Taking the Leap: How Pat Corrigan Transformed from a Solo Recruiter to Team Leader The Elite Recruiter Podcast

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Taking the Leap: How Pat Corrigan Transformed from a Solo Recruiter to Team Leader


Description: In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena welcomes special guest Pat Corrigan, an industry expert with a passion for risk management. Pat shares their journey of transitioning from a solo recruiter to a team leader, offering insights into finding purpose, scaling a business, and creating opportunities for others. Join us as we explore the importance of self-reflection, trusting the journey, and embracing the human element in recruiting.


Episode Highlights:


1. Finding Purpose and Energy:


- Pat Corrigan shares their passion for the risk management industry and the importance of enjoying and believing in the work one does.


- They emphasize the value that every person, whether a client, candidate, or center of influence, brings to the table.


- Pat encourages recruiters to explore multiple industries, drawing from their own experience in construction management and aviation.


- They highlight the significance of self-reflection in determining what truly brings one energy and fulfillment.


2. The Transition to Team Leadership:


- As a solo recruiter, Pat reached a point where they needed to scale their business due to a surge in opportunities.


- They describe hiring their first employee, an operations person, to handle processes, workflows, and technology management.


- Pat later expanded their team with a recruiter and offshore sourcer and researcher.


- They emphasize the importance of clearly defining the profile and key characteristics of potential employees.


3. Trusting the Journey and Embracing Opportunities:


- Pat shares personal experiences of being let go from a job and rebounding through unexpected opportunities.


- They stress the significance of being open to new experiences and learning from difficult times.


- Pat reflects on the role of gratitude and humility in career growth and success, recommending books for personal development.


4. Navigating the Recruiting Industry:


- Pat's expertise lies in the commercial insurance brokerage industry, with a hyper-defined niche focusing on sales professionals and leaders.


- They emphasize the importance of understanding the industry and their clients to make a meaningful impact.


- Pat shares their reservations about the future impact of artificial intelligence in recruiting, highlighting the value of personalized human interaction.


5. Tech Tools and Personal Style:


- Pat recommends various tech tools for efficiency, including Superhuman for email and Crelate for recruiting.


- They express their unique approach to the industry and the importance of individual style and audience connection.


Join Benjamin Mena and Pat Corrigan as they dive into Pat's inspiring journey, and gain valuable insights on finding purpose, scaling a business, and embracing the human element in recruiting. Don't miss this uplifting episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast!






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