The Staffing Show

Aaron Opalewski, CEO and Founder of Spark Talent, joined David Folwell to talk about his experience in the staffing industry. He shared what it’s been like to create Spark Companies, a portfolio of companies that operate within different niches. He talks about the company’s growth over the past year and also shares his philosophy of being transparent about both success and failure. He also talks about a unique situation where he worked with one of his former competitors and they created a new, successful company together.

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Dan Mori, President of Employment Solutions, joins David Folwell to talk about The Staffing Sales Summit, which will take place in February 2024. He talks about some of the trends he has seen in the staffing industry since the COVID-19 pandemic and how certain skills such as demonstrating the value of staffing agencies can be helpful when talking to potential clients. He also touches on some of the highlights of The Staffing Sales Summit, including a line-up of talks from seasoned staffing professionals.

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Matt Dichter, VP of Sales at Staffing Engine, talks about his start in the staffing industry and his journey to his current company. He shares all of the various programs that are part of his company’s tech stack and details how they streamline day-to-day operations. He also talks about his view of AI tools such as ChatGPT and how they could launch the staffing industry into a new realm of productivity as well as profit.

Mohamed Basha, CEO of TLC Nursing, joins The Staffing Show to talk about his experience with creating a healthcare staffing agency. He shares the unconventional journey that led him into this industry, and also talks about his company’s focus on providing the best quality of nurses as opposed to being the largest in size. He also touches on some of the useful programs his company is using in their tech stack.

In this episode of The Staffing Show, Ashley Andersen, SVP at ClearEdge Rising, joins David for a second time to talk about her work in leadership development for women in the staffing industry. Ashley dives into the progress ClearEdge Rising has made since its launch and reveals some of the topics that they’ve covered so far, including boundaries and ‘both/and’ thinking. Later in the episode, she also shares insights on the challenges of leading through uncertain times, the importance of critical thinking, and  the value of continuous improvement.

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Keith Weightman, RVP at Bullhorn, joins David Folwell to talk about his approach to creating engaging LinkedIn content that creates value for his audience. He describes his unique approach to creating posts and provides tips and tricks for LinkedIn users who are looking to increase the quality and frequency of their own content. Later in the episode, Weightman also shares his personal experience as a leader in the staffing industry, including how he motivates and inspires his team.

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Danny Minor, President and Partner at Allegiance Staffing, talks about his experience in the staffing industry and being part of a licensee business model. He explains the many perks of this model, such as a built-in network of like-minded professionals as well as the ability to share technological assets such as software. He also talks about the importance of empathy in business and how it has remained one of his guiding principles throughout the years.   This episode is brought to you by Metaview. Learn more at www.metaview.ai/staffingshow.

In the newest episode of The Staffing Show, Corey Grissom, Head of Business Development at Opus Match, joins David to talk about how AI has reshaped the way staffing agencies approach their work. He talks about the services Opus Match provides, such as AI matchmaking for candidates and agencies, that allow for a tailored and more efficient experience for all parties. Corey goes on to explore some of the fears that agencies have around AI implementation and drives home his belief that a human-to-human connection will continue to be irreplaceable in the staffing and recruiting realm. This episode is brought to you by Metaview. Learn more at www.metaview.ai/staffingshow.

Chris Sund, President of Uniti Med Staffing, joins the latest episode of the Staffing Show to talk about his decade of experience in healthcare staffing. He shares some of the forward-thinking practices they have implemented, such as hour-long gratitude practices, and how these incentives have helped to attract and retain employees. Later, Sund discusses some of the ways that Uniti Med has navigated the talent shortage and digital transformation while staying true to their mission and core values. This episode is brought to you by Metaview. Learn more at www.metaview.ai/staffingshow.

On this episode of The Staffing Show, Ashley Andersen, SVP of ClearEdge Rising, joins the podcast to talk about a leadership development program specifically designed for women. She talks about the power that comes through growth in a connected community, and also how the teachings of Brené Brown have influenced her coaching practices. She also touches on how vulnerability powers true connection and how relationships are central to well-being both personally and professionally.