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March 30, 2026
Austin Meyermann
Beyond the Résumé: The Role of Advocacy in the ...

Many candidates assume their résumé will speak for itself. In reality, hiring decisions are shaped by context, trust, and the ability to see beyond what is written on paper.

Beyond the Résumé: The Role of Advocacy in the Hiring Process
March 16, 2026
Austin Meyermann
Maybe isn't Good for Anyone

In business, “maybe” often sounds thoughtful—but it’s usually expensive.

It creates the illusion of openness while hiding the real variables behind a decision. Over time, I’ve learned that most professional hesitation isn’t about lack of interest. It’s about lack of clarity.

The shift that changed how I approach conversations is simple: replace “maybe” with “if / then.”

Behind every “maybe” is a silent equation. When we articulate the conditions—salary, scope, location, timing—we transform ambiguity into structure. And once the variables are clear, decisions move forward much faster.

Most maybes aren’t indecision.

They’re just undeclared math problems.

Maybe isn't Good for Anyone
March 13, 2026
Ron Dermady
Cybersecurity Leadership Matters: Why Your Next ...

Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical checkbox; it’s a frontline public safety mandate. Discover why your next executive search must prioritize a cyber-resilient mindset to safeguard the "digital nervous system" of your water utility.

Cybersecurity Leadership Matters: Why Your Next Water Utility Executive Search Should Focus on Public Safety
March 2, 2026
Austin Meyermann
The Operator Shortage Is Not Just About Pay

Recruitment in specialized industries goes far beyond matching resumes to job descriptions. In sectors like water and wastewater, effective hiring requires deep industry understanding, technical fluency, and strategic alignment with long-term business goals. The difference between filling a position and building a team starts with specialization.

The Operator Shortage Is Not Just About Pay
January 19, 2026
Austin Meyermann
The Water Industry’s Talent Problem Isn’t a ...

The water industry doesn’t have a talent shortage, it has a storytelling gap.

This work protects public health, safeguards the environment, and keeps communities functioning. Its greatest success is being invisible. When nothing happens, everything is working.

That story deserves to be told earlier, louder, and with purpose.

The Water Industry’s Talent Problem Isn’t a Shortage. It’s a Storytelling Problem.
Austin Meyermann
June 25, 2021

The Ideal Seller

Austin Meyermann
June 25, 2021

Here are the most common indicators of success on a sales team, as described by a vice president of sales. [4 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
June 15, 2021

3 Simple Tips for Remote Productivity

Austin Meyermann
June 15, 2021

It's in everyone’s power to be productive even while working ‘remote’ and it doesn’t have to be complicated. Find what works best for you, share your experiences with others, and most importantly speak up when you need help. [3 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
June 8, 2021

David vs. Goliath: The Value of Joining a Small Team to Have a Big Impact

Austin Meyermann
June 8, 2021

The water industry is bifurcated into the large, but few, Goliaths and small, but numerous, Davids. With all the Goliaths dominating the airtime, why would a superstar candidate join a David? [3 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
June 1, 2021

Key Strategies for Private Equity: Make Exploratory Calls More Effective

Austin Meyermann
June 1, 2021

Here are the key strategies to make your exploratory calls with private equity (PE) or venture back companies more effective. [3 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
May 10, 2021

Water Is Life — And American Infrastructure Must Be Modern

Austin Meyermann
May 10, 2021

What the recent water- and wastewater-related disasters in the U.S. should teach us. [5 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
May 3, 2021

Why YOU Should Partner With a Recruiter

Austin Meyermann
May 3, 2021

Here are the various benefits of partnering with a recruiter, both for candidates and hiring managers. [3 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
April 26, 2021

The Same, but Different: A Glass of Water Across Three Countries 

Austin Meyermann
April 26, 2021

While the empirical formula of water is universal, the reality is that water, specifically water quality, varies tremendously from one place to another. Here’s how it varies in the U.S., Mexico, and Germany. [4 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
April 19, 2021

The Cost of Conscientiousness

Austin Meyermann
April 19, 2021

It might feel weird but maybe if we all try a little bit harder to be “neighborly”, we might just end up being more neighborly. [4 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
March 29, 2021

Welcome Sandra Rivera to the Hunter Crown Team

Austin Meyermann
March 29, 2021

We are so excited to welcome a new member of the Hunter Crown team! Please take a minute to learn more about her and connect with her on LinkedIn. [1 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
March 22, 2021

Every Day is Water Day

Austin Meyermann
March 22, 2021

The story of water is both simple and complex. Water is life but it is also a story. [2 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
March 15, 2021

Cimbria Capital Welcomes Emrah Ercan as New Managing Partner

Austin Meyermann
March 15, 2021

Mr. Ercan will support Cimbria's continued expansion in resilient water solutions and service investments across North America and Europe. [1 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
March 8, 2021

Welcome Emily Onheiser to the Hunter Crown Team!

Austin Meyermann
March 8, 2021

We are so excited to welcome a new member of the Hunter Crown team! Please take a minute to learn more about her and connect with her on LinkedIn. [1 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
March 1, 2021

What Kind of Capital Are You Raising?

Austin Meyermann
March 1, 2021

Here are three types of capital founders should be raising before they start raising financial capital. [5 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
February 16, 2021

Lowball Offers Don't Make Sense

Austin Meyermann
February 16, 2021

Here’s why it’s ALWAYS better to make a strong offer to a candidate and exceed their expectations. [4 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
February 9, 2021

Do You Hear Yourself?

Austin Meyermann
February 9, 2021

How aware are you of the things you do and say on a daily basis? If you were to take the place of an outsider and observe yourself, what would you think? [3 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
February 1, 2021

There Are Still 11 Months Left

Austin Meyermann
February 1, 2021

So what if you started a new habit and lost your way around mid-January? You can still pick yourself up and push yourself to accomplish your goals. And here’s how to make sure they stick this time. [6 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
January 19, 2021

Be Willing to Lose

Austin Meyermann
January 19, 2021

You must be willing to lose everything with each action you take because nothing is given, not even time. [3 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
January 5, 2021

Take a Breath Before You Pull the Trigger

Austin Meyermann
January 5, 2021

Making a career move is a big deal and it deserves careful consideration. Think about what you are aiming at and looking to achieve. Take a breath before you pull the trigger. [4 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
December 8, 2020

Be the One Who Follows Up

Austin Meyermann
December 8, 2020

Avoid being left in the dark by being the one who follows up. [3 min read]

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Austin Meyermann
December 1, 2020

Results: Water and Wastewater Industry Survey

Austin Meyermann
December 1, 2020

Here is a brief analysis and summary of results from Hunter Crown’s Water and Wastewater Industry Jobs Survey. [5 min read]

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