Making the Move to a Retained Business Model

QUESTION: I have had consistent success with several clients that historically have been contingent fee-based. The clients will interview nearly all the candidates I present, give me immediate and meaningful feedback, understand that time kills all deals, and work...

3 Ways to Get New Clients

QUESTION: I have watched your YouTube videos on your approach to getting retainers and how you go about your conversation with your hiring authorities. When I take a new search assignment I use your opening question “Imagine a year from now – for those of you who have...

The Secret to Getting Your Voicemails Returned

It is more common to have long conversations with someone’s voicemail than the actual person you wish to speak to. This is true in personal and professional settings. Leaving a voicemail that will get returned is becoming an art. In the following video one of...

Managing Fear in Your Recruiting Practice

QUESTION: Mike, I know I can do really well in this business and I tend to get paralyzed, even though I do it and push myself to do it from time to time by making marketing calls to prospects. How do you deal with that? – Anonymous  ANSWER: One of the core...