All Things Recruiting

In this episode I chat with Joel Lalgee, a Midwest-based recruiter and social media expert who's made a huge impact online in the recruitment world. Joel shares his journey - from starting out in recruitment with no prior experience, to building a social media presence that now spans platforms like LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram. His key takeaway? Consistency with improvement is crucial. Whe...

I am really excited for you to hear this conversation with Benjamin Mena. Benjamin started his recruiting career after graduating from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Economics. For the first 15 years of his professional career he supported large defense contracts, leading hiring efforts for some of the nation’s most complex and challenging government programs. In his spare time...

Hey, fellow recruiters! This week we’re diving into a topic that I think a lot of us shy away from — making sales fun again. I know for many agency recruiters, the thought of business development or sales can feel intimidating. It’s often met with resistance, especially when we feel like "sales" isn't part of our identity as recruiters. But here's the thing — you’re already sel...

Hey everyone, today I want to dive into something that’s been on my mind: the balance between being proactive and reactive in our daily recruiting work. We all know recruiting is a fast-paced, unpredictable business, and often, we thrive on that reactive energy. Whether it’s jumping into a new search or troubleshooting with a client, being reactive feels natural and rewarding. But here’s the thing...

In this episode I dive into one of my favorite topics—time management—and how to invest your time wisely, whether you're a recruiter or a "recruiterpreneur" building your own business. We’ve all got a lot on our plates, so today I’m sharing some practical strategies I use to stay on top of it all. You’ll learn about the key difference between spending time and investing it, and how...

Welcome to the second episode of All Things Recruiting! In today’s episode, I’m diving into a topic that I know a lot of you are thinking about—starting your own recruiting business. I’ve been there myself, and I remember how overwhelming it can feel. So today, I’m going to share three key questions that you have to ask yourself before you make the leap. I’ll talk about my own journey—how my “why”...

In this first episode of The All Things Recruiting Podcast, Sharon Bondurant, Founder and CEO of The Finders , sits down with Jay Veniard to explore the strategic insights and personal experiences that have propelled him to success in the recruiting industry. Jay shares his journey, highlighting the critical decisions and mindset shifts that led him to build a thriving recruiting business. Sharon...

Welcome to All Things Recruiting! I'm Sharon Bondurant, founder of The Finders , an Inc. 5000 recruiting firm. Over two decades ago, I launched my own recruiting firm from my spare bedroom. And today, we've placed over 5,000 people and billed over $40 million in revenue! Now I want to help you excel in your recruiting craft while creating more time, freedom, and money. Each week we'...