Send us a textearchIn this podcast, Marcus Edwardes hosts Susan Levine, the renowned CEO of Career Group Companies. Susan recounts her journey, starting with the founding of Career Group in 1981, and shares the evolution of her high-end recruiting firm into a multi-division, nationally recognized company. The discussion covers her unique challenges as a young female entrepreneur in a relatively nascent industry, her innovative strategies to survive economic downturns, and the importance of de...

Send us a textBuilding Relationships and Success in Cybersecurity Recruitment In this episode, Marcus Edwardes welcomes Drew Fearson, the CEO of Ninja Jobs, a specialized cybersecurity recruiting firm. They explore the nuances of the recruitment industry, emphasizing the importance of physical and mental well-being, positive mindset, and relationship-building. Drew shares insights into the unique challenges and rewards of being a niche cybersecurity recruiter, the benefits of comprehensive in...

Send us a textBuilding Relationships with the SAMS Method:In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, Marcus delves into a game-changing approach to recruiting by emphasizing the importance of cultivating meaningful relationships with candidates. He warns against the pitfalls of transactional recruiting and presents his SAMS method (Situation, Aspirations, Motivations, Skills) as a solution to transform recruiter-candidate interactions. Marcus explains how engaging with multiple candidates da...

Send us a textWhat drives someone to transition from managing Michelin-starred restaurants to launching a game-changing executive search firm? Join Marcus in a conversation with Hannah Suk-Bragg, the entrepreneur behind Hospitality Confidential, and uncover the fascinating journey behind her leap from the culinary world to the recruitment sector. With roots as a first-generation Korean-American and a wealth of experience in high-end dining, Hannah offers a captivating narrative filled wi...

Send us a textMarcus presents a podcast episode focusing on business development strategies for agency recruiters facing today's economic challenges. He emphasizes the importance of establishing true partnerships rather than mere contingency relationships, advocating for meaningful conversations about client needs rather than just gathering requirements. He discusses the importance of leveraging close connections for referrals and the value of personalization in outreach to differentiate from...

Send us a textIn this episode of 'Recruiting Trailblazers,' host Marcus Edwardes welcomes Trisha Kana Mistry, founder of ThreePDS, to discuss her journey in the staffing industry. Tricia shares her unique background, starting in retail and transitioning to founding her own minority business enterprise after 9/11. They dive into how the industry has changed over the past 22 years, the impact of technology like AI, and the importance of maintaining genuine relationships in recruiting. Trisha al...

Send us a textRedefining Tech Recruiting: Insights from Mavic Ventures Founder Darren KoontzIn this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, host Marcus Edwardes welcomes Darren Koontz, the founder and CEO of Mavic Ventures. Darren discusses his journey from playing football at Boise State University to establishing Mavic Ventures in 2018, a company focused on providing flexible recruiting solutions for startups. Darren explains the unique on-call model Mavic offers, allowing startups to use recru...

Send us a textIn this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, Marcus Edwardes interviews Will Spengler, an executive recruiter with over 15 years of experience. They discuss Will's journey from various agencies to founding Frederick Fox, an innovative recruiting firm, and explore effective strategies for agency recruitment. Key topics include the challenges and rewards of adopting a high-commission, low-base salary model, the importance of personalization in sales outreach, and the necessity of t...

Send us a textOld School is the New School: Deep Dive into Headhunting with Chris RelthIn this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, Marcus chats with Chris Relth, an experienced recruiting professional and CEO of Artemis. They discuss the importance of relationships in recruiting, navigating economic challenges, and the evolving role of technology in the industry. Chris shares his journey into entrepreneurship, emphasizing the value of effective headhunting, ethical recruitment practices, and ...

In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, host Marcus Edwardes sits down with Lauren Argenti Rawlings, founder of Precita Placements. Lauren shares the compelling journey of her company's acquisition by ZRG and subsequent rebirth, highlighting her dedication to a high-touch, personalized approach in executive search. The conversation explores the challenges and nuances of diversity recruiting, creative business development strategies, and the importance of building community through in-pers...

In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, Marcus Edwardes discusses the importance of adopting a relationship-driven recruiting approach over a transactional one in 2024. He emphasizes the long-term benefits of building trusted advisor status with candidates and prospects, which includes treating all interactions with the same high level of respect and care. Marcus introduces the REACT conversation strategy (Rapport, Explore, Acknowledge, Confirm, That's Right) and the SAM system (Situation...

Marcus is on holiday and will return with a new series in a couple of weeks!

In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, host Marcus Edwardes interviews Stacey Stratton, the president and CEO of True Talent Group. The conversation delves into Stacey's journey of founding her niche staffing agency in her basement in 2008, her passion for matching top marketing, creative, and digital talent with opportunities, and her approach to building meaningful relationships with clients and candidates. They discuss the importance of candidate experience, the challenges of scaling ...

The episode of "Recruiting Trailblazers" features host Marcus Edwardes in conversation with Natalie Sarmiento, founder of Engage Engineer Search, a niche headhunting firm specializing in the forensic engineering industry. Natalie shares her journey from an HR professional to starting her own agency, which was motivated by the recognition of a gap in the market for dedicated and knowledgeable recruiters in forensic engineering.Natalie discusses the challenges she faced in HR, particularly how ...

In today's episode, our host Marcus Edwardes sits down with Jeremy Jensen, founder and CEO of Encore Search Partners, a 40-person direct-hire recruitment agency. With a focus on headhunting revenue producers and tech professionals, Jeremy shares his expertise on navigating the evolving hiring landscape and the keys to success in the recruitment business.Overview: - The conversation dives into the functional verticals served by Encore Search Partners, including wealth management, l...

This episode of Recruiting Trailblazers with Marcus Edwardes features a deep dive into the evolving world of recruitment with guest Will McGee. Will McGhee has over a decade of top performing agency recruiting experience under his belt. Averaging over 500k yearly billing and now the Founder of Recruiting With Dynamite he is on a mission to help recruiters everywhere get better every day.Will shares his insights on how the recruitment landscape is changing and what recruiters need to adap...

This week - Marcus opines on Agency Recruiters' struggles in securing those all-important "first-convos" with prospective clients.What's the issue? What's the solution?Tune in to find out!

In this insightful episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, Marcus dives into the journey of Tom Willis, a successful recruitment entrepreneur who made a significant leap from being a recruiter in the hustle and bustle of London to establishing his own thriving recruitment firm, Placed, in the United States. With over three years of experience in London and five in Los Angeles, Tom shares his unique journey, the challenges he faced, his vision for Placed, and invaluable advice for aspiring recruit...

A quick 5 minute rant by Marcus : Whilst AI should be embraced throughout the recruiting lifecycle - it is crucial not to attempt to replace the human connection that defines the best Recruiters in the biz!

In this enlightening episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, Marcus sits down with Kate Brogden, a seasoned professional in the executive search and recruiting industry. With over a decade of experience, Kate shares invaluable insights into her journey from a CPA at PricewaterhouseCoopers to founding her own boutique national executive search and recruiting firm, Evolve Partners. Tune in as Marcus delves into the catalyst behind Kate's entrepreneurial leap, the challenges she faced, and the...

This week -  a conversation between Marcus Edwardes, the host of Recruiting Trailblazers, and his guest Brad Terry, the owner of Crossvine Recruiting. Brad shares his journey from being a medical device sales rep to starting his own recruiting firm specializing in the medical industry. The conversation delves into the intricacies of recruitment, emphasizing the importance of knowing the domain, the recruiter-candidate relationship, the challenges with the contingency model, and candid...

Susan Burke is the Vice President of Talent Acquisition for PeaceHealth. During the conversation, they (Marcus and Susan) delve into Susan's journey in the field of recruitment, the importance of building internal stakeholder relationships, and strategies for strategic talent acquisition. The podcast delves into the nuances of the recruitment process, highlighting the crucial role of recruiters as consultants and emphasizing the importance of creating a high-quality candidate experience. In...

185 episodes in the can, over 100K downloads, I think it might be time to move on.  Thanks to everyone for your feedback - please let me know your thoughts! [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusedwardes/

The Evolution of Talent Acquisition: An Interview with Laura Victoria In this engaging episode of 'Inside HR', host Marcus Edwardes sits down with Laura Victoria, a seasoned professional in Talent Acquisition spanning 25 years across diverse industries. Their candid conversation delves into the challenges and triumphs of Talent Acquisition, exploring aspects such as the vital role of communication among TA leaders, changes brought by AI in the recruitment field, the significance of balancing...