Apr 6, 2021 | Retained Search
QUESTION: How do you start a retained conversation with an existing client to get them to work with you on retained? – Marilyn, Denver, CO ANSWER: A great question because you did not ask how to sell a retainer because you do not sell retainers. The way to...
Jan 26, 2021 | Retained Search
QUESTION: I have an exclusive to place a controller with a very prestigious Philadelphia private foundation. The client is looking to see a candidate of diversity. I am utilizing my network for candidates and have been networking with diversity-based professional...
Jan 19, 2021 | Retained Search
QUESTION: I have heard of recruiters being paid upfront to cover their time and costs for searching and then paid the balance when someone was hired. The question is, how do you do this, and what you have multiple roles for the same client? ANSWER: There are...
Dec 29, 2020 | Retained Search
QUESTION: I have an exclusive to place a controller with a very prestigious Philadelphia private foundation. The client is looking to see a candidate of diversity. I am utilizing my network for candidates and have been networking with diversity-based professional...
Oct 13, 2020 | Retained Search
QUESTION: I have a confidential replacement retainer issue. I have a new client looking for a controller and determined during that search; they want to hire us for a confidential replacement to the VP of Finance. This is a small company with less than 100...
Jul 7, 2020 | Retained Search
QUESTION: When selling retained search, do you have a strategy for when the client is sold on the retainer but is resistant to committing to money upfront? – Anonymous ANSWER: This situation happens quite a bit, regardless if this is your first...
