The Staffing Show

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Nurse Recruitment Secrets with Adam Chambers

What does it take to stand out in the competitive world of nursing recruitment? According to today’s guest, it starts with authenticity, strategy, and building a brand people trust. In this episode of The Staffing Show, we are joined by the founder and president of Nurse Recruitment Experts , Adam Chambers, to discuss recruitment in the nursing industry. To kick off, Adam tells us about his recruitment career, why he built a lifestyle brand, and how that has affected how he runs his business. We...

Adapting to Today’s Changes in Procurement with Christopher Ryan

What does the future hold for the staffing industry? Chris Ryan is the Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Avionté Staffing Software . In this episode, he joins us to explore the shifting dynamics of the job market and what these changes mean for staffing and recruitment. From wage inflation to embracing technological changes, to the pandemic’s lasting impact on supply chains, we explore the forces reshaping the industry in 2025. We discuss the centralization of recruitment, the evolving rol...

Leveraging Collaborative Technology Stacks to Accelerate Staffing Firms

The staffing industry is evolving fast, and today we are discussing what’s working and what’s not! We are joined by staffing industry experts, Sara Orr , Matt Dichter , Peter Sitov , Corey Grissom , and Jack Copeland to discuss how modern staffing firms are using technology to accelerate the growth of their agencies. They share insights on building a collaborative tech stack, share the biggest challenges in staffing, measuring ROI holistically, and managing multiple tech partners. We also dive i...

Remote Work with MeeDerby

MeeDerby has been the leading executive search firm specializing in staffing and workforce solutions since 1988, and today, we are joined by its founder and CEO, Robin Mee , and president, Kim Whiteley . After detailing their journeys in staffing, Robin and Kim describe the work of MeeDerby and how the company approaches its business partnerships. Then, we unpack the lessons learned at MeeDerby from having a remote work culture for over 18 years, the current state of the remote work market, why ...

CMO Roundtable: The State of Marketing

For this edition of our CMO Roundtable discussions, we’re joined by Tom Kosnik , President of Visus Group ; Michelle Krier , Head of Marketing at Advanced RPO ; Austin Fowler , Director of Marketing at The Ash Group ; Kyle Coughlin , VP of Marketing at The Reserves Network ; and Amy Giessinger , VP of Marketing at Doherty . Our guests explore how to craft content and campaigns that truly grab attention, whether it’s more cost-effective to retain top talent or hire new staff (and why both options...

Thriving in a Down Market: Building a Scalable Sales Playbook with Steven Farrell

In today’s rapidly changing staffing landscape, how do you grow while everyone else is flat or declining? In this episode of The Staffing Show, we’re joined by Steven Farrell , Director of Sales at Your Employment Solutions (YES) and host of The Staffing Playbook Podcast , to unpack the strategies that helped his team achieve double-digit growth in a down market. Steven shares the pivotal “why” moment that cemented his purpose in staffing, the power of niching down to an ideal customer profile, ...

Commonsense Strategies to Succeed in Life & Business with Casey Jacox

Staffing with a Direct Impact on Patient Care with Holly Bass

For staffing professionals in healthcare, the job is more than just making the right hires; it’s about doing so quickly and efficiently but also carefully to ensure patients ultimately receive the best care possible. Today we are joined by Holly Bass, a healthcare staffing industry advocate and expert, and Executive Director at the National Association of Travel Healthcare Organizations (NATHO). Holly details her career in staffing, then unpacks NATHO’s company structure evolution since its ince...

Technology Leadership in Staffing with Daniel Mastropolo and Tim Ratliff

Without a sense of direction, today’s technological climate can be overwhelming. To unpack how staffing tech leaders can successfully navigate this challenging landscape, we spoke with the President of Oak City Advisors , Daniel Mastropolo , and the Senior Director of Technology and Innovation at Skillwork , Tim Ratliff . Dan and Tim describe their paths to staffing before examining the tech burnout pandemic in staffing leadership and other daily challenges that have consumed the industry. We co...

Owning Your Marketing Universe with Travis Arnold

So many staffing agencies are spending way too much on job boards! What if there was another way to find suitable candidates? Today on The Staffing Show, we are joined by the co-founder of Boostie and Bullhorn Automation, Travis Arnold, to discuss the changing landscape of the staffing industry. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Travis’ interesting career and what led him to staffing, what his company Boostie does, the changes he sees in job boards and sourcing in staffing, and so much more! We e...

Dan Mori Talks Trends, Differentiation, and Why You Should Attend the 2025 Staffing Sales Summit

Hiring for Grit and Drive with Jeffrey Bowling and Eric Gregg

How do leaders stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry while preparing for the future of work? During this episode, we sit down with Jeffrey Bowling , Co-Founder and Partner at Four Piers , and Eric Gregg , Founder and CXS at ClearlyRated . First, we discuss key market trends, how AI is changing the recruitment industry, and some of the tools that leaders can leverage to navigate turbulent times effectively. Predicting how the hiring landscape may change in the next three to five years, we exp...

Acquisitions, Budgeting, Incentives, and Organic Growth with Thomas Kosnik, Matthew Lyon, and Reggie Harmon

The culture of a firm you are acquiring is an essential factor to consider when trying to be successful in mergers and acquisitions. Today we are joined by the president of the Visus Group , Thomas Kosnik , the chief corporate development officer of TalentLaunch , Matthew Lyon , and the CFO of First Step Staffing , Reggie Harmon to discuss the staffing industry and their vast experience in it! Tuning in, you’ll hear all about what to focus on to succeed in acquisition, their biggest mistakes and...

Building and Selling a Successful Staffing Agency with Diane Prince

What does it take to grow and sell a successful staffing agency? Today, we sit down with Diane Prince , founder and serial entrepreneur, to discuss her businesses and how she sold them for a profit. Diane is a seasoned entrepreneur, business leader, and founder of DianePrince.co and Recruiting Agency 360 . She is best known for her remarkable achievement of building and selling a staffing agency for $28 million in just six years. With over 25 years of experience, she now empowers recruiting and ...

Mastering the Staffing Game with Will Skowyra

Are you curious about the benefits of the franchise model in the staffing industry? In this episode, we dive deep into the topic with Will Skowyra , the Director of Strategic Solutions at Express Employment International , as he shares his journey from growing up in a family-owned staffing franchise to leading strategic solutions at a major corporation. With a rich background in the staffing industry, Will lends this conversation a unique perspective, having been involved in both the franchise a...

Creating Superfans with Brittany Hodak

You’ve built your brand from nothing and have developed a healthy following, but have you bred superfans who are wholeheartedly invested in everything you do? Today, we are joined by the incredible keynote speaker and author of Creating Superfans , Brittany Hodak , who uses her wealth of knowledge on customer and candidate experience to explain how you can create superfans for your brand. We begin with Britany’s professional history, why she wrote Creating Superfans, and who she wrote it for, as...

Using Technology to Build Human Connections with Rich Smith of Atlas MedStaff

Building the Right Staffing Tech Stack for Your Business with Chris Scowden

Your tech stack plays a vital role in the effectiveness and competitiveness of your staffing firm, but building the right one requires more than just selecting the latest and greatest software. Your tools also need to integrate seamlessly, scale with your business, and adapt to the rapidly evolving staffing industry. Today’s guest is Chris Scowden, CEO of Newbury Partners, a business process and IT services consulting firm specializing in the staffing industry. With over 25 years of transformati...

The Staffing Shark’s Guide to Personal Branding with Richard Rosner

In the staffing industry where the key to thriving is differentiation, creating a unique brand identity that resonates with clients and candidates is essential. Today, we are joined by Richard Rosner , the founder of Staffing Shark and America’s favorite flip-flop-wearing job agent, for a crash course in personal branding. Named one of the Top 100 Staffing Leaders to Watch in 2022 by the World Staffing Awards, Richard knows what it takes to stand out from the crowd! In this episode, he shares hi...

Winning the Staffing Sales Game with Tom Erb

If you’re struggling in this competitive landscape, then maybe it’s time to adjust your sales mindset. We are joined today by Tom Erb, the Founder and President of Tallann Resources, LLC – a national consulting firm specializing in the staffing and recruiting industry and corporate talent acquisition. We begin with Tom’s professional journey in staffing before discussing what is now one of the most influential books in the industry written six years ago by Tom, Winning the Staffing Sales Game. T...

Unlocking Business Differentiation with Brian Hoffmeyer, SVP of Market Strategies at Beeline

On this episode of The Staffing Show, David is joined by Brian Hoffmeyer , SVP of Market Strategies at Beeline . Join the conversation as they break down the inner workings of Beeline, discuss three key strategies they use to differentiate themselves from other VMSs, and unpack their MSP partnerships. Brian also shares his insights on the importance of viewing the contingent workforce from a strategic perspective, explores the term “statement of work,” and highlights other trends in this space. ...

True Leadership and Extreme Ownership with Chris Johnson of CrossMed Healthcare

True leadership is more than just claiming a fancy new title; it’s about cultivating genuine relationships in your workforce, allowing others to make mistakes, taking ownership of your faults, and leading with humility and transparency. Chris Johnson encompasses true leadership in every way, and we are grateful for the knowledge that he shares with us today in his capacity as the Chief Sales Officer at CrossMed Healthcare Staffing Solutions . After explaining how he got into staffing and what Cr...

Volunteering as a Vehicle for Growth with Sara Luchsinger of SEEK Careers/Staffing

In this episode of The Staffing Show, Sara Luchsinger , Senior Vice President of Operations at SEEK Careers/Staffing , joins us to explain how her years of volunteering in the right places helped her to become the leader that she is today. We discuss Sara’s entry into staffing and her interesting mid-career timeout, how volunteering at the American Staffing Association paved the way for her success, what she thinks about the current state of technology, and how staffing has evolved during her ca...

Harnessing Technology in Staffing with Lauren Jones and Rob Mann

In this episode, Lauren Jones , Founder of Leap Advisory Partners , and Rob Mann , VP of Sales at Newbury Partners , join us to unpack trends and the transformative power of technology in staffing. Lauren is a powerhouse in the staffing industry, known for her expertise in workforce technology, change management, and female leadership advocacy, while Rob is regarded as a dynamic figure in the staffing industry, renowned for his expertise in sales and recruitment automation. In our conversation, ...

Intentionally Leaning on Value for Growth with Adam Sprecher, Staffing Industry Veteran

We are joined on the show today by Adam Sprecher , an industry veteran with private and public staffing agencies. After learning about Adam’s professional background in staffing, our guest discusses the current industry trends that he sees playing out, his recommended strategies for growing as a staffing company, how his work with different companies influenced the rest of his career, and the talent engagement strategies that he reveres. We also explore agencies’ common mistakes during turmoil, ...

Stronger Talent Communities with Rachelle Arnold of Staffing Referrals

Talent communities are more than just the talent and the recruiters – it’s everyone and everything that you have access to more than your closest competitors. Walking us through the value of strong talent communities is the Vice President of Customer Experience at our sponsor company Staffing Referrals , Rachelle Arnold . Rachelle’s rich professional history in staffing makes her the perfect candidate to define what a talent community is and to explain why it’s important to fully understand the ...

Empowering Workforce Flexibility with Tana Greene

In today’s episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Tana Greene , the visionary behind MyWorkChoice , as she shares insights into revolutionizing the hourly workforce industry, empowering individuals, and crafting a culture of flexibility and choice. MyWorkChoice is a recruitment agency that provides a modern and human-centered approach to hiring and managing the hourly workforce. In our conversation, we unpack the high turnover rates and absenteeism in the light industrial staffing ind...

Why Talent Communities are the Future of Sourcing with Dan Mastropolo

Recruitment strategies come in all shapes and sizes, but how do you know which one works best for your organization? As you’ll discover in today’s episode, building a talent community is an effective, forward-thinking strategy that can help you attract and retain a highly skilled workforce while saving on recruitment spend and effort. To discuss this topic, we are joined by Dan Mastropolo , Chief Vision Officer of Shiftfillers and President of Oak City Advisors , a passionate staffing executive ...