Purpose-Driven Executive Recruiting

Traditional recruiting is broken, but
Y Scouts has the solution. We specialize in purpose-driven executive recruiting, ensuring your company connects with leaders who are not only highly qualified but also deeply committed to your mission, vision, and values.

Success Rate
19 %
Day Average Fill Rate
17
Day Average to Identify Candidate
10
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Which Role Are You Looking For?

Don’t see the role you’re hiring for? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Y Scouts specializes in filling a variety of C-Suite and VP positions. Click below to view the complete list of roles we fill.

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I couldn't have asked for a better partner in this process. They made everything feel seamless and easy. It was like they became part of our team. For our high-level positions, I will never work with anyone else but Y Scouts.
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Jason Richardson
CEO of Bad Birdie
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When you have a hiring challenge, you need to bring in professionals. If you had a heart problem, you'd go to a doctor. If you needed legal help, you'd hire a lawyer. It’s the same with finding the right leadership. Y Scouts has a replicable system for making this happen, and they do it with care and quality.
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Roland Fraiser
Investor in Prime
Corporate Services
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It’s the only recruiting firm I’ve ever worked with where the experience was world-class start to finish. I didn’t feel like just a random customer. I felt like their number one priority. The quality of candidates was beyond what I expected, and Y Scouts delivered the exact outcome we needed.
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Nick Daniel
Co-Founder & CEO of V SHRED
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I couldn’t have asked for a better partner in this process. Everything was spot on—from the culture fit to the location—and it felt like Y Scouts truly became part of our team throughout the entire search.
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Jason Paulus
President of Paulus Enginering

Our Executive Search Process Delivers Guaranteed Results

Hiring your next executive leader is a pivotal decision for your company, and it’s crucial to get it right. 



At Y Scouts, we guarantee you will. We don’t just fill positions; we find purpose-driven leaders who will propel your company forward. Our boutique firm offers a unique white-glove approach and a proven process for identifying leaders perfectly aligned with your culture, mission, values, and core competencies. With Y Scouts, you get a dedicated partner ensuring your next hire is the right fit. 



Every. Single. Time.

Here's How We Help You Hire Exceptional Leaders

At Y Scouts, we dig deeper to ensure a perfect match between candidates and companies. Our unique method connects you with leaders who are not only highly talented, but also share your mission, values, vision, and purpose. This is the Y Scouts process.

Strategy Session

Meet with your search director and research team to gather key information and create a go-to-market strategy. This session also evaluates initial candidate profiles to ensure they align with your expectations.

Y Scouts Process

We engage high-quality candidates through a covert outreach process tailored to the role’s requirements and success outcomes. Candidates are then vetted via discovery calls and in-depth conversations to ensure alignment with the mission, values, culture, and competencies needed for the role.

Candidate Assessment

It’s time to meet the qualified candidates. We consult you on the interview process, provide guides, and suggest best practices to help you learn about the person behind the resume.

Offer Stage

You’ve identified the perfect candidate, and it’s time to make an offer. We provide offer templates, advise on compensation and equity, and facilitate smooth negotiations between you and the candidate.

Successful Candidate
Placement

Congratulations! Your ideal leader just accepted the offer. From here, we help facilitate all final steps, which include role transitioning expectations, final paperwork, and in-depth reference checks.

Ongoing Support

With Y Scouts, our process doesn't end after a signed offer letter. We help create a detailed onboarding plan as well as candidate check-ins at day 30, 60, 90, 180, and 365. This helps us monitor fit and effectiveness, ensuring a positive outcome for all parties.

At Y Scouts, we make finding your next leader simple, effective, and effortless. Our streamlined and consultative approach ensures you hire the perfect leader for your business…guaranteed.

Discover the Y Scouts Difference: Hiring on Purpose

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Why Partner With Y Scouts For Your Executive Search?

We’re the ONLY executive search firm with a proven process to align leaders with your mission, vision, and values.

Complete Stakeholder Alignment

Ensuring all stakeholders are fully aligned on EXACTLY what success looks like in the role

Covert Discovery

Target outbound prospecting done
100% confidentially

Hiring on Purpose

All our candidates are relentless learners, developers of others, and proven achievers.

Proven Track Record

Our team has over 75+ years of combined executive search experience

Our Principles: The Foundation of Y Scouts Success

All successful leaders share these key traits, and so do we. Every Y Scouts candidate and team member aligns with these principles.

Learning Relentlessly

Great leaders are perpetual students, eagerly embracing new knowledge and experiences. They recognize that growth is ongoing and view every challenge as an opportunity to learn, adapt, and improve their leadership skills.

Driving Results

True leaders inspire their teams to achieve remarkable outcomes. They have a proven track record of turning visions into reality and consistently delivering tangible success. This ability to drive results exemplifies authentic leadership.

Developing Others

True leadership is measured by the number of leaders you've developed under you. If you haven't guided your team members to become leaders themselves, that's a red flag in your abilities as a leader.

The Price of Inaction: Why Delaying Your Leadership Search Can Be Costly

Stifled Growth

Your company is poised for growth but lacks the leadership to make it happen. Without effective leaders, your performance falls short of its true potential.

Missed Opportunities

Without strong leadership, your company will miss key opportunities, struggle to adapt, and lose its competitive edge.

Diminished Morale

Without effective leadership, your team’s morale drops, turnover rises, and overall performance suffers.

Brand Reputation Risk

Poor leadership can damage your brand’s reputation, eroding customer trust and long-term loyalty.

Innovation Stagnation

Without strong leadership, your company will struggle to innovate, adapt to market changes, and realize your vision.

Financial Implications

The absence of skilled leadership can result in poor decision-making, missed financial targets, and ultimately, a negative impact on your bottom line.

With Y Scouts, you gain a strategic partner committed to your long-term success, helping you build a resilient and dynamic leadership team that thrives in today’s competitive market.

Real People, Real Results

“The biggest benefit of partnering with Y Scouts is I always felt they were invested in our company's growth, not just placing a candidate. They wanted as much success for our company as I did.”
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Scott Terrell
CEO of Liberty Tax
“I had a hard time finding the right COO until I hired Y Scouts. They went so deep into understanding not just the values but exactly who I needed, and their process was completely systemized yet super personable.”
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Shanda Sumpter
CEO at HeartCore Business
“Y Scouts was able to sift through candidates, pre-interview them, and ensure they aligned with our values before presenting them to us. That was key in finding the right fit.”
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Brendon Sarracino
Managing Partner at Sargon
“The level of preparation Y Scouts put into the search process is unmatched. By the time we talked to candidates, they were the perfect fit for my client.”
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Jake Karger
Executive Coach
“I've never worked with a recruiter or search firm that invested so much time and energy into understanding our culture before finding candidates. That made all the difference.”
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TJ Blandford
CEO at Woodbine Manufacturing

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