From Recruiter to Rainmaker: Vanessa Garcia’s Performance Playbook

Smart CEO™ Smart Talk Podcast | Season 5, Episode 8🎙️ Host: Alena Conley, Senior Division Leader of Coaching and People Development at The Kyra Company🎧 Guest: Vanessa Garcis, CEO of Performant ScoutIn this inspiring and practical episode of the SmartCEO™ Smart Talk, we sit down with Vanessa Garcia, CEO of Performant Scout and member of the SmartCEO™ Capacity Builder cohort. Hosted by Alena Conley, Vanessa dives into her journey from corporate recruiter to business owner, and how she balances entrepreneurship with motherhood.Vanessa shares what sparked her move into entrepreneurship, her experience launching a company while navigating new motherhood, and the lessons she’s learned while growing Performant Scout into a national executive search firm. She also discusses the powerful impact of her SmartCEO™ cohort experience — how it helped her clarify her vision, track key metrics, and embrace new growth strategies.Connect With Us:🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts💻 Stay updated at:⁠⁠⁠ tkcsmartceos.com⁠⁠⁠📱 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @tkcSmartCEOsJoin the Smart CEO™ Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠ smart-ceos.mn.co⁠⁠⁠⁠