Talent Titans
High performance staffing industry mastermind leader, Suky Sodhi has always felt strongly about allowing the sales team within organizations to have a voice at the boardroom table. She has been working with global recruitment companies for almost 3 decades, helping them align their focus on both the bottom line and their people. President and Founder of Professional Selection, a leading rec2rec agency, and Founder of Elite Global Recruiters, a community of staffing industry professionals from around the globe, she is helping recruitment businesses scale like never before. Her podcast, Talent Titans serves as a platform to share her research and findings with us, including best tips and practices to take your business to the next level. If you enjoyed this episode, please tell us what you think so that we can create more content around this topic. Your feedback is key to help us grow!
Episodes
Episode 80 - How Quil Is Saving Recruiters Several Hours a Week | Ryan Frampton on AI & the Future of Staffing
In this episode, we head down the road into how AI is transforming the recruiting world, with none other than Ryan Frampton, co-founder of Quil. From scaling sales teams to accidentally pivoting into the staffing industry, Ryan shares the surprising origin story of Quil and how it's now auto...
Episode 79 - Why David Sweetman Launched a Staffing Firm in a Downturn | Project XIII Founder on Timing, Risk & Purposee
In this episode, I welcome David Sweetman to the podcast, industry veteran and founder of Project XIII. What kind of leader launches a new business during economic uncertainty? Well, we're about to find out. David shares the decade-long vision behind his firm, why launching in a “b...
Episode 78 - How to Sell Your Staffing Agency for Top Dollar: Insider M&A Advice from Brian Kennedy
In this episode of Talent Titans, I sit down with M&A advisor and industry veteran Brian Kennedy of R.A. Cohen Consulting to spill all the details of preparing your business for sale—whether you're looking to exit in 5 months or 5 years. With over 200 staffing firm transactions under his belt, Brian gi...
Episode 77 - Top Staffing Trends in 2025: DEI, Leadership, and Economic Insights with Carolyn Levy
In this episode, I welcome Carolyn Levy, Head of Canada for Randstad Digital Americas for a wide-ranging, no-BS conversation on the shifting tides in recruitment, leadership, and DEI. With nearly two decades of experience, Carolyn brings clarity to complex issues—from talent shortages and billable-hour ...
Episode 76 - Why Insurance Matters for Staffing Agencies: Crucial Risks Explained with Matthew Calvin
In this episode, I sit down with my own insurance professional, Matthew Calvin of ProLink about why insurance is so important for staffing agencies. Insurance might not be the most exciting topic—but it could be the most important one for your staffing agency’s survival. We cover hidden risks staffin...
Episode 75 - Reinventing Success at 60 On Your Own Terms with Claire Collins
In this episode, I'm approaching an incredibly niche topic with my guest, Claire Collins, whom, at nearly 60 years old, was made redundant from a long-standing career in recruitment. Instead of slowing down, she stepped into entrepreneurship, launching Ammolite Consulting with a mission to do meaningful work on her terms. In...
Episode 74 - Funding Your Staffing Firm: Smart Capital Strategies with Hunter Reid
In this episode, I'm excited to talk money and funding with Hunter Reid, founder of Payroll Funding Canada. We go over the smartest — and riskiest — funding options available to staffing firms in 2025. From banks and credit cards to factoring and equity partnerships, this episode is a basically a workshop in cash flow...
Episode 73 - How Roxanne Seguin Went From Solo Startup to Bilingual Recruitment Powerhouse
In this episode, I'm happy to welcome Roxanne Seguin, founder of Opal Corporate Connections, to explore how she turned two decades of bilingual recruitment experience into a thriving business. Roxanne shares what inspired her to go solo in 2021, how she built a niche in French-English staffing across Canada, an...
Episode 72 - From Disrupted to Disruptor: How Tech is Reshaping the Staffing Industry with Kelli Ryan
In today's episode, I sit down with Kelli Ryan, a 28-year veteran of the staffing world who made the bold leap from being part of a disrupted industry to becoming one of its disruptors. Now at Cartwheel, a SaaS company focused on accounts receivable automation, Kelli shares how automation, AI, and sm...
Episode 71 - The Highs and Lows of My Two-Week Experience in India
In this week's episode, I'm following up on the first part of my travel experience through India, but this time, I'm giving a bit more of a personal perspective. From the beauty of the Taj Mahal to the stark realities of Agra's development, I share candid reflections and experiences, offering insights and travel tips that you need to ...
Episode 70 - Why You Should Consider India for Your Next Big Move in the Recruitment Industry
It's been 12 years since I've been back in India and in today's episode, I'm giving you my experience and telling you why you should consider breaking in to the Indian market. Besides India's booming business economy and vibrant culture, I'm giving you a little insight in to the elegance, highlighted by a me...
Episode 69 - No Shortcuts, Do The Work, and Why You Need Failure with Aimee Hagerty
Today, I welcome Aimee Hagerty, the innovative mind behind EA Associates, to help shed light on the recruitment industry's many, and often challenging facets in today's climate. Aimee's journey from the traditional staffing arena to founding a consultancy tailored to life sciences recruitment is nothing short of inspi...
Episode 68 - One Client, One Candidate at a Time: Up’s and Downs in the Recruitment Industry with Zag Dutton
In today's episode, I welcome, Zag Dutton, 30-year recruitment industry veteran and the founder of Career Connections Canada, and we're talking all about the current up's and downs in the recruitment industry. Zag offers a fresh perspective on the flexible lifestyle choices favored by many tem...
Episode 67 - Navigating the Complexities of EOR in The Recruitment Industry with Francis Larson
In this episode, I sit down with Francis Larson, the visionary CEO and founder of Ascen, as we navigate Employer of Record (EOR) services in the recruitment industry. Francis sheds some light on how EORs are transforming the staffing industry, taking full charge of employment responsibilities from HR compl...
Episode 66 - Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s): Why We Need Them and How To Make Them Work For You with Joanna Oakley
Today's episode approaches the taboo topic of Standard Operating Procedures or SOP's, and I'm featuring Joanna Oakley, owner of Argylestone Consulting, as she unveils how SOP's can drive consistency, improve service quality, and facilitate efficient growth for small to mid-sized s...
Episode 65 - Align Your Words to Your Behaviors, Build Trust, and Be Accountable with Rodrigo Alcaine
My guest today is Rodrigo Alcaine, the freshly appointed CEO of Eastridge Workforce Solutions, and is joining me in a conversation about the nuances of leadership and accountability in today's professional landscape. Rodrigo brings a fresh perspective on true accountability as a commitment to integri...
Episode 64 - Looking Past Risk and Encouraging Talent to Remain in Canada with Michael King
In today's episode of Talent Titans, I'd like to introduce my guest, Michael King, from Spruce Infotech. Michael made quite the career shift from being a South African diplomat to a pivotal figure in Canada's recruitment industry. His journey, marked by a transition from international finance to the dynamic te...
Episode 63 - Mobile Solutions for Staffing Agencies and Why You Need Them with Bryan Wilson
In this episode of Talent Titans, I'm excited to welcome Bryan Wilson from StaffUpApp, a seasoned expert with over 25 years in the staffing industry, who joins us to shed light on the power of adopting a mobile-first strategy for staffing agencies. In an era where traditional job boards like Indeed dominate th...
Episode 62 - Building Influence and Trust: It’s Time to Level Up Your Leadership with Nadia Ciani
I’m so excited for you to hear today’s guest, Nadia Ciani, founder of Energy Xchange Group, on how small to mid-sized staffing firms can rise above the crowd by leveraging the power of personal connections to level up their leadership skills. With a rich background in HR and consulting across North Ameri...
Episode 61 - Why Embracing VMS and New Technology is Essential for Success in The Staffing Industry with Matt Cook
In today’s episode of Talent Titans, I welcome my guest, Matt Cook from VMS, an expert on workforce management and how it can transform your small business operations in the staffing industry. From job requisitions to invoicing, using Vendor Management Systems (VMS), Matt brings a wealth...
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