Without a sense of direction, today’s technological climate can be overwhelming. To unpack how staffing tech leaders can successfully navigate this challenging landscape, we spoke with the President of Oak City Advisors, Daniel Mastropolo, and the Senior Director of Technology and Innovation at Skillwork, Tim Ratliff. Dan and Tim describe their paths to staffing before examining the tech burnout pandemic in staffing leadership and other daily challenges that have consumed the industry. We compare the woes of big corporations to those of smaller businesses, our guests’ solutions to today’s most pressing market dilemmas, how to connect tech strategy to overarching organizational goals, how to manage expectations when introducing new tech products, and how to measure success and ROI from a tech leadership perspective. To end, Tim and Dan walk us through today’s standout AI and automation innovations and how they could improve the future of staffing, and share what excites them most about the upcoming Staffing Hub Tech Roundtable discussions.

So many staffing agencies are spending way too much on job boards! What if there was another way to find suitable candidates? Today on The Staffing Show, we are joined by the co-founder of Boostie and Bullhorn Automation, Travis Arnold, to discuss the changing landscape of the staffing industry. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Travis’ interesting career and what led him to staffing, what his company Boostie does, the changes he sees in job boards and sourcing in staffing, and so much more! We even delve into what we can learn from the E-commerce mindset about sales and how implementing those tactics can improve how staffing industries operate before discussing the value of retargeting. Travis even shares advice for staffing agencies and for anyone entering into the industry. Thanks for listening!

How do leaders stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry while preparing for the future of work? During this episode, we sit down with Jeffrey Bowling, Co-Founder and Partner at Four Piers, and Eric Gregg, Founder and CXS at ClearlyRated. First, we discuss key market trends, how AI is changing the recruitment industry, and some of the tools that leaders can leverage to navigate turbulent times effectively. Predicting how the hiring landscape may change in the next three to five years, we explore growth strategies and ways to measure performance to ensure organizational success. We examine the critical role of creativity in overcoming challenges and why it can be pivotal to bring everyone in the organization into your problem-solving process. We also get into what it looks like to prioritize progress during difficult periods through leadership and discuss what attributes to look for in new hires: grit and drive. Join us today to hear all this and more.

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 industry and their vast experience in it! Tuning in, you’ll hear all about what to focus on to succeed in acquisition, their biggest mistakes and greatest wins, how they structure their financial deals, how to grow organically, and so much more! We delve into their budgeting strategies before our guests explain how they develop compensation plans for staffing agencies. We even discuss how they go about hiring CFOs. Finally, Matt, Tom, and Reggie talk about their 2025 budgets and where they see the industry going in the near future. Thanks for listening!

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 achievement of building and selling a staffing agency for $28 million in just six years. With over 25 years of experience, she now empowers recruiting and staffing founders to scale their businesses and achieve profitable exits. In our conversation, Diane shares her journey from starting a staffing business with no experience to achieving a major sale. She explains the fundamentals of an entrepreneurial mindset and the importance of intentionality when building a business. Discover the role of outsourcing, the value of focusing on a niche market, and how technology plays a part in scaling a staffing agency. Tune in to hear Diane’s advice on leadership, managing growth, and her tips for exiting a business successfully.

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 corporation. With a rich background in the staffing industry, Will lends this conversation a unique perspective, having been involved in both the franchise and corporate sides of the business. Tune in as he discusses the ins and outs of the franchise model, the importance of local ownership, and how technology is reshaping the staffing industry. He also shares insights on the evolving landscape of staffing, including the integration of AI and platform staffing models, and how Express Employment International is staying ahead of the curve!

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 you can create superfans for your brand. We begin with Britany’s professional history, why she wrote Creating Superfans, and who she wrote it for, as well as how your company’s candidate experience may affect your brand overall. Then, we discover how to vet your candidate experience for clients and candidates, why many businesses fall short of making the right hires, how to build your base of superfans, and the best practices to follow for a more enriched candidate experience. We end with more recommendations for raising superfans, how to measure the value of superfans for your brand, and the belief that work and rest should always go hand-in-hand.

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, CEO of Newbury Partners, a business process and IT services consulting firm specializing in the staffing industry. With over 25 years of transformational leadership experience in the recruiting sector, Chris is well-versed in the most effective applications of cutting-edge technology. In this episode, he shares valuable tips and practical strategies to help you leverage AI, maximize automation, optimize your existing tech stack, and much more!