Staffing Stories

Help us welcome Bill Peppler to Staffing Stories!  With more than 20 years of experience in the technology solution and workforce solution industries, COO Bill Peppler is responsible for overseeing operations and developing additional new markets and services for Kavaliro. Founded in 2010, Kavaliro is headquartered in Orlando, FL, and is a minority-owned firm offering workforce and technical solut...

We are really excited to welcome Jay Webb, Founder and President of the j. David Group, to the Staffing Stories Podcast. The j. David Group is a premier recruitment firm that specializes in finding top talent for fast-growing software and technology companies across North America. They aspire to work with companies that have differentiated products, a clear go-to-market strategy, strong leadership...

In this episode, we are excited to bring in Jill Knittel, the founder of JK Executive Strategies, LLC, as our guest. With over 25 years of experience in executive search and HR consulting, Jill is a seasoned veteran in the staffing industry. Her company, JK Exec, is a leading provider of direct hire and retained search services for top-level positions, including CEOs, Executive Directors, CFOs, an...

We are so delighted to welcome back Leslie Vickrey for Part Two of her interview with a very special emphasis on diversity in the workplace and gender equality.  These are major topics in the workforce right now for several reasons. Studies have shown that diverse and inclusive workplaces tend to be more innovative, productive, and profitable and can better meet the diverse needs of the custo...

In this episode, we welcome Leslie Vickrey, a marketing expert, business advisor and investor.  Leslie began her career with McDonald’s Corporation and found a niche in technology and talent as the head of marketing for Spherion’s technology division. She founded ClearEdge Marketing in 2006, which is now a go-to, fully integrated marketing agency for talent and technology firms. Leslie’s impa...

We’re honored to introduce you to Casey Jacox, an accomplished speaker, coach, author, & sales expert. Casey worked in Staffing for 20 years, and is in the record books as his firm’s all-time leading salesperson in the nearly 60-year company history.  As he transitioned out, his focus began to be on writing his debut non-fiction book, “Win The Relationship; Not the Deal”, founding and ope...

It was awesome to welcome Aaron Grossman, of TalentLaunch, a nationwide network of independently-operated staffing and recruitment firms under common ownership, to Staffing Stories. They are committed to a common purpose — to inspire the world to realize its potential. This is a dynamic interview as Aaron discuses how he got started in Staffing, his experience with wrestling, both as an athlete an...

Part Two It is an honor to welcome back to Staffing Stories, Chris Ciulla, author of WeCulture.  He is discussing all things company core values and how to engage and empower your team.   Chris says, "How people are motivated has changed. In a world that was driven by individual contribution and climbing the career ladder, today teamwork for organizations to achieve goals has taken...

We are honored to welcome Megan McCann to be a part of our newest Staffing Stories episode. Megan is the CEO and founder of McCann Partners, an IT recruiting firm based in Chicago. She is passionate about what she does and has an incredible story to share - both as an accomplished leader in the staffing industry and in co-founding ARA, a mentorship to help attract, retain, and advance women in the...

We are delighted to welcome Tom Erb, a highly sought-after national speaker in the Staffing Industry, to Staffing Stories this week.  Tom is the President of Tallann Resources, LLC., which provides consulting, training, and coaching services as well as workforce strategy and recruiting consulting to staffing organizations of all sizes. He is also the author of Winning the Staffing Sales Game,...

Today, we welcome Anastasia Valentine, the President and Managing Partner of Resource1.  Resource 1, Inc., founded in 1982, delivers outstanding IT staffing and consulting services. Over the last 25 years, Anastasia has assisted global organizations in developing leading edge technology through identifying and positioning talent. You'll love to hear what she has to share about technology in s...

On this episode, Andy interviews Rob Murphy of Affinity Recruiting & Consulting as he shares how he got his unique start in the staffing and recruiting business.  Affinity Recruiting is located in Huntsville, AL, and their impactful approach is to find a candidate that is a great match within 7 days.  He talks about all things balance, self-discipline, coaching basketball, and transi...

In this episode, Andy sits down with Lola Lass from ADEETA Corporate Staffing. Lola is a life time New Orleanian, attended Valparaiso University and received her B.S. in Business Administration, and began her career in the staffing industry.  She started her first staffing company, Brooke Staffing/Companies, at age 29, which she sold to her partner in 1998, and opened ADEETA Corporate Staffin...

On this week's episode, Andy interviews Natalie Meadows of BGT Staffing, a woman-owned temporary staffing agency in Knoxville, TN.  Natalie graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Communications and started her career in marketing and account management. Natalie had her start in the staffing industry in Knoxville in 2005.  Learn about her desire to slow down to do mor...

Charlie Saffro, founder of CS recruiting, talks with Andy Moss on this episode of Staffing Stories. CS Recruiting is a leading Executive Supply Chain & Logistics Recruiting firm based out of Chicago, IL. Charlie shares about transitioning out of her career in marketing to starting her own business. They go to great lengths to train and develop their team, and you can hear how she built her bra...

Join Andy this week in his interview with Amelia Nickerson, CEO of First Step Staffing and headquartered in Atlanta.  It looks and feels just like every other staffing company, but this Alternative Staffing organization has a mission component attached to it. First Step Staffing goes specifically to populations at a high risk of homelessness, veterans, and those that have been impacted by the...

We are excited to introduce Mariane Bekker who joins us on this episode of Staffing Stories.  Upward Recruiting is a boutique recruiting firm headquartered in Silicone Valley specializing in Software Engineering roles at VC-backed startups. Listen in as she shares about being a woman owned and operated business, landing their first key client, and how they became experts in diversity hiring i...

Dave Bacon joins us for Staffing Stories to share how BWBacon Group in Colorado, which focuses on pure alignment, was started.  Dave’s DNA is programmed to connect people.  He takes us on the journey of discovering a love for a founder to founder relationship, the power of what he calls “Instamacy” , and the one piece of advice he would give to a young Staffing Owner just getting started...

In this episode, Andy interviews Vijay Khatnani from J2 Solutions, a successful technology and business-consulting firm based in the greater Philadelphia area. J2 has been recognized with numerous awards for service, company culture and strategic growth.  Listen in as he discusses their model of taking a consultative approach, having a sharp focus in your niche, and how a personal passion wit...

Chris Ciulla is the President of U.S. and Cross Border Operations for Comrise. Established in 1984, Comrise, Inc. is a talent acquisition solutions provider specializing in Information Technology and Engineering. They help shape technology-driven workforces through contingent staffing, permanent placement, and cross-border talent solutions. Chris has been in Staffing Industry for 25 years and is p...

Our guest, Brandon Smith, is the Co-Founder of Flexicrew Technical Services, a rapidly growing Staffing firm serving the Gulf Coast Region.  What started as an idea 7 years ago turned into a thriving company and can be attributed to the amazing staff, customers, and associates. With a strong focus on business principles and growth, key organizations that have played a part in Brandon's develo...

Andy sits down with Andrew Doyle, founder of the Doyle Group in Denver, CO, and has a conversation about his technology staffing consultant firm. The Doyle Group, founded in 2009, helps start-ups to Fortune 500 companies overcome their most complex technological challenges. In this Episode, Andrew highlights his humble beginnings going from an office space at his mom's house, taking a leap of fait...

In this episode, Andy talks with Jennifer Mafia, founder and CEO of Advanced Recruiting Partners.  Andy and Jennifer have a shared background, both cut their teeth at Aerotek, and both were driven to start their own business.  In this episode, Jennifer and Andy talk about finding your niche, handling growth, advice for business owners, and what its like to run a business with your spouse...

Andy talks with Matt Fuhrman, founder of Core Group Resources.  Matt is a guy with big visions.  From recruiting, to hiring to running a business, Matt's big vision has resulted in a successful business and a great employee culture. In this episode, Andy and Matt talk about adding value, cold sourcing, hiring the right people, and why sometimes you just need to get your teeth kicked in....

In the first episode of Staffing Stories, host Andy Moss talks about why he started the podcast and why he thinks these stories are important to tell.  We also preview the next episode, coming soon! Listen and subscribe to Staffing Stories wherever you get your podcasts.  You can also view the video podcast on LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube. Website: www.staffingstories.com Staffing Stor...