John Chisham

People Over Placements

John Chisham

Published on: 04/03/2026

People Over Placements The Solid Rock Recruiting Philosophy In an industry obsessed with metrics, spreads, ratios, and revenue per desk, it is easy to forget something simple. Recruiting is about people. Not placements. Not inventory. Not transactions. People. Our latest Built on Solid Rock podcast episode, “People Over Placements,” dives into the philosophy that defines Solid Rock Recruiting: relationship recruiting. When you prioritize people, placements follow.

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Burn the Boats! Built on Solid Rock Podcast Episode 2

John Chisham

Published on: 23/02/2026

Episode 1 was about conviction—why we left. Episode 2 is about construction—how we built. When we stepped away from our former corporate recruiting firm, we didn’t just want freedom. We wanted structure. Not chaos. Not rebellion. Not reaction.

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Built on Solid Rock – Episode 1 The Book of Beginnings

John Chisham

Published on: 14/02/2026

Built on Solid Rock – Episode 1 The Book of Beginnings Two top-producing recruiters. Hundreds of placements. Millions in fees generated. So why walk away from a corporate firm? Because recruiting isn’t just a job. It’s a calling.

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