Is your staffing firm struggling to gain traction in a tightening market? This episode dives deep into staffing industry success and the two often-overlooked drivers of long-term performance: curiosity and Google reviews. Brad Bialy and Steve Gipson unpack key lessons from recent conferences, real-world client experiences, and how top-billers like members of the Pinnacle Society stay on top.

Expect to Learn:

1. Why curiosity is the No. 1 trait driving elite recruiters

2. How top producers maintain growth in a slow market

3. The hidden SEO and reputation value of Google reviews

4. Why the industry's best are doubling down on continuous learning and reputation management

This episode should inspire you to rethink your recruiting strategies and explore how reputation marketing for staffing firms can become your next competitive edge. Drawing insights from elite groups like the Pinnacle Society and industry events like NAPS, Brad and Steve explain how the smartest recruiters are leaning into professional development, peer networks, and digital credibility.

About the Speakers

Brad Bialy is the host of Take the Stage and InSights, the staffing industry's leading podcasts with close to 175,000 downloads. He has a deep passion for helping staffing and recruiting firms achieve their business objectives through strategic marketing concepts. For over a decade, Brad has developed a proven track record of motivating and educating staffing industry professionals at over 150 industry-specific conferences and webinars. His keen eye for strategy and delivery has resulted in multiple industry award-winning social media campaigns, making him a sought-after speaker and expert.

A recruiting industry veteran with over 15 years of experience, Steve Gipson is the Director of Sales and Operations at Recruiters Websites. After spending seven years as a recruiter with a boutique search firm, he joined Recruiters Websites, a digital marketing agency specializing in the recruitment industry. For the past decade, Recruiters Websites has helped over 800 firms of all sizes and specialties enhance their digital presence and make more placements through their expertise in digital marketing, website development, and SEO services.

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