Welcome to Episode 129 of the Built on Purpose Podcast, brought to you by Y Scouts.
The world of recruiting is shifting—and the old models just don’t work anymore.
In this episode of the Built On Purpose Podcast, host Max Hansen is joined by his new business partner, Ryan Berry, CEO of Prevail Recruiting, to talk about how Y Scouts and Prevail are teaming up to redefine recruiting at every level.
For years, Y Scouts has specialized in retained search for C-suite and VP-level leaders. But what about the “messy middle”—the managers and directors who keep companies growing? That’s where Prevail Recruiting steps in. Together, Max and Ryan are creating a one-stop solution that brings purpose-driven hiring to the entire organization.
The conversation dives into why traditional staffing firms are broken, what makes this partnership unique, and how Prevail is changing the game for recruiters, clients, and candidates alike.
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💡 Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:51 The Evolution of Recruiting
06:26 Lessons Learned in Recruiting
12:51 The Role of AI in Recruiting
16:52 Building a Successful Partnership
17:06 Identifying What’s Broken in Recruiting
20:21 The Birth of Prevail
21:36 Legacy and Purpose
24:02 Building a Unique Company Culture
25:45 Recruitment Philosophy and Strategies
28:30 Advice for Stuck Recruiters
29:35 Health and Wellbeing in Business
34:21 The Future of Prevail
39:04 Defining Company Culture
43:24 Rapid Fire Insights
47:06 Kobe vs. Jordan: A Leadership Perspective
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💡 What You’ll Learn:
- The traditional recruiting agency model is outdated and leads to recruiter burnout and suboptimal results for clients and candidates.
- Prevail Recruiting aims to disrupt the industry by combining AI-driven automation, elite recruiter pay, and four-day work weeks.
- Finding the right business partner is a critical process that requires careful consideration and alignment.
- Building a successful business partnership can be likened to a “cat and mouse game” or “getting a cat to come to you,” emphasizing the need for mutual interest and organic connection.
- Ryan’s initial career aspiration was to join the secret service, but family values led him to a different path and eventually to recruiting.
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🔥 Memorable Quotes:
- “Recruiting isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about transforming companies and lives.” – Ryan Berry
- “Together, Y Scouts and Prevail give companies the talent they need at every level.” – Max Hansen
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🔗 Resources:
Connect with Ryan Berry:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanberrytech/
- Prevail Recruiting: https://www.prevailrecruiting.com/
YScouts Company Links:
- Website: https://yscouts.com/
- About Us: https://yscouts.com/about-us/
- Process Demo: https://yscouts.com/resources/
- Meet the Team: https://yscouts.com/meet-the-team/
- Free Book “Hiring on Purpose”: https://yscouts.com/hiring-on-purpose/
- Built on Purpose Podcast: https://yscouts.com/podcast/
- Blog: https://yscouts.com/blog/
- Contact: https://yscouts.com/contact/
Max Hansen (Y Scouts Founder):
- Profile: https://yscouts.com/max-hansen/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen
- Forbes HR Council: https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Max-Hansen-CEO-Y-Scouts/9d4bcbb0-c76f-41b5-aafd-ba0e0e30fdf0
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhansen44/
YScouts Social Media & Channels:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/y-scouts
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/yscouts/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/Yscouts/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/YScouts
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🎧 Listen the full episode on YouTube:
Link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReBHhpWN25I
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Y Scouts is a leadership search firm that finds purpose-aligned and performance-proven leaders to help organizations achieve their missions faster. Ready to supercharge your leadership search and get the right person in your organization? Contact Y Scouts.
