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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Are you a recruiter looking to elevate your career and make the upcoming years your most successful yet? This episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast will provide the roadmap you need. Join host Benjamin Mena as he engages in a candid conversation with Sharon Hulce, an industry powerhouse, who runs a $1.4 million recruiting desk while leading a team and making significant community contributions.

In this enlightening episode, Sharon uncovers her journey from being the first female construction recruiter in the U.S. to becoming a pioneer in retained recruiting. Her path is a testament to what you can achieve with the right mindset, unwavering dedication, and strategic thinking.

Why does this episode matter to you? Whether you're in the midst of career challenges or seeking a path for growth in recruiting, Sharon's story is a goldmine of insights. The shift from a contingent to a retained model might be the game-changer you're looking for to stabilize and skyrocket your business's profitability and impact.

Here's what you'll uncover:

Commitment to Excellence: Sharon delves into the unwavering dedication required to succeed. Learn why going all-in is crucial and how burning the boats – cutting out all safety nets – is the transformative step to becoming an elite recruiter.
Creating Enduring Client Partnerships: She shares tried-and-tested methods for building client relationships that last decades, why understanding your client's needs is paramount, and how servicing them on their terms is key.
Mastering the Retained Recruiting Space: Discover the intricacies of transitioning to a retained model. Learn how Sharon convinced clients to move to this model, ensuring consistent, premium service delivery that keeps them coming back.

Listening to this episode will provide you with actionable strategies to implement in your recruiting practice, helping you overcome common obstacles and position yourself as a leader in the field. Sharon’s journey and advice not only inform but inspire recruiters to handle challenges with resilience and innovate continuously within their careers.

Are you ready to transform your recruiting business and make impactful changes for a sustainable and prosperous future? Hit play now and dive into Sharon Hulce's masterclass on achieving relentless success!

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