When I first moved back to Milwaukee, I came from an "unusual" industry - entertainment, music, and cruise ships. Everyone, okay, ALMOST everyone, pegged me as a musician, asked if my concept of recruiting was to "go to bars and hire bands." Heck, a few people even told me I was "too different" for the city. Too different?!

Yes, I've never hired a welder before. But, the people I recruited in my last role most-often had graduate degrees, and a few had doctorates. The technical expertise required to execute is considerable.

Yes, I've never sourced a programmer. But, I've programmed databases, built scopes for platforms, and - in case you didn't know - music is a language.

Yes, I'm new to the city and rebuilding my network. But, musicians are networking samurais. We know how to connect with people, build meaningful relationships, and deliver an exceptional experience in the process - that's our business model.

Yes, I did not finish school. Instead, I opted to start my own business connecting entertainment seekers with entertainers - the foundations of recruitment. Am I complaining? No!

I love my career. I love that it's eclectic. I love that I work on finding new ways to help people discover what makes them come alive and find opportunities to do that for others!

For you eclectics out there that never seem like you fit in, that don't want to do things the "cookie-cutter" way, and that might be feeling a bit frustrated - don't give up! Now is our time.

To be versatile.

To be a service for others.

To draw on all of our experiences and to help create something new and better for our culture.

If you are like me, let's connect! If for no other reason, just to meet someone else like ourselves.

For the eclectics out there, that never seem to "fit in," You Do You!