Digital Recruiter Podcast

Episode Summary In this episode, Clark Wilcox interviews Julia Arpag, CEO of Aligned Recruitment, about her journey from corporate recruitment to launching her own agency after being laid off during maternity leave. Julia, a mother of four with years of industry experience, shares how she reached $700,000 in revenue within her first year by focusing on revenue-generating activities and embracing a...

Episode Summary In this episode, Clark Wilcox interviews Amy Yackowski, founder of Painted Porch Strategies, to explore change readiness, particularly in high-stakes organizational transformations. Amy, with over 20 years in HR, staffing, and tech implementation, shares her insights on “Phase Zero,” a concept she champions to help organizations prepare for complex change initiatives. She explains...

Episode Summary In this episode, Clark Wilcox speaks with Julian D’Angelo, co-founder and CEO of Talin.ai, a cutting-edge automation tool designed for recruiters. Julian shares his unique journey from growth marketing in SaaS to building a recruitment tech company without any prior recruitment experience. He explains how his background in scaling processes and leveraging automation for efficiency...

Episode Summary In this episode, Clark Wilcox sits down with Tim Gandee, founder and executive recruiter of Packaging Recruiter Pros, to discuss Tim's journey in the recruitment industry and how he rebuilt his business after hitting a major roadblock. After over 25 years of experience in recruiting and background screening, Tim found himself at a standstill between November and March, facing zero...

Episode Summary In this episode, Clark Wilcox interviews Scott Morris, founder of Propulsion.ai, an AI-powered tool designed to help recruiters and hiring managers streamline the job description process. Scott shares his background in HR and talent management, having spent 25 years in the industry, including 20 years as a Chief People Officer. His extensive experience in learning and development,...

Episode Summary In this episode, Clark Willcox interviews Manan Shah, CEO and co-founder of Recruiter Flow, an ATS platform designed for recruitment agencies. Manan shares how his journey into recruitment was an accidental shift from his original background in engineering and AI analytics. After building his first startup, he realized there was no software that could efficiently run a recruitment...

Episode Summary In this episode of the podcast, Clark Wilcox interviews Andrew Lewis, a seasoned recruiter and content creator who grew to 40,000 followers on LinkedIn. Andrew shares insights into his professional journey, starting with his unexpected entry into recruiting through Aerotek after pursuing a degree in exercise physiology. He candidly discusses the challenges he faced in the highly co...

Episode Summary In this episode of the Digital Recruiter Podcast, Clark welcomes Debi Wolfe, a seasoned veteran in the recruiting world with a unique journey from laboratory sales to founding her own company, Imagine More Group. Debi brings a wealth of experience, having worked with major firms like K-Force and Hayes, and even selling a staffing company she built from the ground up. Clark and Debi...

Episode Summary In this episode of the Digital Recruiter Podcast, Clark sits down with Nick, the co-founder of JL Recruitment Group, to dive into the real-life challenges and successes of building a recruiting agency from the ground up. Nick shares his journey from working in accounting at PwC to making the jump into IT sales and recruiting. After finding his footing in the recruiting world, Nick...

Episode Summary In this episode of the Digital Recruiter Podcast, host Clark talks to Brandon Glyck, the CEO of Quantum Search Partners, a rapidly growing recruiting firm recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for the last 3 years.  The conversation dives deep into Brandon's unique journey into the recruiting industry, starting from his days as a college football player at Princeton. After a career-endi...

Episode Summary In this episode, Clark connects with Adrian Dominguez, CEO of ROLINC Staffing and Speaker of the House at Colorado Staffing Association. Adrian's journey is fascinating - from coffee farming roots in Puerto Rico to building a thriving staffing agency in Colorado, while also founding and leading a growing church. Adrian shares how he fell into recruiting back in 2009, during a tough...

Episode Summary In this episode, Clark chats with Bryan Wilson, a tech entrepreneur with deep roots in the recruiting industry. Bryan's journey is pretty fascinating - he started washing windows after high school before stumbling into recruiting through his brother-in-law.  Bryan shares some great stories from the early days of his recruiting career in the late 90s, including the wild west days of...

Episode Summary In this deeply personal and inspiring conversation, Clark sits down with Pete Tomasko, a successful recruiter with an extraordinary life story. Pete opens up about his journey from a traumatic childhood to a decade of homelessness and addiction, and his eventual path to recovery and reconciliation. Pete shares the heart-wrenching details of losing his mother at a young age and the...

Episode Summary In this episode, Clark sits down with Pete Tomasko, co-founder of Titan Placement Group, they discuss about the realities of recruiting and starting your own agency. Pete shares his journey from seasoned recruiter to entrepreneur, detailing how he and his partners launched Titan after carefully planning during a 6-month non-compete period. Pete offers valuable insights into their m...

Episode Summary In this episode, Clark sits down with Walker Freeman, Founder of CRO strategies, a rapidly growing agency in the clinical research recruiting world. Walker's journey is a testament to what can happen when industry expertise meets the Digital Recruiter. In March of 2023 Walker was working full-time in clinical research with no recruiting experience. Fast forward to today, he’s on tr...

Episode Summary In this episode, Clark sits down with Jay Johnston, founder of Elite Tech Sales, for an insightful chat about breaking into tech sales and navigating the job search process. Jay shares his journey from graduating with a general studies degree to landing a role at Dell EMC after a grueling six-month job hunt. He discusses how this experience inspired him to help others land great te...

Episode Summary In this engaging conversation, Clark sits down with the legendary Benjamin Mena, a seasoned recruiter, entrepreneur, and host of the mega popular Elite Recruiter podcast. Benjamin shares his inspiring journey, starting from the days when he was nearly fired from his first recruiting job to becoming a successful agency owner and influential voice in the industry. The two delve into...

Episode Summary In this episode of The Digital Recruiter Podcast, Clark welcomes Robin Choy, a seasoned agency owner, founder of HireSweet and host of the popular "Modern Recruiter Podcast."  Robin candidly shares his unconventional journey into the recruiting world, starting from an early marketplace venture for remote services, leading him to co-found an assessment software company. However, he...

Episode Summary In this insightful episode, Clark welcomes Kim Henderson, a staffing industry veteran with an impressive background leading sales and managing enterprise accounts at staffing giants like KForce and Hays. Kim shares her unconventional entry into recruiting straight out of college and her journey to realizing the profound impact staffing has on people's careers and businesses. The me...

In an insightful conversation, Kevin and Clark, the dynamic duo of recruiting, unveil a fresh perspective that challenges the status quo. With a captivating blend of wisdom and vulnerability, they delve into the transformative power of embracing the role of a "guide" rather than a "hero" in the realm of recruitment. Through poignant anecdotes and thought-provoking insights, they dismantle the noti...

If you're a recruiter or someone looking to level up your career, you won't want to miss the insightful conversations between Clark and Kevin. Their candid discussions offer a treasure trove of practical wisdom and actionable strategies for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of recruiting, personal branding, and leveraging the power of AI. With a healthy dose of humor and relatable anecdotes,...

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes in a successful recruitment marketing program? Clark and Kevin's candid conversation offers a compelling look. They openly discuss strategies for creating authentic, value-driven content that truly resonates with hiring managers. From crafting vulnerability-infused posts that humanize your brand to delivering a unique value proposition in each message, th...

Tired of feeling stuck in your recruiting career or agency? Tune in to "The Digital Recruiter Show" with Clark and Kevin, two seasoned industry veterans, as they share game-changing insights that will revolutionize your approach to recruitment. With a perfect blend of humor, candor, and expertise, this dynamic duo will shatter the myths surrounding agency building and unveil the secrets to sustain...

In this lively and insightful discussion, recruiting experts Clark and Kevin share their candid perspectives on the art of storytelling and finding your unique value proposition. With a blend of humor and hard-won wisdom, they delve into the transformative power of embracing your strengths, authenticity, and the small things that make you stand out. From recounting their own journeys of trial and...

Are you tired of the same old sales and recruiting advice that seems to overcomplicate things? Imagine having access to a wealth of knowledge from industry veterans who have walked the path you're on and have the battle scars to prove it. In this engaging discussion, Clark, Kevin, and Keely share their hard-earned wisdom, distilling years of experience into practical, actionable insights that will...