Selecting the right retained search firm isn't easy.  If you're in the multi-unit retail or restaurant industry, there's a strong option for hiring key people in supply chain and finance. 

In this episode, Mike Suderman, the Founder & President of ASCENT Select shares key advantages of choosing them which includes: 

- Guarantees presentation of at least 2 Qualified candidates in 45 business days or retainer is refunded  

- Personally visits all clients at no extra charge 

- Very small "hands-off list" so they have a far broader audience to recruit from 

- Charges a flat fee so there's no incentive to present higher-paid candidates 

- Has an objective process to assess cultural fit and improve odds of success