increased technology, automation and private equity funding in our space will reduce the number of employees over time. We discuss how you can create your own brand, strengthen your relationships, and seize upon opportunities to make sure you have a seat once the music slows down...

    What's next? First Advantage completes its acquisition of Sterling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 26:55


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman, Jason Morris and Bianca Lager of IQubed Advisors discuss First Advantage's acquisition of Sterling. What it does (and does not) mean for the industry, the solid Day 1 messaging from both companies, and why employees of both Sterling and First Advantage should rightfully be concerned about job cuts in the future.

    Marketing Pet Peeves-These well intentioned tactics drive us CRAZY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 43:04


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman, Jason Morris, and Bianca Lager of IQubed Advisors discuss the marketing efforts in the background check industry that drive us bonkers. From "We're a leading CRA!!!" to "Happy Columbus Day!" political statements, and potluck pictures, you'll have fun listening to us lose our minds on the marketing "strategies" we're seeing these days.

    Fact or Fiction: We Decide! Hot Topics in the Screening Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 30:51


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman and Jason Morris of IQubed Advisors tackle several topics in the Screening Industry and ultimately decide "Fact or Fiction!" They talk through AI as a screening tool, whether third party fees are killing employment verifications as a product, is TAT all it's cracked up to be, and if the constant chatter about an economic slowdown will come to fruition.

    Live from Boston: IQubed Advisors breaks down the 2024 Annual PBSA Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 47:31


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman, Jason Morris and Bianca Lager review the 2024 Annual PBSA Conference. New vendors, the hot sessions, a cool city, and other musings from Boston.

    Increased demand is creating new revenue opportunities in Latin America

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 55:24


    IQubed Advisors Jason Morris and Kevin Bachman are joined by Stacy Holscher and Clayton Jorge of Latin America Backgrounds to discuss the increasing demand for international screening and how it boosts a CRA's revenue while helping employers better manage risk.

    The Current State of M&A in the Background Screening Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 62:19


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman is joined by his IQubed Advisors partner Jason Morris, and Matt Rupprecht and Jake Steslicki of PMCF Investment Banking to break down the M&A activity in the screening industry. We discuss the process, the players, how to prepare for a deal, what to expect during the process, attributes of a smooth deal (and a bumpy one!) and how to best value your business.

    A Screening Smorgasbord! Post-PBSA thoughts, CFPB and furnishers, Checkr layoffs and M&A Activity in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 28:57


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, IQubed Advisors' partners Kevin Bachman and Jason Morris hit on a number of topics relevant to the screening industry. We share some overdue thoughts on the PBSA mid-year conference, mass layoffs at Checkr, how the CFPB may impact furnishers, M&A Activity, and when we think the grandfathers will start looking for the exits.

    A platinum panel of advisors discuss FADV's acquisition of Sterling

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 61:34


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, IQubed Advisors partners Jason Morris and Kevin Bachman are joined by Richard Seldon, former Vice Chairman and President of Sterling, and Cherie Smith Homa, an investment banker who has advised industry players for over 30 years. We break down First Advantage's acquisition of Sterling, what it means for each company, the employees, the supply chain and the industry at large.

    FADV buys Sterling! An IQubed Advisors Emergency Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 14:50


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman and Jason Morris of IQubed Advisors turn on the microphone to share their initial thoughts just a few hours after First Advantage announced an agreement to buy Sterling, If the deal closes, it will create a combined CRA that controls over 20% of the screening market.

    Automated Employment Verifications: Industry Experts Discuss the Changing Landscape

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 58:19


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, IQubed Advisors partner Jason Morris is joined by Truv CEO Kirill Klokov and Michael Skeen, Senior Product Owner at First Advantage to discuss employment verifications, the changing landscape, and alternate options available to CRAs.

    Crystal Ball Time! IQubed Advisors Kevin Bachman and Jason Morris break down what to expect in 2024.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 45:52


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, IQubed Advisors partners Jason Morris and Kevin Bachman look into the future and discuss what they expect to see in the screening industry in 2024.

    2023 Recap: The Year in Background Screening, Sponsored by Argyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 61:25


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman and Jason Morris of IQubed Advisors break down the year that was. Sponsored by Argyle, we discussed how it shaped up compared to our expectations, what surprised us, and what to be optimistic (or fearful!) about heading into '24!

    Product Spotlight Series: Equifax Smart Screen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 60:44


    On this episode of Background Check Radio's Product Spotlight Series, Jason Morris and Kevin Bachman of IQubed Advisors sit down with Joe Buerlen and Derek Jones of Equifax Workforce Solutions to talk about a new product offering and why CRAs are not rushing in. .

    "Pulse of the Industry" Survey Results-What did YOU have to say about the future?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 58:31


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman and Jason Morris of IQubed Advisors discuss the results of their months long "Pulse of the Screening Industry Survey." We run through what the industry feels about The Work Number, third party platforms, who's expanding, who isn't and what new products are taking off. You'll hear what surprised us, what didn't, and what we and CRAs see on the horizon for our industry.

    Why I Believe Equifax is Entering the Retail Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 18:25


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman discusses why Equifax is beginning to pivot from being a behind the scenes supplier and partner to CRAs, and is now looking at the employer market (end users) as an attractive business opportunity.

    PBSA Accreditation and how it can elevate your CRA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 35:13


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, a reposting of a conversation with Tim Santoni on HIS podcast, Background Screening Tips and Tech. We discuss PBSA, Accreditation, and how it's helped advance and improve screening techniques in our industry.

    Les Rosen, Vince Brodt and Kevin Bachman talk the past, present and future of Employment Verifications!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 41:38


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Les Rosen, Vince Brodt and I discuss the all things verifications. From historical processes, to challenges with internal labor and cost structures, new technologies, third party fees and newer, alternate solutions.

    What the baseball trade deadline can teach us about the state of our industry, sponsored by Argyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 15:45


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, sponsored by Argyle, Kevin Bachman compares the major league baseball trade deadline to background check companies who must decide when and whether to invest in their businesses and push forward, or cut costs and pull back.

    Today, I'm the student! A conversation with Jason Morris and Rich Lacey of Samba Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 38:48


    On this episode of Background Check Radio...I'm usually the student, but a conversation Jason Morris, my IQubed Advisors partner, and Rich Lacey, Chief Product Officer at Samba Safety, reminded me just how much opportunity there is to provide new solutions to clients, while increasing safely, compliance and PROFIT, all at the same time.

    "Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful"...Avoid The 5 Traps CRAs Fall Into When Hiring Slows

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 13:43


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman explores this famous Warren Buffett quote and the 5 trends CRAs follow each time employer hiring slows down.. And they're not all positive for your businesses! Originally published in the January-February 2023 PBSA Journal.

    No PII, No Problem? Sponsored by SPI Researchers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 18:31


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman discusses why no PII (personally identifiable information), doesn't have to be the problem we think it is, why our handwringing about it as an industry may be a bit over the top, and how applying the lessons learned solving this challenge can help other areas of your business. Sponsored by SPI Researchers

    2022 Year in Review, and a look ahead to what's in store in 2023!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 40:25


    Kevin Bachman is joined by his IQubed Advisors partner Jason Morris as they break down 2022 ahead of 2023. Monitoring, M&A, new products, interesting ideas, and how outsourced recruiting can pay outsized dividends, even in an environment where layoffs are becoming the norm.

    7 Pet Peeves about the Screening Industry, sponsored by SPI Researchers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 16:49


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, sponsored by SPI Researchers, Kevin Bachman lays out his 7 pet peeves on the screening industry. LinkedIn Messaging? Check. Sales Compensation? Check. Marketing Messages, client requests and internal inertia? Check, Check and Check. And oh yeah, Checkr! But not what you think!

    IQubed Advisors Study: How CRAs and Suppliers are handling (or not!) runaway inflation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 59:11


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, I'm joined by my IQubed Advisors partner Jason Morris as we share the results of our 2022 Inflation Study on wages and data costs. Plus, an analysis of the publicly traded companies in our space, based on a review of their SEC filings and investor presentations.

    Recapping the 2022 PBSA Annual Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 18:21


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman recognizes over 50 vendors, CRAs and experts in our space while sharing his thoughts on the largest PBSA Conference in several years.

    Whether it's in Baseball or on Linked In, Everything Matters!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 8:28


    On this episode of background check radio, Kevin Bachman discusses how there isn't much difference between how you coach 8 year olds and how you should use LinkedIn to promote your business.

    IQubed Advisors Roundtable: Post PBSA Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 60:33


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman is joined by his IQubed Advisors partners Nick Fishman and Jason Morris to discuss the 2022 PBSA Mid-Year Conference. We kicked around what we saw, what we didn't see, sessions we liked, and what we expect going forward.

    A Recap of MeridanLink's User Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 12:00


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman recaps the 2022 MeridianLink (TAzWorks) User Conference, held in beautiful Huntington Beach, California.

    Why We Can't (And Shouldn't!) Avoid International Screening Anymore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 62:17


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman is joined by 3 international screening thought leaders as they break down the past, present and future of international screening. Alongside Kevin, Andy Hellman of REALi Screening, Kerstin Bagus of NetForce Global, and Ed Hall of Qualification Check drill deep into the world of international background checks, how these products are becoming more comprehensive, faster and necessary, all at the same time!

    PBSA Hot Takes and 400 Million for a 40 Million Dollar Company?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 10:11


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman dives into a few things he saw at the PBSA Mid-Year Conference, before pivoting to the latest, largest acquisition we've seen in the background check space.

    The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same: Building A Thriving Business Post-Covid

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 14:06


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman discusses how to build a business that's set up for success in the Post-COVID Era. Spoiler Alert...it's not about doing a 100 things differently or spending a lot of money. These solutions are more often than not right under your nose!

    The Age Old Question: To Build Or To Buy Your Technology Platform?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 65:36


    Kevin Bachman and Jason Morris of IQubed Advisors are joined by Scott Kimball of TazWorks for an independent, agnostic conversation about which technology solution is right for your CRA. Sometimes it's better to buy...Sometimes it's better to build. We discuss the pros and cons of each option.

    Labor Shortages, Dollar General and The War For Talent, w/ akhia communications

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 35:02


    Background Check Radio Host Kevin Bachman joined Ben Brugler and Mike Lawrence of akhia communications, discussing the current labor shortage, why and how we got here, how to get out of it, and the role internal communications can play reshaping your workforce.

    IQubed Advisors discuss the 2022 trends in Background Screening, sponsored by TazWorks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 60:01


    My IQubed partners Jason Morris, Nick Fishman and I discuss a number of trends in background screening on our monthly webinar. Notable topics? When will the volume train stop, why companies are buying and selling, what COVID products will go away, does compliance still matter in 2022 and what we're looking for at the April PBSA show.

    To Do Your Job Better, Do Things That Aren't Really Your Job At All!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 10:06


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman discusses why and how we need to serve our clients differently to avoid losing them to competitors.

    What. A. Week. What The Flurry of M&A Activity Means For You and Our Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 9:39


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, I discuss the 6 M&A announcements this week, what it means, and the tectonic paradigm shift I'm seeing in how others look at our industry.

    Post Turkey Edition: These are the people I'm TRULY thankful for!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 9:00


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, I'm talking about my biggest LinkedIn pet peeve, and how it got me thinking about the people I'm thankful for as we wrap up 2021.

    Emergency Podcast: CFPB and Name Match Only Guidance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 11:23


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman discusses the impact of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's letter advising that name match only records is not FCRA compliant, why it's in your best interest to get over it, and why this shouldn't cause waves in the space, even with the challenges in Michigan, Caliifornia and PACER,

    The Vaccine Wars Are Here: Why It's Time To Pick A Side, Sponsored By Intelligo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 13:13


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman discusses why choosing to require vaccines is a net positive for your business, resonates with your buyers and will actually helps you retain key employees during "The Great Resignation."

    M&A Whiplash: Analyzing The Latest Background Screening Industry Deals, sponsored by Qualification Check

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 60:30


    I am joined by my IQubed Advisors partners Jason Morris and Nick Fishman, along w/ Investment Banker and Business Advisor Cherie Homa. We looked at the recent investment activity in the background check industry, why the space is attractive, future consolidations in the supply chain, and what we see happening in the near future. And stick around to hear the bet I made, which NOBODY wants to see come true!

    Equifax's Acquisition Of Appriss, And How To Choose YOUR Partners! Sponsored By NetForce Global

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 13:51


    The background check world is abuzz with Equifax's announcement they intend to acquire Appriss Insights. Kevin Bachman takes you through what factors to consider when choosing a partner, and why sometimes it's better to set worry aside and just go build your business better!

    Hire Education: How A Stronger Communications Strategy Fills Open Positions and Retains Employees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 61:44


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, I'm joined by Ben Brugler, the CEO of Akhia Communications. We discussed how an organization's communications team can play an instrumental role in helping companies win the hearts and minds of job applicants with a lot of options and employees who might be looking to leave. We're not immune to these trends, screeners! It can happen to us too. Enjoy listening!

    The Battle Royale! Industry Experts Argue About Hot Background Check Issues!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 61:44


    On this episode of Background Check Radio, I'm joined by Jason Morris and Nick Fishman where we peel back the curtain so you can see how we've argued with each other for the last 20 years on background check issues affecting data providers, CRAs and employers. It a fun listen and was even more fun to do. Enjoy!

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