Articles
Articles from John Brandes on recruiting, sales, interviewing, community involvement, and life in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
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A New Chapter in Hawaii + Other Life Updates
I recently spent time on Oahu with my family to celebrate my parents' 50th wedding…
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The Connector Who's Bad With Names
I'm a recruiter, and a lot of how I find talent and clients comes down…
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A Summer of Small Things
It has been a busy few weeks with some great family moments and a first-time…
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What's in My 600-Hour Podcast Queue
I listen to a lot of podcasts. Right now I have roughly 600 hours queued…
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AMPERA Grand Opening
I recently attended the grand opening of AMPERA, a next generation nuclear power company here…
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A Pickle Goes to Anaheim
I recently took a trip to California with my grandson Owen. We headed to WonderCon…
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New Placements, More Coming!
It has been a busy spring at SalesBountyHunter . I wanted to share a few…
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Ambassador Work and Fresh Pineapples
April has been a good mix of community work and quiet time at home. I…
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Family and Recovery
It has been a busy month of March involving some medical recovery and some great…
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AAUW: A Special Luncheon
I recently had the honor of sponsoring a table at the American Association of University…
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Scaling in Vegas
I recently headed to Las Vegas for a business scaling workshop put on by Acquisition.com…
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Local Florida Eats: My Top Picks
When I am not out in the garden , I am usually looking for a…
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Garden Update: Frost, Flowers, and Resilience
My gardening journey in Florida continues to be a mix of exciting wins and unexpected…
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My 2026 Health Goals
After a busy 2025 of travel and work, I am refocusing on my health and…
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I Joined A Networking Group!
I recently joined a new networking group called Network Lead Exchange. It is a great…
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New Restaurant Discovery: Rancho Nando
This past weekend was a busy one for my family. We went out to celebrate…
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My Backyard Garden Update
A few weeks ago, I shared what was growing in my backyard garden . I…
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What's Growing in My Backyard Right Now
I do a little gardening. Lately things are getting interesting in my corner of Florida.…
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Grandparenting in the Tween Years
My grandson stayed with us this past week. He’s 12 now, and I’m noticing how…
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The Real Magic of Holiday Parties
December has been busy with holiday parties and networking events . Between the Chamber Ambassador…
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A Reminder About Time
This month has been heavy. My Dad suffered a health scare. He’s on the other…
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80 Candidates and Counting
This month has been incredibly exciting, and I wanted to share a major milestone with…
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The Holiday Hiring Myth
There’s a common piece of advice I see every year around this time. Influencers and…
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Xcel Annual Summit 2025
I had the privilege of attending the 2025 Xcel Annual Summit hosted by Xcel Mentoring.…
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My Takeaways from Circle Marketing by John Dalton
Today I attended a transformative session on Circle Marketing presented by John Dalton at the…
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Our Partnership with Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast
Big News! We’re excited to announce our partnership with Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches…
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Inside the Fed’s View on Labor Markets and AI: What Job Seekers and Employers Need to Know
The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches recently hosted a fascinating interview with San Francisco…
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The Anatomy of a Winning Resume
In today’s competitive job market , your resume is your first impression . As a…
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My Recruiting Tech Stack
As a recruiter, efficiency is everything. Juggling client needs, candidate interviews , and administrative tasks…
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Big Wins at SalesBountyHunter
It has been an incredible season of growth here at SalesBountyHunter , and it is…
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The Best Part of Being a Business Owner
I’m grateful to share a milestone! As a salesperson, earning a commission is a key…
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The Best Interview Tips
What’s the most important tip you should know about interviewing? Inspired by a clip of…
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