December
12/31/2008 The clock strikes Midnight tonight, its 2009, and there is no stopping it. Life advances, ready or not. What's next for you in 2009? Experts say there are three types of people when it comes to goal setting. Which type most closely resembles you?

12/17/2008 Last week a group of Health Career Agents Owner/Operators participated in a roundtable panel discussion titled, "Changes in Healthcare Recruiting in 2009". The conference call was recorded and for a limited time you can listen to an archived version.

12/10/2008 Hindsight is valuable but the problem with hindsight is that it is just that, "after the fact". When evaluating a new business, wouldn't it be great to learn lessons from others before you? To glean all the positive learning's from their journey and avoid potential mistakes.

12/03/2008 Health Career Agents is extending its deadline for becoming an Owner/Operator until 12/30/2008. Previously set for December 1st, the deadline was extended at the request of prospective Owner/Operators working to arrange funding.

 November
11/26/2008 Get your copy of our new 39 page "Business Plan" on recruiting Nurse Practitioners and staffing Physical Therapists. There's no cost, you just have to keep the information confidential.

11/19/2008 This Friday, November 21st represents the last stop of our eight city tour. We have spanned the country holding "Marketplace Analysis and Business Planning" events for people like you interested in starting their own healthcare recruiting and staffing business.

11/12/2008 Every week on "The Healthcare Recruiter" radio show, Host and Health Career Agents President, Brian Marchant-Calsyn, interviews a variety of Owner/Operators who openly discuss their healthcare recruiting and medical staffing business.

11/05/2008 How will healthcare reform under the Obama Presidency affect recruiting? For an indication, look at a two year old healthcare coverage program in Massachusetts, as highlighted in a Washington Post article last week "because its strategies resemble much of the approach to health care that Obama has said he would pursue."

 October
10/29/2008 Regardless who wins the election next Tuesday, changes in healthcare will be good for recruiting and staffing. Both presidential candidates' plans require an influx of capital into healthcare and will add regulatory requirements. These are friendly drivers of recruiting and staffing fees and activity.

10/22/2008 Last weekend, our National Conference in Orlando was a total success! New Owners participated in advanced trainings with corporate staff and Owners/Operators generating $250,000 in revenue and up.

10/15/2008 Prospective Owner/Operators are invited to attend a special "Marketplace Analysis and Business Planning" event in Orlando. Anyone interested in starting their own healthcare recruiting and staffing business can attend without obligation or cost.

10/08/2008 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Healthcare will generate 3 million new wage and salary jobs between 2006 and 2016, more than any other industry. Meanwhile, seven of the twenty fastest growing occupations are healthcare related."

10/01/2008 - The economy has people nervous. All indicators show that we are on the fringe of a recession. The picture is negative, bad news sells and the media doesn't let us forget it, even for a minute.

However, in spite of all the negative press, there is good news; there are industries and companies that are on-trend, growing and thriving, even during trying economic times like these.

 September
09/17/2008 - Want to be successful in your own healthcare recruiting and staffing business? This is your chance to learn from the best at the Health Career Agents National Conference in Orlando, October 17th - 19th.

09/10/2008 - New Owners, who start their own healthcare recruiting and staffing business with us before September 30th, can participate in our intensive "Fast-Track Accelerated Start-Up" training. Besides getting you off to a quick start, it also puts you in position to attend our National Conference in October.

09/03/2008 - This Friday, September 5th, Health Career Agents is training new Owners interested in starting their own healthcare recruiting and staffing businesses. Prospective Owner/Operators can monitor the first day of training, without obligation, before deciding if they want to get involved.

 August
08/27/2008 - Next Friday, Health Career Agents will be training entrepreneurs interested in starting their own healthcare recruiting and staffing businesses.

08/20/2008 - As part of "Fast-Track" Training, new Owners can go through remote training in August and September, while attending onsite new Owner training, September 5-7 at our new Training and Support facility in Michigan.

08/13/2008 - New Owner/Operators who sign-up before August 31st can participate in the next generation of our Accelerated Start-Up Program. The "Fast-Track" Start-Up matches you with experienced and successful Owners, working on filling their most urgent positions immediately.

08/06/2008 - Are you are seriously considering the Health Career Agents Owner program? If so, we have the “Perfect Formula” for you to get started and achieve a high-level of proficiency and knowledge in just 90 days. In three months, our National Conference will be conducted in Orlando.

 July
07/30/2008 - With the increasing demand for healthcare professionals and incentives to pay less to become an Owner, there is no better time to become an Owner with Health Career Agents. But time is running out.

07/23/2008 - It's not too late to take advantage of the “Perfect Formula” to become an Owner. Sign up by July 31st and begin the most aggressive business start—up plan we’ve ever offered. Not only does the Perfect Formula offer travel incentives to attend our National Conference in Orlando, you can actually pay less to become an Owner.

07/16/2008 - Are you are seriously considering the Health Career Agents Owner program? If so, we have the “Perfect Formula” for you to get started and achieve a high-level of proficiency and knowledge in just 90 days. In three months, our National Conference will be conducted in Orlando.

07/09/2008 - New Owners (who sign-up in July) can do most, or all, of their remote training before on-site training August 8-10. Over the next two months they can get their business going and as part of this accelerated plan, attend our National Conference in October, in Orlando and get NAPS certification for the Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) designation.

07/02/2008 - The shortage of healthcare professionals continues to grow, and predictions call for greater deficiencies in the years to come. For many healthcare recruiting and staffing companies, the crisis has been lucrative. Medical facilities are paying hefty fees to acquire and retain qualified healthcare professionals.

 June
06/25/2008 - As you read this week’s articles, it’s evident that the need for healthcare recruiting and medical staffing continues to grow and our Owner/Operators are taking full advantage of the marketplace.

06/18/2008 - Times are tough. The unemployment rate is up, gas prices are at all-time highs, and nationwide the real estate market has gone soft. And you want to start your own business?

06/11/2008 - Earlier today, we announced an exciting initiative allow prospective Owners to get involved for as little as $30,000.

06/04/2008 - Our next New Owner Start-Up Training has officially been announced. It will be held June 28th-29th at our Training & Support Headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.

 May
05/28/2008 - It’s a great time to begin evaluating the Health Career Agents Owner Program. Due to successes within our network, we are trying more than ever to partner with our Owners. Your success equals our success.

05/21/2008 - Last weekend, we held our National Conference in Tempe, Arizona. How did it go? It was a complete success! Over 130 Owner/Operators in the Health Career Agents Network were in attendance – making it the largest event in the history of our company.

05/14/2008 - Wow – anticipation is building for the Health Career Agents National Conference this weekend in Tempe, Arizona. To date, more than 100 Owner/Operators have registered to attend, including many of the most successful members of our network.

05/07/2008 - The Health Career Agents National Conference is next weekend, May 16th-18th in Tempe Arizona. While it’s a great training event for new and existing Owners, there is also an event geared specifically towards individuals still in the evaluation stages.

 April
04/30/2008 - It’s that time of year again – flowers are blooming, birds are chirping and there is a general feeling of “rebirth” in the air. I love spring and all of the fresh chances it brings.

04/23/2008 - Everyone at Health Career Agents is buzzing over our upcoming “Luau in the Desert” Owner National Conference May 16th-18th. It’s anticipated to be our biggest & best National Conference ever and we have a lot of special sessions occurring during the weekend training event.

04/16/2008 - Yesterday, we announced the upcoming New Owner “Closed Access” Accelerated Start-Up Training. Basically, new Owners that “come on board” before the April 25th deadline have the ability to go through three weeks of intensive, accelerated start-up.

04/09/2008 - It’s an exciting time for Health Career Agents’ Owners, because even as the nation is facing an economic downturn, their businesses are booming.

04/02/2008 - If you are still contemplating the Owner Program, stay tuned for a special announcement soon (via email) regarding an upcoming New Owner “Alumni Group” training event, plus news on our upcoming 2008 National Conference.

 March
03/26/2008 - Yes, the time is almost here. On March 31st, the price to become an Owner/Operator with Health Career Agents will be increasing to $75,000-$100,000, depending on options chosen.

03/19/2008 - Is healthcare recruiting & medical staffing a business venture you have been considering? If so, take time to learn more about getting started with the help of Health Career Agents.

03/12/2008 - Last weekend’s new Owner Training in Denver was a huge success.

03/05/2008 - Over the past few weeks, we’ve had Owners joining us on our weekly radio show, “The Healthcare Recruiter” discussing their million-plus projections for their business’s 2008 revenue.

 February
02/27/2008 - Have you been considering launching your own healthcare recruiting and staffing business as an Owner/Operator? If so, consider coming to meet with us next Friday in Denver for a special business analysis meeting.

02/20/2008 - Frequently we get a chance to sit down with established Owners and conduct an interview with them on camera. We were able to do just that with a handful of our Owners at our National Conference late in 2007.

02/13/2008 - Thinking about becoming an Owner with Health Career Agents? Time is running out to join before the end of February and save $48,000. Next month the cost of starting a healthcare recruiting and staffing business with Health Career Agents will increase to $75,000 or $100,000 (depending on options chosen).

02/06/2008 - There are big things happening at the Health Career Agents Corporate office. Tremendous additions are being made to the Owner Program offerings, including more software pieces, internet marketing development, sales consultant program changes, and much, much more.

January
01/30/2008 - So you want to get involved with healthcare recruiting & medical staffing? Good choice – it’s a booming field that will only continue to grow in the upcoming years.

01/23/2008 - So you want to own your own healthcare recruiting & medical staffing business? As a Health Career Agents Owner, there are predefined steps individuals take to successfully launch their business.

01/16/2008 - How are Health Career Agents Owner/Operators different from traditional recruiters in the eyes of the healthcare candidates? Excellent question.

01/09/2008 - Last week, in the spirit of a start of a new year, we went "back to the basics" in discussion of the Owner Program. I outlined a few basic principles of the Owner Program including its non-franchise structure, thorough start-up training, and ability to work in conjunction with other Owners to make placements faster.

01/02/2008 - Frequently, my newsletter articles discuss some pretty in-depth topics. More likely than not, they are more applicable to individuals that have been thinking becoming an Owner for some time and have done considerable research.

December
12/26/2007 - As the end of 2007 approaches, the focus for most of us shifts to goals and aspirations for 2008. In late 2006 I mentioned an interesting statistic that I would like to revisit (or introduce to our new readers).

12/19/2007 - With the holiday season upon us, many of us find our thoughts wandering to friends and family, wishing we had more time to spend with them. Individuals working in an employee role find their holiday season is scheduled by their boss, typically only allowing a few days off from work.

12/12/2007 - Health Career Agents Owner/Operators own their own healthcare recruiting and medical staffing business. Like any business, there is a start-up cost, but most Owners run the business out of their home, keeping overhead low.

12/05/2007 - Are you interested in working from your own home office, helping healthcare practitioners take the next step in their career? Health Career Agents is actively recruiting Sales Consultants for successful Owner/Operators that are ready to grow their team.

November
11/28/2007 - Everyone at Health Career Agents is really proud of the way the Owner Network is growing and the quality of individuals we have getting involved. Want to see if it is a fit for your goals?

11/21/2007 - Are you interested in working from your own home office, helping healthcare practitioners take the next step in their career? Health Career Agents is actively recruiting Sales Consultants for successful Owner/Operators that are ready to grow their team.

11/14/2007 - The holiday season is quickly approaching (it is the middle of November, after all). Though most people are busy buying gifts and planning dinners, if you are considering starting your own business it is a great time to conduct your due diligence.

11/07/2007 - Health Career Agents Owner/Operators own their own healthcare recruiting and medical staffing business. Like any business, there is a start-up cost, but most Owners run the business out of their home, keeping overhead low.

October
10/31/2007 - San Antonio here we come! This weekend, both new and existing Owners from around the country will fly to San Antonio to attend Health Career Agents 2007 National Conference.

10/24/2007 - Next Friday, November 2nd, individuals interested in the Owner Program are invited to San Antonio to meet with Health Career Agents management team. The day before our National Conference, we are holding a one-day Business Analysis Event covering multiple aspects of the Owner Program.

10/17/2007 - November 3rd-4th Owner/Operators from around the country will join us in San Antonio for Health Career Agents 2007 National Conference. A multitude of events and special training sessions are planned, including a session on closing large healthcare recruiting contracts.

10/10/2007 - Sales Consultant vs. Owner Program – which is right for your background and goals?

10/03/2007 - The best part of my position at Health Career Agents? Speaking with Owners before they appear on our weekly internet radio show, “The Healthcare Recruiter”. Each week we feature an Owner that has found their definition of success.

September
09/26/2007 - In two days, individuals considering the Owner program will travel to our corporate Headquarters in St. Louis to attend a day of Business Analysis Events. The day’s agenda includes a Business Planning Meeting, lunch with our staff and management team, and a presentation by yours truly about how we help our Owners utilize internet marketing techniques.

09/19/2007 - A few weeks ago we announced an exciting marketing opportunity for new Owner/Operators. At our New Owner Training Event next weekend, held at our St. Louis Corporate Headquarters, new Owners will have the unique ability to personalize their website and email correspondence with professional video and portraits.

09/12/2007 - When individuals start to consider the Owner Program, they frequently inquire about what the "typical" Owner looks like. Fact is, there is no typical. Owner/Operators come from all walks of life – accountants, teachers, medical professionals, and much more. About half of our Owners are women and some Owner/Operators run their business as a husband/wife team.

09/05/2007 - Technology. To some Owners this is the scariest part of business start-up. For others, it's a walk in the park.

August
08/29/2007 - Each week on our internet radio show we speak with Owner/Operators in our network about their backgrounds, business operations, and growth.

08/22/2007 - It's a very exciting week for Health Career Agents! Here's the scoop on the "Big 3" events:

08/15/2007 - For many new Owner/Operators, especially those with no prior sales or recruiting experience, contacting candidates and clients is one of the most important areas to receive coaching.

08/08/2007 - Are you interested in learning more about healthcare recruiting and medical staffing? We have two different ways you can get involved – as an Owner of your own healthcare recruiting and medical staffing business or as a Sales Consultant, working with an Owner. Here is a basic description of each, as well as instructions on how to learn more:

08/01/2007 - This Monday the first of a four-part email series was distributed. The series, Nuts & Bolts: Owner Technology, takes an in-depth look at the technology solutions Owner/Operators utilize to operate and grow their business. If you missed the email, you can view an archived version here.

July
07/25/2007 - Shared Placements. They are the backbone for many Owner/Operators’ businesses and the number one goal for Health Career Agents.

07/18/2007 - One of the most convenient aspects of becoming an Owner/Operator with us is the availability of online training material. More than 100 hours of online training modules, with topics ranging from sector selection to candidate marketing, are available online allowing you to go through training on your schedule.

07/11/2007 - An important aspect of the Health Career Agents Owner/Operator Program is our Network. When an individual becomes an Owner, they not only receive full training and support to launch their business, but they also have access to hundreds of Owners around the country to do Shared Placements with.

07/04/2007 - My favorite part of my job as V.P. of Marketing at Health Career Agents is speaking with existing Owners. Hearing their stories about running their business, whether they are talking about making a shared placement or overcoming an obstacle, renews the reason why I come to work every day.


June
06/27/2007 - Are you ready to be your own boss? Ever wonder what you are missing out on right now?

06/20/2007 - This weekend, our trainers and Owner/Operators from around the country will convene in San Francisco to participate in New Owner Training as well as the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) National Conference. Want to preview new Owner training in San Francisco at no cost?

06/13/2007 - Health Career Agents provides each Owner/Operator with a solid business plan, including training, guidance, and support, to help them run their own successful healthcare recruiting company. It should be noted, however, that individuals that start their own business as an Owner/Operator are free to run their business however they choose. A prime example of this fact is portrayed in how individual Owners build, or choose not to build, a team of Sales Consultants.

06/06/2007 - When an individual is interested in learning more about becoming an Owner/Operator, owning their own healthcare recruiting and medical company, there is a 3-part Evaluation Process that we ask them to complete.

May
05/30/2007 - When asked, frequently Owners state that one of the most profitable aspects of becoming an Owner/Operator is gaining access to the Health Career Agents network of Owners.

05/16/2007 - Once new Owner/Operators have completed their remote Start-Up training, they have the option to come into Health Career Agents Training & Support office to participate in "bull-pen" training.

05/09/2007 - Time is running out to attend New Owner Training next weekend in Dallas. As a reminder, individuals that come on board and attend New Owner Training May 19th-20th are eligible to receive not only a $2,000 travel allowance, but also "work the booth" at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Conference in San Francisco next month.

05/02/2007 - Shared Placements. They are the backbone of the Health Career Agents Network and frequently one of the top benefits Owner/Operators mention when discussing their association with us.

April
04/25/2007 - Starting your own home based healthcare recruiting and medical staffing business as an Owner/Operator with us requires an initial investment of $49,900. The investment covers everything needed to get your business up and running quickly, including comprehensive remote training on healthcare recruiting and medical staffing processes, a laptop or workstation preloaded with a multitude of technology solutions, including research software and email tracking tools, a Mentor to guide you through your business start-up, and much, much more.

04/18/2007 - Last weekend, Health Career Agents attended the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) Annual Meeting and Expo in Washington D.C. One of the top highlights of the weekend was our sponsoring of the "massage station". Select Owners were able to "work the station" with Health Career Agents, working to recruit candidates and clients from the thousands of nurse executives in attendance.

04/11/2007 - Final preparations are being put in place for our nurse recruiting event and New Owner Training this weekend in Washington D.C. The event is coupled with the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) 40th Annual Meeting, where thousands of nurse executives will meet for networking and continued education.

04/04/2007 - Last week, we announced 2,000 reasons for individuals considering starting their own healthcare recruiting business to meet with us in Washington D.C. next weekend – a $2,000 travel allowance, that is.

March
03/28/2007 - Earlier this week, we announced an exciting upcoming event – Health Career Agents sponsoring multiple events at the upcoming American Organization of Nurse Executives Annual Meeting April 12th-16th in Washington D.C. We are hosting a weekend of New Owner "Start-Up" Training, as well as a special nurse recruiting event to capitalize on the thousands of nurses that will be in attendance.

03/21/2007 - Last week, 20 established Owner/Operators (and one Health Career Agents staff member) traveled to Atlanta to attempt achieving certified personnel consultant (CPC) certification. The testing event was co-sponsored by National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS) and Health Career Agents. We are pleased to announce that of the 21 individuals that attempted the certification, 100% passed and now hold the CPC designation.

03/14/2007 - Frequently, Owners come on board with prior experience in healthcare. Though neither healthcare nor recruiting experience is necessary for success as an Owner, it is always enjoyable for our staff to watch individuals with prior healthcare experience leverage their existing contacts for their new endeavor.

03/07/2007 - To many new business owners, the most exciting aspect of launching their business is marketing their services. To others, it is the most terrifying. Luckily, Health Career Agents provides all new Owners with a comprehensive marketing plan and instruction to get up and running fast.

February
02/28/2007 - Earlier this week, we announced our attendance at the upcoming American Pharmacist Association Annual Meeting next month in Atlanta. As an APhA corporate member, Health Career Agents is attending the meeting as an exhibitor and a sponsor of several events, including a Sales Consultant Orientation and an Owner Start-Up Meeting on Friday, March 16th.

02/21/2007 - Recently we have begun marketing the Sales Consultant role more aggressively. Each month we receive thousands of queries about the role and our Sales Consultant Recruiters interview hundreds of interested candidates. Since there is no investment to become a Sales Consultant, many prospects ask us why we spend so much time recruiting quality candidates to the role.

02/14/2007 - When individuals consider starting their own business, the most common first step is to evaluate franchise offerings. Franchises are the most well-known way to start a business when looking for start-up and ongoing training and support. Unfortunately, there are also a lot of negatives to starting a franchise, including ongoing fees and the portion of revenue that most franchises require you to pay back-usually as long as you own the business.

02/07/2007 - Next weekend, February 16th, Health Career Agents will be holding two information sessions prior to the New Owner Training weekend in Orlando. The first session, held Friday morning, will focus exclusively on the Sales Consultant Program. The "orientation meeting" will be a thorough overview of the Sales Consultant Program, including explaining the vast differences between the two Programs, and the pros and cons of becoming a Sales Consultant rather than an Owner.

January
01/31/2007 - While the nation is experiencing a cold trend (temperatures at corporate in St. Louis at 20 degrees), Health Career Agents is preparing to travel south to Orlando for New Owner Training-the weekend of February 17th.

01/24/2007 - While the nation is experiencing a cold trend (temperatures at corporate in St. Louis at 20 degrees), Health Career Agents is preparing to travel south to Orlando for New Owner Training-the weekend of February 17th. The Orlando New Owner training event is unique because it is scheduled with a national Critical Care healthcare conference.

01/17/2007 - On Friday, January 26th, Health Career Agents will hold two information sessions prior to New Owner training in Las Vegas. Many people are initially uncertain as to whether they want to be a Sales Consultant or an Owner, so the Consultant meeting will be on the morning of the 26th and the Owner event will be in the afternoon.

01/10/2007 - Health Career Agents will hold "Fast-Start" Owner training in Las Vegas January 26-28. The weekend event is designed to help new Owners complete their initial phase of training and hit the ground running with the remainder of their training as well as business start-up.

01/03/2007 - Health Career Agents has added major components to its Owner Program in the areas of funding and training for staffing transactions, a Mentor Program, healthcare candidate leads and greater access to Sales Consultants. These additions add to the earning potential for Owners and, unfortunately, the costs realized by Health Career Agents in helping a new Owner establish their business.

December
12/27/2006- As your goals for 2007 are developed, consider which end of the spectrum you want to be on. If you are thinking about leaving the employee role, consider taking the time to evaluate an affiliation with Health Career Agents. Whether you want to start your own healthcare recruiting business as an Owner/Operator or work with an Owner as a Sales Consultant, we are always looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team.

12/20/2006- With the holiday season upon us, many of us find our thoughts wandering to friends and family, wishing we had more time to spend with them. Individuals working in an employee role find their holiday season is scheduled by their boss, typically only allowing a few days off from work.

12/13/2006- A few weeks ago, we announced the addition of staffing to the 2007 Owner Program. The announcement has resulting in tremendous interest from both existing and prospective Owners as well as a fair amount of questions about the nature of staffing and the pros and cons of adding it to the program.

12/06/2006 - A portion of individuals that come on board as new Owner/Operators join on a part-time basis. Some Owners plan to keep their full-time job until a steady income flow is in place and others consider the Owner Program a way to earn extra money on the side in addition to their full-time position.

November
11/29/2006 - Individuals interested in learning more about starting their own healthcare recruiting company as an Owner/Operator are asked to complete a three-step Evaluation Process. Working with an Owner Recruiter throughout the process, the Evaluation Process allows the individual to get an in-depth look at the Owner Program.

11/22/2006 - A very exciting announcement was released out of Corporate yesterday. Starting January 2007, Owner/Operators will now have the ability to provide staffing services in addition to their current permanent placement offerings. As part of this new service, Health Career Agents will cover payroll funding for its Owner's staffing transactions in addition to training them on process and operations. This opens up a tremendous income opportunity for Owners, especially considering it typically takes hundreds of thousands of dollars to launch a staffing enterprise.

11/15/2006 - An interesting article featured this week in the news section of our newsletter. "Your own doctor, for $1,000 a year" discusses the increasing trend for physicians to open a new "concierge" style of practice-a decision that helps their limited clientele but will only worsen the physician shortage in the U.S. You can read the full article by clicking on the article to the left.

11/08/2006 - When an individual considers becoming an Owner/Operator (starting their own healthcare recruiting company with us) they are asked to complete a three-part Evaluation Process. One step in the process is speaking with existing Owners on our Evaluation Board.

11/01/2006 - Are you interested in becoming a healthcare recruiter, working solely on recruiting activities, or are you more interested in becoming the Owner of a healthcare recruiting company? With Health Career Agents you can choose – focus on recruiting as a sales Consultant or run the business as an Owner/Operator. The question may be which direction is right for you?

October
10/25/2006 - Individuals interested in learning more about the Owner/Operator Program are asked to complete a three-step Evaluation Process. One of the steps is speaking with Owners on our Evaluation Board. Speaking with current Owners provides valuable insight into the day-to-day business operations as well as providing prospective Owners input and advice about the new Owner training process.

10/18/2006 - Last weekend, Health Career Agents traveled to San Francisco to participate in the annual National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS) conference. As a board member, Health Career Agents hosted several events during the conference and existing Owner/Operators were able to take advantage of advanced training courses in various topics.

10/11/2006 - This weekend, Owner/Operators from around the country will be flying into San Francisco to attend Health Career Agents Regional Meeting. A few notable events this weekend include Health Career Agents attendance at the NAPS Annual Conference. Just recently, we announced that we joined NAPS (National Association of Personnel Services) Corporate Board of Directors.

10/04/2006 - The Health Career Agents San Francisco Regional Conference is quickly approaching, Saturday, October 14th. The meeting will consist of an overview of the Owner/Operator Program, including business planning, the start-up process, building a team of Sales Consultants, and more. Individuals will have an opportunity to speak one-on-one with Health Career Agents Executive Vice President Doug Putnam as well as other members of Health Career Agents’ executive team. Contact us today at 800-209-7197 to register and get full details of the session.

September
09/27/2006 - Individuals interested in learning more about our Owner/Operator Program are asked to complete a three-step Evaluation Process to help them better understand the business. One step in this process is to speak with existing Owners on our Evaluation Board. This week on "The Healthcare Recruiter" will be the first of a series of shows dedicated to introducing you to our Evaluation Board members.

09/20/2006 - Last week on "The Healthcare Recruiter", several exciting announcements were made by the show host, and Health Career Agents President, Brian Calsyn. Next month, during our San Francisco Regional Conference, we are holding a special Information Session for individuals evaluating the Owner/Operator Program. The Information Session is being held on Saturday, October 14th. Look for additional details to be released in the next week.

09/13/2006 - Lots of exciting news is being released from Health Career Agents Corporate this week. First, in case you missed it, Charlotte Byndas, Health Career Agents Chief Operating Officer appeared on our weekly radio show a few weeks ago. She discussed the tremendous success of the Mentor Program and what effects the mentorship was having on new Owners.

09/06/2006 - When an individual is interested in learning more about becoming an Owner/Operator, or owning their own healthcare recruiting company, there is a set evaluation process that we ask them to complete. First, we ask each prospective Owner to complete an Owner Application. This application substantiates their interest in learning more, and provides us information about their background and potential for success as an Owner.

August
08/30/2006 - When new Owner/Operators discuss their experiences in start-up training, they usually mention Charlotte Byndas. Mrs. Byndas, Health Career Agents' Chief Operating Officer, overseas all aspects of new Owner training, as well as all on-going training events, such as regional and national conferences. Beginning her recruiting career over 10 years ago, Mrs. Byndas is a former branch manager for Management Recruiters International (MRI) and has experience closing millions of dollars in recruiting transactions.

08/23/2006 - It's always exciting to hear about an Owner's first placement—especially when it happens just four weeks after they start marketing their business. Mike Ott joined Health Career Agents as an Owner/Operator in June. He spent his first month going through new Owner training and started working the business in July. Using a candidate list he purchased through Strategic Research Network, he was able to receive referrals that led to his first placement-just four weeks into his business.

08/09/2006 - This weekend, existing Owner/Operators from around the country will travel to Atlanta to participate in Health Career Agents' Regional "Rev Up" Meeting. At the meeting, Owner/Operators will participate in advanced training sessions and have an opportunity to network with other established Owners at the networking dinner Friday evening.

08/02/2006 - Occasionally, individuals evaluate the Owner/Operator opportunity with interest in purchasing the program, but plan to bring someone else in to run the day-to-day operations of the business. They see the tremendous shortages in healthcare today, and realize the potential for success; however, they are already involved in another venture or sometimes, they simply do not want to do the work themselves.

July
07/26/2006 - Tomorrow on "The Healthcare Recruiter," Health Career Agents President Brian Calsyn will interview Owner/Operator Sandy Sundel. Sandy's company, Sun Health Career Solutions, focuses on recruiting health care executives, nurse managers and executives, physicians, home health and medical sales with a particular niche in south Florida.

07/19/2006 - Tomorrow on "The Healthcare Recruiter", show host and Health Career Agents President Brian Calsyn will host Mike Parsons. Mike joined Health Career Agents in late March as an Owner/Operator. Just last week, Mike made his first placement. Then he made his second-in the same week. Listen in to hear about his experiences going through Start-Up training and to hear the details of his first two placements.

07/12/2006 - With the October San Francisco Owner/Operator Conference quickly approaching, last week we announced a great opportunity for individuals currently evaluating the Owner Program to get involved and attend the conference at no cost (including waiving their conference fee as well as a one thousand dollar travel and lodging credit).

07/05/2006 - Last week on "The Healthcare Recruiter", show host and Health Career Agents President Brian Calsyn interviewed two individuals that have recently completed the Owner/Operator Evaluation Process -- Kendall Hubbs and Rick Yadon.
On the show, they each discuss their experiences going through the Evaluation Process and their reasons for wanting to get involved as new Owners.

June
06/28/2006 - Since announcing the Mentor Program trial earlier this month, we have had overwhelming interest in participating from individuals evaluating the Owner/Operator program.

06/21/2006 - During our weekly online radio show, "The Healthcare Recruiter", show-host and Health Career Agents President Brian Calsyn discusses current events and even hosts Owner/Operators to discuss their current recruiting activities.

06/14/2006 - When an individual makes the decision to come on board as an Owner/Operator, there are a myriad of technology solutions that they receive to utilize in their healthcare recruiting operations. These range from email marketing and tracking pieces, online website and database "mining" solutions, and even contact management software to manage their conversations with prospective clients and candidates.

06/07/2006 - Yesterday, Health Career Agents announced the development of a Mentoring Program for new Owner/Operators. The Mentor Program utilizes established and successful Health Career Agents Owners providing guidance, direction, and accountability that complements a new Owner's 90 Day Start-Up Plan.

May
05/31/2006 -Health Career Agents' robust technology fuels the "Agent" approach and puts Owner/Operators a step in front of traditional recruiters. This week on "The Healthcare Recruiter", President Brian Calsyn will discuss the different technology and software resources Owner/Operators use to find candidates, market candidates, and place candidates in their desired position.

05/24/2006 -The first group of Owner/Operators that participated in the new accelerated remote and on-site training completed their on-site training last weekend, May 19th-21st. The response from Owners was overwhelmingly positive.

05/17/2006 -Tomorrow on "The Healthcare Recruiter," our weekly online radio show, Brian Calsyn will discuss the Owner/Operator program and the changes to new Owner training. Mr. Calsyn will also answer questions form call in listeners evaluating the Owner Program.

05/10/2006 -In the past couple of months, several changes have been made to our Sales Consultant Program. Tomorrow on "The Healthcare Recruiter", Brian Calsyn will discuss the recent changes as well as the opportunities the program provide to individuals that are not interested in owning their own business as an Owner/Operator.

05/03/2006 -Steve Deutschmann, Health Career Agents Chief Financial Officer, will appear on The Healthcare Recruiter tomorrow to discuss Owner/Operator Program financing options. With the price of the Owner Program set to increase steadily over the next two years, the opportunity to explore different financing options will be important to many future Owner/Operators.

April
04/26/2006 -Recently, Health Career Agents announced a partnership with Strategic Research Network, a competitive business intelligence and lead generation company. Through the partnership, Owner/Operators within the Health Career Agents network have the opportunity to outsource candidate and client lead generation and verification to a trained Researcher, freeing their time up to do what they do best-manage their business.

04/19/2006 -Healthcare recruiting can be a lucrative business. However, as those knowledgeable about the industry know, it can also be very competitive. Technology is the piece of the puzzle that gives Owners a competitive edge over tradition recruiters. It also saves time, and in recruiting, time is money.

04/12/2006 -New Owner/Operators undertake a myriad of business development tasks when they start their own healthcare recruiting company. Tomorrow on "The Healthcare Recruiter", Brian Calsyn, President of Health Career Agents, will focus on the marketing aspect of the Owner/Operator business model. Marketing Director, Jenny Bristow, will speak with Brian about the marketing tools and training Owners have through their association with Health Career Agents.

04/05/2006 -Tomorrow on "The Healthcare Recruiter," Brian Calsyn and Doug Putnam will discuss the recently announced "April Open House." On the show, they will discuss details of the Open House, including the prerequisites for coming to St. Louis and what to expect during your visit.

March
03/29/2006 - For the month of April, Health Career Agents will be opening its doors, literally, to individuals considering the Owner/Operator Program. While not a formal part of our Evaluation Process, we have found that individuals considering the Owner Program have found it very helpful to meet with our management team face-to-face prior to making their decision.

03/22/2006 - Last week on "The Healthcare Recruiter,”"Owner/Operators Joe Cunliffe and Hayes Milani shared their insights on pharmacist recruiting. They also shared with us their tremendous success stories:
" Minimal I'll come out of this month with $25,000, best case $100,000 and I’m hoping, if all goes well it will be somewhere in the middle."
-- Hayes Milani, Owner Operator

03/15/2006 - This month on "The Healthcare Recruiter", we are producing a follow-up to the Practitioner Series we produced in February. This month, we are featuring Owner/Operators that focus their recruiting efforts in each field. Last week two Owner/Operators co-hosted the show to discuss their experiences in nurse recruiting. This week, Brian Calsyn will host Owners focusing on pharmacist recruiting.

03/08/2006 - On Friday, March 24th HCA Executive Vice President Doug Putnam will be holding an information session for individuals considering the Owner Program at our training event in Dallas. The meeting in Dallas will help entrepreneurial business professionals determine how to capitalize on the demand for healthcare recruiting services.

03/01/2006 - Due to the high level of interest in becoming a Sales Consultant, Health Career Agents President Brian Calsyn will be speaking about the program on our weekly radio sow "The Healthcare Recruiter." Mr. Calsyn will also be conducting a conference call for select Consultant candidates on Friday, March 3rd from 3-4pm Eastern.

February
02/22/2006 - Brian Calsyn, Health Career Agents President and show host, will speak with individuals knowledgeable about the sector, providing valuable insight for anyone considering nurse recruiting. This is the fourth installment in the practitioner series, with prior shows focusing on pharmacy, radiology, and physicians. The series is valuable for individuals evaluating the Owner program, and even for existing Owners that have not yet determined their specialty.

02/15/2006 - This month on "The Healthcare Recruiter”" we are producing a series focusing on "healthcare recruiting specialties." Each week, a different sector within healthcare is discussed, outlining the nuances and trends within the specialty. This week, we are focusing on physician recruitment. The show will be co-hosted by a small handful of individuals knowledgeable of the sector, including physicians straight from the field.

02/08/2006 - Next weekend, February 17th-19th, we will be hosting new Owner training in Las Vegas. Doug Putnam, Health Career Agents Executive Vice President, is hosting an information session on Friday from 11am-2pm that is open to the public. If you are already evaluating the Owner opportunity, you can use the session as the last step in your evaluation process.

02/01/2006 - The Orlando Owner Conference last weekend was a success, with almost 100 Owners, and their Consultants, in attendance. If you were unable to attend last weekend, the next new Owner Training Event is scheduled for February 17th-19th in Las Vegas. There will be a $1,000 travel allowance that we initially offered to individuals attending Orlando. Additionally, the training weekend is extended to include an extra half-day of training.

January
01/18/2006 - On today's "The Healthcare Recruiter" Brian Calsyn will discuss the addition of new Owner training to the regular Conference agenda. New Owner training will allow new Owners to participate in both start-up and advanced training in one weekend.

01/11/2006 - Tomorrow's guest on The Healthcare Recruiter is Elisa Juarez, an Owner/Operator that has found tremendous success in promoting her company by securing free press. On the show, Elisa will discuss her marketing strategy and her recruiting experiences so far.

01/03/2006 - Health Career Agents' National Conference will be held in Orlando January 26th-29th. The afternoon of January 26th, we will be hosting an information session for individuals considering the Owner program. New Owner training will begin late Thursday afternoon and continue all day Friday to prepare new Owners for the advanced training curriculum on Saturday and Sunday.

December
12/21/2005 - Owners attending the upcoming Orlando Conference receive three job postings at the top job boards to help bring Consultants to their team. In the news, online nursing programs help individuals that would not be able to go to a traditional nursing program.
12/13/2005 - Two new Owners are featured in upcoming episodes of The Healthcare Recruiter. Both have shown tremendous success within very short time periods. In the news, 20% of nurses have left the profession and 50% would not recommend the profession to others.
12/07/2005 - Enhancements are being made to the Owner program that will result in a price increase to $49,900. Individuals can join prior to the end of the year for a $4,000 discount. In the news, nurses are getting burnt out, increasing the shortages nationwide.

November
11/30/2005 - A special Healthcare Recruiter episode was dedicated to Owners, discussing the changes to the Consultant Recruiting Program. In the news, California nursing shortages are hitting home, with the shortage covered by three sources.
11/23/2005 - Individuals currently evaluating the Owner/Operator program are invited to attend an Information Session in Los Angeles, led by Executive Vice President Doug Putnam. In the news, Canadian doctor shortages put healthcare system at risk.
11/16/2005 - Health Career Agents announces addition of “hands-on” computer lab in basic training for December Los Angeles training. In the news, allied health professionals are in high demand and the nurse ratio staffing fight in CA is dropped.
11/09/2005 - Owner basic training in Los Angeles in December is announced, as well as the benefit of getting started in December to be prepared for the National Conference in Orlando. In the news, extreme pharmacist shortages are covered by CNN.
11/02/2005 - Health Career Agents announces that Katie Carr, a successful Owner/Operator, will appear on The Healthcare Recruiter on November 8th. In the news, grads benefit from pharmacist shortages by 5K-10K hiring bonuses at graduation.

October
10/26/2005 - Owner/Operator Teresa Scholten appears on The Healthcare Recruiter October 25th, discussing her first placement she made after only five weeks of training. In the news, rising fees of on-call specialists have hospitals seeing red.
10/19/2005 - Health Career Agents announces that Orlando will have the largest consultant recruiting event in our history, with over 150 Consultant candidates. In the news, hospitals hire workers displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
10/12/2005 - A Thursday Information Session is added to the Orlando Conference agenda, allowing individuals to complete their evaluation process and attend weekend training. In the news, nursing schools are forced to turn away students.
10/05/2005 - An exciting addition to the Orlando Conference is announced. Individuals that join prior to the Conference will receive basic training on Friday to prepare for the weekend of advanced training. In the news, doctor shortages prompt doctors to end retirement. September
09/28/2005 - Health Career Agents does a wrap-up on the Baltimore Training Event and announces the National Conference in Orlando in October. In the news, Detroit News covers Michigan’s acute physician shortage.
09/21/2005 - Lynden Kidd, a Health Career Agents Owner/Operator, guest co-hosts The Healthcare Recruiter, along with COO Charlotte Byndas. In the news, Canada’s physician shortage results in a sellers market for medical students.
09/14/2005 - Brian Calsyn, President of Health Career Agents, hosts a conference call to discuss the upcoming Baltimore Training and Consultant Recruiting Event. In the news, MSNBC discusses how colleges are attempting to ease the RN shortage.
09/07/2005 - A conference call will be held to discuss the upcoming Baltimore Training and Consultant Recruiting Event, with all current prospective Owners invited to attend. In the news, nursing schools face extreme teaching shortages.

August
08/31/2005 - A conference call will be held to discuss the upcoming Baltimore Training and Consultant Recruiting Event, with all current prospective Owners invited to attend. In the news, nursing schools face extreme teaching shortages.
08/24/2005 - The Denver Owner Training and Consultant Recruiting Event, August 20-21, is reviewed. More than 60 Consultant candidates attended the Recruiting Event. In the news, MSNBC covers a new nursing school that is being built to help address the acute shortages.
08/17/2005 - Brian Calsyn, President of Health Career Agents, holds a conference call to discuss the upcoming Denver Owner Training Event. In the news, Canadian medical Association discusses the “perfect storm” the health system is facing.
08/10/2005 - President of Health Career Agents, Brian Calsyn held a conference call for Consultant candidates planning to attend the Denver recruiting event. In the news, TownOnline discusses two new bills that are proposed to help the nursing shortage.
08/03/2005 - Health Career Agents announces the addition of an “Information Session” to the Denver Owner Training Event. In the news, MSNBC discusses the trend to look overseas to help ease the acute nursing shortage.

July
07/27/2005 - Health Career Agents discusses the differences between Owners and Consultants. In the news, MSNBC discusses the fact that physicians are more and more difficult to hire, and many expect a rippling effect through the rest of the system.
07/13/2005 - Individuals evaluating the Owner program are invited to attend a special conference call discussing the upcoming Denver Owner training event. In the news, 9,000 University of California RNs go on strike.
07/06/2005 - Health Career Agents announces the addition of a Consultant Recruiting Event at the upcoming Denver Training, August 20-21. In the news, New York state will face a shortage of more than 17,000 registered nurses in the next five years.

June
06/29/2005 - Health Career Agents announces the launch of their RSS, Really Simple Syndication, feed, which will allow subscribers to receive pertinent information directly to their desktop. In the news, RSS use is adopted by general public.

06/22/2005 - As a result of the tremendous success at the Las Vegas Consultant Recruiting Event, an additional event will be held at the Denver event. In the news, the extreme healthcare shortage causes unbearable waiting to access the ER.

06/15/2005 - Las Vegas Owner Training and Consultant Recruiting Event is reviewed. Over sixty Consultant candidates attended the event. In the news, an acute doctor shortage hits Arizona, with only 208 doctors per 100,000 residents (average is 283).

06/08/2005 - Individuals evaluating the Owner program are invited to attend a complimentary Information Session on Friday, prior to the beginning of the Las Vegas training weekend. In the news, nursing shortage is tied to lack of educators.

06/01/2005 - Brian Calsyn, President of Health Career Agents, holds a conference call for prospective sales Consultants considering attending Las Vegas. In the news, nursing schools see a surge of applications, but lack the staff to accept them.

May
05/25/2005 - An invitation is opened for interested parties to submit an application to attend the Consultant Round-Up in Las Vegas. In the news, graduates fail to slow the doctor shortage, as more physicians retire than graduate.

05/18/2005 -The Consultant Recruiting Event training agenda is released, and interested parties are invited to submit an application. In the news, nursing is showing its age with the first round of retirees leaving the field.

05/11/2005 - Atlanta Owner/Operator attendees Teresa Scholten and Joe Woods discuss their tremendous success after starting training. In the news, the perception of the nursing profession shows a positive change and noted improving wages.

05/02/2005 - Health Career Agents announces the addition of a Consultant Round-Up to the Las Vegas Owner training event. In the news, the nursing shortage is covered by several news sources nationwide.

April
04/27/2005 - Health Career Agents discusses a MSNBC article about an entrepreneur that found success in healthcare recruiting. In the news, area nursing schools foresee a staff shortage in training new applicants.

04/20/2005 - The Atlanta National Conference provided an opportunity for Health Career Agents staff to catch up with existing Owners, hearing success stories including one from Katie Carr. In the news, California begins a nurse-patient staffing ratio controversy.

04/13/2005 - Health Career Agents announces the addition of a golf outing to the Atlanta National Conference for existing Owner/Operators and for individuals considering the business. In the news, 25% of nursing jobs go unfilled in 2005.