Reflecting on 2019 the word that comes to mind is Grateful.
'19 was an exciting year that took my search career to new levels - levels I hope to look back on in 2029 as just the beginning. After launching BankerHire in June, with the expectation of a slow grind to earn new clients, I was positively taken aback with the support and enthusiasm for my new venture by my former clients and new prospects. This year opened the doors to multiple successful senior level (CEO direct report) searches. We have now helped clients find a culturally focused commercial lending leader, capable of guiding thoughtful portfolio growth while building people --- a head of HR that has deep experience building new processes, meeting employees where they are and taking careers to the next level, while being focused on the banks bottom line -- and a Risk Leader whose background and energy will be a resource for the bank's next generation. On top of these senior level and/or retained roles we have also landed new relationships that include 2 of the largest banks in the Northeast - both of which have been on my 'dream client' list since I started prospecting in 2014. (It's a gratifying feeling to be able to drive down the street in different parts of New England and point at a sign 150 miles from home where I can say, 'that's my client'.) Last but not at all least we began working with the best FinTech company in the mortgage space that I truly believe will be the industry leader early in this decade. Their technology is amazing, but more importantly they are guided by great people and treat their teams with immense respect, humanity, and appropriate compensation. Their approach to business, both hiring and direct to consumer, exemplifies the perfect mix of human and data. As someone who has worked in an office of one for 3 years now there is a level of comrade that you miss out on from having day to day co-workers. Branching off to have a solo venture can compound that isolation. The fears that come from taking risks and jumping forward were very real, however working with amazing clients, and more importantly clients who have become friends makes thinking about the next part of this story that much more exciting. Looking forward to a similar recap in 2030!
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July 2023
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