(15) Meet Leslie Kischer of Assured Healthcare Staffing

Here are the top 5 takeaways from this episode:* Assured Healthcare Staffing’s Unique Approach: The company, led by Leslie Kischer, focuses on both medical staffing for institutions (like schools and long-term care facilities) and medical home care, differentiating itself by providing licensed nurses and CNAs for both settings.* Geographic Reach: Assured Healthcare Staffing serves a wide area, including Lake County, McHenry County, parts of Cook County in Illinois, and extends into Wisconsin and even Minnesota for school staffing.* Flexible Work for Nurses and CNAs: The agency offers flexible opportunities for nurses and CNAs, attracting a diverse pool including retirees, those seeking extra income, and professionals needing non-traditional schedules. Their average staff tenure is over three years, much higher than industry norms.* Pandemic Adaptation and Resilience: The business faced major challenges during the pandemic, especially with school closures, but successfully pivoted to support essential services and later adapted again as the situation evolved.* Value of Chamber Membership and Networking: Leslie highlights the importance of being active in the local chamber for building relationships, learning from other business owners, and finding both clients and referral partners—especially in education and geriatric care management.Learn about Assured Healthcare StaffingJoin the ChamberSee Upcoming EventsSubscribe to the Podcast Newsletter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dbrchamber.substack.com