I have made it a point in my TE Network articles, trainings, webinars, phone conversations, and emails over the years to encourage members to pick up the phone and talk to one another. That’s because “magic” can happen in a…

In a network as relationship-driven as TE Network, success is rarely accidental. Time and time again, we’ve seen that the most successful recruiters in our community don’t rely solely on hustle or experience—they rely on trust. Trust built through clear…

We’re pleased to share that TE Network membership continues to grow with strong momentum! Several recruiting firms have recently applied and been welcomed into the Network, as shown below. These new members bring diverse expertise across a wide range of…

As the Director of Network Operations for Top Echelon, it’s my job to operate TE Network. But . . . what does that mean, exactly? Well, for one thing, it means ensuring that TE Network members communicate in the best…

I’m pleased to announce the Virtual Core Group (VCG) meeting schedule for the month of July! For those of you who don’t know, TE Network recruiters share the following information during Virtual Core Group teleconference call meetings: Hot job orders…

Top Echelon is excited to announce that TE Connect Fall 2025 will be held in beautiful Columbus, Ohio—at the Hilton at Easton Place! And the best news? Early Bird Registration is officially OPEN . . . and the cost is…

There’s a reason why Communication is one of the The Four Pillars of Top Echelon Network. That reason: communication with a trading partner is the number-one way in which split placements happen between TE Network members. This is true both…

With the second half of 2025 in this challenging job market staring us in the collective face, I would like to throw a few definitions at you that will lay the groundwork for this blog post about Network success. Entropy:…

There are a number of benefits associated with being part of a split recruiter network. More placements are at the top of that list. However, how a recruiter makes those additional placements is just as important as making them. Take,…

Last month in The Pinnacle Newsletter Blog, I addressed “4 Things a Network Importer Should Do in TE.” In this issue, I want to continue discussing best practices for importers in TE Network. And the cornerstone of this discussion (and…