#137 Joe Shepard - Navigating the Third Party Lending Recruitment Landscape

In this episode, Joe Sheppard, founder of FinTalent, shares his insights into the unique challenges of recruiting in the third party lending space. He discusses the importance of building relationships, qualifying clients, and the personal journey of launching his own recruitment business. 

Joe emphasizes the need for passion and specialization in recruitment, as well as the significance of maintaining momentum in business. He also shares his future plans for growth and the importance of leaving a legacy for his family.

Takeaways

• Recruitment in third party lending is relationship-driven.
• Understanding client needs is crucial for success.
• Qualifying and disqualifying clients is essential.
• The recruitment market is cautious about external services.
• Building a personal brand is important in recruitment.
• Maintaining momentum is key to business success.
• Passion for the industry drives better results.
• Continuous learning is vital for recruiters.
• Success means creating a sustainable business model.
• Leaving a legacy for family is a motivating factor.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Third Party Lending Recruitment
03:01 Understanding the Unique Challenges in Recruitment
05:58 Building Relationships in Recruitment
08:54 Overcoming Market Challenges in Recruitment
12:02 The Importance of Networking and Industry Knowledge
15:05 The Journey of Launching Fin Talent
17:52 Reflections on Early Successes and Challenges
21:05 Future Aspirations and Business Growth
23:58 Personal Motivations Behind the Business

Check out Joe below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-fintalent/

This episode is in partnership with Recview:

https://recview.ai/