I'm truly at a loss for words to convey the immense pride I feel for our team this year. Amidst a challenging landscape where many recruiting and executive search firms faced setbacks, our team not only met but exceeded expectations. They adhered to our time-honored process, unearthing exceptional, passive candidates for our clients. This year witnessed an unprecedented number of successful candidate placements across a broader spectrum of clients, with nearly 50 new clients coming on board. While revenue growth is the cornerstone of business success, what truly astounds me is the caliber of our present team. They are a cohort dedicated to daily excellence, showing up consistently with unwavering dedication. They foster an environment of mutual encouragement and support. When someone faces a tough day, this team rallies to lift them up. And when someone secures a landmark deal (this year saw the two largest deals in our company's history!), the entire team celebrates these victories together. With a culture like this, success becomes an inevitable byproduct. Yet, what astounds me isn't just surpassing sales records, but achieving this feat with a staggering 60% fewer producing staff members pursuing this collective goal. Business revolves around people. When you assemble the right individuals united by a common purpose, and those individuals embody commitment, diligence, and a hunger for constant improvement, anything is possible.
🎉 We're thrilled to share that 2023 marked an incredible milestone for Harrison Gray! It emerged as our most successful year in terms of revenue, surpassing our previous peak in 2022. Since our inception in 2014, Harrison Gray Search has consistently grown its revenue each year, barring the challenging times of 2020 during the pandemic. 🙏 We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the candidates who entrusted us to guide their career transitions, the clients who count on us to fortify and expand their teams, and our exceptional staff whose dedication brings it all to fruition. Our current teams in Grand Rapids and Denver comprise an exceptional cohort collaborating to achieve remarkable feats. 🌟 From everyone at Harrison Gray Search, we wish you Happy Holidays! Let's raise a toast to the remarkable accomplishments of 2023 and set our sights on an even more extraordinary 2024!