[InSights] Adjusting the Plan Without Losing Sight of the Goal

Join Brad Bialy and Steve Gipson of Recruiters Websites as they dive into the importance of endurance, mindset, and strategy in today’s staffing sales environment. Drawing powerful analogies from Brad’s Buffalo Marathon experience, they discuss how top-performing staffing firms are adapting their strategies to maintain growth in 2025.

 

Learn why consistent effort, data-driven tactics, and a strong “why” can help you overcome sales slumps and economic uncertainty. Plus, discover practical tips to optimize your recruitment marketing and measure what really works.

 

Chapters and Key Moments

00:00 – Welcome and Catching Up

02:45 – The Buffalo Marathon: Lessons in preparation and perseverance

05:00 – The emotional weight of running with family support

07:00 – Reflecting on legacy and the impact on kids

08:30 – Main takeaway: The goal remains, tactics evolve

10:45 – Drawing parallels between running and recruiting

13:50 – Avoiding shiny object syndrome in staffing tech

16:00 – Knowing when to pivot and redefine goals

18:40 – Budget constraints vs. strategic investments

21:00 – Are you really known in your market?

24:00 – Importance of outreach and continuous brand visibility

27:00 – Measuring marketing and sales success

28:30 – Why consistency beats short bursts

29:50 – Wrap-up and what to expect at NAPS Vegas

 

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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