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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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. .

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.

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.

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.

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.

On this episode of Background Check Radio, sponsored by Argyle, Kevin Bachman dives into background check companies and how to decide when and whether to invest in their businesses and push forward, or cut costs and pull back.

On this episode of Background Check Radio...I'm usually the student, but a conversation with 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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.