Reclaim Control: How to Become The Finding & Identifying Authority

QUESTION: Mike, we have been given the opportunity with a company to get active on the openings over the next year. I had proposed 22.5% to work on them. Their counterproposal was 20%. They were for sales positions. They would pay 65% of the fee 30 days after the...

How to Secure Opportunities Outside the Bounds of Contract

QUESTION: We have a client we've worked with for many years. We've done many one or two placements a year on average, only because they don't do a great deal of hiring. Before COVID, we worked closely with a candidate whom we knew well and who helped us through six...

How to Restore Client Communication and Secure Your Placement

QUESTION: Mike, I'm working with a new client. They are not getting back to me. Initially, it was really hard to get a hold of them to set up interviews and get debriefs. They had a final interview over a week ago, and I have not heard back. How would you fix this?...

Why Happiness Comes Before Success

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...

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Staying Motivated Through Chaos

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...

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How and When to Use a Capped Fee for a Search

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...

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