We’ve just turned the corner into the second half of 2025, and for many recruiters in TE Network, the first six months have brought more than their fair share of challenges. Between economic shifts, hesitant hiring managers, longer decision-making cycles,…

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…

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…

With a slowdown in hiring and increased uncertainty in the economy, many recruiters are facing one of the most challenging markets we’ve seen since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Placements are harder to close, pipelines are slower to move,…

If there’s one golden rule in TE Network it’s this: activity drives success. We’ve seen it time and time again—those who stay active in the Network reap the rewards. And we’re not talking about casual, once-a-month logins. We mean the recruiters…

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…

Joining Top Echelon (TE) Network is more than just becoming part of a recruiting community; it’s about engaging in a dynamic system designed to maximize efficiency, collaboration, and success in the recruiting world. In this article, I will explore in…