Join Andy this week in his interview with Amelia Nickerson, CEO of First Step Staffing and headquartered in Atlanta.  It looks and feels just like every other staffing company, but this Alternative Staffing organization has a mission component attached to it. First Step Staffing goes specifically to populations at a high risk of homelessness, veterans, and those that have been impacted by the criminal justice system and helps them reconnect to the labor market. This episode will pull at your heart strings as she shares how they are changing lives day in and day out!

We are excited to introduce Mariane Bekker who joins us on this episode of Staffing Stories.  Upward Recruiting is a boutique recruiting firm headquartered in Silicone Valley specializing in Software Engineering roles at VC-backed startups. Listen in as she shares about being a woman owned and operated business, landing their first key client, and how they became experts in diversity hiring in just a short amount of time. This will inspire you!

Dave Bacon joins us for Staffing Stories to share how BWBacon Group in Colorado, which focuses on pure alignment, was started.  Dave’s DNA is programmed to connect people.  He takes us on the journey of discovering a love for a founder to founder relationship, the power of what he calls “Instamacy”, and the one piece of advice he would give to a young Staffing Owner just getting started.

In this episode, Andy interviews Vijay Khatnani from J2 Solutions, a successful technology and business-consulting firm based in the greater Philadelphia area. J2 has been recognized with numerous awards for service, company culture and strategic growth.  Listen in as he discusses their model of taking a consultative approach, having a sharp focus in your niche, and how a personal passion with cigars and whiskey turned into an unprecedented networking opportunity - all revolving around one thing - relationships.

Chris Ciulla is the President of U.S. and Cross Border Operations for Comrise. Established in 1984, Comrise, Inc. is a talent acquisition solutions provider specializing in Information Technology and Engineering. They help shape technology-driven workforces through contingent staffing, permanent placement, and cross-border talent solutions. Chris has been in Staffing Industry for 25 years and is passionate about engaging employees, consultants, and clients while focusing on their everyday core values: Be Collaborative, Be Honest & Ethical, Be Positive, and Be the Spark. He is also the author of the book "We Culture", which we look forward to hearing more about in an upcoming Podcast.  In this episode, join Andy and Chris as they talk about reaching across cultures, focusing on commonalities vs. differences, the importance of communication and transparency, and hiring with the mindset of helping others win.  This is a value-packed recording for all Staffing leaders!

Our guest, Brandon Smith, is the Co-Founder of Flexicrew Technical Services, a rapidly growing Staffing firm serving the Gulf Coast Region.  What started as an idea 7 years ago turned into a thriving company and can be attributed to the amazing staff, customers, and associates. With a strong focus on business principles and growth, key organizations that have played a part in Brandon's development include Goldman Sachs 10ksb and EO (Entrepreneur Organization). Listen in as Andy speaks with Brandon about the role Staffing agencies play during natural disasters, taking more risks as a young entrepreneur, the important ingredient when hiring, and how they plan out their year.

Andy sits down with Andrew Doyle, founder of the Doyle Group in Denver, CO, and has a conversation about his technology staffing consultant firm. The Doyle Group, founded in 2009, helps start-ups to Fortune 500 companies overcome their most complex technological challenges. In this Episode, Andrew highlights his humble beginnings going from an office space at his mom's house, taking a leap of faith, how the Great Recession of 2008/2009 pushed him forward, and how the hardest lesson to learn is Scaling.

In this episode, Andy talks with Jennifer Mafia, founder and CEO of Advanced Recruiting Partners.  Andy and Jennifer have a shared background, both cut their teeth at Aerotek, and both were driven to start their own business.  In this episode, Jennifer and Andy talk about finding your niche, handling growth, advice for business owners, and what its like to run a business with your spouse.

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Andy talks with Matt Fuhrman, founder of Core Group Resources.  Matt is a guy with big visions.  From recruiting, to hiring to running a business, Matt's big vision has resulted in a successful business and a great employee culture.

In this episode, Andy and Matt talk about adding value, cold sourcing, hiring the right people, and why sometimes you just need to get your teeth kicked in.

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In the first episode of Staffing Stories, host Andy Moss talks about why he started the podcast and why he thinks these stories are important to tell.  We also preview the next episode, coming soon!

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