Have you ever wondered how someone can move from a life of homelessness to owning a successful business in a high-stakes industry?
In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, we delve into the awe-inspiring journey of Pete Tomasko, whose path was fraught with challenges, including homelessness, addiction, and personal turmoil. This episode connects with listeners who find themselves facing what might seem like insurmountable obstacles, providing a tangible example of how one can radically transform a dire situation into a successful career and a fulfilling life. You'll see that redemption and professional accomplishment are within reach, no matter where you start.
1. **Beyond Survival to Success**: Discover how Pete transitioned from survival mode on the streets to thriving as a partner in a leading search firm. His story offers hope and actionable lessons on leveraging personal hardships as catalysts for professional success.
2. **Effective Recruitment Tactics**: Gain insights into Pete's specific recruitment strategies to ascend in his career from a novice to a seasoned professional. These strategies are applicable whether you’re just starting out in recruiting or looking to enhance your approach in any human-centric industry.
3. **Empowerment Through Adversity**: Learn about the power of mental toughness and emotional resilience in both personal recovery and career success. Pete shares how his experiences shaped his approach to business and personal interactions, providing a roadmap for listeners to harness their past experiences for future gains.
Dive into Pete Tomasko's transformative journey on this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast and see how the lessons from his life can inspire and inform your own career path. Click to listen and transform your understanding of what's possible.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - What are you doing now
1:22 - How did you get started in recruiting
5:38 - What did you do for 6 months
8:06 - What did you do to grow so fast
10:48 - What happened before you started recruiting
13:38 - How Losing a Parent at a Young Age Can Affect You
19:50 - The Plan to Leave for a Weekend Turned Into 4 Years
24:37 - How did you get out of this
26:07 - How did you stay away from falling back in
35:00 - Why did you make it out when others didn’t
37:22 - How did you learn the skill set of recruiting
39:34 - Making your first placement
42:11 - Being intentional with training
44:23 - Running with the founders outside of work
46:19 - How has the business grown so quickly
49:28 - Anything else you want to talk about before the quickfire questions
55:46 - How to get involved in the non-profit space
58:17 - What advice would you give to a brand new recruiter
1:02:44 - Favorite Recruitment Tool
1:04:45 - Book that had the biggest impact on your career
1:06:44 - What drives your personal success
1:09:31 - If you could go back and give yourself advice before all this happened what would you say
1:13:40 - How to Connect With Pete
1:14:07 - Final Thoughts
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