The Elite Recruiter Podcast

From $1.4 Million Desk to Life-Changing Impact: Sharon Hulce's Masterclass on Retained Recruiting and Relentless Success

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Apr 9, 2025
Join Sharon Hulce, a trailblazer in retained recruiting who operates a $1.4 million desk while giving back to her community. She shares her inspiring journey from being the first female construction recruiter in the U.S. to business success. Discover the power of commitment, building lasting client relationships, and the importance of a proactive mindset. Sharon also discusses navigating career transitions, effective recruitment strategies, and the transformative process of shifting from contingent to retained recruiting.
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Unintentional Entry into Recruiting

  • Sharon Hulce became a recruiter unintentionally after a harrowing flight incident led her to seek a new career.
  • She stumbled into recruiting by opening the Yellow Pages and finding a management recruiter listing.
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Choosing Construction

  • On her first day, Sharon was told to pick a niche and chose construction simply because it was male-dominated.
  • She humorously admitted to knowing only what a hammer was at the start of her construction recruiting career.
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Leaving for Relationships

  • Sharon left her previous firm because of differing business philosophies, after billing half a million dollars to a client who then didn't appreciate her efforts.
  • This client's comment about her not even buying him breakfast made her realize she needed to run her own, relationship-focused business.
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