Redefining Recruiting with Prevail + Y Scouts with Ryan Berry

2025-08-27

In this episode of the Built On Purpose podcast, Max and Ryan Berry discuss the evolving landscape of recruiting, the importance of building strong relationships, and the role of technology in enhancing personal interactions. Ryan shares his journey into the recruiting industry, highlighting key inflection points and lessons learned along the way. The conversation delves into the core values that drive Prevail, the significance of health and well-being in leadership, and the vision for the future of the company. With i...

Ryan shares his journey into the recruiting industry, highlighting key inflection points and lessons learned along the way.

The conversation delves into the core values that drive Prevail, the significance of health and well-being in leadership, and the vision for the future of the company. With insights on finding the right business partner and the importance of self-motivation, this episode offers valuable perspectives for anyone in the recruiting field.

Takeaways:

• The traditional recruiting model is outdated and leads to burnout for recruiters while delivering less-than-ideal results for clients and candidates.
• Prevail Recruiting is rethinking the future of staffing by combining AI-driven automation, elite recruiter pay, and four-day work weeks.
• Finding a business partner is like a "cat and mouse game" – it requires alignment, trust, and a shared vision.
• The importance of building a company that prioritizes the well-being and success of its recruiters.
• Ryan's untraditional career path, that led him to finding recruiting as an exciting, viable career, after a stint in Australia.

YScouts Company Links:

🌐 Website: https://yscouts.com/

💼 About Us: https://yscouts.com/about-us/

📊 Process Demo: https://yscouts.com/resources/

👥 Meet the Team: https://yscouts.com/meet-the-team/

📚 Free Book “Hiring on Purpose”: https://yscouts.com/hiring-on-purpose/

🎙️ Built on Purpose Podcast: https://yscouts.com/podcast/

📝 Blog: https://yscouts.com/blog/

📞 Contact: https://yscouts.com/contact/

Max Hansen ( yscouts Founder):

👤 Profile: https://yscouts.com/max-hansen/

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen