Some searches begin with hesitation. When a company has experienced turnover, frustration, and disappointing results, trusting a recruiter again can feel like a risk.

That was the case when a Michigan-based property management company partnered with Purple Squirrel Advisors to stabilize its accounting team. The department had been a revolving door for years, and multiple recruiting firms had tried and failed to find the right long-term fit. The company’s owner was understandably skeptical.

Their most recent hire had come from a completely different industry and struggled to adapt to the fast-paced, high-volume demands of property management. The result was more turnover, more frustration, and more uncertainty about how to move forward.

When our team stepped in, we knew the first step was not sending resumes. It was rebuilding trust. We took the time to understand the company’s environment, culture, and expectations: what kind of person would truly thrive there, not just on paper but in practice.

Throughout the search, we served as partners, not vendors. We guided the team through each stage of the hiring process and even provided additional HR insight along the way. The approach was consultative, grounded in intuition and experience, and focused on long-term success.

The result spoke for itself. The first placement was a strong match, and since then, we have successfully placed four additional professionals with the company. Each hire has contributed to stability, collaboration, and renewed confidence in the hiring process.

This search was about more than filling a role. It was about rebuilding trust, restoring confidence, and showing how the right recruiting partnership can change the trajectory of a team.

At Purple Squirrel Advisors, we believe great hiring happens when experience meets intuition and when every placement strengthens the foundation for what comes next.