CSP's Visionary Thinkers Podcast California Staffing Pofessionals

In this episode we meet Scott Love, a legal recruiter and host of The Rainmaking Podcast. 
How a game of darts over lunch launched a career in recruiting
Be a student of recruiting...soak up knowledge from those who are successful
Learn the unique value you bring to a client or candidate -everyone has one!

Suzanne O'Brien - CEO/Founder of Blake Rian Consulting shares her journey into staffing along with some keys to being successful in this business.

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

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!

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.

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.