Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ken Taunton.

Founder and president of The Royster Group, a nationally recognized, certified Black-owned professional staffing firm. Here's a breakdown of the key themes and takeaways:

🎯 Key Highlights from the Interview 🏢 About The Royster Group
Founded in 2001, the firm specializes in:

Executive Search (C-suite to Director level)
Healthcare Staffing (physicians, nurses, ancillary staff)
Operates nationally, serving both public and private sectors.

💼 Executive Search Insights
Royster is a retained executive search firm, meaning they are hired by companies to find top-tier talent.
Focuses on diverse, seasoned professionals with 7–10+ years of experience.
Clients include major corporations like Home Depot, Merck, and Pfizer.
Emphasizes the importance of diversity in leadership and actively includes women and people of color in candidate pools.

🏥 Healthcare Staffing
Healthcare remains a high-demand field due to an aging population and workforce shortages.
Royster recruits nationally and advertises through their website, conferences, and referrals.
There’s a growing need for diverse healthcare professionals to reflect the population they serve.

🧾 Resume & Job Search Tips
Resumes should be keyword-optimized to match job descriptions.
Candidates should reach out to recruiters, follow up, and apply through multiple channels.
Avoid vague resumes—include specific achievements and metrics.

🏆 Business Philosophy & Certification
Thornton emphasizes the value of being a certified Black-owned business, not as a crutch but as a strategic advantage to gain access to opportunities.
He acknowledges the challenges and scrutiny minority businesses face and the importance of capacity and execution.
Advocates for mentorship, SBA resources, and relationship-building as keys to success.

📈 Entrepreneurial Journey
Thornton transitioned from pharmaceutical sales and HR to founding his own firm after noticing a lack of diversity in executive placements.
Started Royster with a bootstrap model—a desk, a phone, and determination.
Now leads a $20M+ company and was named Small Business Person of the Year in Georgia.

 

#STRAW

#BEST

#SHMS

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ken Taunton.
Founder and president of The Royster Group, a nationally recognized, certified Black-owned professional staffing firm. Here's a breakdown of the key themes and takeaways:
<hr>
🎯 Key Highlights from the Interview 🏢 About The Royster Group
<ul>
<li>Founded in 2001, the firm specializes in:
<ul>
<li>Executive Search (C-suite to Director level)</li>
<li>Healthcare Staffing (physicians, nurses, ancillary staff)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Operates nationally, serving both public and private sectors.</li>
</ul>
💼 Executive Search Insights
<ul>
<li>Royster is a retained executive search firm, meaning they are hired by companies to find top-tier talent.</li>
<li>Focuses on diverse, seasoned professionals with 7&ndash;10+ years of experience.</li>
<li>Clients include major corporations like Home Depot, Merck, and Pfizer.</li>
<li>Emphasizes the importance of diversity in leadership and actively includes women and people of color in candidate pools.</li>
</ul>
🏥 Healthcare Staffing
<ul>
<li>Healthcare remains a high-demand field due to an aging population and workforce shortages.</li>
<li>Royster recruits nationally and advertises through their website, conferences, and referrals.</li>
<li>There&rsquo;s a growing need for diverse healthcare professionals to reflect the population they serve.</li>
</ul>
🧾 Resume &amp; Job Search Tips
<ul>
<li>Resumes should be keyword-optimized to match job descriptions.</li>
<li>Candidates should reach out to recruiters, follow up, and apply through multiple channels.</li>
<li>Avoid vague resumes&mdash;include specific achievements and metrics.</li>
</ul>
🏆 Business Philosophy &amp; Certification
<ul>
<li>Thornton emphasizes the value of being a certified Black-owned business, not as a crutch but as a strategic advantage to gain access to opportunities.</li>
<li>He acknowledges the challenges and scrutiny minority businesses face and the importance of capacity and execution.</li>
<li>Advocates for mentorship, SBA resources, and relationship-building as keys to success.</li>
</ul>
📈 Entrepreneurial Journey
<ul>
<li>Thornton transitioned from pharmaceutical sales and HR to founding his own firm after noticing a lack of diversity in executive placements.</li>
<li>Started Royster with a bootstrap model&mdash;a desk, a phone, and determination.</li>
<li>Now leads a $20M+ company and was named Small Business Person of the Year in Georgia.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
&nbsp;
#STRAW
#BEST
#SHMS

Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to the podcast world of Money Making Conversations Master Class. I interview profits and nonprofits to learn their "Secrets to Success."  I'm a former IBM Executive with a degree in Mathematics. I started my entrepreneurial career as a stand-up comic, then became a sitcom writer, award-winning baker, social media influencer, award-winning television Executive Producer, and brand architect for super-successful celebrities and products. Money Making Conversations Master Class interviews a diverse group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers in the financial and business community with their advice and tips so you can be successful, too. It's time to stop reading other people's success stories and start building your own. People always talk about their purpose or gifts. If you have a gift, Lead with your Gift, and don't let your friends, family, or co-workers stop you from planning or living your dream. Keep Winning!

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Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to the podcast world of Money Making Conversations Master Class. I interview profits and nonprofits to learn their "Secrets to Success."  I'm a former IBM Executive with a degree in Mathematics. I started my entrepreneurial career as a stand-up comic, then became a sitcom writer, award-winning baker, social media influencer, award-winning television Executive Producer, and brand architect for super-successful celebrities and products. Money Making Conversations Master Class interviews a diverse group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers in the financial and business community with their advice and tips so you can be successful, too. It's time to stop reading other people's success stories and start building your own. People always talk about their purpose or gifts. If you have a gift, Lead with your Gift, and don't let your friends, family, or co-workers stop you from planning or living your dream. Keep Winning!
https://www.moneymakingconversations.com
https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversations
https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/
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Uplift: He owns an executive search firm; they are hired by companies to find top-tier talent.

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