Meet your speakers
You'll be learning directly from the team who built this playbook themselves, and have helped thousands of recruiters put it into practice.
Louise Archer
Founder of Retrained Search
View on LinkedInLouise has worked on the frontline of recruitment for twenty years. Having been a contingent recruiter before transitioning to retained, she understands the struggles recruiters face operating on a contingent basis. Louise has trained over 1,000 members globally, from large recruitment firms to independent recruiters, to successfully win and deliver their business on a retained basis, securing over £30 million in retained fees in the last two years, most with zero prior experience of retained search.
Jordan Taylor
Director & Search Executive Coach
View on LinkedInJordan spent several years experiencing the typical frustrations of a contingent recruiter, working in uncommitted partnerships on a no-win, no-fee basis. He transitioned to a fully retained executive search consultant, quadrupling his revenue while winning and delivering senior, strategic hires globally. He's passionate about helping recruiters achieve the same, which is why he joined Retrained Search as a coach, helping over 2,000 recruiters deliver their business on a retained basis.
Sarah Chester-Nelson
AI Marketing Strategist & Co-Owner
View on LinkedInSarah was previously a recruiter whose success with social media and targeted email led her into digital marketing. Over the past 18 months she's worked with recruitment business leaders and senior search consultants to develop digital marketing strategies that generate retained business, helping clients hit annual revenue targets within Q1, secure six-figure fees, and build consistent inbound lead flow. Her approach is built on a "shortlist philosophy": quality over quantity, using AI to streamline processes while keeping the human connection authentic.