The ROI of Inclusion — Kevin McShane on How Disability Hiring Drives Business Performance

In this eye-opening episode of Amazing Authorities, host Mitch Carson sits down with Kevin McShane, disability inclusion advocate, speaker, and host of Let’s Have This Conversation, to unpack the real business impact of hiring people with disabilities — and why inclusion isn’t just good ethics, it’s smart economics.Kevin shares powerful data and lived experience proving that companies who hire disabled talent don’t just make a difference — they make a profit. Studies show that employees with disabilities improve productivity by up to 80% and reduce turnover by 90%, outperforming non-disabled peers in engagement and loyalty. With most accommodations costing under $500, Kevin argues that inclusion is one of the highest-return investments any company can make.But Kevin’s story is more than statistics — it’s personal. After graduating in 2010 with a journalism degree, Kevin spent six years navigating systemic barriers before finally landing his first paid job in 2016. That journey of persistence and self-belief shaped his mission: to help organizations recognize the extraordinary value of hiring people with disabilities.Through keynote speaking, consulting, and his podcast with over 1,200 episodes, Kevin teaches leaders to see disability as a superpower — a source of creativity, innovation, and resilience that strengthens teams and cultures. His mantra, “We’re all given a deck of 52 cards — it’s how you shuffle them that counts,” reminds audiences that everyone has the power to redefine success.In this episode, Kevin and Mitch explore:♿ How hiring people with disabilities boosts retention, innovation, and culture💡 Why disability inclusion is a competitive advantage, not a compliance issue💰 The surprisingly low cost — and high ROI — of workplace accommodations🧠 How mindset shifts drive meaningful inclusion in business🎙️ Kevin’s personal story of resilience and how he built a 1,200-episode podcast around advocacy and progressThis conversation challenges business leaders to look beyond charity — and start seeing inclusion as a path to profit, progress, and purpose.🌍 Learn More About Kevin McShane:🎤 Website: kevinmcshanespeaks.com🎙️ Podcast: Let’s Have This Conversation (available on YouTube and major platforms)💼 LinkedIn: Kevin McShane📺 YouTube: Kevin McShane----------If you like this episode, don't forget to check the following links: You can schedule a strategy call with me using this link: https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com/meetwithmitch⁠⁠ If you want to be a podcast guest, you can apply here: https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com/podcastguest You can find me here:https://www.mitchcarson.com/⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/MCarsonOfficial/⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity/⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial⁠⁠ My Amazon Book Links:The Amazing Authors of Singapore: https://a.co/d/cp9KjC1The Silent Salesmen: https://a.co/d/b4eqa2D If you're serious about publishing and selling more books on Amazon, you need the right data.That’s why I use Publisher Rocket—it’s like having a book marketing expert in your pocket:https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket-mitch-author/5e8f51fc1dd46/