Believe it or not, 2018 is drawing quickly to a close. In fact, there’s less than two months left. In fact, Thanksgiving is next week.

Not to worry, though. Because in terms of split placements, Top Echelon Network recruiters are looking to finish this year in a BIG way.

Photo finish? Not so much . . .

As we look ahead to the future, we recognize the present, as well as the past. Top Echelon Charter Member Steve Brody of Executive Resource Systems made a split this week. It’s his third Network split of 2018. During his career, Steve has made 117 placements in Top Echelon, generating over $774K cash-in.

Steve has been a member of Top Echelon Network since it started as Nationwide Interchange Service (NIS) on March 8, 1988.

Placements have been trending up in Top Echelon Network for the past several months. In fact, placements are up 8.5% as compared to a year ago at this time. If Network recruiters do, indeed, finish the year in a BIG way, that increase could reach double digits by the time 2019 arrives.

So congratulations to everybody who made placements in Top Echelon’s recruiting network this week. Here’s to many more during the final weeks of 2018!

This Week’s TE Split Placements

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Job recruiter: Ward Fisk of Talent Resource Network

Candidate recruiter: Steve Brody of Executive Resource Systems

Job title: PROJECT COORDINATOR

Fee percentage: 10%

Action causing split placement: Network Jobs Feed

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Job recruiter: Genie Matthews of Genie Matthews and Associates

Candidate recruiter: Sam Chhabra of Spectra Staffing Services/Spectra International

Job title: ADVANCED QUALITY ENGINEER

Fee percentage: 20%

Action causing split placement: Offline communication with a member

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Job recruiter: James Sullivan of Ethical Search Professionals, Ltd.

Candidate recruiter: Matt Pettit of Channel Personnel Services, Inc.

Job title: PROCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ENGINEER

Fee percentage: 23%

Action causing split placement: Searching the Split Databases

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Job recruiter: Kristy Staggs of Byrnes & Rupkey, Inc.

Candidate recruiter: Terry Rhodes of NewCareers

Job title: PRODUCTION MANAGER

Fee percentage: 20%

Action causing split placement: Network Jobs Feed

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Job recruiter: Steve Copeland of fulltimeGiGS/Albert Energy LLC

Candidate recruiter: Trey Cameron of the Cameron Craig Group

Job title: CORPORATE QUALITY MANAGER – INDUSTRIAL WELDING

Fee percentage: 25%

Action causing split placement: Network Jobs Feed

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Job recruiter: Maria Hemminger of MJ Recruiters, LLC

Candidate recruiter: Trey Cameron of the Cameron Craig Group

Job title: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Fee percentage: 25%

Action causing split placement: Network Jobs Feed

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Job recruiter: Bruce Widnes of The Recruiting Group, Inc.

Candidate recruiter: Trey Cameron of the Cameron Craig Group

Job title: FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER

Fee percentage: Flat

Action causing split placement: Network Jobs Feed

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Job recruiter: Bruce Widnes of The Recruiting Group, Inc.

Candidate recruiter: Trey Cameron of the Cameron Craig Group

Job title: TERRITORY SALES MANAGER

Fee percentage: 22%

Action causing split placement: Network Jobs Feed

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Job recruiter: Scott Anthony of Blue Marble Executive Search

Candidate recruiter: Trey Cameron of the Cameron Craig Group

Job title: HEALTHCARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ANALYST

Fee percentage: 20%

Action causing split placement: Network Jobs Feed

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Job recruiter: Amylyn Kyler of Kyler Professional Search

Candidate recruiter: Trey Cameron of the Cameron Craig Group

Job title: INSIDE SALES/SUPPLY CHAIN

Fee percentage: Flat

Action causing split placement: Network Jobs Feed

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Job recruiter: John Ricciardi of the Afton Consulting Group

Candidate recruiter: Trey Cameron of the Cameron Craig Group

Job title: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS

Fee percentage: 20%

Action causing split placement: Network Jobs Feed

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Job recruiter: James Grayem of My Headhunter, LLC

Candidate recruiter: Trey Cameron of the Cameron Craig Group

Job title: RN/CARDIAC/STRESS TESTING LEAD

Fee percentage: 20%

Action causing split placement: Offline communication with a member

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Job recruiter: Carey Towe, CPC of Carey Towe & Associates, Inc.

Candidate recruiter: Steve Kohn of Affinity Executive Search

Job title: PLANT MANAGER

Fee percentage: 20%

Action causing split placement: Network Jobs Feed

Teddi Remer of DTR Executive Solutions has only been a member of Top Echelon Network for a little over two years. Meanwhile, Jill Kohler Easley of Easley Resource Group, Inc. has been part of the Network since the year 2000.

However, these two recruiters came together recently to make the largest split recruiting fee of the month!

This placement underscores the fact that it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been a member of the Network. You can make a BIG split recruiting fee. (In fact, you can make multiple BIG split recruiting fees.)

This is yet more evidence that if you’re a tenured member of Top Echelon Network, then it’s worth your while to work with newer members in your niche. These newer members bring value of their own, and that value translates into split placements.

And if you are one of those newer members, don’t hesitate to reach out to more tenured members of our recruiting network. They “know the ropes” of Network membership and would be happy to work with you.

And it doesn’t matter if you’re a tenured member or a new member, if you have questions about your membership, I urge you to contact Director of Network Operations Drea Codispoti, CPC/CERS. You can do so by calling 330.455.1433, x156 or by sending an email to drea@topechelon.com.

And congratulations to Teddi and Jill for making the largest split recruiting fee of the month!

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Largest Split Recruiting Fee for October

Teddi Remer of DTR Executive Solutions and Jill Kohler Easley of Easley Resource Group, Inc.

The position for this split placement was a VP General Manager. Teddi was the job order recruiter and Jill was the candidate recruiter.

The action that stimulated this split placement was listed as “Offline communication with another member.”

The fee for this split placement was $56,250.

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Top Echelon determines the monthly and quarterly winners of its Network split fee recruiting awards in four distinct categories:

1.) Recruiter of the Month
2.) Largest Split Fee of the Month
3.) Recruiter of the Quarter
4.) Largest Split Fee of the Quarter

We only announce the winners of these awards in The Pinnacle Newsletter Blog. We do so usually (but not always) in the issue following the conclusion of each month and/or quarter.

Top Echelon Network member Robert Alexander of Systems Technology International, Inc. has earned Recruiter of the Week honors already this year. However, his name just keeps popping up in Completed Placement Forms. That’s because, according to his split recruiting partners, he makes their lives easier.

Don’t take it from me, though. Check out the comments provided below by Robert’s trading partners.

Easier = patience + flexibility

Second, he exhibits both patience and flexibility. Both of those things are needed during the hiring process, since that process can become so convoluted and complicated.

Bob has been rising up the ranks of TE recruiters this year. He’s currently #4 on our list of Top Producers, as determined by cash-in dollars during the past 12 months rolling.

In addition, Bob has made 22 Network split placements this year, giving him 48 for his Network career. Two more splits to go to reach a milestone! At the rate Bob is making splits, he should hit that number before the end of the year.

If you want to compliment your trading partner for a job well done, be sure to do so while filling out the Completed Placement Form. If you have questions about your Top Echelon split network membership, please contact Director of Network Operations Drea Codispoti, CPC/CERS. You can do so by calling 330.455.1433, x156 or by sending an email to drea@topechelon.com.

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“Just shortly after I posted the job, Bob sent me a great local candidate. This is not a high-level position, but it is often very hard to to fill, and Bob made my life a lot easier.”

Submitted by Mark Udulutch, CPC of Markent Personnel regarding his Network split placement with Robert Alexander of Systems Technology International, Inc.

Position Title—CNC OPERATOR

Fee Percentage—20%

(Editor’s note: This is the second Network split placement that Mark and Robert have made together in Top Echelon.)

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“Thank you, Bob, for your patience and flexibility on this placement. Hopefully, our next one will go much quicker and smoother.”

Submitted by Suzy Turnpaugh of Corporate Resources, LLC regarding her Network split placement with Robert Alexander of Systems Technology International, Inc.

Position Title—PLM SOLUTIONS CONSULTANT

Fee Percentage—20%

(Editor’s note: This is the first Network split placement that Suzy and Robert have made together in Top Echelon.)

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“Bob has been great sending me candidates for some of my maintenance and other tech jobs. His help is very much appreciated in this difficult work climate.”

Submitted by Georgette Sandifer of Gallman Consulting regarding her Network split placement with Robert Alexander of Systems Technology International, Inc.

Position Title—COMMERCIAL SERVICE PLUMBER

Fee Percentage—23.5%

(Editor’s note: This is the second Network split placement that Georgette and Robert have made together in Top Echelon.)

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“Another split with Bob Alexander! So glad he is finding these people!”

Submitted by Georgette Sandifer of Gallman Consulting regarding her Network split placement with Robert Alexander of Systems Technology International, Inc.

Position Title—MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Fee Percentage—28%

(Editor’s note: This is the third Network split placement that Georgette and Robert have made together in Top Echelon.)

Times are good in Top Echelon’s recruiting network. As we’ve been chronicling lately, placements are up in the Network. And once again, we have a dozen recruiting agencies that have decided to join Top Echelon Network!

A total of 11 agencies joined Top Echelon in August. Then another 11 joined the Network in September. And then we surpassed that with 12 new Network agencies in October.

A dozen new TE members!

As you can see, our new dozen agencies are listed below. That list includes the name of the agency, the date that it joined, the geographic location of the agency, the agency’s specialties, and the members of the agency. These agencies work in a variety of industries and niches. Specifically, they specialize in the following areas, among others:

• Healthcare
• Accounting & Finance
• Human Resources
• Banking
• Engineering

Please welcome these agencies and the recruiters who are part of these agencies to Top Echelon Network. At the very least, send them an email. If they work in your area of specialization, give them a call. You never know. You could make split placements with them!

If you have any questions about reaching out to new members or about your split network membership in general, please contact me. My contact information is at the end of this blog post.

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BLACK HAWK STAFFING
Date joined: October 2
Location: Largo, Florida
Industries: Healthcare
Agency members: Harold Bradshaw and George Klimis

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MAKENA TECH SOLUTIONS, INC.
Date joined: October 10
Location: Glendora, California
Industries: IT and non-IT, e-commerce, Energy, Finance, Banking, Mortgage
Agency members: Jodi Barcelona

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PRIME CONSULTANTS, LLC
Date joined: October 18
Location: Eagan, Minnesota
Industries: General
Agency members: Megan Christine

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BELLE OAKS OF AMERICA, INC.
Date joined: October 19
Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Industries: healthcare information systems, information systems, IT, healthcare, hospitals, human resource management
Agency members: Peter Converse and Ed Simmons

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PREMROSE PARTNERS, INC.
Date joined: October 19
Location: Bloomington, Illinois
Industries: Management, C-Level, Accounting, Finance, Presidents, Executives, Operations, Analyst, Manufacturing, Tax, Audit & Many More. Primary disciplines worked are in Accounting, Audit, Finance, and Tax. We also place Operations, Purchasing and Human Resources professionals. Industries served but not limited to are primarily manufacturers, insurance, banking, healthcare
Agency members: Roy Luitjens and Jeremy Burkhart

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SEARCHPATH REGENERIS CONSULTING
Date joined: October 19
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Industries: General
Agency members: Dominique Litmaath and Nadet Jajjar

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THE GALLAGHER GROUP
Date joined: October 22
Location: Breinigsville, Pennsylvania
Industries: Acct/Fin, Techologly, Healthcare, Mfg, and Distribution Management
Agency members: Christine Gallagher and Hugh Gallagher

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MADISON PROFESSIONAL GROUP
Date joined: October 22
Location: The Woodlands, Texas
Industries: General
Agency members: Destiny Nelson and Kimberly Schantz

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MED-EXEC SOLUTIONS
Date joined: October 29
Location: Camp Verde, Arizona
Industries: Healthcare
Agency members: Emily Outhwaite and James Baker

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TORO TALENT
Date joined: October 29
Location: Westerville, Ohio
Industries: Accounting & Finance and Engineering
Agency members: Nick Wilkinson and Andrew Juergens

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TKO RECRUITING
Date joined: October 31
Location: Denver, Colorado
Industries: General
Agency members: Gary Patton

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J&B STAFFING
Date joined: October 31
Location: Bellbrook, Ohio
Industries: General
Agency members: Jim Brady

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It doesn’t matter if you’re a newer Network recruiter or an established member. If you want help making split placements with other Top Echelon members, then I encourage you to contact me.

You can do so by calling 330.455.1433, x156 or by sending an email to drea@topechelon.com.

In recent weeks, we’ve discussed why recruiters fear contract staffing. We’ve also addressed contract staffing fears that are false.

Basically, there’s nothing to fear with contract staffing. The recruiters on the list below certainly know that to be the case. That’s because they represent the top contract staffing recruiters in Top Echelon Network through October 31.

That is an important distinction. That’s because there are also placements made through Top Echelon’s recruitment back office every month by non-members.

There are recruiters making thousands of dollars every single month because they offer contract staffing solutions to their clients. As you can see, some are making tens of thousands of dollars.

So the question is an easy one: if these recruiters can do it, why can’t you?

Congratulations to the top contract staffing recruiters listed below!

(Editor’s note: This report lists the Top 10 Top Echelon Network members by contract placement earnings through Top Echelon Contracting. The report is provided to Network members for informational purposes.)

Top Contract Staffing Recruiters: October 31, 2018

Recruiter and Agency	2018 Earnings
Jim Brown of Galileo Search, LLC	$726,406
Keith Adams of PediaStaff	$719,916
Cindy Stephens, CPC/CTS of Stephens International Recruiting, Inc.	$116,252
Linda Nicholls, CPC of IMC Solutions, Inc.	$66,593
Cindy Ridley of HRtechies, Inc.	$51,970
Philip Bartfield of Analytic Search	$37,104
John F. Hope, CPC of Tri-Force	$31,250
Maria Hemminger of MJ Recruiters, LLC	$28,800
Donna Carroll, CPC of Systems Personnel	$27,406
Katy Moses of Top Hire Recruitment	$16,378

All of the top contract staffing recruiters on the list above are direct hire recruiters. You do NOT have to stop making direct hire placements to offer contract staffing services to your existing base of clients. All you have to do is two things:

#1—Ask your clients if they have contract job orders. (If they do, then there’s a good chance they’ll give them to YOU.)

#2—Use Top Echelon’s recruitment back office solutions. We’ll take care of all the financial, legal, and administrative details associated with employing the contractors.

If you have any questions about this whole process, we have answers. We invite you to contact us at 888.627.3678.

You can also click here to schedule a walk-through of Top Echelon Contracting’s services. Click here to download our “Quick-Start Guide to Contract Staffing.”