The HR Life Podcast
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 73
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
tony@thegrangellc.com
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Host
Tony Benjamin - Owner and founder of The Grange Strategic HR Consulting, with a professional focus on strategic human resources and business leadership.
Steven J. Smith - Author of The Hiring Tree: Laws of Applicant Attraction, with expertise in hiring and applicant attraction.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Thien Nguyen - Hr’s Role In Acquisitions, Business Metrics, Employee Rewards After A Deal, Management Accountability, And Recruiting Fees.
Theresa Hummel-Krallinger - Strategic HR, Workplace Culture, Career Pathing, Employee Development, And Standards For Effective HR Professionals.
Claire Lizear - Building HR Functions From Scratch, Employee Handbooks, Performance Management, People Operations, DEI Strategy, And Right-sizing HR For Business Needs.
Recent Topics
Episodes
EP 70 HR Is a Rorschach Test, the U of U Drops 600 HR Jobs, and Michael Jordan's Black Corvette in the Empty Red Seat
October 13, 2026
The Red Seat sits empty this week, which means nobody is there to keep Tony and Steve on task, and it shows. Steve finally tells the story of the day Michael Jordan pulled up in a black Corvette and wanted to know why a couple of kids were photographing his fence. Tony counters with Donny Osmond, a fan who could be heard from seventy-five yards away, and the time J.R.R. Tolkien told an editor to stop citing the dictionary because he helped write it. Somewhere between Steve admitting his AI ag...
EP 69 SHRM Cancels National Conference At The Work Elevated Con. With a Velvet Rope
October 06, 2026
The guys record live from the Work Elevated Conference for the second year. The discussion starts with a true live studio audience listening to the breaking news that SHRM national has cancelled it's annual conference as it is currently structured. The guys discuss the change with the crowd that included Kate and Scott who had been on the podcast previously along with a few others. Then Rachel Child joins the podcast for some incredible stories about elevators and shoulder checking strange...
EP 68 Universal Basic Income, SHRM, The Return of Britt Davies, and PhenomeCon Ghost Adventures
September 29, 2026
Britt Davies is back, which on The HR Life Podcast officially makes her a repeat offender. She showed up on Labor Day morning with coffee in a BYU Yeti mug, while Steve drank apple cider straight from the jug. Britt has spent 22 years in Utah HR, most recently as a CPO, and now runs Next Level HR, where she helps companies break up with their PEO. Fair warning: Tony opens with a disclaimer that this one gets a little spicy. Britt goes after Johnny C. Taylor's SHRM '26 keynote with a question...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The HR Life Podcast?
The HR Life Podcast is hosted by Tony Benjamin and Steven J. Smith. Its publicly listed email is tony@thegrangellc.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for The HR Life Podcast?
The publicly listed email for The HR Life Podcast: tony@thegrangellc.com.
How many listeners does The HR Life Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates The HR Life Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The HR Life Podcast?
The HR Life Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: HR executives and experienced HR leaders, people-operations or recruiting specialists, workplace consultants, founders of relevant companies, and authors with practical expertise or distinctive perspectives on employment and organizational leadership. Common among recent guests: Senior HR or business leadership experience; Founded or led a relevant HR, recruiting, or workplace organization; Authored a book on hiring, career development, or workplace practices. Recent guests include Thien Nguyen, Theresa Hummel-Krallinger, and Claire Lizear.
How hard is it to get booked on The HR Life Podcast?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does The HR Life Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Human Resources, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Workplace, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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