No matter where you are on your agency journey, the right tools can:
The key is knowing which tools to use at each stage. There’s nothing worse than having software collect dust on your digital shelf and draining your bank account, right?
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These are the foundational tools that will set you up for early success as you establish your business.
Start driving awareness of your business with a simple splash page. All you really need is a short description of your business, what you specialize in, and a contact form when leads get sent to you. You can use one of GoDaddy’s templates to get started.
After you get your first placement, create a free Bill.com account. I use it to send my invoices. Bill.com will collect the money through Automated Clearing House (ACH), which is the primary way agencies transfer funds electronically and connects directly to your bank account.
Videos are a great way to connect with your potential clients and candidates. I know video can be scary for a lot of people. I would push yourself out of your comfort zone and get/use it immediately. There are free and paid versions. You get great analytics that help you see who has watched your videos.
This is a great platform for those just starting out or looking to supplement the income of their agency. The average placement fee was $15,000 in 2023. They do a fantastic job at getting all the info you need to find the right candidate. On top of that, they hold weekly calls with the hiring manager that you can attend. They hire for a lot of different industries.
This platform is excellent if you are a trained and/or successful startup recruiter. If you are just starting out in recruiting, this will be a hard platform to use. You are also a little more on your own on this, platform. They specialize in sexy tech, so if that is not your industry, this platform won’t work well for you.
This AI tool is a must-have for any company! The Free version works great for those just starting out. This will be your buddy for all emails, posts, and brainstorming that you need.
These are the foundational tools that will set you up for early success as you establish your business.
Videos are a great way to connect with your potential clients and candidates. I know video can be scary for a lot of people. I would push yourself out of your comfort zone and get/use it immediately. There are free and paid versions. You get great analytics that help you see who has watched your videos.
This is a great platform for those just starting out or looking to supplement the income of their agency. The average placement fee was $15,000 in 2023. They do a fantastic job at getting all the info you need to find the right candidate. On top of that, they hold weekly calls with the hiring manager that you can attend. They hire for a lot of different industries.
This platform is excellent if you are a trained and/or successful startup recruiter. If you are just starting out in recruiting, this will be a hard platform to use. You are also a little more on your own on this, platform. They specialize in sexy tech, so if that is not your industry, this platform won’t work well for you.
This AI tool is a must-have for any company! The Free version works great for those just starting out. This will be your buddy for all emails, posts, and brainstorming that you need.
It’s time to grow your website capabilities. Webflow can open up all new possibilities like blog posts, animations, custom layouts, and more. This site takes more know-how than others, so if tech makes you scared, you may need to hire a freelancer to help build your site.
Let’s face it LinkedIn products are expensive. For those just starting out, I like to recommend LinkedIn Lite.
I am not a huge fan of this tool, but if you are only focused on Biz Dev and don’t have plans to source as much, this might be a great starting out tool for you.
Boost your recruiting efficiency in both biz dev and candidate outreach with Wiza! Automate lead generation, access 97% accurate contact data from LinkedIn, and export lists to your CRM effortlessly. Perfect for recruiters aiming to save time and enhance productivity. Best for Biz Dev.
Dux-Soup is a powerful LinkedIn automation tool designed to streamline your lead generation and outreach efforts.
Dripify is an advanced LinkedIn automation tool designed to streamline your prospecting and lead generation efforts. It allows you to automate connection requests, follow-up messages, and other LinkedIn activities, saving you significant time.
LinkedHelper is a LinkedIn automation tool that simplifies tasks like sending connection requests, personalized messages, profile visits, and endorsements. It features a built-in CRM, email finder, and smart reply detection, helping you manage and track lead generation campaigns efficiently.
Apollo.io is a powerful tool for recruiters, offering access to a vast B2B database with over 275 million contacts. It helps identify and engage top talent through advanced search filters, customizable outreach sequences, and seamless CRM integrations.
Cleverly automates LinkedIn lead generation by building targeted prospect lists and sending personalized messages. It features A/B testing, performance metrics, CRM integration, and a smart messaging inbox.
Most ATS and CRM get it wrong by trying to do too much that it becomes overly complicated. Recruiterflow gets it right. With its simple, intuitive user interface, it is my top choice. This all-in-one platform automates repetitive tasks, personalizes outreach, and streamlines candidate sourcing and management.
These are the foundational tools that will set you up for early success as you establish your business.
If you have made (not billed), $50,000 and have 5 GOOD clients, it’s time to power up. LinkedIn Recruiter is expensive but critical for recruiters in industries that have a good LinkedIn presence like Tech and will bring your recruiting game to the next level. Think more automation and less manual work.
Videos are a great way to connect with your potential clients and candidates. I know video can be scary for a lot of people. I would push yourself out of your comfort zone and get/use it immediately. There are free and paid versions. You get great analytics that help you see who has watched your videos.
This is a great platform for those just starting out or looking to supplement the income of their agency. The average placement fee was $15,000 in 2023. They do a fantastic job at getting all the info you need to find the right candidate. On top of that, they hold weekly calls with the hiring manager that you can attend. They hire for a lot of different industries.
This platform is excellent if you are a trained and/or successful startup recruiter. If you are just starting out in recruiting, this will be a hard platform to use. You are also a little more on your own on this, platform. They specialize in sexy tech, so if that is not your industry, this platform won’t work well for you.
This AI tool is a must-have for any company! The Free version works great for those just starting out. This will be your buddy for all emails, posts, and brainstorming that you need.
It’s time to grow your website capabilities. Webflow can open up all new possibilities like blog posts, animations, custom layouts, and more. This site takes more know-how than others, so if tech makes you scared, you may need to hire a freelancer to help build your site.
Boost your recruiting efficiency in both biz dev and candidate outreach with Wiza! Automate lead generation, access 97% accurate contact data from LinkedIn, and export lists to your CRM effortlessly. Perfect for recruiters aiming to save time and enhance productivity. Best for Biz Dev.
Cleverly automates LinkedIn lead generation by building targeted prospect lists and sending personalized messages. It features A/B testing, performance metrics, CRM integration, and a smart messaging inbox.
Covey Scout, its AI sourcing assistant, uses natural language processing to evaluate talent based on criteria you define, significantly speeding up the hiring process. It helps reduce costs, increase efficiency, and enhance candidate engagement through personalized outreach and automation.
Paiger is a LinkedIn automation tool designed to help recruiters build personal brands, identify business opportunities, attract candidates, and improve conversations. It streamlines content sharing, automates personalized outreach, and integrates with your CRM to manage leads efficiently.
Restream is a versatile live streaming platform that allows users to broadcast video content simultaneously to multiple platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, LinkedIn, and more. It is great for getting your webinars out there and building your clout in the space.
Want to start a podcast? This is a great tool with an awesome free version. It can also host live webinars, but this feature tends to be a bit glitchy. I like Restream for live webinars better.
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