Joel Lalgee

A Decent Recruiter To Follow. Recruiting Is No Joke Podcast Host

With a decade in recruiting, I now partner with companies worldwide to recruit top GTM talent

What I do:

I help companies find talent.
From AE's to Revops to CRO's and VP of sales, we have access to the best talent.

I help companies with social media.
With an audience of nearly 1 million and millions of views, I know how to tell your story and attract the right people.

I emcee and speak at events.
Podcast host, keynote speaker, and global stage regular, I love sharing fresh perspectives on recruitment, leadership, and the future of work.

Outside the office, I’m a proud dad of three, a devoted husband, and a big believer in the power of recruitment to change lives and businesses.

Want more?
Let’s connect. Whether you’re hiring, building your brand, I’m always up for a real conversation.

Joel@therealestrecruiter.com - Brand deals PR

Founder

Contract recruiting
Marketing consulting/strategy
Podcast host

In the age of AI -

Never forget who's behind the profile.

Never.

Building Real GTM Talent - GTM Recruiter - Content Creator - Podcast Host - Speaker @therealestrecruiter Joel@therealestrecruiter.com for Partnerships

If you’ve worked in recruitment for more than 10 minutes you have likely experienced this.

I’m blessed to be working with hiring managers at Camunda who understand how to move the process quickly.

I usually get feedback in less than 24 hours -

This allows for a better candidate experience and helps move the needle to making a hire.

Shout out to all the hiring managers who understand how to move fast.

👏👏👏

Join me on this journey as I build a recruitment company in 2026.

Allow me to introduce Real GTM Talent a monthly subscription recruitment services designed to help companies scale their GTM teams.

(I’d love a repost to help get the word out)

We treat recruitment like a GTM action as true talent partners.

1. We define the ICP (ideal candidate profile)
2. We create the right messenging for social media posts, for DMs and emails.
3. We calibrate with hiring managers. We present profiles and adjust the search as needed.
4. We outreach - we build sequences that work with a blend of AI and human touch (video, voice messages, and yes phone calls)
5. We present the results and deliver talent. Our clients are never in the dark. With regular reporting, hiring managers always know the status of the search.
6. We close the candidates and build future pipelines.
7. We constantly market roles to our social media following of over 1,000,000 which can also lead to more brand exposure and even sales.
8. We only represent YOU. We don't market candidates to other companies to avoid conflict of interest. This may lose us some revenue, but it helps build stronger relationships with our clients.

I’m not in a rush to build this company. As we soft launch the first half of 2026, I’m looking for a few clients to partner with.

If you are looking to expand your sales team and don’t want to pay traditional fee’s. Let's chat.

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I’m curious to understand your strategy for accepting requests on here.

Over the past few years, I have reached the limit of 30k connections (not followers) and since then I’ve had to disconnect with people.

My criteria for accepting/disconnecting - is simple - could we partner in some way in the future? If the answer is no, then I have to disconnect or not accept the request. 

How about you?

Do you accept every Linkedin connection request?

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Yes - I 100% agree Steven Bartlett 

👏👏👏

Good recruitment and hiring is key for success.

True recruiting story: The other day I had a fake candidate show up to an interview.

Their resume looked good, their LinkedIn the same…

Then on the call, someone completely different showed up. 🤯

Candidate fraud is a hot topic right now and a lot of companies are going to waste tons of time vetting fake candidates.

This is a lose-lose for everyone:

The company,
The candidate,
And the recruiter.

If you are dealing with this - you should definitely check out this webinar in a few days that Gem is hosting.

They will give tips on how to identify fake candidates quickly, to save everyone from wasted time.

You’ll learn everything from fake resumes to deepfake interviews and how they are doing it.

This is a must for any recruiter in 2026 and beyond.

Sign up with the Link in the comments.

Please repost and tag a recruiter who needs this now.

#partnership post

It’s fine, I’m 3 out of the 4 😅

Guess which one I’m not?

Me to my wife: “This year I’m going to be way more present…”

Also me to my wife: “Hold on a second let me make a quick comment on this LinkedIn post about the green open to work banner making you look desperate and the ATS robot kicking resumes out…”

Thanks career coaches, thanks.

🙄

I guess the job market as been cooked the past few years... 

Go figure.

#jobmarket

Hirewell

– Drive inbound business and support sales through modern omnichannel marketing strategies.
– Lead Hirewell’s creative direction, brand identity, and market positioning, grounded in deep research.
– Continuously explore, test, and implement AI tools to enhance marketing and operational efficiency.
– Oversee sales enablement via pre-built assets (decks, case studies), scalable DIY content, fielding custom requests, and supporting automated sales outbound campaigns.
– Lead a content production team delivering 5 video podcasts and a weekly newsletter for talentinsights.hirewell.com, featuring thought leadership and executive-level guests.
– Own all RevOps functions across platforms including HubSpot, RecruitCRM, and others.
– Plan, support, and frequently host in-person Hirewell events and executive dinners.
– Manage LinkedIn and Google Ads to drive inbound business using audience targeting and creative testing.
– Manage SEO strategy with a focus on evergreen blog content, intelligent site design, AI-powered optimization tools, and continuous performance analysis.
– Manage the marketing budget and vendor relationships (SaaS tools and service providers).

Head of Marketing

– Led Hirewell’s brand refresh, including updated visuals (logo, color, fonts, photography) and refined brand voice (copy).
– Oversaw Hirewell.com redesign, managing UX, content, creative, RevOps, QA, and cross-functional execution.
– Redesigned solutions framework to simplify and strengthen go-to-market messaging.
– Implemented HubSpot as the core RevOps platform, enabling sales outbound, marketing email, event management, prospect intelligence (web + email behavior), and advanced business automation.
– Conducted competitive, qualitative, and quantitative research to develop personas, UVPs, and positioning for Sourcewell and Hirewell.
– Supported acquisition and integration of Rainmakers as Hirewell’s self-serve talent platform.
– Revamped Google Ads strategy, optimizing targeting, creative, and landing pages to 3x campaign effectiveness and lead quality.
– Launched and led beta testing for Sourcewell, an AI tech sourcing tool—secured pilot partners, drove onboarding, and delivered qualitative insights and analysis.

Product Marketing Manager

Go-To-Market Consulting LLC

- I helped businesses effectively overcome marketing and sales challenges through strategic discovery, content creation, project execution, and sales enablement
- Led the strategy and delivery of the new Jostin Construction website that is focused on communicating the employer brand and driving relevant applicants
- Developed and delivered Deltek + ComputerEase's Construction Accounting University content that that helped drive approximately 2-3X the average of amount of registrants and attendees from previous webinar efforts
- Conducted qualitative and competitive research studies for B2B and B2P SaaS products
- Delivered brand and web copy for B2B SaaS products
- Developed and delivered comprehensive go-to-market strategy and execution plans for agencies, professional service providers, and construction companies

Independent Contractor

Deltek

- Drove the high level go-to-market strategy for Deltek + ComputerEase
- Researched, developed, and delivered product messaging for marketing, sales, support, and training
- Established and participated in critical partnerships (e.g. CPAs, Software)
- Conducted customer interviews/user groups and frequently spoke on technology topics
- Created and delivered marketing campaign content such as webinars, white papers, blogs, emails, town halls, and more
- Enabled sales to tell the most effective story for various sales scenarios and personas through regular training
- Produced almost 5 hours of video content and managed a team to conduct a 2-day virtual conference for Deltek + ComputerEase customers

Deltek + ComputerEase

- Sold ComputerEase Software to contractors
- Connected with CPAs and other relevant industry partners to generate incremental leads
- Conducted full software demos to several construction trades (e.g. HVAC, Plumbing, etc.) and roles (e.g. Controller, Owner, etc.)
- Attended networking and sponsored events to generate incremental sales opportunities

Senior Sales Executive

- Led all product strategy and omnichannel marketing campaigns for ComputerEase Software 
- Increased the quantity and quality of leads year-to-year, which led to increased sales
- Increased add-on module sale opportunities via emails, webinars, and landing pages
- Reached ComputerEase's highest annual client retention rate
- Established strong relationships with the Franchise Network via individual and monthly team meetings
- Established a consistent brand aesthetic to use across multiple print and digital efforts 
- Developed the JobBooks product strategy via competitive analysis, persona discovery, qualitative and quantitative research, and branding exercises
- Built, designed, and launched the JobBooks website and promotional video with a multi-disciplined team of contractors

Marketing Director

CoStrategix

- Lead sales manager at CoStrategix.
- Managed a lead generation team that focused on targeted appointment-setting campaigns
- Led and managed all trade show, conference, & networking activity
- Managed & administered the sales CRM process & tool for all of CoStrategix
- Key clients: Medpace, Integrity Express Logistics, Bridge Investment Group, Bevolution Group, & Standard Textile

Director of Business Development

- Led 10+ software projects (websites, mobile apps, admin tools) from start-to-finish using agile delivery
- Managed teams in Cincinnati and Bangalore, India to deliver solutions
- Product Manager of the Flipdex event platform (iOS, Android, web portal)

Account Manager & Project Manager

Red Bear Digital LLC

- Provided digital strategy for agencies, startups, & not-for-profits in Chicago
- Primarily focused on database building, ecommerce, & insight reports
- Raised funds to increase inner-city lacrosse programming by 50%
- Accounts: Spicemode, OWLS, SupporteDD, La Tilde & Ketchum

Digital Strategist

Ketchum

- Led a team of Content Managers for ConAgra’s social media accounts
- Lead customer review strategist for ConAgra accounts
- Developed frequent & comprehensive digital insight reports
- Launched the Cottonelle Clean Crew to amplify brand initiatives
- Accounts: Kimberly-Clark, ConAgra, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

Digital Strategist, Senior Account Executive

Social Wildfire

- Led the digital strategy for United Pet Group (#1 pet supply company)
- Increased Dingobrand.com’s annual revenue by 60%
- Partnered with Bazaarvoice and Amazon to develop successful customer review programs
- Developed 100+ videos for education, instruction, and awareness
- Brands: Dingo, Nature’s Miracle, Tetra, Furminator, & Marineland

News America Marketing

Coordinated and managed online, in-store, and FSI marketing campaigns for brands such as Pampers, Bounty, Charmin, Dunkin Donuts, Pringles, Iams, Similac, and Ensure.

Account Coordinator

Full stack marketer | Mediocre person

As the Head of Marketing at Hirewell I oversee all brand, product marketing, demand gen, RevOps, content/social, advertising, web, SEO, and more.

About Hirewell:

Hirewell is a global talent solutions provider that combines domain expert recruiters with modern hiring strategy to deliver people who make a difference.

Over the last 20+ years, we've helped thousands of companies hire well (pun intended). Together, we’ll place the people who will bring your company’s vision to life.

Proof that ‘we rule’ (and so can you):
5/5 across 325+ reviews on G2: https://www.g2.com/products/hirewell/reviews
Success stories: https://hirewell.com/case-studies

Talent Solutions:
•Advisory: Talent & HR consulting engagements that elevate your people processes & results.
•Recruiting
- RPO: Process design and volume hiring.
- Search: Executive search and individual contributors.
- Interim: Function specialists and payrolling done for you.
•Technology: Self-serve software and modern client experiences.

Function Expertise:
•Technology: Software engineering, product management, infrastructure/cloud/DevOps, ERP, data & AI, cybersecurity
•Go-To-Market: Sales, Marketing, Creative
•Corporate Functions: HR, recruiting, finance, accounting, legal, administration
•Industrial: Supply chain, engineering, logistics

Industry Focus:
•SaaS (150*)
•Manufacturing (115*)
•Private Equity (80*)
•Venture Capital (60*)
•Professional Services (75*)
•Financial Services (70*)
•Real Estate (80*)
•Construction (20*)
•Not-For-Profits (20*)
•Healthcare (40*)
•Cannabis (5*)

*Approximate number of companies in each industry we’ve worked with the last 4 years.

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