The Hiring Table

Biggest piece of advice for young professionals entering the workforce.

According to Brett Zall, VP of HR & Risk at Fowler Packing Company, one of the biggest mistakes candidates make in interviews is simple:
They don’t ask questions.

Strong candidates ask things like:
• What does a typical day look like in this role?
• How do you define success in the first 30, 60, and 90 days?
• Is there room for growth in this role?

These questions show curiosity, preparation, and long-term thinking.

Why wellness programs aren’t just perks at Fowler Packing Company, they save lives.

At Fowler Packing, their onsite medical clinic and wellness program have helped detect high blood pressure, diabetes, and multiple serious conditions. That routine checkup caught early-stage leukemia in a young, healthy employee.

Valley

Fowler Packing gives away $1.3M in bonuses 💰

They rigged the bingo game…

So EVERY employee would win $750 💰

$1.3 million in bonuses.

Full conversation with Brett Zall on the podcast now.

Stardom Employment Consultants

🎙️ New Episode | The Hiring Table Podcast

We sat down with Brett Zall, an HR leader with over 20 years of experience supporting Central Valley organizations and currently leading a team of nine HR professionals at Fowler Packing.

In this 10‑minute clip, Brett shares real‑world insight on why benefits packages, wellness programs, and compliance play a critical role in attracting and retaining talent—especially in today’s competitive labor market.

This conversation is built for Central California employers, HR professionals, and business leaders who want practical, no‑fluff perspective from someone doing the work every day.

▶️ Watch the full episode:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oNNknScdfxPpaLAiU7WWu?si=ExGFkDM9QA-7MDEbYr-lTA
YouTube: https://youtu.be/TU49dQcV200


10 minute LinkedIn Brett Zall.mp4

Parenting in the digital age is no joke.

In this clip from The Hiring Table, Renowned CEO Ryan Jacobsen of the Fresno County Farm Bureau shares his advice on preventing teenage phone addiction while still giving kids a tool for safety and communication.

His perspective also connects to a bigger issue: managing phone usage in the workplace and building healthier habits for the next generation.

🎙️ Full episode out now!

Adam Trujillo — former Ernst & Young CPA and Corporate Controller of a $1.7B Central California ag company — shares real advice for professionals considering a path working with Famous Software.

A perspective on AI adoption, business hesitation, and the hidden strain manual processes place on finance teams.

Famous has built a strong niche in ag ERP, particularly in grower accounting for Valley marketing companies.

Where challenges still exist is in out‑of‑the‑box analytics, often requiring additional tools to extract meaningful insights.

A real perspective from a Famous Software user.