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Whether you’re a recruiter looking to break through plateaus, a staffing leader aiming to scale, or simply curious about how the best of the best operate, this show gives you a front-row seat to the strategies, tools, and mindset of world-class recruiters.
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Welcome to The Pinnacle Take, the podcast powered by the Pinnacle Society — an exclusive network of the top 1% of recruiters across North America. Each episode dives deep into the minds of elite search professionals who consistently achieve industry-leading results. From proven business development strategies to candidate mastery, leadership insights, and navigating market shifts, you’ll hear what it truly takes to reach the highest levels of success in recruiting.
Whether you’re a recruiter looking to break through plateaus, a staffing leader aiming to scale, or simply curious about how the best of the best operate, this show gives you a front-row seat to the strategies, tools, and mindset of world-class recruiters.
Breaking the Recruiting Plateau: How Justis Pederson Went from Burnout to $1.5M with Digital Transformation and Sobriety
The Pinnacle Take
53 minutes
1 month ago
Breaking the Recruiting Plateau: How Justis Pederson Went from Burnout to $1.5M with Digital Transformation and Sobriety
Are you a recruiter feeling trapped by stagnant billings and relentless burnout? Looking for proven tactics to break through your plateau and reignite your passion for the business? This episode of The Pinnacle Take Podcast, hosted by Benjamin Mena, welcomes powerhouse guest Justis Pederson, president and CEO of The Peterson Group, as he unpacks his transformational journey from plateaued recruiter to hitting $1.5M in revenue—all while forging a new lifestyle.
Discover how Justis Pederson leveraged door-to-door sales grit, specialized industry focus, and a bold digital transformation to revolutionize his recruitment practice in construction and engineering. Learn the game-changing mindset shifts and strategies that propelled him past his barriers, and uncover the ROI of creative, industry-specific content on LinkedIn. Plus, hear candid insights into how embracing sobriety translated into exponential business and personal growth.
Key takeaways:
Mindset & Niching Down: Learn how identifying and committing to a specialized recruiting niche accelerates long-term success and client relationships.
Digital Transformation: Explore practical content tactics—from copywriting to client spotlight videos—that generate inbound leads and top-quality candidates.
Personal Reinvention: Understand how prioritizing wellness and personal development can directly impact your recruiting effectiveness and business results.
Tune in now to reshape your recruiting trajectory, break through the ceiling, and create the thriving life and career you deserve!
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Justis Pederson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justis-pederson-a3b091a4/
The Pinnacle Take
Welcome to The Pinnacle Take, the podcast powered by the Pinnacle Society — an exclusive network of the top 1% of recruiters across North America. Each episode dives deep into the minds of elite search professionals who consistently achieve industry-leading results. From proven business development strategies to candidate mastery, leadership insights, and navigating market shifts, you’ll hear what it truly takes to reach the highest levels of success in recruiting.
Whether you’re a recruiter looking to break through plateaus, a staffing leader aiming to scale, or simply curious about how the best of the best operate, this show gives you a front-row seat to the strategies, tools, and mindset of world-class recruiters.
