Trisha Kana Mistry: It’s Still All About Building Great Relationships!
In this episode of ‘Recruiting Trailblazers,’ host Marcus Edwardes welcomes Tricia Kana Mistry, founder of ThreePDS, to discuss her journey in the staffing industry. Tricia shares her unique background, starting in retail and transitioning to founding her own minority business enterprise after 9/11. They dive into how the industry has changed over the past 22...
Darren Koontz: From Football to Founder- Navigating Today’s Recruitment Landscape
In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, host Marcus Edwardes interviews Darren Koontz, the founder and CEO of Mavic Ventures. Darren discusses his journey from playing football at Boise State University to establishing Mavic Ventures in 2018, a company focused on providing flexible recruiting solutions for startups. Darren explains the unique on-call model Mavic offers, allowing...
Will Spengler: Reimagining the Agency Model for Recruiters in 2024
In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, Marcus Edwardes interviews Will Spengler, an executive recruiter with over 15 years of experience. They discuss Will’s journey from various agencies to founding Frederick Fox, an innovative recruiting firm, and explore effective strategies for agency recruitment. Key topics include the challenges and rewards of adopting a high-commission, low-base salary...
Chris Relth: Old School is The New School- The Art and Science of Recruitment Today
Old School is the New School: Deep Dive into Headhunting with Chris Relth In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, Marcus chats with Chris Relth, an experienced recruiting professional and CEO of Artemis. They discuss the importance of relationships in recruiting, navigating economic challenges, and the evolving role of technology in the industry. Chris shares his...
Lauren Argenti Rawlings: Embracing Diversity, Community and Events to Succeed in Exec Search
In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, host Marcus Edwardes sits down with Lauren Argenti Rawlings, founder of Precita Placements. Lauren shares the compelling journey of her company’s acquisition by ZRG and subsequent rebirth, highlighting her dedication to a high-touch, personalized approach in executive search. The conversation explores the challenges and nuances of diversity recruiting, creative...
Marcus Edwardes: Building a Referral Network as a Trusted Advisor
In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, Marcus Edwardes discusses the importance of adopting a relationship-driven recruiting approach over a transactional one in 2024. He emphasizes the long-term benefits of building trusted advisor status with candidates and prospects, which includes treating all interactions with the same high level of respect and care. Marcus introduces the REACT...