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Talent Scout with Dave Neff

IBJ Media
Indiana
Mentorship
City Government
Civic Engagement
Journalism
Networking
Leadership
Local Government
Entrepreneurship
Butler University
Energy Harness
Public Relations
Final Fours
Providence Cristo Rey
Boilermaker Alliance
Purdue University
Providence Cristo Rey High School
Argentina
Fort Myers
Royal United Mortgage

Talent Scout with Dave Neff is a podcast spotlighting Indiana’s next generation of leaders who are shaping the future of business, community, and civic life. Hosted by Dave Neff—known for his gift in building authentic relationships that create meaningful value—the show features candid conversations with emerging changemakers across industries. With a focus on mentorship, intentional networking, a... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Holsapple
A business owner and leader in the community with a background in journalism and city government.
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Patricio Daneri
Entrepreneur and CEO, founder of Energy Harness
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Episode: “Happiest moment of my life”: Patricio Daneri on moving to the U.S., then building Energy Harness

Host

Dave Neff
Dave Neff, host of Talent Scout, specializes in building authentic relationships to spotlight Indiana's future leaders.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Master class in Leadership

    Love this podcast it’s like a Master Class in leadership with direct application

    Neff is the real deal

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    Randy Odom
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the host's authentic approach and practical leadership takeaways.
The show consistently highlights Indiana's emerging leaders and meaningful community impact.
Guests are diverse and deeply insightful, offering valuable statewide perspectives.
Episodes are packed with real-world mentorship and actionable career guidance.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Fred Yeakey: Educator, Developer, and Mentor to the Next Generation
Q: What's something that sort of really kind of served to be a catalyst for your career?
Running the Summer Academy program at a young age helped him to grow professionally and develop key relationships that fostered mentorship.
Fred Yeakey: Educator, Developer, and Mentor to the Next Generation
Q: What are a few key disciplines in your life that you can't live without?
Fred shares that one of his key disciplines is his faith, which guides his actions and decisions, along with maintaining a family-oriented lifestyle.
Butler Athletic Director Grant Leiendecker on Final Fours, NIL and the Butler Way
Q: Could you enlighten our listeners who don't know what is the Butler Way?
Grant emphasizes that the Butler Way reflects their culture, work ethic, and approach to treating one another, extending beyond athletics into the entire institution.
Butler Athletic Director Grant Leiendecker on Final Fours, NIL and the Butler Way
Q: What's something that you hadn't thought about and you're like, oh, wow, that's now my problem or my decision that I have to make?
Grant discusses the challenges of constant problem-solving and personnel decisions that become a priority once in the AD position, realizing how much was previously managed unnoticed.
Sarah Holsapple on journalism, city government and leading Line One
Q: So talk to us about that first job and sort of how that opportunity came about?
Sarah explained that as a journalist, she started out in small markets, sending resume tapes across the country, eventually leading to her first job in Terre Haute, Indiana.

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A regional leadership-focused series that highlights Indiana's up-and-coming figures shaping business, community, and civic life. Conversations center on mentorship, networking, purpose-driven impact, and the practical paths that help emerging leaders grow, scale, and give back to the state. Notable throughlines include lasting leadership, authentic relationship-building, and a emphasis on statewide impact through diverse sectors and communities.

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Talent Scout launched 10 months ago and published 22 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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