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  • Start Here : John Brandes is a sales recruiter with 20+ years of experience. He founded SalesBountyHunter to help businesses find and hire the right people faster.
  • What I’m Up To : John Brandes is growing SalesBountyHunter, serving as a Chamber Ambassador, and attending a business scaling workshop in Las Vegas. Written April 2026.

Best Posts

Start here: the essential posts from John W. Brandes.

Community

Networking groups, holiday parties, summits, and what I've learned about building real connections in my corner of Florida. Community isn't something you find. It's something you keep showing up for. I recently joined Network Lead Exchange, a new networking group that's been a great fit. "I Joined A Networking Group!" covers why I did it and what I've gotten out of it so far.

  • Ambassador Work and Fresh Pineapples : John Brandes spoke at a Palm Beach North Chamber Ambassador event on advocacy, then came home to find his backyard pineapples finally developing.
  • AAUW: A Special Luncheon : John Brandes sponsored a table at the AAUW LIFT benefit luncheon, where former Florida Chief Justice Barbara Pariente was honored. Seven clients attended.
  • I Joined A Networking Group! : John Brandes joined Network Lead Exchange, a referral group with one member per profession. Meetings are held at Oceana Coffee, a local culinary incubator.
  • The Real Magic of Holiday Parties : John Brandes reflects on three December events, including a Bar Association dinner he sponsored, and why personal connection matters more than pitching.
  • Xcel Annual Summit 2025 : At the 2025 Xcel Annual Summit, two students tied for Student of the Year and each received a $2,500 scholarship for work in the skilled trades.
  • My Takeaways from Circle Marketing by John Dalton : Circle Marketing connects others to build win-win referrals. John Brandes shares lessons from a John Dalton session at the Palm Beach North Chamber.
  • Our Partnership with Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast : SalesBountyHunter partnered with Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches to prepare students for careers through financial literacy and professional skills.

General

Everything that doesn't fit into recruiting or community gets filed here. Networking groups, restaurant finds, garden updates, and whatever else catches my attention in my day-to-day life in Florida. "I Joined A Networking Group!" is about signing up for Network Lead Exchange and what it's been like so far. Good networking groups are hard to find, and this one earned a post.

  • A Summer of Small Things : Garden berry muffins, a birthday with his mother and grandson, a school play, and seeing a sitting president speak live. A busy summer for John Brandes.
  • What's in My 600-Hour Podcast Queue : John Brandes keeps 600 hours of podcasts queued. He shares eight shows in heavy rotation, from Founders by David Senra to history and business podcasts.
  • AMPERA Grand Opening : John Brandes attended the AMPERA grand opening in Palm Beach Gardens. The thorium micro-reactor company is targeting 2,500 long-term jobs in the area.
  • A Pickle Goes to Anaheim : John Brandes and grandson Owen traveled to WonderCon in Anaheim. Owen dressed as Pickle Rick. The trip included sightseeing and hiking around California.
  • New Placements, More Coming! : SalesBountyHunter placed candidates with two Miami clients, including a law firm referral. Open roles include attorney positions in New Jersey and Miami.
  • Family and Recovery : John Brandes recaps a March of medical recovery: a Marlins spring training game in Jupiter with his grandson and a black raspberry harvest from the garden.
  • Scaling in Vegas : John Brandes joined an Acquisition.com workshop with Alex Hormozi in Las Vegas. Two days on identifying business constraints and growing more predictably.
  • Local Florida Eats: My Top Picks : John Brandes names his favorite Florida spots: Berry Fresh Cafe for brunch, Alaina's Cafe for sandwiches, and Taco Chula for fresh Mexican food.
  • Garden Update: Frost, Flowers, and Resilience : After a hard Florida freeze, John Brandes reports pineapple flowers developing, banana and papaya trees damaged, and black raspberry bushes holding strong.
  • My 2026 Health Goals : John Brandes sets 2026 health goals: 12,000 daily steps, 10,000 active minutes on Peloton, weight training every other day, and Sunday meal prep.
  • I Joined A Networking Group! : John Brandes joined Network Lead Exchange, a referral group with one member per profession. Meetings are held at Oceana Coffee, a local culinary incubator.
  • New Restaurant Discovery: Rancho Nando : John Brandes attended a 70th birthday dinner at Rancho Nando, a Colombian steakhouse and nightclub in Pembroke Pines. He ordered Carne a la Llanera.
  • My Backyard Garden Update : A Florida freeze hit John Brandes's garden hard. Black raspberries held strong, ginger was sold locally, and five pineapple flowers are still developing.
  • What's Growing in My Backyard Right Now : John Brandes tours his Palm Beach Gardens backyard: early black raspberries, seven passion fruits, a banana bunch 90 days out, and a pineapple plantation.
  • Grandparenting in the Tween Years : John Brandes reflects on a week with his 12-year-old grandson: hiking, baking cookies, building gingerbread houses, and watching his growing independence.
  • A Reminder About Time : A health scare for his father and a sudden loss among friends prompted John Brandes to reflect on how quickly life changes and what truly matters.

Recruiting

I'm a recruiter, and these posts are about what I see in the job market every day. Resume advice, hiring myths, labor market trends, and real numbers from my own pipeline. "80 Candidates and Counting" is a milestone I was genuinely excited to share. This month was a big one, and the numbers tell the story.

  • 80 Candidates and Counting : SalesBountyHunter hit its 80th placement. John Brandes marks the milestone as 80 people matched into new chapters, each built on trust and genuine fit.
  • The Holiday Hiring Myth : John Brandes argues holiday hiring never truly stops. Active candidates face less competition in November and December while others pause their search.
  • Inside the Fed’s View on Labor Markets and AI: What Job Seekers and Employers Need to Know : SF Fed President Mary Daly told a Palm Beach forum that AI is creating a hiring pause. John Brandes shares what that means for job seekers and employers.
  • The Anatomy of a Winning Resume : John Brandes names five resume traits that matter: job stability, quantified results, role relevance, a genuine cover letter, and clean presentation.
  • My Recruiting Tech Stack : Tools powering SalesBountyHunter: Brave browser, Fathom for meeting transcription, a Blue Yeti mic, dual monitors, and Gmail with Google Workspace.
  • Big Wins at SalesBountyHunter : SalesBountyHunter reached 77 placements, added a team member in July, had three hires start October 1st, and has three more offers in progress.
  • The Best Part of Being a Business Owner : John Brandes reflects on shifting from earning commissions to paying them out, and what that milestone means for building a team that wins together.
  • The Best Interview Tips : John Brandes reframes interviewing: focus on what you control. Candidates present their best self. Employers refine their process. Recruiters match talent.

More Articles

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