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    Recruiting Conversations

    Welcome to the Recruiting Conversations Podcast, a conversation designed to help Recruiting Leaders who manage a team as well as recruit. Richard Milligan is a speaker, author, strategist, and recruiting coach who built 21 teams as a Recruiting Leader. Want more great recruiting content? Text "RecruitingHelp" to (405) 648-6190 for daily recruiting tips, or visit 4crecruiting.com!
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    Stop Sending Your Corporate Presentation to Recruits

    Stop Sending Your Corporate Presentation to  Recruits

    Are you still sending corporate presentations to recruits? Psst: it’s not helping you as much as you think it is. In this episode, Richard dives into why you should ditch sending company presentations if you want to recruit. 

     

    00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

    00:34 The Art of Phone Scripting in Recruitment

    01:53 The Misinterpretation of 'Send Me More Information'

    02:31 The Pitfalls of Sending Corporate Presentations

    04:02 Creative Alternatives to Sending Information

    07:06 The Importance of Core Values in Recruitment

    Recruiting Conversations
    enMarch 04, 2024

    3 Questions that Lead to Recruiting Success

    3 Questions that Lead to Recruiting Success

    Do you feel stagnant in your recruiting? Asking yourself these questions will lead you to make changes that will actually make a difference. In this episode, Richard explores the questions Recruiting Leaders need to be asking themselves and the power of making marginal gains. 




    00:01 Introduction to Effective Recruiting

    00:45 The Power of Marginal Gains

    05:10 Applying Marginal Gains to Recruiting

    05:44 Three Key Questions for Continuous Improvement

    07:34 Practical Examples of Marginal Gains in Recruiting

    10:38 The Importance of Taking Immediate Action

    13:40 Applying Marginal Gains Beyond Recruiting

    15:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

     

    Recruiting Conversations
    enFebruary 26, 2024

    From Cold to Gold: Engaging Recruits on a Deeper Level

    From Cold to Gold: Engaging Recruits on a Deeper Level

    If you want to be winning at scale in recruiting, then you have to be focused on warming cold recruits. This episode is dedicated on how to do that. 

     

    00:01 Introduction to the Podcast

    00:34 The Importance of Developing Cold Leads

    01:25 The Role of Timing and Environment in Recruiting

    02:23 Understanding the Value of Trust in Business

    03:35 The Power of Relationship Building in Recruiting

    04:33 Why Cold Leads are Important

    07:11 The Impact of Leadership on Recruiting

    11:56 The Role of Affirmation in Recruiting

    14:11 The Importance of a Relationship Building System

    14:53 The Value Equation in Recruiting

    18:57 The Power of LinkedIn in Recruiting

     

    Recruiting Conversations
    enFebruary 19, 2024

    Your Phone Script Sucks - Here’s How-To Change That

    Your Phone Script Sucks - Here’s How-To Change That

    Phone calls are a huge part of the job. Here’s how to do them right and with a script that doesn’t scare off recruits! 

     

    In this episode, Richard discusses the importance of a thoughtful approach to recruiting, relationship building, handling rejections, and the power of authenticity in conversations. 

     

    00:01 Introduction to Effective Recruiting

    01:19 The Importance of Phone Scripting in Recruiting

    01:32 Understanding the Recruiting Leader Role

    02:03 The Challenges of Cold Calling in Recruiting

    03:40 The Decline of Phone Prospecting

    04:56 The Power of Non-Direct Solicitation

    06:47 The Role of a Dialer in Recruiting

    13:09 The Importance of Relationship Building in Recruiting

    17:20 The Impact of Changing Phone Scripting

    19:23 The Importance of Research in Recruiting

    21:26 The Role of Core Values in Recruiting

    23:07 The Importance of a Good Phone Script

    24:20 The Ineffectiveness of Voicemail in Recruitment

    26:00 The Importance of Research in Recruitment

    26:35 Building Relationships and Trust in Recruitment

    28:21 Overcoming Objections in Recruitment Calls

    33:49 The Power of 'Yes' Questions in Recruitment

    35:57 The Importance of a Next Step System in Recruitment

    37:08 The Art of Phone Scripting in Recruitment

    38:50 The Two Seasons of Recruitment: Planting and Harvesting

     

    Recruiting Conversations
    enFebruary 13, 2024

    Navigating Objections at the Finish Line

    Navigating Objections at the Finish Line

    Getting to the final stages, but getting objections? In this episode, Richard shares his insights on handling objections at the final stages of the process. He discusses common hurdles recruiters face, such as company size, support promises, and insurance issues. Richard breaks down the 'TMG' strategy: Tie Down, Magic Wand, and Guarantee to overcome these objections. He also talks about tactics such as enlisting the spouse's help in decision-making and establishing much-needed clarity and trust to push a potential recruit over the finish line. He wraps up by encouraging listeners to share their feedback and reviews to further grow the community.

     

    00:24 Understanding the Challenge of Recruiting

    01:02 Addressing Common Objections

    03:26 The Importance of Clarity and Certainty

    04:57 The TMG Framework: Tie Down, Magic Wand, Guarantee

    08:06 Building Trust and Overcoming Objections

    09:44 The Power of Involving Spouses in the Recruiting Process

     

    Recruiting Conversations
    enFebruary 06, 2024

    Creating Community Events That Lead to More Recruiting Wins

    Creating Community Events That Lead to More Recruiting Wins

    In today's Recruiting Conversations, Richard talks about how to get the most out of community events to build relationships with recruits. Having a planned approach is crucial to your success. Richard introduces a 'micro-sprint', a seven-step plan to follow after the event to get a face-to-face meeting, and why being relevant is more important than just being seen. 


    00:01 Introduction to Effective Recruiting
    00:58 The Importance of Events in Recruiting
    01:26 Maximizing Exposure at Events
    03:51 The Difference Between Visibility and Relevancy
    04:27 Strategizing Your Presence at Events
    07:43 Post-Event Strategy: The Micro Sprint
    08:54 The Power of Intentionality in Recruiting
    11:02 Improving Your Event Strategy
    12:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
    13:33 Additional Resources for Recruiting

    Recruiting Conversations
    enJanuary 30, 2024

    Unlock the Secret: Overcome Call Reluctance in Recruiting Now

    Unlock the Secret: Overcome Call Reluctance in Recruiting Now

    In this episode, Richard aims to provide advice for recruiting leaders struggling with cold call reluctancy. He offers insight into how personal affirmations, fear management, and having prepared responses can not only alleviate fear and self-doubt but also increase confidence in recruitment calls. Richard also discusses creating accountability with rewards and maintaining a positive and healthy perspective towards cold calling as part of the recruiting process.

     

    00:01 Introduction to Recruiting Conversations

    00:30 Addressing the Fear of Cold Calling

    02:32 The Power of Narrative in Overcoming Fear

    04:53 The Role of Personal Affirmations

    07:12 Gaining Confidence through Preparation

    08:57 Mastering the Phone Script

    11:15 Overcoming Objections and Maintaining Integrity

    14:08 Creating Accountability and Motivation

    16:17 Conclusion and Further Resources

     

    Recruiting Conversations
    enJanuary 23, 2024

    Easy Hacks You Need To Know For Creating Effective Leadership Content

    Easy Hacks You Need To Know For Creating Effective Leadership Content

    Social media plays a vital role in your recruiting efforts. In this episode, Richard breaks down his process for creating daily written content and what tools you must be using. 



    00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

    00:28 The Importance of Leadership Branding

    00:44 Understanding the Concept of Attractive Leadership

    00:58 Historical Perspective on Leadership

    01:59 Modern Leadership and Trust Building

    02:44 The Role of Social Media in Leadership

    03:46 The Power of Content Creation

    03:54 Tools for Effective Content Writing

    05:52 The Importance of Readability and Tone in Content

    08:14 Using Grammarly for Content Improvement

    13:21 The Role of Hashtags in Content Engagement

    15:54 The Impact of Improved Content on Engagement

    18:01 Conclusion and Contact Information

     

    Proven Hack For Recruiting - Leaders and Recruiters Actually Working Together

    Proven Hack For Recruiting - Leaders and Recruiters Actually Working Together

    In this episode of Recruiting Conversations with Richard Milligan, the podcast addresses the roles that are essential to recruiting top talent. Drawing from statistical data and personal experience, Richard shares his insights on effective strategies, highlighting the significance of who is the most effective recruiter on the team. 

     


    00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
    00:28 The Controversy of Internal and External Recruiters
    01:05 The Role of Recruiters in Team Building
    01:40 The Importance of Attractive Leadership
    02:45 The Limitations of Internal and External Recruiters
    03:04 The Role of the Recruiting Leader
    04:55 The Power of Relationship Building in Recruitment
    05:24 The Role of a Dialer in Recruitment
    06:11 The Importance of Core Value Alignment
    08:40 The Role of Systems in Recruitment
    09:48 The Need for External and Internal Recruiters
    09:59 The Recruiting Leader Framework
    10:37 Conclusion and Next Steps

    Lost a Recruit? 6 Things You Must Do Now

    Lost a Recruit? 6 Things You Must Do Now

    Ever lose a recruit to another company? In this episode of Recruiting Conversations, Richard shares 6 crucial strategies for Recruiting Leaders after they lose a recruit. Losing a recruit doesn’t mean that your chance with them has been blown. Here’s how to figure out why someone chose another company over you and how to change that.


    00:00 Introduction and Setting the Context
    00:21 Understanding the Recruiting Scenario
    00:59 The Importance of Belief in Recruitment
    02:06 The Gap and the Aha Moment
    02:36 The Role of a Recruiting Leader
    03:11 Maximizing the Moment of Recruiting
    03:39 The Premise of Business Growth
    03:50 Creating the Aha Moment
    04:26 The Challenge for Recruiting Leaders
    05:15 The Importance of a Clear Roadmap
    05:24 Understanding Your Value Stack
    05:47 The Journey of Becoming More Valuable
    06:11 Why This Matters
    06:39 The Data on Transitions
    07:56 The Playbook for Staying Relevant
    08:18 The Six Touch Points
    08:42 The Importance of Being Relevant
    10:31 The One Sheet for Day One
    11:32 The Play Sheet in Your Recruiting Playbook
    12:14 The Game is Not Over
    12:29 Your Takeaways
    12:53 The Challenge for You
    13:38 Conclusion and Motivation

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    Recruiting Through Difficult Seasons

    Recruiting Through Difficult Seasons

    In this episode of Recruiting Conversations, Richard Milligan talks about strategies for being an effective Recruiting Leader during tough seasons, both personally and organizationally. Drawing from his own experience, he discusses strategies for maintaining productivity, such as saying no to less important tasks and having honest conversations with family. This podcast serves as a tool for Recruiting Leaders looking for practical solutions to navigate heavy workload periods.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:31

    The Challenges of Being a Recruiting Leader 01:28

    The Importance of Vision and Adaptability 01:55

    The Necessity of Recruiting and Growth 02:37

    Overcoming Difficult Seasons as a Recruiting Leader

    03:38 The Power of Focus and Saying No

    05:02 Involving Your Family in Your Vision

    07:28 The Role of Nutrition and Health in Success

    09:48 The Impact of Distractions and the Power of Intense Focus

    13:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    14:38 Additional Resources and Contact Information

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    What’s Your One Word

    What’s Your One Word

    In this episode, Richard talks about how to simplify your goal setting by using one word as your guide. Making one small change can lead to big improvements in life and your recruiting success.

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    Logical Recruiting Over Emotional Recruiting

    Logical Recruiting Over Emotional Recruiting

    In this episode, I talk about a big problem faced by many Recruiting Leaders this year: how to be really good at recruiting again. People are looking at companies and leaders and thinking differently now. They want more than just a good talk; they want to see real plans and big ideas - not just being transactional. If you lead a recruiting team, this episode is full of great ideas to help you get better at finding the right people for your team and inspiring them to make a change.

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    The Death Of Recruiting For Most Recruiting Leaders

    The Death Of Recruiting For Most Recruiting Leaders

    Recruiting Leaders are facing a slow death. Here’s how to tell if you are and how to change course.

    The world is evolving at an unprecedented pace. The implications for Recruiting Leaders are that many are quickly becoming irrelevant and struggle to recruit.

    If you want to be successful, it requires more knowledge than ever before. Richard shares his insights from conversations with recruiting leaders to help you become the best recruiter you can be.

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    How You Handle The Offer Conversation Can Be The Difference In Getting A Recruit Across The Finish Line

    How You Handle The Offer Conversation Can Be The Difference In Getting A Recruit Across The Finish Line

    In this episode, we’re diving into how to have conversations on compensation with your recruits and in a way that minimizes ghosting and increases conversions.

    Recruiting has changed in big ways over the past 5 years. The digital world is dominating the recruiting landscape. If you want to be successful, it requires more knowledge than ever before.

    Richard shares his insights from conversations with recruiting leaders to help you become the best recruiter you can be.

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    Dealing With Awkward Situations When Recruiting

    Dealing With Awkward Situations When Recruiting

    Recruiting has changed in big ways over the past 5 years. The digital world is dominating the recruiting landscape. If you want to be successful, it requires more knowledge than ever before.

    Richard shares his insights from conversations with recruiting leaders to help you become the best recruiter you can be.

    Other ways to connect with Richard Milligan www.4Crecruiting.com

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    Recruiting The Wrong Person Drops Production By 30%, Hire Right!

    Recruiting The Wrong Person Drops Production By 30%, Hire Right!

    Recruiting has changed in big ways over the past 5 years. The digital world is dominating the recruiting landscape. If you want to be successful, it requires more knowledge than ever before.

    Richard shares his insights from conversations with recruiting leaders to help you become the best recruiter you can be.

    Other ways to connect with Richard Milligan www.4Crecruiting.com

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    How Your Data And Technology Are Ruining Your Recruiting Opportunities

    How Your Data And Technology Are Ruining Your Recruiting Opportunities

     Recruiting has changed in big ways over the past 5 years. The digital world is dominating the recruiting landscape. If you want to be successful, it requires more knowledge than ever before. Richard shares his insights from conversations with recruiting leaders to help you become the best recruiter you can be.

    Other ways to connect with Richard Milligan www.4Crecruiting.com

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    What I Learned About Having A Growth Mindset From A Top Recruiting Leader

    What I Learned About Having A Growth Mindset From A Top Recruiting Leader

    Recruiting has changed in big ways over the past 5 years. The digital world is dominating the recruiting landscape. If you want to be successful, it requires more knowledge than ever before.

    Richard shares his insights from conversations with recruiting leaders to help you become the best recruiter you can be.

    Other ways to connect with Richard Milligan www.4Crecruiting.com

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    The Value Gap - The Future Of Recruiting

    The Value Gap - The Future Of Recruiting

     Recruiting has changed in big ways over the past 5 years. The digital world is dominating the recruiting landscape. If you want to be successful, it requires more knowledge than ever before. Richard shares his insights from conversations with recruiting leaders to help you become the best recruiter you can be.

    Other ways to connect with Richard Milligan www.4Crecruiting.com

    www.recruitingconversations.com