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?? 5+ Years in Business: Lessons They Don’t Tell You About Running a Recruiting Firm Starting and growing a direct hire recruiting firm has been a rewarding journey — but here are some hard truths I’ve learned along the way: ?? Long Hours are Normal – A 10-hour day? That’s standard. Finally closing your laptop at 11pm? Also normal. The truth is, you get out of it what you put in. ? Trial & Error is Inevitable – Unless you’re working with a coach or consultant, you’ll face some bumps. Don’t be afraid to fail twice if it means succeeding four times. ?? Balance is Critical – Juggling business development, sourcing candidates, and filling roles all in the same week isn’t easy. Automation, personalization, and efficiency will be your best friends. ?? Referrals are a Game Changer – Whether from previous clients, candidates you placed, or even your neighbor 2 houses down the street — referrals can unlock huge opportunities. Network relentlessly! ?? Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help – Explore partnerships, listen to cold outreach, seek advice, and find a mentor. You don’t have to (and shouldn’t) do everything alone. ? Patience is Everything – Success doesn’t happen overnight. I've had great years, good years, and tough years — but I never gave up. One phone call. One email. One meeting. One client. One placement. That's all it takes to change the trajectory of your recruiting business. Keep going. You’ve got this! ?? #Entrepreneurship #RecruitingLife #BusinessGrowth #LessonsLearned #Motivation #KeepGoing TBC Holdings LLC

Full Transparency: Not Every Client is a Good Client — and That's Okay. When I first started my recruiting agency over five years ago, I was eager to take on any client that came my way. After all, business is business, right? Well... not exactly. One of my earliest clients had a slow hiring process, offered low salaries with no benefits, and had poor follow-up with candidates and me. Yet, I kept working with them because, hey — they were a client. Fast forward two years, they asked me to revisit a role I had previously sourced for. While searching, I found a candidate I’d spoken to before — someone who had been rejected for that very role. Except now, they were working for the client. Thinking I must be mistaken, I checked my emails — and sure enough, that candidate had been rejected without explanation. (Silly me for not setting clear expectations upfront about requiring rejection feedback for every candidate!) I professionally reached out to the hiring manager — twice — to address the situation. No response to the issue but a week later, they asked me for more candidates. I didn’t reply and haven’t since. That might seem cold to you or even unprofessional BUT I value my time and efforts way more than I value a dishonorable client. Now, this has happened to me twice in my career. The second time, the client (a well-known company) owned their mistake and made things right. Here’s my message to recruiters starting their own firms: Set your expectations from the beginning. Don’t be afraid to say no to clients who can’t respect your process or your candidates. Every client isn’t a good client — and that’s perfectly fine. Your time, your expertise, and your reputation deserve to be valued. Have you experienced something similar? I'd love to hear how you handled it. ??

Good Morning Good People! ?? This is Why You Work with a Recruiter Who Delivers! Let’s break this down: ? Monday: Had an intake call, asked all the right questions, and confirmed we could deliver. The client felt comfortable moving forward. ? Tuesday: Sent 3 qualified candidates—client selected 2 for interviews. ? Friday: Set up TEAMS interviews. One candidate didn’t show. ? Monday (before 9 AM): Client wanted more candidates for comparison—sent 3 more by 4 PM. ? Tuesday: Client decided to move forward with the first candidate after all. ? Today: That candidate starts their new role. ?? Moral of the story? We put in the work. We make your hiring process seamless. We move fast—without sacrificing quality. ?? A 2-week turnaround (could’ve been one, but comparisons always happen ??). Ready for results like this? Let’s talk. #Recruiting #TalentAcquisition #Hiring #RecruiterWhoDelivers Help Us Help You!

?? It’s 8 AM on a Saturday—your well-earned weekend break. But for dedicated independent and agency recruiters, we’ve already been up for hours, screening resumes, responding to emails, and setting up interviews. Why? Because top talent doesn’t wait—and neither do we. Here’s the wild part: we’re doing all this without even being paid yet. Why? Because we believe in the process, our expertise, and our ability to place the right candidate in the right role. ?? A great recruiter doesn’t take on roles they can’t fill. If my name is on the contract, you can bet I’ll be here every Saturday morning, working diligently—while you get to enjoy yours off the clock. The takeaway? Let me help you build your dream team while you focus on what you do best. TBC Holdings LLC

Let’s be real—most employers don’t have the same urgency to fill roles that independent or agency recruiters do. And that’s not a bad thing! But let's cut the BS, your focus should be on running your business, while ours is on finding you top talent—quickly and efficiently. Here’s why partnering with a dedicated recruiter/agency can help streamline your hiring process and get you qualified candidates FAST: ? We Have the Time – Recruiting is our job. We’re not juggling other HR tasks—we’re laser-focused on sourcing, screening, and submitting the best candidates for your role. I can have a fully qualified candidate in your inbox within 2-12 hours of our intake call. ? We Have the Network – With years of experience across multiple industries, we’ve built a deep talent pool of pre-vetted candidates. Often, filling a role is as simple as making a call to a professional we already know fits your needs. ? We Optimize Your Hiring Process – If your hiring process takes 3+ weeks, you’re losing top talent. Career-driven candidates won’t wait—they’ll either take another offer or use your process as leverage for a raise at their current job. We help you identify inefficiencies and streamline hiring, so you don’t lose out. You're struggling to fill critical roles, it’s time to rethink your hiring strategy. Help us help you!