How to Charge More in a Client-Friendly Way

QUESTION: How can I raise fees with my existing clients? I settled for 20% with some of them a few years ago. Now, I have proven myself to them, and I know they are paying higher fees to others. https://youtu.be/SdkNd0lrRFk Starting the Conversation About Raising...

Recruiting in a Slowdown? Here’s How to Win Now

QUESTION: Mike, you have talked about, especially in a softer economic environment, increasing your activity to 10 to 15 conversations per day. I am finding it harder and harder to get in touch with people on the phone, and that it's an unrealistic target. What are...

Beyond 360: Unlock the Best Firm Strategy Now

Business Development: The Key Driver of Recruiting Firm Growth If you think about it, business development really determines the growth of your firm. When you have both a quality and quantity of searches coming in, it solves the toughest part of the recruiting...

The RecruiterU Has Merged!

As of August 1, 2024 TRU has merged with Next Level Exchange, Dimensional Search, Sanford Rose Associates, and all Starfish Partners enterprises to transform recruitment training, coaching, and consulting.

Why Happiness Comes Before Success

Nov 24, 2020 | Being the Leader In Your Firm

QUESTION: What has been one of the most influential books you have read? ANSWER: There is a phenomenal book called The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor; I read this book in 2012 and it was, honestly, life-changing. It was such an impactful book because it completely...

Strategies for Dealing with Candidate’s Fear to Make a Change

Nov 17, 2020 | Working with Candidates

QUESTION: Mike, how do you deal with candidates when they reply to my emails with, “I am always open to new opportunities; however, I am not ready to take on a new job right now in a COVID-19 environment.” - Cindy, Chicago, IL ANSWER: We have been measuring...

Staying Motivated Through Chaos

Nov 10, 2020 | Being the Leader In Your Firm

QUESTION: What is your motivation to continue going forward in a positive way in the time of 24/7 news cycles concerning the virus, political unrest, and the election results? - Alan, TX ANSWER: I love this question. Some of you may have been on a free webinar I...

How and When to Use a Capped Fee for a Search

Nov 3, 2020 | Client Fee Issues

QUESTION: Do you cap fees for higher salary positions at the $150,000 or $200,000+ level? Photo by John Cobb on Unsplash ANSWER: The simple answer is: No. Let me share an example of this type of situation, the client said they would pay $150,000 to $200,000...

What to Say When a Client Wants to Renegotiate a Fee Agreement

Oct 27, 2020 | Client Fee Issues

QUESTION: Would you negotiate fees after a contract was signed, and now the client wants to hire three high-priced individuals? It is a $17 million company, and it would be an investment. - Karen ANSWER: I rarely negotiated a contract after the...

Time to Start Planning for 2021

Oct 20, 2020 | Recruiting Business Plans

QUESTION: Mike, I am beginning to think about my 2021 business plan. As a solo operator, what are the key constructs I should have as part of an annual plan? - Mary, San Jose, CA Photo by NORTHFOLK on Unsplash ANSWER: The thoughts I will share...

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