Elevating Search Firms to Their Next Level
Jordan Underwood, The Bridger Group
“Being a part of SRA has truly transformed our business. It’s not only the wealth of knowledge their team possesses but it’s their desire to coach, mentor and ultimately grow our business that’s so unique. Add that along with the ability to learn from other top offices; I honestly believe there is no limit to where our business can go!”
Scott Chadbourne, 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.”
Chris Fackler, 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.”
Tony Nicol, Capstone Search Advisors
“Our decision to join SRA was to gain more knowledge from proven executive search experts. We wanted help with new hire training, team structure and compensation, hiring and development, executive coaching and peer learning and motivation. SRA has provided a lift to us in ALL these areas! Our firm has doubled our revenue in our first 2 years with SRA and we are now the #4 company in SRA in annual revenue.”
David Hayes, 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.”
Joe Sos, 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.”
Scott Samuels, 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.”
Peter Humphrey, Talentsphere
“We were at a turning point in our business. SRA instantly improved our value proposition for new hires and enhanced our engagement and onboarding experience. As a network member, we have gained credibility and new clients! With access to a leadership team covering all corners of my business to a family of like-minded firms, I could not be happier with our decision to join this energetic and forward-thinking operation.”
Kent Burns, 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?”
Wes Washington, 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.”
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!”
Alexis & Michael Chase, Chase & Associates
“One of the best decisions we made for our business was to join the SRA Network; SRA has helped us turbo power what was already a strong brand. We were stuck and not growing; SRA breathed life into our walls and has provided our team with the feel of a bigger firm with training, hiring, awards trips, competition, and owners that are becoming better leaders. They have supported us in hiring, training, creating strategic growth initiatives, and building teams with ownership mentality. SRA gives us access to amazing tech stacks as preferred rates and has programs for great incentive trips for us and our team. They know our business and have helped us identify the levers to pull to create long term success.”
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.”
Randy Strauss & Jacob Strauss, StraussGroup
“SRA is a network of likeminded recruiters who we can rely on for support, motivation, training, and other valuable information to assist our team with important issues such as growth, technology, compensation, and social media. They are also a fun group who understand what we go through every day.”
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.”
Mark Stocker, 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.”
Scott Rivers, Cerca Talent+
“Having access to the most talented leaders and owners in the entire recruiting industry allows me and my team to continuously learn from the best. That, in turn, is what makes our team the best partners in the industries we serve. Our investment in SRA is really an investment into the lives of all those with whom we work.”
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.”
Traci Cetraro, 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”
Cory Salmela, Salmela
“SRA has stood out in two crucial areas for our niche recruiting firm; coaching and connecting. Our coach has nudged us in new directions adopting best practices which were not on our radar. The SRA conferences, monthly owner calls, and the “How to Scale a Recruiting Firm” course have been a critical part of our transformation positioning us for sustainable growth.”
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.”
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.”
Erica Rothman, 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.”
Michael Klein, KDS Executive Search
“Joining SRA has, without question, transformed the infrastructure of our firm. We’ve increased headcount with exceptional talent, adopted new technologies that streamlined our processes, landed key accounts, and formulated exciting growth plans. Our recruiters see the benefits through learning and increased production. These last three months have been our best in company history. SRA’s proof is in the results!”
Chris Psencik, McFarlin Stanford
“SRA is a dependable network that provides us with vital support, expertise, and training. They have been instrumental in our growth, offering valuable technical insights and compensation guidance. We highly value their contributions to our success and eagerly anticipate continued growth.”
David Adragna, Autopeople
“After 30 years in Retail Automotive, I ventured into the recruiting business. Having some success, my business was stuck in terms of growth and then SRA fell on my lap! This organization is exceptional at all levels. In 3+ years of being an SRA member, business has tripled and I look forward to continued success.”
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!”
Matt Ballema, 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.”
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!
Paul Pellegrino, 3D CRO
“Our firm’s philosophy has always been focused on high quality results but struggled with solidifying a direction to scale for the long haul. The SRA team and network of likeminded owners have provided a compass for our plan, a map to our vision and motivation to execute. We have reset our bar to achieve bigger goals and aspirations. SRA is the closest thing to getting an MBA in building a best-in-class search firm.”
Jeremy Anderson, The Anderson Search Group
“I joined SRA as a one person office in the fall just before Covid. While 2020 was not a great year for many reasons, thanks to leadership, coaching and support from SRA, we had our best year ever in 2021. That growth has continued, with revenue doubling in Year 3 and continuing that trajectory with both head count and revenue. Being part of SRA means you are never alone as a business owner; I’m aligned with a team of forward-thinking, sharp, compassionate individuals who care about my challenges and champion my successes. Limitless potential abounds!“
Alin Popescu, 11th Hour Search
“SRA offers a community unlike any other for search firms owners and their teams. Soup to nuts, you can access SRA’s best-in-class for everything related to our industry to elevate your success. My favorite part of SRA is their culture of community/family and their mantra of the law of abundance & giving of oneself!“
Bob Broady, 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).”
Chris Batz, The Lion Group
“SRA has been a phenomenal investment, community, and rocket fuel for The Lion Group. I am incredibly grateful for the leadership displayed, the owners and coaches, and the endless water hose of training and insight available to my team and I. The value we have received easily outweighs the cost.”
Holly Sherman Peña, Peña Search
“Our partnership with SRA has been instrumental in our firm’s success. We sincerely appreciate the insightful coaching, robust tech and marketing support, comprehensive tools and training, and seamless hiring and onboarding assistance provided. The opportunity to collaborate and share best practices with other owners during group meetings and conferences has been a valuable aspect of our affiliation. In summary, the SRA connection has played a pivotal role in propelling our success!”
Fernando Espinosa, Top Notch Finders
“Since we created Top Notch Finders, joining SRA has been our best business decision. It has been a game-changer for us. In just five years, we have experienced tremendous growth. Our sales have grown more than 5X.
SRA offers excellent resources, training, and back and front-end support. SRA’s most significant assets are the group leaders, the staff, and all the Franchise members. We always get fantastic insight from every one of them. I feel very honored to be part of this network.”
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.”
Keith Sims, Integrity Resource Management
“I have been in recruiting for 20+ years before joining SRA. After leaving another organization and starting my own firm, I could not bear the idea of being part of another system. When I finally looked at SRA, I found everything I wanted and none of the things I did not want from other organizations. SRA helps us be our best and helps our firm stay focused on growth. Support from experts at corporate to about any question or need that arises, comradery and relationships with other owners facing the same challenges, leadership and the shared vision of an industry built on integrity and creating value for our clients, and the encouragement and friendly competition that helps balance out the ups and downs. The only regret is that I did not join sooner. “
Dan Simmons, Continental Search
“I wanted to expand my team and elevate performance, and SRA has provided the tools, one-on-one coaching, (unlimited) training for rookies to senior staff, marketing, and support I needed to take my team to the next level. They provided a clear path, materials, and the framework that has set us for explosive growth. SRA was the right choice!”
Jon Sarn, Kinsley Sarn Executive Search, LLC
“SRA is an invaluable partner who provides the counsel, training, tools, planning, vision, and support that are critical for sustained success. The access to and collaboration from peer owners, who are humble and open, is extraordinary. What you know/can do/achieve will be exponentially impacted by joining this outstanding network.”
Steve Swan, 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!”
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.”
Rose Dorta, Kaizen HR Solutions
“From the initial consultation to the ongoing support and guidance, SRA has provided us with a high level of coaching and many resources that enabled us to broaden our potential while working in the business. What I appreciate the most is the personalized coaching experience and the ability to reach out without hesitation. Working with Christine Geiger (and others) has been a transformative experience.”
Alan Goldstein, Avior Executive Search
“Numbers don’t lie, so let’s do the math. In 2020 after 30 years in the business, I billed a whopping $36k and joined SRA at the end of 2020 during a global pandemic. My typical production historically had been at $400k, but in 2021 I personally billed and collected $1.1M. What happened to me in one year with the support and guidance from SRA has been life-changing. These numbers are fact, not fiction.”