The Power of People Strategy with Scott Chadbourne

What happens when strong culture, family values, and market mastery collide? Jon Bartos and Scott Chadbourne share the inside story of how the GESG team navigated economic uncertainty in September 2001, built unstoppable momentum, and scaled to $10 million with purpose and precision.Mentioned: Vitamins or Aspirin? with Jeff KayeMemorable moments:  “Hire, hire hire. Invest, invest, invest… Continue to invest. Continue to try new things.” - Scott Chadbourne“Make sure that you’re not the one limiting your growth.” - Scott ChadbourneAbout:Scott Chadbourne is a Founder and President of GESG (Global Executive Solutions Group), the leading executive search and recruitment firm specializing in transportation, logistics, and supply chain management.Scott co-founded the firm in 2001 and built his career as a highly successful executive recruiter before transitioning into firmwide leadership. Today, he oversees GESG’s internal operations and leads relationships with the firm’s partners and strategic suppliers, ensuring the organization operates with precision, innovation, and scale.His first-hand recruiting experience gives Scott a deeply customer-focused perspective and a relentless commitment to equipping GESG’s consultants with best-in-class technology, research tools, and systems. He works closely with partner firms and solution providers to continuously enhance the firm’s platforms, market intelligence, and infrastructure—so GESG teams can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, candidates, and associates.Under Scott’s leadership, GESG has grown into a nationally recognized search partner for organizations seeking executive and senior-level talent across freight, logistics services, manufacturing, and supply chain organizations. Connect with Scott on LinkedInEmail: [email protected]: 330.664.9400 x 116About Jon Bartos"Starting my own search firm in 1999 was both the most challenging and rewarding decision of my career. It gave me the freedom to build a business on my own terms, while still being present for my family, a balance that changed my life. Today, as CEO of Dimensional Search, I’m proud to lead a platform that empowers entrepreneurs to experience that same freedom and success. With global resources, proven systems, and a network of like-minded owners, we provide the support you need to build, grow, and scale a thriving search firm." — Jon Bartos, Chief Executive Officer, Dimensional Search Chief Investment Officer, Starfish Partners Senior Partner, Sanford Rose Associates Senior Partner, Next Level ExchangeConnect with Jon on LinkedInFollow Grow Build & Scale on LinkedInLearn how to break past the artificial ceilings in your executive search firm to Grow, Build & Scale your executive search business.