#14: Ditch the Cold Calls: Build a Talent Community Instead - with Taylor Desseyn

About This Episode

Rhona is joined by Taylor Desseyn, who shares his unconventional approach to tech recruiting, focusing on building a community rather than relying on traditional outreach strategies. He also shares his strategies for engaging his audience, including experimenting with content and listening to the market. Taylor encourages recruiters to embrace the future of online talent communities and leverage talent marketplaces like Gun.io. 📬 Newsletter: https://link.rhonapierce.com/YZEviw //TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 INTRODUCTION08:42 Experimenting with Content and Listening to the Market15:05 The Importance of Building Community19:11 The Power of Content in Helping Others24:19 The Future of Talent Acquisition: Online Communities29:03 In-Person Interactions and Talent Marketplaces RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ #12: The Unstoppable Power of a Recruiter's Brand, with Anna Morgan **** 🌟 CONNECT WITH TAYLOR 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/taylordesseyn 🌐 Website: https://solo.to/tdesseyn 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tdesseyn 📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tdesseyn 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/tdesseyn 🌟 CONNECT WITH ME 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhonab 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhonabpierce/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhonabpierce🌐 Website: https://www.rhonapierce.com/ 💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/throw-out-the-playbook/id1740429498 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4R6bJ4JZpqOlFdYelWwsBr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices