Finding the Drive for My Staffing Agency
When I started my staffing agency, I had one mission in mind: to help people find meaningful work and help businesses find reliable, capable talent. But let’s be honest—it hasn’t always been easy.
There have been seasons when the fire burned bright, and seasons when it flickered low. And through it all, I’ve learned something powerful:
Your “drive” isn’t something you find once—it’s something you rediscover every day.The Early Days: Purpose Over Profit
In the beginning, it was never about making millions. It was about making a difference.
I saw businesses struggling to find people they could trust. I saw job seekers frustrated by being overlooked or mismatched. And I knew—I felt—that I could be the bridge between them.
That vision kept me going when the phones were silent and the invoices were pending. I reminded myself: Even if I change one life today, it’s worth it.When Doubt Creeps In
Running a staffing agency means constantly juggling expectations—yours, your clients’, your team’s, your candidates’. It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind and wonder:
Am I doing enough?
Is this still working?
Should I pivot? Quit? Change direction?
And when doubt creeps in, that’s when I go back to the core:
The business that finally filled all its positions and hit record revenue.
The single mom who landed a job through us and finally got stability.
The new graduate who got their first “real” break because we believed in them.
These stories are my fuel.The Drive is in the Impact
What keeps me going isn’t a paycheck—it’s the ripple effect.
When we help someone land a job, we’re not just filling a position—we’re changing lives. We’re giving people the dignity of work, the power of choice, and the ability to dream again. And when businesses grow because they have the right people, they create opportunities for even more people.
That’s legacy.
That’s purpose.
That’s the real drive.Finding It Again (When You’ve Lost It)
If you’re running a business—and you’re in a slump—here’s what I’ve learned:
Reconnect with your “why.” Write it down. Speak it out loud. Post it on your wall.
Celebrate your wins. Big or small, every success matters.
Talk to your people. Clients, team members, candidates—let their stories remind you why you started.
Give yourself permission to rest. Burnout doesn’t mean you’ve lost your passion. It just means you need a reset.
Still Driving. Still Dreaming. Still Doing.
My staffing agency may have started with a vision, but it’s fueled by real people, real stories, and real impact.
If you’re reading this and you’re a business owner trying to find your drive again—know this: it’s still in you. It just might be buried under pressure, fatigue, or fear. But it’s there. Waiting. Ready.
Keep going. The people you're meant to help are waiting for you.