Finish the Year Strong 2025 – Press Release

Ashburn, VA – October 9, 2025 – The Elite Recruiter Podcast today announced the full agenda and speaker lineup for Finish Strong 2025, a free online summit taking place October 13–20, 2025. The week-long event – the latest Recruiter Growth Summit – is designed to help recruitment professionals “elevate [their] career and get numbers on the board” in the final stretch of the year. Featuring 37 expert speakers across six days, Finish Strong 2025 offers practical tips, mindset strategies, and entrepreneurial guidance to empower recruiters to end 2025 on a high note and start 2026 even stronger. The virtual summit is free to attend and is the brainchild of the Elite Recruiter Podcast team, with support from industry sponsors including Crelate, Juicebox, Atlas, Pin, Seekout, and Signature Back Office.

Register Now: https://finish-strong-2025.heysummit.com/ 

Daily Highlights

Over the course of six days, attendees will have access to a rich schedule of live-streamed presentations and interactive sessions. Each day’s agenda runs from early afternoon into the evening (Eastern Time) and includes sessions led by top recruitment experts and thought leaders. Highlights of the daily schedule include:

Monday, October 13, 2025 (Opening Day)

• “From Hidden to Hot Commodity: Outbound That Gets You Noticed & Gets Results” – Kelli Schutrop

• “ENGAGE AFTERBURNER: How to Finish The Year Strong” – Greg Benadiba

• (Session title to be announced) – Jeremy Jenson

• “Bring The Heat!” – Brian Fink

• “The Recruiter’s Cocktail: The Right Mix for a High-Profit, Low-Effort Desk” – Ashley Woods

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

• “I built and sold two rec firms for $61m using this simple playbook” – Mike Ames

• “Stop Spray-and-Pray Forever: The 3-Phase System That Builds Dominant Recruiting Territories” – Keely Flood

• “How to Grow a Staffing Business Without Losing Your Mind” – Diane Prince

• “The most profitable way for Recruitment leaders to grow in 2026!” – Sean Anderson

• “The Recruiting Marathon: Relationships, Resilience, and Results” – Randee Staats Jr.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

• “AI Talent Partners: Transform Your Agency in 2025” – James Blackwell

• “From Posts to Pipeline: The Five Leaks Killing Your Inbound” – Donnie Gupton

• “Become a Million Dollar Biller: The Blunt Truth On What It Takes” – Brent Orsuga

• “How to Price Contracting Business and Maximize Your Gross Margin Overnight” – Neil Lebovits

• "Getting the Most out of Your Website: Building a strong Digital Foundation to Finish The Year Strong – Steve Gipson and Emily Blattel

• “Becoming the Face of Your Business: The Power of Personal Branding” – Ranjith Kumar Reddy Ravula

Thursday, October 16, 2025

• “The Next Frontier: Big Trends Shaping AI in Recruitment in 2026” – Jordan Shlosberg, Cameron Briggs, and Thomas Vose

• “Win the Morning, Win the Day”: How Predictable Mornings Drive Predictable Revenue – Gary Stauble

• “Get Over the Hype, and Get to Work” – Allie Milbrath

• “How I Built This! Become Your Own Boss Overnight and Actually Make Money.” – Kaylee Estes

Friday, October 17, 2025

• “Master Retained Search: Secure Commitment, Remove Risk, Outperform the Market” – Jordan Taylor & Louise Archer

• “$0 to $1m in 23 Months: How to Sell Like a Boss” – Julia Arpag

• “Mastering LinkedIn Inbound: The 1-2 Punch of Automation & Content” – Clark Willcox

• “The 2025 Recruiter Framework: Scaling Beyond $500K with Proven Systems” – Dante Nino

Monday, October 20, 2025 (Closing Day)

• “Breaking Growth Barriers: How We Scaled Our Staffing Firm by Tens of Millions in 2025” – Steve Farrell

• “Exit Ready: What Makes Staffing Companies Sell (and Why Most Don’t)” – Marc Cohen

• “Close Strong, Start Smarter: A Hands-On Planning Workshop for Making 2026 Your Best Year Yet” – Kelsey Boyd

Each session will be available for replay for registered attendees, ensuring that participants around the globe can catch up on any content they miss. From panel discussions to tactical workshops, the agenda is packed with actionable insights to help recruiters sharpen their skills and finish the year at peak performance.

Expert Speaker Lineup

The summit’s speaker roster boasts some of the most influential figures in recruitment, representing a cross-section of industry veterans and rising stars. Seasoned recruitment leaders such as Neil Lebovits (BOSS, Back Office Staffing Solutions), Diane Prince (Founder, Diane Prince Co.), Mike Ames (Managing Director, Flair Business Growth Consultancy), and Louise Archer (Founder & Coach, Retrained Search) will share proven strategies drawn from decades of experience. They are joined by innovative entrepreneurs and up-and-comers including Jordan Shlosberg (Founder & CEO, Atlas), Julia Arpag (CEO & Founder, Aligned Recruitment), Brent Orsuga (Founder, Pinnacle Growth Advisors), and Kelsey Boyd (Founder & CEO, Day1), among others. This all-star lineup ensures a rich diversity of perspectives on talent acquisition, from building a personal brand to leveraging AI and mastering advanced recruitment techniques.

Finish Strong 2025 is poised to be an energizing capstone to the year for the recruiting community. Recruiters, talent acquisition professionals, and staffing agency leaders from around the world are invited to attend and gain fresh insights to carry into the new year. Registration is open now on the official summit website, and attendance is completely free of charge. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and turn the year’s challenges into momentum for a strong finish and a successful start to 2026.

Register Now: https://finish-strong-2025.heysummit.com/