COO Message

Congratulations on making the decision to explore starting your own business. I remember that day for me. It was December of 1998; I had sat down with my wife and kids to explore the “road less traveled” to get their buy-in to start my own business. I had spent 17 years in an industry, and though I kept moving up the ladder, we had to move three different times.  Starting my own business wasn’t just my decision; knowing the time and effort I would need to put into it, I needed everyone’s blessing. After much discussion (and some might say negotiation), everyone was on board! After a month of training with my new franchise partner, I started Jonathan Scott International in January 1999, a recruiting firm focused on the Warehouse Automation Technologies market. I never looked back.

Fast forward, nearly three decades later: like an amusement park ride, it was exhilarating, challenging, sometimes scary, and yes, extremely rewarding in every way.

Why look at the professional search and staffing industry?

• The top 25% of successful small Executive Search firm owners were earning high six and seven-figure incomes.
• Search firm owners built their businesses around their desired lifestyles, prioritizing personal fulfillment over rigid corporate structures.
• Leveraging their industry knowledge, contacts, and experience, Owners excelled in their chosen fields.
• Overhead and startup costs were low, enabling them to focus on growth rather than excessive expenses.
• Time to cash flow could be as soon as 90 days, versus some industries seeing a year or more.
• Most importantly, search firm owners became their own bosses, taking control of their time, priorities, and ultimately the level of success they were driven to attain.

But what truly made me fall in love with this business was the newfound freedom and flexibility it provided. I could be home by 5:00 pm each day, coach my son’s little league team, and attend every single one of my daughter’s horse shows. The ability to be present in their lives was truly life-changing for me and my family.

That brings me to Dimensional Search, a Sanford Rose Associates International organization. As the Chief Operating Officer, I am proud to lead this industry-leading platform that empowers new search firm owners to build, grow and scale successful recruiting practices while realizing their personal and professional visions.

What sets us apart?

• A brand with a global presence, giving you credibility and access to a vast network that is the fastest growing in the industry.
• Proven methodologies that have nurtured successful business owners to build, grow and scale their firms in various industries.
• A team behind you that provides world-class hiring, training, one-on-one coaching, digital marketing, Mastermind groups, discounts on cutting-edge technology and resources, professional development and much more.
• Multiple potential recurring revenue streams, including Executive Search, Consulting and Interim Staffing.
• As part of Starfish Partners, there is a complete lifecycle of resources and services available that allow Search Firm owners to monetize their investment – including capital and merger and acquisition opportunities.

Envision an environment in which you are in control of your lifestyle, balance, future, and income. You have flexibility as to how you can build and grow, but with the structure and support from others who have paved the way for your success. Dimensional Search provides you the freedom and flexibility to craft your legacy – however you define it. Together, we can shape your future and make a significant impact in the lives of your candidates, clients, and families.

I invite you to embrace the road less traveled, just as I did, and experience the incredible freedom, fulfillment, and success that awaits you. Take that leap of faith and begin an extraordinary journey with us.

Sincerely,

Jon Bartos
Chief Operating Officer