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<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is your vision and why are you doing this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Acquiring and growing SRA is a \u201cget to\u201d not a \u201chave to\u201d for the leadership team and owners of SRA. Building something that is a true industry game-changer and that has never been done before is the legacy we strive to create. We are committed to a corporate team that is capable, connected and unified in the pursuit of our own next level. We love helping firms achieve their goals, and being able to do so within the framework of a like-minded group of fun-loving entrepreneurs is what we are all about. Imagine a couple hundred search firms all over the US and another few hundred around the globe all in pursuit of building the search firms of their dreams, guided by common core values, who respect each other\u2019s individuality but know that together they can achieve far more collectively than they would individually. Now think about the benefit of developing so many\u00a0authentic and meaningful relationships with people who understand the issues you face. Operating from abundance and the concept that a \u2018rising tide lifts all boats\u2019 is baked into the cultural DNA of our team. We all have a gap between our achievement and our potential, and the gap between those is the journey to the next level. Of course, as soon as the gap closes, a new potential opens up. Like a journey to the end of a rainbow, the pot of gold is not at a destination as there is no end. The pot of gold is the journey itself!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are the next steps?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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If you have the drive and determination to build your own business, have high expectations for your professional ambitions, and desire to be in control of your lifestyle, work and life balance, and income, we look forward to talking with you soon about owning your own Sanford Rose Associates organization.\u00a0 Please review contact us<\/a>\u00a0to continue in this process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What if I already own a recruiting business?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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It does not matter if you are a solo producer, a rainmaker with a team of recruiters and researchers, or a producing manager with a few other search consultants. Our scale of included support services encompasses the totality of what an organization should need to create a long and tenured legacy in the search business and within the Sanford Rose Network. Please review the alternative section of our website designed for established search firms here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the term and what if I want to leave before the term ends?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The partnership with SRA is for 10 years with the option to renew in 5 year term increments. Termination prior to completion of 5 years is not allowed. Should you wish to terminate upon completion of your 5th<\/sup> year, you will pay SRA a termination fee sum equal to 100% of the royalties due and owing from the preceding 12 months. If you decide to terminate the Franchise Agreement after 6 years, a termination fee sum of 80% of royalties due and owing from the preceding 12 months. \u00a0If you decide to terminate after 7 years, a termination fee sum of 60% of royalties due and owing from the preceding 12 months. \u00a0If you decide to terminate after 8 years, a termination fee sum of 40% of royalties due and owing from the preceding 12 months. \u00a0If you decide to terminate after 9 years, a termination fee sum of 20% of royalties due and owing from the preceding 12 months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How do I find, select, and train new recruiters?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Our offices have access to what we believe is the finest recruiting training in the industry as Sanford Rose Associates is owned by Kaye\/Bassman who owns Next Level Exchange. Instead of relying on one trainer, or one approach, or one methodology, the Next Level Exchange provides access to dozens of industry insiders who have only one thing in common \u2013 a track record of success. Although you may not know much about how to begin scaling your business through effective hiring, training, and ongoing performance management, we do; we have been successfully helping organizations discover and hire executive talent for decades and will partner with you as you hire talent for your own team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What tools do I need to get started?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Executive search is a unique business in that the start-up requirements are minimal, yet the skills and talent needed for success are significant. When getting started, you must have a phone, online presence, a recruiting database software, and some insurance and perhaps state requirements.\u00a0 We will assist you in the initial population of your database, but you may also choose to invest in tools such as LinkedIn or industry-specific databases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can you assure me success and how much money can I make? How long is the ramp-up time?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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A new franchise of SRA has owners that were once a franchisee themselves and understand that the franchisee is a client who needs to be served so that the franchisees can best serve the external clients that pay the search fees. A new franchisee has the intellectual capital of a team having trained over 1,000 recruiting firms and 10,000+ recruiters on 6 continents. \u00a0We cannot guarantee success in this business, but our mission is to make sure that if you ever leave the network, you are one of our strongest testimonials and most raving fans.\u00a0 Our mission would be that you would attest to the fact that SRAI did absolutely everything to train, mentor, and support you and you simply decided that the search business was not the right fit for you.\u00a0 Success cannot be guaranteed in this business, but there is no doubt that starting in our industry as a Sanford Rose Associates dramatically increases the odds, the speed and the level of success!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How long does it take to open an office?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Our EntrepreneurExpress\u2122 program is designed to provide new Owners proactive assistance for start-up and front-end activities such as business structure, licensing, technology, and office configuration and location, prior to the commencement of initial training. EntrepreneurExpress can be initiated distance-based approximately four weeks prior to Phase 1 Training, which is conducted at our headquarters. With those issues addressed early on, an Owner is given the opportunity to concentrate on learning the search business with a goal of opening the office as soon as possible following the completion of Phase 1 Training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How do I determine the focus of my niche?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Most Sanford Rose Associates Search Consultants choose to specialize in some combination of a specific function, industry, location, and level of expertise \u2013 which is what we refer to as Market Mastery.\u00a0 Whether you choose to build from your previous business experience, background, and connections or start a new chapter, Sanford Rose Associates has a methodology that will help cement your foundation and future in search.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How is the name for an office selected?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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You will notice that many of our offices are named by location, while some are branded by a name or group. The choice of how to name your office is yours to make, and we will advise you appropriately so you select a name that works in perpetuity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can I decide the location of my office? Do I have to have an office suite, or can I office from home?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Your office location is determined based on where you want to live and work and can be set up nearly anywhere. You even have the option of starting your business in your home, in a professional virtual office, or in commercial space. You are not required at any time to have a professional office suite. We can work with you to define a specific territory; however, there are no geographical restrictions around your clientele or where they can be located. You are free to work with any client globally.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How does SRAI control the brand?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Because of greed and the desire to sell new franchises, the primary reason a franchise recruiting network\u2019s brand is destroyed is through over-saturation in a niche. As a privately held organization, SRAI has the luxury to choose why and when we add new offices to the network, growing at the pace we want, with the people we want and without creating over-saturation in any market.\u00a0 We have turned many established, million-dollar search firms down from joining our family because those offices would compete directly with the same clients and candidates.\u00a0 When SRAI has a significant and established presence within a niche, we will not add new offices to that niche without the consent and desire of their admission by the office or offices in that space.\u00a0 So, as they say, the early bird gets the worm!\u00a0 If all markets become saturated we will simply only allow members to join when one retires or leaves, and like many elite country clubs, we hope our waiting list becomes years to join as well!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>I am considering other recruiting franchises \u2013 what questions should I ask them? (You should ask these questions of SRA as well!)<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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