Reinventing Staffing Franchises with Cary Daniel

What if you could own a staffing business without signing a long-term lease, hiring a full team on day one, or pouring most of your net worth into the unknown? In this episode of The Staffing Show, we sit down with Cary Daniel, Co-Founder and CEO of NEXTAFF, to explore how the franchise model in staffing is being completely reimagined for the modern market. In our conversation, Cary shares how he was “coerced” into staffing back in the 90s, how he built and sold his first multi-office firm, and how he went on to launch NEXTAFF and grow it into a multi-vertical staffing franchise. He explains how the industry has evolved from traditional territory-based franchising, what’s broken in the classic staffing franchise playbook, and how NEXTAFF’s virtual model dramatically lowers startup costs and risk. We explore why many recruiters and sales pros are now choosing franchising, the gaps in exit opportunities for mid-sized agencies, and how owners can shift into semi-absentee roles while promoting their number-two leaders. We also delve into how NEXTAFF is leveraging AI agents, what Cary thinks is overhyped about AI-driven hiring, and why humanoid robots could become part of the future staffing mix. Tune in now!