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The Staffing Playbook Podcast, Powered by YES

Steve Farrell
Staffing Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Marketing
Sales
AI In Staffing
Bullhorn
Leadership
AI In Recruiting
AI In Hiring
Labor Market 2026
Sense HQ
Branding
Healthcare Staffing
Ageism
a-Player (healthcare)
ICP
New York City
Pwc
Manpower
Atlantic International

Join us as we explore the latest trends, share industry insights, and provide valuable tips to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of employment strategies. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, there’s something for everyone.

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Waiting for the staffing market to "bounce back" has quietly become a strategy.

It might also be the wrong one. What if 2022 was the peak — and we don't get back to it?

That's the question at the center of the next episode of The Staffing Playbook,... more

Three weeks ago, US staffing hours printed down 2%. Commercial, down 4. The word "stall" started showing up in headlines. The Staffing Playbook Podcast, Powered by YES (www.linkedin.com/company/the-staffing-playbook-podcast/)

Last Tuesday, t... more

Last week, staffing-industry confidence hit its highest level since the pandemic.

The same week, the June jobs report landed at 57,000 — less than half what Wall Street expected, and the weakest month of hiring since winter.

Both are true. That con... more

Here's a number that should make every staffing leader uncomfortable: 0.6%.

That's what the average staffing firm spends on marketing as a percentage of revenue.

We spend three times more on rent than we do telling our own story to the market.

Th... more

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Recent Guests

Ashley Bowlin
VP of Marketing at Top Echelon
Top Echelon
Episode: The Staffing Marketing Paradox
Jason Alexander
Guest from ChiefAI, expert on AI adoption in staffing
ChiefAI
Episode: The AI-Native Recruiter
Jamie Lupo
Staffing industry veteran, founder of Lupo Advisory
Lupo Advisory
Episode: The AI-Driven Sales Playbook for Staffing Spray and pray is dead.
Valentine Kapture
AI and workflow automation expert in staffing
Kapture / Capturing.ai
Episode: The AI-Driven Sales Playbook for Staffing Spray and pray is dead.
David Wilson
Host of The Ring of Hire Show
The Ring of Hire Show
Episode: The Stalled Labor Market: Why 2026 Rewards Execution, Not Hustle
Lauren Jones
Founder and CEO of Leap Advisory Partners; co-host of You Own the Experience Podcast
Leap Advisory Partners
Episode: AI & Change: Why Most Staffing Firms Are Failing at Both
Pankaj Jindal
Co-founder of Sense, AI-driven talent engagement platform for staffing
Sense HQ
Episode: AI Strategy in Staffing — What’s Real, What Wins
Matt Buffington
CEO of KinISO Software
KinISO Software
Episode: 3-Pillar Playbook for Scaling a Staffing Firm in 2026
Mark Winter
Founder of Windsource Group
Windsource Group
Episode: The State of Staffing 2026 — Live Roundtable

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Steve Farrell
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The Staffing Marketing Paradox
Q: What should a staffing firm invest in first to start growing marketing?
Start with a clear ICP, a basic but solid content engine (SEO pages, a blog, landing pages), a professional LinkedIn presence, a basic website, and measurement of ROI with attribution and lifetime value.
The Staffing Marketing Paradox
Q: What does true sales and marketing alignment look like in a staffing firm?
It requires ongoing feedback between sales and marketing, shared ICPs, agreed definitions for lead quality, and weekly check-ins to ensure marketing delivers leads that sales can convert, with data tracking that ties back to revenue.
Cracking the MSP Code Ep. 1 : The One Way Mirror
Q: What is a must-have in a perfect submission to get same-day review?
The guests suggest having detailed, high-quality submissions with up-to-date license verification, clear highlighting of a candidate's fit (including rural or specialized experience), and precise documentation that helps the MSP quickly assess fit and compliance.
Cracking the MSP Code Ep. 1 : The One Way Mirror
Q: What changes tomorrow in how you run programs when openings drop and quits rise?
Mandy emphasizes focusing on niche, hard-to-fill openings, building a bench, and partnering with vendors who specialize in those areas, while Josh notes the importance of proactive, data-driven decisions and maintaining trust through streamlined approvals. Together they stress prioritizing high-quality candidates and clear demand signals to guide program adjustments.
AI Isn’t Coming — It’s Here: What Staffing Leaders Can Learn from Whippy AI
Q: First, what are the top two or three myths about AI that staffing firms or other service businesses still believe?
The myths are that AI can do everything or nothing; the reality lies in practical use: AI should automate specific, well-defined parts of existing processes while preserving human-led steps in areas where human judgement adds the most value, and then expand gradually as ROI is demonstrated.

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This show centers on staffing firm strategy, AI-enabled recruiting, and practical business playbooks for growth in a tight market. Across episodes, listeners hear a mix of data-driven analyses of AI's impact on productivity, guidance on differentiating from commoditized staffing, and hands-on frameworks for scaling operations, leadership, and client engagement. Noteworthy threads include shifting from credential-based hiring to judgment-based work, building adoption and governance for AI, and treating recruiting, sales, and service as an integrated system driven by branding and customer-centric outcomes. The format blends actionable frameworks, real-world anecdotes, and strategic roadmaps designed to help owners, leaders, and operators win ... more

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