The culture of a firm you are acquiring is an essential factor to consider when trying to be successful in mergers and acquisitions. Today we are joined by the president of the Visus Group, Thomas Kosnik, the chief corporate development officer of TalentLaunch, Matthew Lyon, and the CFO of First Step Staffing, Reggie Harmon to discuss the staffing …

What does it take to grow and sell a successful staffing agency? Today, we sit down with Diane Prince, founder and serial entrepreneur, to discuss her businesses and how she sold them for a profit. Diane is a seasoned entrepreneur, business leader, and founder of DianePrince.co and Recruiting Agency 360. She is best known for her remarkable achieve…

Are you curious about the benefits of the franchise model in the staffing industry? In this episode, we dive deep into the topic with Will Skowyra, the Director of Strategic Solutions at Express Employment International, as he shares his journey from growing up in a family-owned staffing franchise to leading strategic solutions at a major corporati…

You’ve built your brand from nothing and have developed a healthy following, but have you bred superfans who are wholeheartedly invested in everything you do? Today, we are joined by the incredible keynote speaker and author of Creating Superfans, Brittany Hodak, who uses her wealth of knowledge on customer and candidate experience to explain how y…

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Your tech stack plays a vital role in the effectiveness and competitiveness of your staffing firm, but building the right one requires more than just selecting the latest and greatest software. Your tools also need to integrate seamlessly, scale with your business, and adapt to the rapidly evolving staffing industry. Today’s guest is Chris Scowden,…

In the staffing industry where the key to thriving is differentiation, creating a unique brand identity that resonates with clients and candidates is essential. Today, we are joined by Richard Rosner, the founder of Staffing Shark and America’s favorite flip-flop-wearing job agent, for a crash course in personal branding. Named one of the Top 100 S…

If you’re struggling in this competitive landscape, then maybe it’s time to adjust your sales mindset. We are joined today by Tom Erb, the Founder and President of Tallann Resources, LLC – a national consulting firm specializing in the staffing and recruiting industry and corporate talent acquisition. We begin with Tom’s professional journey in sta…

On this episode of The Staffing Show, David is joined by Brian Hoffmeyer, SVP of Market Strategies at Beeline. Join the conversation as they break down the inner workings of Beeline, discuss three key strategies they use to differentiate themselves from other VMSs, and unpack their MSP partnerships. Brian also shares his insights on the importance …

True leadership is more than just claiming a fancy new title; it’s about cultivating genuine relationships in your workforce, allowing others to make mistakes, taking ownership of your faults, and leading with humility and transparency. Chris Johnson encompasses true leadership in every way, and we are grateful for the knowledge that he shares with…

In this episode of The Staffing Show, Sara Luchsinger, Senior Vice President of Operations at SEEK Careers/Staffing, joins us to explain how her years of volunteering in the right places helped her to become the leader that she is today. We discuss Sara’s entry into staffing and her interesting mid-career timeout, how volunteering at the American S…

In this episode, Lauren Jones, Founder of Leap Advisory Partners, and Rob Mann, VP of Sales at Newbury Partners, join us to unpack trends and the transformative power of technology in staffing. Lauren is a powerhouse in the staffing industry, known for her expertise in workforce technology, change management, and female leadership advocacy, while R…

We are joined on the show today by Adam Sprecher, an industry veteran with private and public staffing agencies. After learning about Adam’s professional background in staffing, our guest discusses the current industry trends that he sees playing out, his recommended strategies for growing as a staffing company, how his work with different companie…

Talent communities are more than just the talent and the recruiters – it’s everyone and everything that you have access to more than your closest competitors. Walking us through the value of strong talent communities is the Vice President of Customer Experience at our sponsor company Staffing Referrals, Rachelle Arnold. Rachelle’s rich professional…

In today’s episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Tana Greene, the visionary behind MyWorkChoice, as she shares insights into revolutionizing the hourly workforce industry, empowering individuals, and crafting a culture of flexibility and choice. MyWorkChoice is a recruitment agency that provides a modern and human-centered approach to h…

Recruitment strategies come in all shapes and sizes, but how do you know which one works best for your organization? As you’ll discover in today’s episode, building a talent community is an effective, forward-thinking strategy that can help you attract and retain a highly skilled workforce while saving on recruitment spend and effort. To discuss th…

In today’s episode, David Folwell sits down with Justin Clarke, Founder and CEO of F|Staff, to discuss technology, trends, and the future of staffing. F|Staff is an on-demand global platform facilitating interactions between CDL drivers and stakeholders on both ends of the market. In our conversation, we discuss his non-traditional path into staffi…

In today’s episode, David Folwell welcomes back one of our favorite guests, Vinda Souza, CMO at RefAssured. Tuning in you’ll hear us cover a range of topics relevant to leaders within the staffing industry, from the value of DEI and competitive differentiation to the causes and antidotes to burnout. We talk with Vinda about the importance of divers…

In this episode of The Staffing Show, Thomas Kosnik, president of Visus Group, Dawn Meyers, CEO of Malone Workforce Solutions, and Mark Holland, CEO of Ascend Staffing, discuss their experience in leadership roles. They share some best practices when it comes to recruiting and hiring talent and talk about who they trust for business advice as well …

Aaron Opalewski, CEO and Founder of Spark Talent, joined David Folwell to talk about his experience in the staffing industry. He shared what it’s been like to create Spark Companies, a portfolio of companies that operate within different niches. He talks about the company’s growth over the past year and also shares his philosophy of being transpare…

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Dan Mori, President of Employment Solutions, joins David Folwell to talk about The Staffing Sales Summit, which will take place in February 2024. He talks about some of the trends he has seen in the staffing industry since the COVID-19 pandemic and how certain skills such as demonstrating the value of staffing …

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Matt Dichter, VP of Sales at Staffing Engine, talks about his start in the staffing industry and his journey to his current company. He shares all of the various programs that are part of his company’s tech stack and details how they streamline day-to-day operations. He also talks about his view of AI tools suc…

Mohamed Basha, CEO of TLC Nursing, joins The Staffing Show to talk about his experience with creating a healthcare staffing agency. He shares the unconventional journey that led him into this industry, and also talks about his company’s focus on providing the best quality of nurses as opposed to being the largest in size. He also touches on some of…

In this episode of The Staffing Show, Ashley Andersen, SVP at ClearEdge Rising, joins David for a second time to talk about her work in leadership development for women in the staffing industry. Ashley dives into the progress ClearEdge Rising has made since its launch and reveals some of the topics that they’ve covered so far, including boundaries …

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Keith Weightman, RVP at Bullhorn, joins David Folwell to talk about his approach to creating engaging LinkedIn content that creates value for his audience. He describes his unique approach to creating posts and provides tips and tricks for LinkedIn users who are looking to increase the quality and frequency of …

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Danny Minor, President and Partner at Allegiance Staffing, talks about his experience in the staffing industry and being part of a licensee business model. He explains the many perks of this model, such as a built-in network of like-minded professionals as well as the ability to share technological assets such …

In the newest episode of The Staffing Show, Corey Grissom, Head of Business Development at Opus Match, joins David to talk about how AI has reshaped the way staffing agencies approach their work. He talks about the services Opus Match provides, such as AI matchmaking for candidates and agencies, that allow for a tailored and more efficient experien…

Chris Sund, President of Uniti Med Staffing, joins the latest episode of the Staffing Show to talk about his decade of experience in healthcare staffing. He shares some of the forward-thinking practices they have implemented, such as hour-long gratitude practices, and how these incentives have helped to attract and retain employees. Later, Sund dis…

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Ashley Andersen, SVP of ClearEdge Rising, joins the podcast to talk about a leadership development program specifically designed for women. She talks about the power that comes through growth in a connected community, and also how the teachings of Brené Brown have influenced her coaching practices. She also tou…

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Leah Bourdon, VP of Talent at ALKU, talks about the growth and exciting developments in the company over the past 12 years. She talks about the specialized focus of ALKU and how the company places consultants in specific areas including healthcare, IT, life sciences, technology and government. She also reflects…

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Chris Conrad, VP of Sales at Textkernel, talks to David about how Textkernel became the global leader in resume parsing. Conrad dives into how the intentional use of technology can improve work environments as well as how he sees generative AI, such as ChatGPT, shaping the future of the staffing industry. Later…

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Hannah MacDonald, co-owner of Better Together, joins David Folwell to talk about all things Gen Z. As a member of Gen Z herself, she shares her own journey in the staffing industry and provides meaningful insights into this up-and-coming generation of workers. She touches on how this generation’s unique backgro…

Alison Daley, founder and CEO of Recruiting Innovation, joins The Staffing Show to talk about how she got started in the staffing industry. She shares the process she went through in creating her own industry training platform for the recruiting and sales industries. Daley also touches on the unique power and importance recruiters bring to their ro…

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Eric Ly, co-founder of KarmaCheck, joins David Folwell to talk about co-creating a company that streamlines the background check process in staffing. Eric also talks about his experience co-founding LinkedIn and how it led to him working in the staffing industry. Later in the episode, Ly discusses how AI softwa…

Chris Johnson, Vice President of Professional Services at Avionté, joins David Folwell to talk about his experience in staffing and his thoughts on what is shaping up to be an increasingly digital future. Johnson explains how staffing firms can gain and maintain a competitive advantage by adopting digital staffing programs and processes. He also sh…

Maurice Fuller, CXO of StaffingTec, joins this episode of The Staffing Show to talk about the ways hyperautomation is set to reshape the staffing industry. Fuller discusses how staffing firms can survive and thrive in a rapidly changing future and touches on up-and-coming trends such as predictive analytics and autonomous staffing.…

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Brian Vesce, CEO and founder of RefAssured, and Mike McSally, a people and operational leader with 30 years of experience in the staffing industry, talk about digging deeper into the practice of reference checking. They talk about how checking references earlier in the hiring process can save time and how autom…

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Jason Pyle, managing director and president of Harvey Nash USA, joins David to talk about how the company’s future-focused method of tracking data has fostered growth. He discusses how direct sourcing can be used to curate talent while working alongside the hiring company. Pyle also shares his thoughts on a pos…

This week, Jackie Larson, executive vice president of Aya Advisory Solutions, joins the show to talk about how leveraging technology and meaningful data insights can help organizations increase efficiency, reduce spend, and allow for a focus on the human side of business. She also touches on how investing time in personal and professional relations…

This time on The Staffing Show, Eric Gregg, CEO and co-founder of ClearlyRated, joins David to talk about the importance of Net Promoter Score (NPS) in building meaningful business strategies and professional relationships. He also discusses online reputation management and shares a past experience that taught him the positive impact of showing cli…

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Alexi Nazem, co-founder and CEO at Nomad Health, joins David to discuss his shift from working as a physician to co-founding a staffing company that uses technology to better serve healthcare clinicians and providers. He talks about how reducing friction in the application process can help solve the problem of …

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Jeff Beckmann, CFO of LRS Healthcare, joins David to talk about his experience adjusting to the staffing industry coming from a background in accounting. He also explains his belief in how taking care of his employees positively affects clients’ well-being. Later in the interview, Beckmann discusses the challen…

This week, Kim Henderson, managing director of Cobalt Compass Solutions, joins the podcast to talk about how she got started in the staffing industry and the lessons she’s learned during her career. She explains why companies shouldn’t wait for a potential economic downturn before assessing client loyalty and how proactively addressing weaknesses w…

Erica Harvitt, president and founder of The LIST, joins the podcast to talk about her motivation for creating a centralized hub for traveling healthcare workers. As a traveling occupational therapist, she was well aware of the perks and pitfalls involved with trying to find positions. She decided to start a platform where travelers have control, fr…

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Andre Mileti, product evangelist at Bullhorn, talks with David Folwell about his personal journey in the staffing industry. He shares his ideas on what’s in store for the future of staffing, including an increased focus on company reviews and a shift towards a connected recruiting framework. Andre also discusse…

Jake Wood, founder and CEO of Groundswell, joins The Staffing Show to talk about his experience creating Groundswell, a corporate giving platform that democratizes philanthropic donations. He discusses how his experience in the Marine Corps has shaped his leadership style and how being a humble leader and letting employees shine can have great bene…

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Cary Daniel, CEO and co-founder of NEXTAFF, joins the podcast to discuss how he got started in the staffing industry and what led him to co-found a franchise-model organization. He talks about the personality traits that often go hand-in-hand with successful business ownership and shares his thoughts on tech ad…

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Daniel Mori, president and chair of Staffing Mastery, talks to David about the lessons he learned in growing a staffing agency from the ground up. He talks about getting honest about whether the services offered by a company truly align with what clients are looking for, and also how asking the right question a…

Shannon Russo, CEO of Kinetix, joins The Staffing Show to talk about her experience with building her own business after working in the staffing field for most of her career. She talks about how an RPO is different from a traditional staffing firm and delves into some of the key drivers behind her company’s growth, such as focusing on strengths and…

Liz Kislik, the founder of Liz Kislik Associates, recently joined The Staffing Show to talk about her experience with building her own management consulting firm. In this interview, she touches on the nuances of different communication methods in the workplace and the strengths and weaknesses of each method in particular situations. Liz also gives …