The Real Cost of “Finding Our Own Candidate”

The Real Cost of “Finding Our Own Candidate”

Troy Wood

💔 $200,000 Base Salary + Relocation
➕ 6 Months of Lost Market Opportunity
➕ A Demoralized Leadership Team
➕ Multiple Qualified Candidates… GONE!!!

= The Real Cost of “Finding Our Own Candidate”

Yesterday, I received that call from a long-term beloved client.

After bypassing our proven Executive Search Process to hire their own candidate for a Senior Director role –

They’re facing a failed hire just 60 days in.

It’s not about the placement fee. It’s about protecting your organization from a costly misstep that impacts:

-Strategic momentum
-Team morale
-Market position
-Bottom line

What’s the biggest hidden cost you’ve seen from a rushed hiring decision?

Share your experience below.

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