Executive Summary: Hollstadt Consulting has been a trusted advisor to businesses for 34 years. Our deep understanding of people has helped us connect hundreds of thousands of talented individuals with the right employers. Now, in addition to placing consultants, we’re officially launching Hollstadt Exclusive Search™: A better way to recruit exceptional people.

I’m Jim Jungbauer, minority owner and individual contributor at Hollstadt Consulting. Since 1990, Hollstadt has been the employment matchmaker for hundreds of thousands of local professionals. I started in the consulting industry in 1996 and have always loved getting to know everyone I meet. My network is a who’s who of talent, more importantly, it’s a network of proven people who get the job done. Don’t take that as a brag, rather evidence demonstrating why you should trust me to drive your next recruiting search.

Introductions

I’m thrilled to formally introduce our new service offering, Hollstadt Exclusive Search™, but before I do that, if I’m going to ask you to hire me to lead your next big search, you might want to know a little bit about me. I’m a local guy—born and raised in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. My wife (and boss), Molly and I have been married 37 years, have two wonderful grown children, and now a fabulous granddaughter.

From Consultant to President

My commitment to Hollstadt Consulting started before Molly and I purchased the company from Rachel Hollstadt in 2012. Before then, my first interaction with Hollstadt was as a business consultant in 2003 for a firm that to this day remains a client. A few years into consulting, Rachel brought me inside and put me in charge of our Sales and Recruiting divisions. In 2008, I became the President and had the opportunity to work with Rachel and an outstanding leadership team to continue to serve our clients and consultants.

From President to Minority Owner

When Rachel shared that she was ready for her next adventure, Molly and I made an offer and Rachel accepted. At that point, Molly left her role as Controller of the Minnesota Wild to take on majority ownership and the title of CEO of Hollstadt Consulting– continuing the long-held tradition of being a woman-owned and operated business.

Why Launch Hollstadt Exclusive Search™ Now?

The recruitment landscape has undergone a digital revolution. We at Hollstadt were early adopters of these advancements, leveraging technology to streamline processes and expand our reach. But as online platforms became commonplace, I noticed a shift – a growing emphasis on speed and volume over cultural fit and long-term success. Frankly, this prioritization of quantity over quality left me concerned.

Hollstadt’s Exclusive Search™ represents a return to the core principles of talent placement. I believe technology is a powerful tool, but it can’t measure chemistry— it can’t replace the human connection essential for finding the perfect fit and often overlooks hard to find candidates.

The foundation of our success lies in building strong relationships, guided by our four core values:

  1. First Understand: We don’t believe in cookie-cutter solutions. We take the time to truly listen and understand your unique needs, culture, and vision for growth.
  2. Be Humbly Confident: Our decades of experience are valuable, but we approach each situation with a genuine desire to learn from you.
  3. Do the Right Thing: Your success is our success. We believe in building long-term partnerships and finding the perfect fit for both your company and the candidate.
  4. Grow and Prosper: We are committed to fostering a culture of growth for both our employees and the businesses we partner with. We never settle for the status quo.

Let Me Help You Find Your Perfect Fit

Our experience, combined with in-depth research on client needs, has allowed us to refine what you want and need in a professional search:

  • Reduced Risk in Your Search: Forget about hefty retainers and divided attention. Hollstadt Exclusive Search™ is a risk-reduced solution. You partner exclusively with us, allowing us to focus all our resources on finding the ideal candidate for your team. And the best part is you only pay when we place a successful fit.
  • Breadth and Capabilities: We’ve mastered the tools of modern digital search, but our true advantage lies in our silent candidate pipeline. These are high-caliber professionals who are not actively seeking new jobs. Through years of relationship building, we’ve identified top talent who may be open to the right opportunity. This allows us to present you with exclusive access to a pool of exceptional candidates that wouldn’t be found on traditional job boards.

Hollstadt Exclusive Search™ isn’t just another recruitment service. It’s a partnership designed to enhance your next professional search and empower your team for lasting success.

Finding the right person takes time and effort, so let me handle the heavy lifting for you.

to discuss your specific needs and goals. In that conversation, we’ll be able to delve deeper into how Hollstadt Exclusive Search™ will find you the perfect person for your team.

Let’s get started! Reach me using your preferred contact method from the options below.

Jim Jungbauer

President

Hollstadt Consulting