Secrets of Staffing Success [Stage] Brad Smith - What the Best Staffing Firms Are Doing Differently
On Take the Stage, presented by Haley Marketing, we bring you the BEST speakers, coaches, trainers, and strategic partners from across the staffing and recruiting industry every other week. More than your standard interview, each conversation is built off of a specific session or topic these industry thought leaders bring to conferences and audiences around the country.
This episode of Take the Stage with Brad Bialy and Brad Smith is PACKED with takeaways.
- The best staffing firms differentiate themselves by focusing on a specific niche and specializing in a particular area.
- They know who they are and who they aren't.
- They compete on value, not price, and are able to prove why they are the best in their space.
- They leverage data, case studies, and referrals to showcase their expertise.
- These firms understand the importance of reputation management and actively seek online reviews.
- They set SMART goals and have a clear plan to achieve them.
- In terms of marketing, the best approach depends on the niche, market, and goals of the staffing firm. It should be integrated with the sales process, differentiate the firm, and address the problems of the target audience.
- The conversation focuses on the importance of multi-channel marketing for staffing firms and how to get started with it. It emphasizes the need to understand clients' needs, create signature content, and break it down into bite-sized pieces for different marketing channels.
- The use of AI tools is also discussed, highlighting the need to find the right tool for the job and not force-fit AI solutions.
- The conversation also touches on the importance of evaluating and optimizing tech stack, investing in marketing automation and search engine optimization, and optimizing website conversion rates.
- Brad Bialy and Brad Smith emphasize the long game of building relationships and providing value throughout the buyer's journey.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Brad Bialy
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Brad Bialy has a deep passion for helping staffing and recruiting firms achieve their business objectives through strategic digital marketing. For over a decade, Brad has developed a proven track record of motivating and educating staffing industry professionals at over 100 industry-specific conferences and webinars.
As a visionary leader, Brad has helped guide the comprehensive marketing strategy of more than 300 staffing and recruiting firms. His keen eye for strategy and delivery has resulted in multiple industry award-winning social media campaigns, making him a sought-after expert and speaker in the industry.
Brad Smith
Brad is a Certified Inbound Marketing professional who has managed the implementation of digital marketing campaigns for hundreds of staffing firms. Brad has over 20 years of industry experience and stays on top of new marketing and technology trends, transforming them into winning strategies for staffing and recruiting firms.