The Mindset of a Seven-Figure Headhunter (with Brent Orsuga)

2026-06-08

In this episode of Take the Stage, Brad Bialy sits down with Brent Orsuga to explore why the best recruiters win by mastering mindset, controlling inputs, reverse-engineering success, and refusing to blame the market for their results. About the Guest Brent Orsuga is the founder of Pinnacle Growth Advisors, an award-winning talent advisory firm specializing in supply chain and logistics recruiting across the U.S. and Canada. A seven-figure recruiter, headhunter and entrepreneur with more than two decades of recruiting...

About the Guest

Brent Orsuga is the founder of Pinnacle Growth Advisors, an award-winning talent advisory firm specializing in supply chain and logistics recruiting across the U.S. and Canada. A seven-figure recruiter, headhunter and entrepreneur with more than two decades of recruiting experience, Brent is widely recognized for helping companies attract top-performing talent while teaching recruiters how to operate at an elite level.

Key Takeaways

You control more than you think.
Elite performers expect to win.
Activity creates opportunity.
Identity determines outcomes.
Success is reverse-engineered, not hoped for.

Timestamps

[00:25] – Stop blaming the market
[01:00] – Inputs, outputs, and outcomes
[02:00] – Why pipeline solves panic
[03:24] – Planting seeds for future revenue
[04:53] – Playing offense during slow seasons
[06:05] – Becoming a professional shoulder tapper
[08:14] – From recruiter to talent advisor
[12:23] – Escaping commodity recruiting
[15:29] – Why mindset changes everything
[17:59] – Reverse-engineering seven-figure billing
[23:41] – Building a personal performance center
[30:24] – You are the problem and solution

About the Host

Brad Bialy is a trusted voice and highly sought-after speaker in the staffing and recruiting industry, known for helping firms grow through integrated marketing, sales, and recruiting strategies. With over 13 years at Haley Marketing and a proven track record guiding hundreds of firms, Brad brings deep expertise and a fresh, actionable perspective to every engagement. He’s the host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the staffing industry’s leading podcasts with more than 250,000 downloads.