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Scaling Your Recruiting & Staffing Firm: How Jon Davis Grew to $300M and Sold, Plus Lessons on Contracts, Relationships, and the Blueprint to Exit
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Nov. 13, 2025

Scaling Your Recruiting & Staffing Firm: How Jon Davis Grew to $300M and Sold, Plus Lessons on Contracts, Relationships, and the Blueprint to Exit

Welcome to this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast! Today, we dive into the incredible journey of growing a recruiting and staffing firm from zero to an astounding $300 million in revenue—and ultimately, a successful exit. Host Benjamin Mena sits down with guest Jon Davis, a true “staffing geek” with over 32 years in the industry, who shares how he went from a mattress-on-the-car move into physician recruiting to leading a powerhouse tech staffing firm.In this conversation, you’ll hear about the real challenges, pivots, and strategies that fueled explosive growth, including the transition from direct placement to focusing on contract staffing and recurring revenue—the key ingredient in making a firm attractive to buyers. Jon Davis opens up about building strong relationships, leveraging technology smartly, and creating processes that sustain quality even in boom times.Whether you’re a desk-level recruiter, a business owner, or someone dreaming of a big exit, you’ll get act…
Guest: Jon Davis