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Join us as we explore the latest trends, share industry insights, and provide valuable tips to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of employment strategies. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, there’s something for everyone.

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Episodes

Thursday Sep 18, 2025

🚀 Ready to scale your staffing firm from $20M to $100M? We’re diving deep into the blueprint that fuels growth at the next level.
Join us on The Staffing Playbook Podcast for Episode 54: The Blueprint to Scale Your Firm: Grow from $20M to $100M.
🎙 Hosted by: Steven Farrell & Geneviève Bourgeois
🎤 Guest Speaker: Mark Winter
📅 Date: Sept. 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM MDT
Mark brings decades of experience in building scalable sales frameworks for staffing firms. We’ll cover:
✅ What separates a $20M firm from a $100M firm
✅ Sales blueprints that drive predictable growth
✅ Real-world case studies you can apply to your own playbook This is one you won’t want to miss if you’re serious about scaling.
👉 Save your spot & tune in live! Sponsored by Staffing Referrals | Powered by YES

JOLTS: Demand is soft, not dead

Wednesday Sep 10, 2025

Wednesday Sep 10, 2025

Ep. 53 goes LIVE — “JOLTS: Demand is soft, not dead.” Kim Henderson + Richard Rosner (“Staffing Shark”) join us to turn the latest data into moves you can make now. Sept 10 • 12:00 PM ET — RSVP #TheStaffingPlaybook #staffing #recruiting #JOLTS #YES

Friday Sep 05, 2025

We’re diving deep into one of the most powerful frameworks in marketing today — The 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dib.🎙️ The Staffing Playbook PodcastEp. 52 | The 1-Page Marketing Plan Your Marketing Director Needs📅 Sept. 5th, 2025 | ⏰ 1:00 PM MDTJoining us for this episode:⭐ Matt Frisbie – Marketing leader & facilitator of 1-Page Marketing Plan workshops⭐ Marc Webb – Marketing strategist with hands-on experience applying the frameworkWhat we cover:✅ The Origin Story – Why this framework has struck a chord with business leaders across industries✅ The Big Idea – Why one page beats a binder full of theory✅ The Framework – Breaking down the before, during, and after stages of the customer journey✅ Common Missteps – Where most companies fail when building a marketing plan✅ Execution vs. Theory – What makes this plan actually usable in the real world✅ Workshop Insights – The alignment, “aha” moments, and breakthroughs that come from putting this into practice✅ YES Case Study – Our own experience at Your Employment Solutions rolling out the 1-page plan🎯 If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by complex marketing plans or struggled to align sales and marketing on a single vision, this episode is a must-listen.👉 Tune in, take notes, and see why sometimes less really is more.#StaffingPlaybook #StaffingPodcast #MarketingStrategy #OnePageMarketingPlan #StaffingIndustry

Staffing Trends & Updates

Wednesday Aug 27, 2025

Wednesday Aug 27, 2025

We’re going LIVE again with Ep. 51 | Staffing Trends & Updates this Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 at 11:30 AM EST / 9:30 AM MDT.🎙️ Hosts: Steven Farrell & Genevieve Bourgeois🔥 Special guests joining us again:Kim Henderson, MBA, PMP, Six SigmaRichard D Rosner (“The Staffing Shark”)We’ll be breaking down the latest staffing trends, AI’s impact on recruiting, misclassification risks, remote/hybrid work shifts, and what’s next for our industry.This is your chance to learn from some of the best minds in staffing and walk away with actionable insights you can put to work right away.Sponsored by: Staffing ReferralsThe Staffing Playbook Podcast, Powered by YES🔵 Tune in LIVE and be part of the conversation!

Saturday Aug 23, 2025

The staffing industry is standing at a crossroads.Immigration enforcement is tightening. Tariffs are reshaping supply chains. AI isn’t just hype—it’s already rewriting how we recruit, vet, and deliver talent.These are the critical challenges facing our industry today. But hidden inside each challenge is also an opportunity—if you’re ready to adapt.That’s exactly what we’ll be unpacking in Episode 50 of The Staffing Playbook Podcast, Powered by YES“Critical Challenges & Opportunities: Reflection from Avionté Connect 2025.”📅 Date: August 22, 2025⏰ Time: 1:00 PM MDT🎙️ Hosts: Steven Farrell, CSP & Genevieve Bourgeois👥 Guest Speakers: Reed Laws & Marc WebbSponsored by: Staffing ReferralsWe’ll dive deep into:Immigration & Compliance: Why the era of paper I-9s is over and what “leading with compliance” really means.Tariffs & Supply Chains: How global costs trickle down to local labor needs—and where staffing firms can step in.AI’s Real Impact: Beyond the buzzwords—how AI is already shaping hiring, compliance, and candidate value.New Growth Areas: From semiconductor reshoring to centralized logistics hubs—where staffing demand is set to surge.Strategic Frameworks: Why being “stuck in the middle” is the most dangerous place for a staffing firm today.This isn’t theory. These are hard realities shaping the next decade of staffing. If you’re in leadership, sales, or operations—you need to hear this.👉 Join us live and be part of the conversation.#Staffing #Recruiting #Compliance #AI #SupplyChain #TheStaffingPlaybook

Trends, AI, and 2025 Wins

Thursday Aug 14, 2025

Thursday Aug 14, 2025

The Staffing Playbook Podcast is back on August 13th, 2025 with an action-packed Staffing Industry Update you won’t want to miss.
🎙 Hosted by: Steven Farrell, CSP & Genevieve Bourgeois💡 Panel Speakers: Kim Henderson, MBA, PMP, Six Sigma & Richard D Rosner – The Staffing Shark
What’s on the agenda:
📋 Avionté Connect Recap – Key takeaways from the conference (and a few things you might’ve missed if you weren’t there)
🤖 AI in Staffing & Recruiting – What’s hype vs. what’s actually working in the field
📈 Finishing the Year Strong – Proven strategies to close out 2025 ahead of target
🎯 Real-world recruiting insights you can apply immediately
🗓 Date: Wednesday, August 13th, 2025⏰ Time: 10:00 AM EST | 8:00 AM MDT📍 Streaming LIVE – join the conversation in real time
Whether you’re leading a staffing firm, building a recruiting strategy, or just want the inside scoop on industry trends, this episode is built for you.

Avionté Connect

Friday Aug 08, 2025

Friday Aug 08, 2025

Episode 48 of The Staffing Playbook Podcast is live — and this one’s different. We recorded on-site at Avionté Connect, catching up with innovative vendors and exploring the latest in staffing tech. We also welcomed back a special returning guest, Beth Fenske, for a candid follow-up to one of our most talked-about episodes: “What MSPs Really Think About Staffing Agencies.” 🎙️ Listen in for insider perspectives, vendor insights, and real talk from the conference floor. #StaffingPodcast #AvionteConnect2025 #StaffingIndustry #MSP #TheStaffingPlaybook

Friday Aug 01, 2025

Is ageism silently impacting your workforce strategy?Join us LIVE for Episode 47 of The Staffing Playbook Podcast with hosts ⁠Steven Farrell, CSP⁠ and ⁠Genevieve Bourgeois⁠, where we'll dive deep into one of today’s most critical workplace issues—ageism.
🗓 Date: July 31st, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM EST / 1:00 PM MDT
🎙 Special Guests:⁠Kim Henderson, MBA, PMP, Six Sigma⁠⁠Richard D Rosner⁠
👉 Why attend?
Learn how ageism is reshaping hiring practices.
Discover proven strategies from staffing experts.
Uncover industry secrets to creating inclusive workplaces.
Don’t miss this engaging discussion that will equip you with actionable insights to ensure your hiring strategy is fair, competitive, and future-proof.

Friday Jul 25, 2025

Excited to share a special recast episode of The Staffing Playbook Podcast, featuring my conversation on ⁠The Elite Recruiter Podcast⁠ with ⁠Benjamin Mena⁠
In this episode, we dive deep into "Outsmarting the Downturn" and discuss actionable tactics for growing your staffing business—even in challenging economic times.🔥
Key Highlights:
How to strategically pivot when everyone else is struggling.
Proven techniques to keep your Sales pipeline strong.
Practical advice to position your staffing firm for long-term success.
Join us and level up your staffing strategy!

Staffing Trends July 2025

Friday Jul 18, 2025

Friday Jul 18, 2025

We're back with another round featuring staffing experts Kim Henderson, MBA, PMP, Six Sigma and Richard D Rosner (aka "Staffing Shark") to tackle everything staffing!Expect actionable insights, candid conversation, and the straight talk staffing pros need to stay ahead of the curve. Bring your questions, tune in, take notes, and level up your staffing game!📅 July 17, 2025🕒 3:00 PM EST🎙️ Hosts: Steven Farrell, CSP & Genevieve Bourgeois🔗 Register & Listen:Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gFcvmWu6Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gbfWAZezThe Staffing Playbook: https://lnkd.in/ggxC9eNC🙏 Sponsored by: Staffing Referrals - https://lnkd.in/gw3Fuscq📲 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/dUKYz6KjStaffing Referrals

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