In this episode, host Taylor Baker speaks with Garry Todd, President and Managing Principal of National Engineering Search, about building a highly specialized executive recruiting firm and navigating growth, talent shortages, and leadership evolution in a niche engineering market.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why extreme specialization can create a powerful competitive advantage in recruiting and professional services
- How talent shortages in civil and geotechnical engineering are shaping the industry
- The difference between staffing and high-level executive search, and why it matters
- How market cycles, including economic downturns, can expose leadership blind spots
- The risks of becoming the operational bottleneck in your own business
- Why building the right partnerships can unlock growth and improve business fulfillment
- How evolving your business model over time is essential to staying aligned with personal and professional goals
- The role of lifestyle design and remote work in modern leadership and business operations
This conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness, adaptability, and strategic partnership in building a sustainable business. Garry Todd’s journey shows that long-term success is not just about expertise or consistency, but about recognizing limitations, learning from setbacks, and continuously redesigning both the business and life you want to lead.
To learn more about Garry Todd and his work, visit nes-llc.com.