Welcome to another episode of the G.E.M. Series Podcast! Our guest for today is none other than Jon Chintanaroad, founder and coach at Recruiting Accelerator. Join us as he shares his inspiring journey, from being laid off from his own recruiting agency to building a thriving freelance recruiting business and coaching program.Jon invites us into his entrepreneurial world, sharing personal insights on blending passion with work, overcoming imposter syndrome, and navigating modern business strategies. He's a firm believer in the power of delivering real results, understanding that what truly matters to clients is the impact rather than the size or reputation of the agency.Jon doesn't just talk the talk—he walks the walk by working smarter, not harder. He'll unravel how he integrated automation to streamline his business. Plus, Jon stresses the game-changing role of quality education and mentorship. His experiences investing in exclusive groups and masterminds reshaped his perspective, leading to incredible advice and, more importantly, tangible results.Are you ready to hear all about these? Tune in now and get ready to be inspired!Key Takeaways00:00:00 What is The G.E.M. Series00:01:11 Who is Jon Chintanaroad00:01:48 From Recruiter to Freelancer00:05:29 Transition to Coaching00:08:12 Starting his Entrepreneurial Path00:09:47 Partner with Boutique Businesses00:12:22 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome00:15:24 Repackaging the Business00:17:19 The Automation Strategy00:19:53 Using AI Video Technology00:23:32 Utilizing LinkedIn for Job Listings00:26:14 Finding Solutions for Clients00:28:15 Launching an All-in-One Platform00:29:56 Having a Niche in Recruiting00:31:44 Poaching Passive Candidates00:38:09 The Replaceable Founder00:40:59 Scaling for Availability00:42:51 Hiring Experts and Building Processes00:45:37 Relationship with Failure00:47:36 Signing Up for a Mastermind00:51:33 Abundance Mindset00:52:57 Offering a Money-Back Guarantee00:56:15 How to Connect with JonQuotes00:04:10 “I really remember how important it was to have that outside support, even to give us a shot.” - Jon Chintanaroad00:15:01 “My advice for people about to launch anything is to avoid making assumptions solely from your perspective.” - Jon Chintanaroad00:25:10 “It's hard to do as much as you want to do in a day unless you're able to work smart, not just work hard.” - Jon Chintanaroad00:44:48 “I paid a premium and got premium people who already brought with them expertise. I was hiring for roles above my level of expertise at that point.” - Jon Chintanaroad00:48:31 “I love being in the room where I'm the smallest fish in the pond. There are people for me to learn from, gain value, and draw inspiration.” - Jon Chintanaroad00:51:27 “My strategy is to copy people who are so much far ahead of me.” - Jon ChintanaroadResources and LinksRandstad https://www.randstad.com/Nelsons https://www.nelsons.com/Robert Half https://www.roberthalf.com/us/enIndeed https://www.indeed.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch https://www.amazon.com/80-20-Principle-Secret-Achieving/dp/0385491743Connect with Jonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chintanaroadhttps://www.instagram.com/jonchintanaroad/https://www.youtube.com/c/jonchintanaroadhttps://www.facebook.com/jon.chintanaroad/https://recruitingaccelerator.com/Learn more about RocketLevel 🚀What’s New? Check out below:https://www.partners.rocketlevel.com/affiliates/ https://rocketlevel.com/request-demo/WEBSITE: https://rocketlevel.com CAREER: https://radius.theresumator.com LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocketlevel INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rocketlevel/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RocketLevel/