Rob Levin

Empowering business owners with transformative insights on talent strategy and business growth

“Rob brings a fresh perspective to the challenges business owners face when it comes to finding and developing staff. His ideas are novel and practical, something that every business owner will be glad to hear!”

Darrel Amy
Founder, Value Creation Engines
 
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A serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in enhancing SMB operations.

Rob Levin is the co-founder of WorkBetterNow and author of the bestselling book The New Talent Playbook: The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Dream Team. With over 30 years of experience as an operator and advisor, Rob helps small and midsize businesses build stronger teams and scale more effectively. Previously, Rob founded The New York Enterprise Report, a resource trusted by more than 100,000 business leaders. Rob’s diverse background includes pivotal roles as a “Big 6” CPA, CFO, COO, and CEO, continually driving success and innovation in the SMB sector.

The Entrepreneur’s Mindset
with Rob Levin

Introducing
Rob's Podcast

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Read the Book That’s Helping SMBs Scale Smarter

In The New Talent Playbook, Rob shares the proven strategies that have helped thousands of business owners build better teams, reclaim their time, and get real growth, even in a tough hiring market.

In Rob’s book, you’ll learn:

  • Why the talent crisis is hurting SMBs (and how to beat it)
  • How to hire for culture and soft skills
  • The assistant-first mindset that frees up founders fast
  • How to lead remote teams with culture, clarity, and accountability
  • And why the smartest businesses are tapping into global talent pools
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Weekly Strategies to Build Your Dream Team

The New Talent Playbook Substack newsletter delivers weekly insights for business owners ready to scale with better hiring, smarter delegation, and stronger teams.

Every issue is straight from Rob Levin, packed with real-world lessons from 30+ years of experience.

Whether you’re running a team of 3 or 30, this newsletter will help you stop being the bottleneck and start building a team that drives results.

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Topics Tailored to Your Audience

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“Rob’s expertise in business and entrepreneurship is exceptional. As one of the top speakers in the world on these subjects, my respect for Rob's insights runs deep. Rob' s extensive experience and profound understanding of the entrepreneurial landscape enable him to offer practical, invaluable advice. ”

Jack Daly | World Renowned Sales Speaker, Trainer, and Bestselling Author

What Leaders Are Saying About Rob Levin

 Watch these short clips from people who have experienced Rob’s engaging and insightful talks first. 

Book Rob For Your Event

Rob is available for keynotes, webinars, podcasts, or other speaking events. His dynamic content is the perfect fit for business owners and C-suite leaders ready to level-up talent inside their organizations.

Live Events

Event organizers and attendees frequently comment on the ability of Rob to motivate and drive action in SMB owners.

Virtual Events

Rob’s presentations are just as engaging and impactful online as they are in person.

Recent Speaking Engagements

Event Highlights Gallery

Scroll through scenes from Rob’s keynotes and workshops, where insights turn into action.

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Why Rob Levin?

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"I've known Rob for 20 years, his deep understanding of the business world and his ability to tell a compelling story have always impressed me. Rob is a fantastic person and an exceptional leader, making him the perfect fit for entrepreneurs who need actionable advice and real-world wisdom."

Jennifer Walzer Berkowitz
 CEO, R & J Advisory Group. Certified Scaling Up Coach 

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“I have known Rob for several years and have always been impressed by his entrepreneurial success. What impresses me the most is that Rob is one of the most generous people I have ever met. He has provided so many individuals with impactful counsel in their business and personal lives and expects nothing in return. He truly cares about others and seeks to help them in any way."

Andrew Singer
Managing Partner, Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt 

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"Rob has an uncanny ability to not only understand the myriad of issues that an entrepreneur is going through, but he also is incredible at sharing his experience in successfully working through them. He gets what we're going through because he's been there himself. His practical advice and unwavering support have been instrumental in our growth."

Jonathan Kramer
CEO, Progressive Payment Solutions Inc

 

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“The world of work is changing and Rob Levin is tracking the trends. Look to Rob to find out how to deliver more productivity and client satisfaction with fewer resources, a priority for every business. Everyone talks about AI but Rob knows how to actually deliver results with it.”

Lewis Schiff
Chairman, Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program

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"Rob’s presentation topic was “Retain, Attract, and Prosper in Today’s Talent Crisis.” My CEO members took away ideas they can implement now to grow the business. Rob really understands what our members’ challenges are, and he knows how to connect with them.”

Norma Rosemberg
CEO Coach and Business Advisor, Vistage Master Chair, NYC, Hyndman Award Winner

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"Rob brings a very diverse skill set including sales, marketing and finance which has been invaluable to us in making decisions. In addition, Rob is terrific at rolling up his sleeves and getting things done. Simply put, he is a CEO's best friend."

Scott Gerber
Chief Executive of Community.co

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"Rob is that unique individual who combines visionary thinking with practical expertise. His content helps you tackle both what's directly in front of you and now, and what's coming in five years. He is authentically curious, asks all the right questions and offers substantive advice."

Rebecca Achurch
CEO, Achurch Consulting LLC 

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Assets for Rob Levin

Rob Levin is a speaker, entrepreneur, businessman, and co-founder of WorkBetterNow, a game-changing venture that provides US-based SMBs with exceptional talent from Latin America. 

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