When to Offer a Discount on Search Fees
QUESTION: Mike, I have just executed a retained search for a new client for a search for them. They are still interviewing my shortlist, but I just informed me that they may want to hire two of my candidates. There is a potential of two placements from the same...
Breaking Through a Plateau in Your Revenue
QUESTION: I am stuck between $100,000 and $250,000 on billings per year, and I am working about 60 hours a week. What do people who bill $350,000 or $400,000 a year consistently do differently? - Alan ANSWER: I do not know what you are doing, but I...
How to Hold Your Recruiters Accountable to Metrics
QUESTION: Mike, I have taken your advice and have hired recruiters. My weakness is holding them accountable. I know you have talked about 15 presentations a day as a minimum standard. Help me again with what happens if they do not hit their targets. - Nicole,...
Ways to Maximize Your Day, Especially If You Are an Early Riser
QUESTION: I am an early morning person on the East Coast in the U.S. and I am just restarting on my national desk. Are there any ways to take advantage of the time zone difference other than making calls a little later? Ways to take advantage of voicemail or set me...
Outsourcing Initial Recruiting Conversations
QUESTION: I would love to have someone making initial recruit calls for me. I am not looking for someone to close deals but make the dials and bring potential candidates to the point of agreement of hearing more. I can take it from there. Do you feel...
Daily Plans for Million Dollar Recruiters
QUESTION: What is your best recommendation for planning your day? I am a $625,000 biller and mostly work contingency searches. Could you please share specific techniques, start of the day to the end, “do’s and don’ts”, and the best time for client development. Also,...