--- title: Develop Your Talent with Fred Bentley of DexKo Global description: "https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=17629622 Listen, Subscribe, and Leave a Review on:                      Fred Bentley is the President and CEO of De" image: https://blog.topgrading.com/hubfs/Fred%20Bentley.png --- [Go Back Up](https://blog.topgrading.com/podcast/resources/blog/develop-your-talent-with-fred-bentley-of-dexko-global#top) [Skip to Content](https://blog.topgrading.com/podcast/resources/blog/develop-your-talent-with-fred-bentley-of-dexko-global#body) [![](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Logo%20-%20homepage.webp?width=339&height=68&name=Logo%20-%20homepage.webp)](https://www.topgrading.com) Toggle Menu - [Human Capital Governance](https://topgrading.com/human-capital-governance) - [Solutions](https://topgrading.com/solutions) Toggle children for Solutions Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Solutions - [Hiring](https://topgrading.com/hiring) - [Leadership](https://topgrading.com/leadership) - [Organization Design](https://topgrading.com/organization) - [Private Equity](https://topgrading.com/private-equity) - [Workshop](https://topgrading.com/topgradingworkshop) - [Our Firm](https://topgrading.com/our-firm) - Insights Toggle children for Insights Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Insights - [Blog](https://blog.topgrading.com/blog) - [Case Studies](https://blog.topgrading.com/case-studies) - [Podcast](https://blog.topgrading.com/podcast) - [Books](https://topgrading.com/books) - [eGuide](https://topgrading.com/eguide) - [Schedule a Call](https://topgrading.com/meetings/andywilliams-topgrading/30-minute-meeting) # Develop Your Talent with Fred Bentley of DexKo Global Apr 23, 2021, 12:00:00 AM [Topgrading Team](https://blog.topgrading.com/podcast/author/topgrading-team) 4 min read ![](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fred%20Bentley.png?width=1000&name=Fred%20Bentley.png) [mailto:?subject=Develop%20Your%20Talent%20with%20Fred%20Bentley%20of%20DexKo%20Global&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.topgrading.com%2Fpodcast%2Fresources%2Fblog%2Fdevelop-your-talent-with-fred-bentley-of-dexko-global](mailto:?subject=Develop%20Your%20Talent%20with%20Fred%20Bentley%20of%20DexKo%20Global&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.topgrading.com%2Fpodcast%2Fresources%2Fblog%2Fdevelop-your-talent-with-fred-bentley-of-dexko-global) ![talent wins podcast guest fred bentley](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/fredbentleybanner-1024x535-3.jpg?width=1024&height=535&name=fredbentleybanner-1024x535-3.jpg) https://traffic.libsyn.com/talentwins/Fred\_Bentley\_-\_Dexko.mp3 Listen, Subscribe, and Leave a Review on: [![amazon music logo](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/amazon-music-Nov-26-2024-03-48-13-6387-AM.jpeg?width=202&height=50&name=amazon-music-Nov-26-2024-03-48-13-6387-AM.jpeg)](https://www.amazon.com/Talent-Wins/dp/B08K55H81J/)  [![apple podcasts logo](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/apple-podcasts-Nov-26-2024-03-48-12-1934-AM.jpeg?width=196&height=66&name=apple-podcasts-Nov-26-2024-03-48-12-1934-AM.jpeg)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talent-wins/id1554290474?ls=1) ![google podcasts logo](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/google-podcasts-1024x144-Nov-26-2024-03-48-49-7564-AM.png?width=228&height=32&name=google-podcasts-1024x144-Nov-26-2024-03-48-49-7564-AM.png) [![iheart radio logo](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/iheart-radio-Nov-26-2024-03-48-14-9541-AM.jpg?width=177&height=55&name=iheart-radio-Nov-26-2024-03-48-14-9541-AM.jpg)](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-talent-wins-79670354/)      [![playerfm logo](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/player-fm-Nov-26-2024-03-48-14-2552-AM.jpeg?width=192&height=54&name=player-fm-Nov-26-2024-03-48-14-2552-AM.jpeg)](https://player.fm/series/talent-wins)  [![spotify logo](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/spotify-1024x307-Nov-26-2024-03-48-48-6814-AM.png?width=188&height=56&name=spotify-1024x307-Nov-26-2024-03-48-48-6814-AM.png)](https://open.spotify.com/show/7oOXzww4XZowySAh0g4G9W) [![stitcher logo](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/stitcher-1024x425-Nov-26-2024-03-48-50-2560-AM.png?width=163&height=68&name=stitcher-1024x425-Nov-26-2024-03-48-50-2560-AM.png)](https://www.stitcher.com/show/talent-wins)        [![tune in logo](https://blog.topgrading.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/tunein-1024x451-Nov-26-2024-03-48-50-5982-AM.png?width=137&height=60&name=tunein-1024x451-Nov-26-2024-03-48-50-5982-AM.png)](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Talent-Wins-p1401931/)   Fred Bentley is the President and CEO of DexKo Global, the global leader in the production and distribution of highly engineered running gear and structural solutions for the growing towable trailer industry. Since Fred has been the CEO, the company has completed 20 acquisitions, doubled in size, increased margins, and has the leading share in most of their product categories. Before joining DexKo Global, Fred was the President and CEO of Maxion Wheels, the world's largest wheel manufacturer. During his three years with the company, revenue increased by 250%, with 90% of the top 77 leaders in the company as [A-Players](https://topgrading.com/new-blog/who-are-your-a-players/). Fred has also held positions at Hayes Lemmerz, Honeywell, AlliedSignal, and Frito Lay. ### In this episode… So, you've hired a top performer to fill a role in your company. But what happens when your organization experiences changes or challenges that your talent isn't on board with? Fred Bentley, the President and CEO of DexKo Global, knows that an important aspect of finding talent is choosing team members that will develop and grow with your organization. Tune in to this episode of  [*Talent Wins*](https://topgrading.com/resources/talent-wins-podcast/) as Chris Mursau is joined by Fred Bentley, the President and CEO of DexKo Global. Fred talks about his perspective on talent and how the concept has changed throughout his career. He also addresses the challenges that come with hiring and managing talent, discusses the importance of finding talent that aligns with your organization's values, and shares his advice for leaders developing their teams. #### Resources Mentioned in this episode - [Chris Mursau on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-mursau-037708/)  - [Fred Bentley on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fbentley/) - [DexKo Global](https://www.dexko.com/) - [*Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln* by Doris Kearns Goodwin](https://www.amazon.com/Team-Rivals-Political-Abraham-Lincoln/dp/0743270754) - [*Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork* by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy](https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork-ebook/dp/B0867ZJ151) - [*Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis* by J.D. Vance](https://www.amazon.com/Hillbilly-Elegy-Memoir-Family-Culture/dp/0062300547) - [*Atlas Shrugged* by Ayn Rand](https://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Shrugged-Ayn-Rand/dp/0451191145) ## Topgrading Team ## Ready to Transform your Business with Little Effort Using Brightlane? 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