Elevating Search Firms to Their Next Level
Scott Chadbourne, President, Global Executive Solutions Group
“From being part of a different recruiting franchise network for decades, we can confidently say that SRA has built this the right way. It’s been incredible for us and for our team to see so clearly that Global ESG is aligned with the right peer group, with the right resources, and the right leadership. Part of the success our firm has had over 20+ years comes from viewing our recruiters as our most valued clients, and we view our SRA partnership as one of the ways that we invest in their success. I am proud to be surrounded by a network of owners who are so united by that same perspective and commitment.”
David Hayes, President, HireMinds
“SRA has been a turbocharger for my business. I am networked with other successful search firm owners, who share their experiences that help me solve business challenges. And I get to focus on the strategic portions of my business while SRA takes care of much of the tactical.”
Chris Fackler, President, Ringside Talent
“I waited 2 years to join and I can definitively say that waiting simply stunted my growth. The compensation plans, career paths, and organizational model we’ve put together in less than 6 months has given our business infrastructure that may have taken me another 2 years to build.”
Stephen Provost, Owner, Prestige Scientific
“Just two years after joining SRA, we have done more in the first six months this year than we did our entire first year in the network. Turns out that when you add a team of 30+ experts to your roster and a massive professional network to your peer group, that transformative change can happen.”
Ruben Moreno, Blue Rock Search
“Joining SRA has been a game changer in the evolution of our boutique firm! The depth of knowledge of the SRAI team is best in class. The access to resources, training, and volume based purchasing power for a growing firm is unparalleled. A lover of acronyms I would say SRA represents, in a most positive way, Strategy, Resources, Accountability!”
Scott Samuels, CEO, Horizon Hospitality
“Not only have our revenues doubled in four years, we are now structured much more effectively for future growth and sustainability. Being a highly competitive person, I love the friendly competition that SRA creates for search firms owners and their recruiters. I am more excited than ever about what the future holds for Horizon Hospitality and our team.”
Angelica Rains, CEO, Groupe Insearch
“As a new office to the SRA network and the owner of a successful search firm, I have been amazed as to how incredibly valuable and immediately impactful my peer group mastermind calls have been. To have the opportunity to collaborate consistently with owners of sizeable firms has helped me solidify the vision for our firm, what support we need to get there, and blind spots I may not be thinking of. I learn from the challenges others have overcome and I use my experiences to help others achieve what it is that they want. I love the positive abundance mindset that is so prevalent within the owners of the SRA network.”
Traci Cetraro, President, Connect Point Search Group
“We are honored to be a part of such a wonderful and supportive organization. SRA’s leadership team is second to none – committed, innovative, smart, tireless, caring, supportive and fun! Whatever we need to support our business and our recruiters, from coaching to training to tools and resources, SRA’s got it. They are phenomenal communicators and very responsive. The SRA family of offices is comprised of a wonderful group of owners and recruiters making the collective support and collaboration an added and valuable bonus. My business partner and I often find ourselves saying “I’m so glad we joined SRA.” Thank you SRA Leadership and all the staff that work to help, guide and support us”
Joe Sos, President, JFSPartners
“My decision to join the Sanford Rose Associates Network was driven by the desire to grow my firm in a larger capacity and provide greater value to my recruiters, clients, and candidates. The greatest part of the network is the opportunity to be a part of a successful group of owners and leaders who openly share ideas and experiences which has in turn helped me to become a better leader and business owner.”
Wes Washington, Owner, Boaz Partners
“To anyone who thinks you should wait until you get to a certain size before joining: don’t. Our firm has experienced exponential growth since launching in 2015 and joining SRA; to be in the Top 10 of this network just a few years after starting the firm would not have been possible without the guidance and support of the cumulative SRAI team.”
Jill De Forest, CEO, De Forest Search
“SRA immediately impacted my business upon joining. We found an experienced recruiter to join our team who brought instant revenue and business. Through coaching, training, and marketing communications, SRA continues to provide value and revenue that far exceeds the investment we make. We view this partnership as a necessity for a successful business!”
Mark Howard, Berkeley Search Consultants
“Joining SRA was an easy decision for us. The support and expertise I get from the SRA corporate team is unmatched the positive impact to our business has been tremendous. Not to mention, the network of other owners in SRA who are all insightful and collaborative, is not something you will find anywhere else. We couldn’t be happier with being a part of the SRA family.”
Greg Musto, Owner, The Roman Healthcare Group
“Like many owners, I have experienced roadblocks in scaling to what I believe we are capable of. SRA removed these obstacles from my path. I now have great training programs and trainers, a hiring team, an internal ops manager, MarCom experts, a phenomenal business coach and more – all in place for us to achieve our full potential as a boutique healthcare recruiting firm.”
Bob Broady, President, BroadReach Search Partners
“SRA provides a unique environment to learn the best practices in recruiting from other proven, successful owners. This includes hiring, training, scaling your firm, marketing and much more. SRA allows us to focus on our core competency (recruiting), as they handle other distractions (IT, Legal, Marketing, etc).”
Bob Hadick, Russ Hadick Associates
“The entire SRAI team has been amazing to work with as they are truly an extension of Russ Hadick & Associates; I can confidently say that I am a better leader and RHA is a better firm as a result of our partnership.”
Kent Burns, President, Simply Driven Executive Search
“SRA is the ultimate work/life alignment scenario. Many of our other SRA owners and individuals on the SRAI corporate team have become great friends and some are literally like family to me. Who wouldn’t want to be in business with a group of people like that?”
Mark Whalls, Whalls Group
“From marketing, operations, IT to full back office support, SRA has not only lived up to our expectations of a supportive partner but it has truly exceeded them. The professionalism and efficiency of the SRA team members that we have had the pleasure of interacting with, on nearly a daily basis, over the last two years have been integral to our success.”
Tim Tolan, The Tolan Group
“The SRAI team is amazing; not every business owner knows all of the peaks and valleys and trials and tribulations of running a successful search firm – but rest assured the team in Dallas has seen it all and are always available to provide advice but more importantly to listen. Joining SRA was the best business decision I ever made.”
Brian Binke, The Birmingham Group
“From expert marketing communications support, to split placements adding revenue, to a team helping screen and sell future hires on joining our firm, Sanford Rose elevates all areas of my business. “We’re in this together” is a significantly better business model than “you’re on your own,” particularly when the “in this together” is with a group of the best of the best in our industry.”
Yosef Colish, Leah Yosef International
“Why SRA? High energy, like minded peers, expert coaching, extreme discount pricing, fantastic IT support, top notch marketing materials, on-call strategy sessions, killer website design, Top 10 Search Firm in US, satisfies competitive edge, owners with willingness to share, mastermind idea generation…if this doesn’t strike a chord with you, I can’t imagine what will.”
Mark Stocker, President, SANINC
“SRA provides us the tools to scale and the relationships to expand our potential. We utilize SRA’s marketing, technical support, hiring, training, and legal teams, we outsource our back office to SRA, participate in advance training and MasterMind groups, and attend incentive trips – and the majority of the cost is offset by the discounts we receive.”
Matt Ballema, President, Pioneer Search Group
“I joined SRA to have access to not only world-class training and guidance, but to surround myself with like-minded search firm owners who are going through the same accomplishments and struggles that I am. I’m now not on an island anymore trying to figure this crazy business out on my own. SRA gives you the tools and guidance for you and your team to get better and grow.”
Deanna O’Connell, Red Kite Recruiting
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Lacey Clark, NW Recruiting Partners
“Before joining SRA, there were constantly things that fell into the “you don’t know what you don’t know” category, and I didn’t know where to turn for answers. Having access to the extensive SRA resources has given me the confidence and knowledge to grow my business. The Owner’s Summits are invaluable from a knowledge perspective, and for the opportunity to collaborate with other successful search firm owners.”
Erica Rothman, Managing Partner The Remedy Group
“Although we value so much by being part of Sanford Rose, one of the biggest game-changers for us has been the coaching we’ve received perpetually since joining. To have an expert, someone who is as much of an expert in building search firms as we are an expert in our niche, is something I never knew we were lacking until we found it. We have always known where we want to go, we now have a Sherpa (an entire team of Sherpas, really) to get us there.”
Jon Littman, Genesis Search Group
“I have been part of networks before, but there is no true comparison to SRA. This team has actually helped grow and scale businesses much larger than my firm, and they have a sincere interest in me achieving whatever it is that I want for myself. I can honestly say as a result of this partnership, I feel like I am in business for myself but not by myself.”
Peg Newman, Founder, Newman Group
“Before joining SRA, we were a small company with big ambitions. Joining SRA has given us the opportunity to achieve those ambitions at a level we could not have realized alone. SRA combines the best aspects of owning an independent business, with the full support, comradery, resources, buying power, and reputation of a National Corporation.”
Tom Zike
“Joining SRA was the best business decision I have ever made; our revenue has more than doubled since joining. SRA opens the door to learning from the top Executive Recruiters and Search Firms in the industry. Their resources and training are, simply put, the best in the industry.”
Tim Schmidt, SRA Schmidt Group
“Partnering with Sanford Rose has been a huge contributing factor to our offices success, and to the expanded value proposition we are able to provide for our clients and candidates. There is a genuine culture at SRA that is about supporting each other through thick and thin!”
Sean Gill, Conexus
“In our first year with SRA, our revenues grew over 20%; second year, revenues continued to grow, we hired, and we launched a new practice area. To date, our team has grown, our revenues have grown, we’re on track for our best year ever, and we have the building blocks in place to sustain our growth. My biggest takeaway? Stop trying to be all things to all people, focus on what you love, and outsource the rest to SRA!”
Dave Allen, President, AGRI-SEARCH
“The SRA MarCom team has been instrumental in helping us retool our AGRI-SEARCH brand. Initially they did a superb job updating our entire brand package including all of our printed materials, website, job board, plus exhibit materials for trade shows. In the past year, their impact on our business has multiplied as they helped us create and launch monthly newsletters to our clientele. The MarCom team is a true partner for our team and their expertise has been instrumental in helping us put forth a positive message for our company that fits well within the agricultural industry.”
David Shapiro, Shapiro Legal Search
“I love being a part of a network of like-minded successful search firm owners where we can consistently bounce ideas off each other and share strategies for success. My business thrives in part due to me having essentially a full-time leadership coach and consulting team available at all times to help with all issues.”
Alan Carty, CEO, Automationtechies
“SRA allows my firm to function like a larger company without having the additional headcount. New-hire training, I.T. support, Operations support and more – all are designed to allow us to focus on filling roles and increasing revenue.“
Chad Dean, Integrated Management
“When I decided to join SRA in 2013, I did so because of the SRA leadership, the quality of the team, and the vision for the future of the organization. Fast-forward, I have seen that vision come together and I have never regretted my decision to be part of this community. The opportunity to grow with some of the best recruiting talent in the world is a privilege.”
Jennifer Powers, President, J Powers Inc
Joining SRA has given me massive amounts of expertise at my fingertips. No matter WHAT I am going through running my business or deals, the SRAI team has been through it a thousand times and can share invaluable guidance. I have also benefitted tremendously from split opportunities with trusted firms in our network! The SRAI team is also a blast to work with.
Juli Smith, President, Smith Consulting Group
“My team has doubled in size in the past 5 years, and I have access to world-class training as well as opportunities for networking and coaching. Making life-long friends with other like-minded owners was the frosting on the cake. Joining SRA was singularly, the best business decision I have made. I wish I would have found them when I started my firm 15 years ago!”
Steve Swan, Owner, The Swan Group
“SRA has been EXACTLY what we needed to take our business to the next level. The network, the coaching (Christine is AWESOME) and the continuing classes are all great. Not to mention all the tactical items SRA tackles for me on a daily basis allows me the luxury to focus on higher ROI tasks. Furthermore, SRA helps me push the limits on those higher-level tasks to drive our business growth. THANK YOU!”
John Malloy, Founder, Sanford Rose Associates - Santee
“SRA has allowed me to achieve my three career goals. 1. Have a positive impact on the careers of the candidates I meet. 2. Impact my clients by increasing their profits. 3. Creating an income that meets the needs of my family. Making a difference together is what it’s all about.”
Brian Haugh, Veridian National Search
Launching my firm in 2006, I thought I had already done all the heavy lifting starting as a solo recruiter and growing my firm slowly to a 4 person team so why would I need to join a group like SRA? What value could they possibly bring to me? After 3 years, I am excited to say we have enjoyed double-digit growth each of the last 3 years. Although I value the plethora of resources from the all-star team that has been assembled at SRAI, what I value most is being part of a group of like-minded owners who all are interested in maximizing their fullest potential and who are committed to sharing this knowledge with others.
I never knew how much I would value being on this professional journey with other like-minded owners, all seeing to achieve similar goals and build their own unique legacies. They say that you are the company you keep, and this is phenomenal company!
TJ Kastning, Owner, Ambassador Search Group
“SRA has benefited Ambassador Search Group in tangible and intangible ways, the most valuable being introducing new perspectives on solving problems. The support, coaching, tools, and camaraderie we enjoy with SRA make our firm more competitive, sustainable, and enjoyable.”
Tom Zeleny, President, Aspen Associates Group
“I vowed to never be part of another franchise. After considerable deliberation, I joined as an independent owner and became part of an elite group of passionate recruiting firm owners and operators committed to continually developing their craft and building their companies. The support I receive from my peers and the organization has been outstanding.”
Patrick Brown, Managing Partner, SRA Rochester
“When I decided to join SRA in 2009, I did so because of the legacy of the company and the opportunity to learn the business from other experienced owners. Since the integration with Kaye/Bassman and Next Level in 2012, my decision has been justified tenfold! I love the positive leadership, integrity and culture the SRAI team drives throughout the network! Their excellent training, responsiveness to my needs and marketing tools has greatly enhanced my business and my overall experience being a part of the Sanford Rose family.”
Bryan Wells, Founder, Dark Horse Talent
“Joining SRA has been the best business decision I’ve made to date since starting my firm. Having access to a network of peers, training, support, and coaching has been a game-changer. Since joining, my firm has gone from 95% contingent search to 100% engaged or retained. I attribute that mainly to the techniques and approaches I learned from SRA training programs. There are many reasons I love SRA and would invite any firm owner considering joining to not wait a moment longer.”
Jordan Rayboy, Rayboy Insider Search
“SRA provides access to an entire network of owners who are all essentially getting their MBA’s in how not just to be a successful producer, but how to build a successful and sustainable business. The corporate SRAI team (as well as other SRA owners) live in abundance, share openly, and treat you like family from the moment you join the network.”
Max McNamara, President, Full Spectrum Staffing
“SRA gives me confidence to invest into building the things that take time. My team has never been more focused on the projects at hand, and everyone is bought in on the model SRA has helped us implement. Yes, the group purchasing discounts, the conferences, legal and back-office support, endless libraries of templates and tools, webinars, recruiter training…. all of that is worth its weight. But nothing compares to the knowledge, bandwidth and growth potential that SRA offers. My only regret is not joining sooner.”
Mark Phillips, CEO, HireEducation
“On a daily basis, I get to collaborate with the best and the brightest in the recruiting industry. I get to tap into the deepest possible well of expertise and insight and cultivate meaningful personal and business relationships while doing it!”
Jilma Sweeney
“Being part of SRA means you are never alone as a business owner. You have a team of forward-thinking, sharp, compassionate individuals who care about your challenges and champion your successes. They have been there to support and navigate us in ways we could never have anticipated.”