DO I RUN MY BUSINESS —OR DOES IT RUN ME?
If you don’t have the right people in the right positions, this probably troubles you.
So many employers seek “quality” candidates, yet don’t focus on being a business that attracts that quality.
Raised in an entrepreneurial family, I felt the impact before I understood it.
Despite the advantages of a family-run business, there were stressful patterns that could have been avoided with self-reflection.
⚠️ #1 obvious lesson:
The right people stay in teams that match their values.
Company and team self-awareness create an attractive stability. Effective teams can have unexpected configurations.
SO I'VE SPENT MOST OF MY CAREER SELF-REFLECTING AND BUILDING A TEAM SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMPANY AND CANDIDATE.
Wax on, wax off.
80,000 calls and 150,000 emails later, we’ve learned the role team chemistry plays within company culture—so you can focus on running your business.
Meet your
AMBASSADORS:
TJ Kastning
Founder & Managing Partner
TJ leads with curiosity and conversation, digging into the multi-dimensional dynamics of teams and candidates alike.
He spends his time in dialogue, whether with clients or his own team, to shape intentional, aligned hiring outcomes.
Louis Swingrover
Managing Partner
Louis is the operational complement to TJ’s visionary leadership, an integrator in the truest sense. He’s deeply involved in shaping client partnerships, strengthening delivery, and fostering a team culture built on accountability and trust.
Jake Bull
Recruiter
Jake builds relationships with construction professionals, aligning their goals with the right opportunities and supporting them throughout the hiring process.
Olivia Smith
Recruiting Assistant & Scheduling Coordinator
Olivia ensures candidates and interviewers are supported at every stage, from coordinating calls and interviews to sending prep materials and compiling feedback.
Summer Kastning
Sourcing Manager
Summer is the engine behind our search strategy, researching, organizing, and filtering thousands of candidate profiles to find the best fit.
She supports every committed search from kickoff to outreach, preparing targeted lists and crafting tailored communications.