CSP's Visionary Thinkers Podcast

CSP's Visionary Thinkers Podcast

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CSP's Visionary Thinkers Podcast episodes

  • Episode#007- Suzanne O'Brien - Blake Rian Consulting

    In this episode we meet Suzanne O'Brien, CEO & Founder of Blake Rian Consulting

    • Suzanne fell into the business but quickly outgrew her first job
  • Success key in building relationships that last, keep it personal! Transactional relationship won't last.
  • Best piece of advice for running a great company - be mindful of the balance between growing fast and supporting that growth while maintaining personal touch.
    • 24 min
  • Episode 006 - Rosanna Hayden - Artizen Staffing

    In this episode we meet, Rosanna Hayden, the Chief Executive Officer and owner of Artizen Staffing.

    • Rosanna came from the business and operations side of staffing
  • Key idea - when making a plan, identify the worse case scenario and develop contingencies if it comes true.
  • When presenting candidates to a client, deliver to the standard of quality you would expect if you were the hiring manager
    • 26 min
  • Episode 005 - Eric Armstrong - Novum Group

    In this episode we meet, Eric Armstrong, President,  Novum Group.  Here are some of the highlights; 

    • The rare person who sought out this business early on
  • Be up front, direct and honest in your conversations, it will differentiate you and reward you for the long term
  • Set a goal, do the work, enjoy the ride and don't forget to celebrate your deals!
    • 31 min
  • Episode 4 - Fortino Rivera - Staffing Solutions

    In this episode we meet Fortino Rivera, CEO of Staffing Solutions.

    • Before being in the staffing business, found he had a knack for helping friends and family with resumes.
  • Best advice he got was grow organically.  Don't leverage yourself and grow so fast that quality suffers.
  • Staffing changes people's lives.  It is both rewarding and exciting.  It makes you want to continue doing more for others.
    • 25 min
  • Episode 3 - Judy Lawton - The Lawton Group & TLC Staffing

    In this episode we meet Judy Lawton from the Lawton Group.  Here are some key takeaways;

    • Got started in staffing doing outside sales where she was given a stack of business cards and the training was 'you'll figure it out'!
  • Used motivation of being fired into starting her own business within 5 weeks. 
  • The world will reward you over and over for the simple kindness of treating people well and giving them hope.
    • 32 min
  • Episode 2 - Kathryn Shepherd - The Focus Agency

    Today on the Visionary Thinkers podcast series, the California Staffing Professionals welcome's Kathryn Shepherd from the Focus Agency.

    • Followed her dream of coming to California from Midwest
  • Lots of roadblocks along the way
  • Be open to change and opportunities put in front of you.  
    • 37 min
  • Episode 1- Joe Cummings, President Royal Staffing

    In this episode we meet Joe Cummings from Royal Staffing.

    • Came to California to escape the cold winters and humid summers of NYC
  • Learned the Business starting at the bottom, eventually purchasing his business
  • Keep an open mind and don’t be afraid to try something new.  
    • 47 min

About CSP's Visionary Thinkers Podcast

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The California Staffing Professionals (CSP) is excited to present our Visionary Thinkers podcast series.