Talent Hunters

How did Tim Goede take less than a week to get a placement that a company struggled to get for 3 months? By doing what other recruiters aren't willing to - reach candidates by land, sea and air. It's about contacting candidates in every way possible, rather than dialing the phone and giving up when you don't get an initial response.

That level of persistence always pays off, especially when it's paired with a real drive to solve people's problems. In the buzzword-filled world of software, cloud, SaaS, AI, and IoT, this mentality cuts you apart from the rest.

How did Tim get started, and what's the key to having staying power? What's better than any placement or fee a recruiter could get?

In this episode, the founder of GPR shares his story and the mentality behind his success.

Guest Bio

The Subject Matter Experts at Goede Premier Recruitment have rich industry expertise in the desks they service, a few of our specialties include: Security, Telecommunications, Technology, IT, A/V and Engineering. The candidates we work with are highly motivated, results oriented, creative, career minded, have strong work ethics and most importantly are successful. Your data remains confidential and all candidate services are free. GPR specializes in the Security, Telecommunications, IT, Technology, A/V and Engineering industries nationwide. For more information, head to https://gprsearch.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/timgoede/.

Meet the Host

Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships.

The rise of tech and the ups and downs of the economy. These have always been the 2 biggest perceived threats to the very survival of recruiters.

Every single time a piece of technology becomes a part of our jobs, there's a concern that we might become obsolete. First it was fax machines and computers, then it was LinkedIn, internal hiring schemes and now it's AI.

What allows a recruiter to have staying power when all these platforms and disruptions can indeed be used to find talent? How do you keep a team of high tenured recruiters invested in the basics?

In this episode, we're joined by legend and leader, Mark Angott. He shares what 4 decades in the business have taught him, and how his business has stayed consistently successful through different economies and changes.

Guest Bio

As the owner and Chairman/CEO of Angott Search Group, Mark has set the standards for our firm, yet he constantly raises the bar. Although he specializes in recruiting for the banking and financial services industries, our fearless leader is skilled in virtually everything we do here.

Nationally recognized as one of the leading recruiters in his field, Mark has profound relationships and expertise within a tight network of financial services professionals. As a result of his 42 years of industry expertise, Mark is much sought-after as a keynote speaker for various groups, associations, and educational institutions, and he has become an often-quoted industry expert in major newspapers and trade publications.

Following his lead – and adopting his philosophy and core values – Mark's team believes in truly partnering with their clients. Our strength lies in our expertise in the marketplace, as demonstrated by our proven track record in consistently providing intelligent solutions and superior talent. With Mark's skills, creativity, leadership standards, and work ethic leading the charge, it's easy to see why we've been a top recruiting firm in Michigan for more than 40 years.

For more information, head to https://asgteam.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/markangott/.

Meet the Host

Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships.

The secret to building a search business that keeps clients coming back is simple. It's all about developing a process centered on listening. Silence isn't a bad thing - especially when it allows you to pull out the vital nuggets that lead to a great placement.

For father and son duo Gordon and Drew Schmidt, the process is based on 4 words at the heart of everything they do - culture-focused, talent-driven. This approach has yielded a 70% client return rate, and a business that isn't just growing, but scaling in a meaningful way.

What's the secret to the father-son duo's ability to work so well together? How do they keep the business running at a really high level?

In this episode, the team at Quest Talent Solutions talk about their journey, their business and the secret to their sustained success.

Guest Bio

Gordon Schmidt is the Managing Director At Quest Talent Solutions.

Drew Schmidt is the Operations Manager at Quest Talent Solutions.

Quest Talent Solutions, LLC, founded in 2017, has quickly made a name for itself with clients ranging from Fortune 15 to start-up organizations. They bring over 50+ years of business leadership experience to the table and focus across the following industries: Retail, Business Development, and Marketing Supply Chain, Logistics, and Ecommerce Sports and Entertainment Manufacturing Architectural Design and Build

For more information visit; https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordon-schmidt-276b1b12/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-schmidt-856388144 https://questtalentsolutions.com/

Meet the Host

Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships.

Figure out a dig and immerse yourself in it. That's what recruiters are told to do if they want to succeed. What if you could succeed by diversifying, and serving multiple markets across continents?

For Stephen Kennedy, working in different niches actually keeps him sharp in a way specializing never could. In specializing, we sometimes run the risk of becoming complacent; we forget to ask the important questions because we already know the answers.

Going to an entirely different industry time after time forces you to really dig in and discover what moves the needle, especially across multiple markets, countries and languages.

How does Stephen do it? How can we foster more Transatlantic collaboration? In this episode, the owner of Talent Partners shares his story, and how he's succeeded through diversification in the literal world of search.

Guest Bio

Stephen first joined MRINetwork as a consultant in 1997, working for the Irish MRINetwork office for three years before transferring to a Swedish office. He returned to Ireland in 2003 to open his own MRI practice. Talent Partners clients range from indigenous Irish businesses to publicly traded companies around the world, and Stephen's experience spans small startups to established multinationals.

Stephen was named a Certified Senior Account Manager (CSAM) by the MRINetwork in 2000. Prior to being an owner, he was a consistent top 10 consultant. Talent Partners has previously been named the fastest growing office in the MRINetwork, and in 2018 it was the top international office for Contract Staffing. Stephen currently sits on the MRINetwork Charitable Foundation Board of Directors and the MRINetwork Vendor Committee, and he formerly served on the MRINetwork Owner to Owner Steering Committee. Stephen is also a former President of the North Dublin Chamber of Commerce and a Council Member of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. A passionate sports fan, Stephen has been coaching GAA teams for over 20 years.

For more information, head to https://www.talentpartners.ie/about-us/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/talentpartners/?originalSubdomain=ie.

Meet the Host

Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships.

Taking skilled talent to the marketplace and providing value. That's the tried and true recipe for success in recruiting. When we've had a long run of success, it's easy to get away from what got us to the top in the first place, but the market has a way of reminding us.

Staying committed to marketing, making our clients businesses better, and never making it about the money solves every problem in this business. It's also given Jerry Jones staying power in the industry.

Why does he love recruiting for the manufacturing industry? How does he remind himself of the critical basics of this industry? How does he unwind? In this episode, the Co-Owner of Management Recruiters of Tallahassee shares his story and how he stays ahead of the pack.

Guest Bio

Jerry Jones, Co-Owner of Management Recruiters of Tallahassee, is a 26-year veteran in the recruiting industry. Before recruiting, Jerry spent fifteen years conducting multiple operational turnarounds where rebuilding through recruiting, training, and development was crucial to the success of the functional improvements required. Jerry's keys to success? Planning, learning, expectations, and execution all come to the forefront. Throughout his 26 years in the recruiting business, one essential, non-negotiable principle is: "Take care of the person you are speaking to because if you do this, you will never be without opportunities in business and life." Jerry's recruiting philosophy is not just to find the requirements for the position. The right fit must be paramount to include culture, experience, skills, and capability. The clients rely on our expertise and trust that the insight and knowledge we have will lead to the harvest of the right Candidate. On numerous occasions, Jerry has been an invited speaker and recognized with many awards. Jerry gives back to the community by serving as a board member at The Florida State University College of Engineering, serving on the Dean's Advisory Council and the Industrial Manufacturing Engineering Advisory Council.

There are other passions in Jerry's life: his wife of 41 years, his family, college football, biking, and saltwater fishing.

For information, go to https://mrrecruiter.com/ or connect with Jerry on LinkedIn.

Meet the Host

Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships.

Recruiting in renewable energy is much like riding a rollercoaster - or rather, a solar-coaster. It's an emerging market with a lot of activity, and at the same time, an industry feeling the tight squeeze of a talent shortage.

Without enough talent to go around and employers in need of the best, recruiters find themselves in a tough position. They need to have challenging but tactful conversations, and that requires trust.

How does Jon Semingson handle the pressure of recruiting in this challenging space? What are some of the steps he's taking to deal with the talent shortage?

In this episode, the President of Peak Demand shares what makes recruiting in renewable energy such a wild ride. He also shares why he's so passionate about the industry and the transition from account executive to owner.

Renewable energy is an emerging market. There's been a ton of growth and a lot of activity. There's not enough experienced talent to go around right now, so there's a fundamental skills gap. -Jon Semingson

Guest Bio

Jon Semingson is the President of Peak Demand. As one of the leading executive search firms in Renewable Energy, he and his team have spent more than 15 years helping organizations across solar, energy storage, and electric vehicles scale their teams. The candidates they have placed have been involved in more than 40 GW of installed renewable energy generation with organizations that are leading the renewable energy transition. Connect with Jon on LinkedIn.

Meet the Host

Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships.

Before covid made it a hot topic, the supply chain wasn't something a lot of us ever really thought about. We never had to think about efficiency, interruptions and certainly not the people who work to keep all the global logistics running.

That is unless, you're Jason Breault - who has made search in this critical field his life's work. He can walk into Target, notice a lack of cherry ChapStick, know who to call and what role that needs to be filled!

The 2nd generation recruiter is driven by the engineering aspect of supply chain management, and running a business that allows him to be present for his family.

In today's episode, he shares his journey, his passion for supply chain management and what he learned from his father.

The biggest challenge has been to convert from being a good salesperson and recruiter to be a good mentor and manager to others. -Jason Breault

Guest Bio

Jason is the Managing Director of LifeWork Search, the leading national recruiting firm specializing in supply chain planning and procurement across industries such as Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage, Packaging, High Tech, Medical Device, Pharma and Biotech. "I absolutely love what I do. Recruiting, to me, isn't just helping a company find the next hire or a candidate for their next job. It's about being a matchmaker – facilitating that connection that two parties would not have been able to make on their own." Taking that beyond staffing, Jason helps to run the New England chapter of the Institute of Business Forecasting (IBF), an organization committed to advancing demand- and supply planning practices globally. He has spoken at several ASCM and IBF events on the State of Employment in Demand- and Supply Planning. Jason's recruiting career is built on a 12-year foundation serving ERP and Supply Chain needs in both domestic and international markets. While at Siemens Business Services, he leveraged his engineering background and German fluency to solidify SAP consulting engagements with multi-national organizations. Jason then spent 5+ years at AMR Research in Boston (now Gartner), a leading research and advisory organization focusing on the supply chain best practices and applications being leveraged to help cut costs and increase revenues. Jason earned a BA in German and a BS in Electrical Engineering, both from the University of Rhode Island. For more information, connect with him on LinkedIn, follow him on Instagram and go to lifeworksearch.com.

Meet the Host

Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships.

In 2023, cybersecurity is a $202 billion industry with hundreds of thousands of jobs. It's hard to imagine that it was once a fledgling sector, but back in 2009 when Al Lerberg chose it, that's exactly what it was.

"Up and coming" was how cybersecurity was once described. Today, it's a dominant, mainstream niche that shows no signs of slowing down, especially when it comes to jobs. Al saw that early, and benefitted from getting ahead of a massive wave.

What's it like recruiting in the world of high-security clearances and 3-letter government agencies? How do hockey and playing guitar influence how Al does his job? In this episode, the founder of Cyber Security Recruiters shares how he took a chance on an industry before it exploded, and the intricacies of recruiting for the government.

Guest Bio

Al Lerberg founded MRI of Elk River in the fall of 2009 after MRI boot camp in Cleveland Ohio. Originally started as an executive recruiting firm focused on the pharmaceutical industry, it quickly evolved into an IT recruiting firm with a strong focus on Cyber Security. Prior to starting Cyber Security Recruiters, Al Lerberg had been a SSgt in the North Dakota Air National Guard as well as a top producer at Aureus Medical (a contract staffing firm) based in Omaha, NE. He also worked in the telecom/Internet industry for McLeod USA, as well as a Pharmaceutical rep for Sepracor in Minneapolis, MN. Since starting Cyber Security Recruiters he has been awarded a $12 million dollar government prime contract as well as a Lifetime Cumulative Cash In Award and Top Interim Staffing Awards for the years 2021 and 2022. Head to https://cybersecurityrecruiters.com/ for more information.

Meet the Host

Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships.

A combination of family legacy and a love for an industry that's changing thousands of lives. This is what drives Colleen and Cameron Huffman, a team who are passionate about their heartfelt niche, and helping doctors in this field find their dream job.

It's not just about placements. Each relationship - each hire doesn't just touch one life. It furthers the fight against age-related macular degeneration. What drives this team, and how have they gained a solid foothold in a very specific niche?

In this episode, mother-and-son duo, Colleen and Cameron Huffman share their story, why they're in this business, and how they recruit high-caliber talent in ophthalmology.

We really care about not only the professional path they are taking but the personal growth that they can gain from this. -Cameron Huffman

Guest Bio

Colleen Huffman is the President of Visionary Executive Search. She has 30+ years of experience recruiting in the medical field, specifically Ophthalmology. Cameron Huffman is an executive recruiter at Visionary Executive Search. For 9 years, the mother and son team have worked in the business together, in a specialty that's very close to their hearts.

For more information, head to:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/visionarysearchexecutive/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-huffman/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-huffman-62b189b4/

Meet the Host

Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships.

If you're great at your profession, but yearn to build something for the next generation, stacking search on top of your practice provides an incredible opportunity. CPA, Fredrick Lynch had success in his practice, but wanted to do something for his daughters. Now, he gets to continue in an industry he knows really well, help businesses find those purple squirrels, and also set up for a bigger impact.

What has he learned in the time he's been in this business? Why does it take more than finding great credentials to get A+ accounting talent today?

In this episode, Fredrick Lynch shares his story and why he chose recruiting.

Guest Bio

Fredrick Lynch is the founder of Lynch Staffing Solutions and the CEO of FSL Tax & Accounting Services, LLC. At Lynch Staffing Solutions, LLC, we're more than just a recruitment agency—we are your strategic partners in navigating the intricate landscape of IT, accounting, and finance recruitment. We understand that the right talent can transform your organization, and we are committed to providing you with efficient, precise, and personalized hiring solutions. We draw from extensive industry experience and our Talent Specialists' expertise to ensure we match you with candidates who possess the requisite skills and align with your culture and values.

For more information, go to:

https://lynchstaffingsolutions.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrick-lynch-cpa-mafm-77470615/

Meet the Host

Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships.