Background Check Radio

Hosted by Kevin Bachman and IQubed Advisors

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Kevin Bachman Offers Expert Insight and Interviews with Background Screening and Talent Acquisition Leaders

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July 27, 20261 hr 2 min

Where Adjudication and Risk Management Intersect: A Product Spotlight with Kizuna Solutions

On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman is joined by his IQubed Advisors Partner Jason Morris and the team at Kizuna Solutions to discuss automated adjudication solutions, the risks associated with ad hoc end user decision making, how the screening industry is adapting, and the best way to meet your clients where risk management intersects with HR and Legal Compliance.

July 22, 202617 min

That will be $30,000 please: Pam Devata and Kevin Bachman discuss the new VA Law

On this episode of Background Check Radio, IQubed Advisors founder Kevin Bachman and Pam Devata of Seyfarth Shaw discuss the new VA law that went into effect on 7/1. We break down what it means for CRAs, how to think through the issue, and practical steps to determine if or how this applies to your company.

March 3, 202616 min

2026 Will Be a Zero Sum Game: How Ready Are You?

On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman of IQubed Advisors walks through how buyer and competitor behaviors change in a stagnant hiring environment. Increasingly, sales gains will come through taking market share, not organic growth. How prepared are you and your business to fight not only for your clients, but for your future?

February 3, 202657 min

2026 Economic Indicators and Industry Market Review

On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman discusses economic trends and its impact to the background check industry with IQubed Advisors colleagues Jason Morris, Bianca Lager, Andy Hellman, and Nick Fishman.

November 12, 202539 min

IQubed Advisors recaps the PBSA 2025 Annual Conference

On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman is joined by his IQubed Advisors colleagues to break down PBSA's Annual Conference. We discussed new entrants to the space, interesting exhibits, our thoughts for the coming 12 months, and of course, AI, AI and AI (and why attendees are decidedly glass half empty). Allegory of the Cave, anyone?!?!

October 22, 20251 hr 1 min

PBSA 2025: What To Know Before You Go

On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman of IQUbed Advisors is joined by his colleagues Jason Morris, Nick Fishman, Bianca Lager and Andy Hellman. They previewed the upcoming 2025 PBSA Annual Conference, discussing interesting sessions, people to meet, ideas to test, and what to expect from what is shaping up to be one of the largest conferences in years.

October 22, 20259 min

Revenue is always on the move. Is it headed toward you or away from you?

On this episode of Background Check Radio, Kevin Bachman discusses the future short term, mid term and long term revenue trends in the background screening industry. During times of economic uncertainty, your organization's growth will not follow typical patterns, especially as the industry becomes more competitive. P.S. I recorded this outside. Please enjoy the chirping birds (and ignore the occasional airplane!)

October 1, 20251 hr 7 min

AI and Background Screening: What it is, What it isn't, and how to use it in your business

One this episode of Background Check Radio, IQubed Advisors' Kevin Bachman is joined by his partner Nick Fishman and Justin Cameron and Bill Wilder of TNDM.ai to cut through the noise and peel back what, how and where AI can be used in your background screening business. We provided several real life examples on where to start, what to avoid, and how these solutions can benefit you and your clients.

May 28, 202519 min

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

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.

May 28, 20251 hr 5 min

Turbulence in the Screening Industry: 2025 First Quarter Pulse Check

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.