Episode description

Matt Schwartz started his executive search firm back in 2003. After looking for his next gig working in a search firm he quickly realized that he could go out on his own. Fifteen years later and growing his firm “one logo at a time” his company is known for bringing “Transformative Talent” into companies. His recruiting firm recruits some big players in the executive space who make anywhere from $500K to $2M in total compensation. He gets the work that must go in when recruiting and helping companies transform their talent. He has worked with some of the biggest brands - Pepsi, Fila, American Express and Groupon.

Agenda:

• Ben/Matt find common ground with coffee, Sumato Coffee of course
• Matt talks about how he came to start his own business 15 years ago
• Matt’s background - from formative years to now
• Importance of employment branding and recruiting
• Key Trends coming in 2018 - AI, employee engagement, etc.
• Matt’s friend who gets a bag of Sumato Coffee.
• Out

Links:

Matt’s website - https://www.mjsearch.com/

Matt on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattschwartz1/

Sponsor: www.sumatocoffee.com and Secret Tech Sauce Talent