Success Stories

I don't use a lot of recruiters and the few I work with have to know how to source quickly and consistently top talent that is the right fit for the role. Ryan is one of those - a go-getter who can reliably find great talent in the tightest market. He is smart, persistent, and fun to work with, which is why candidates are willing to entertain his calls. He's the first recruiter I call when I need help

Ryan was probably one of the last recruiters to call me about finding me a job. But that means very little when you consider that he came prepared with a great job opening and an above-average knowledge of my field of work. He knew the job description, the technology stack, and the culture. So there was little question he had found me a great job by the time he had gotten to know me. I've been at my job now for 4 months and the process could not have gone down any more smoothly. I'll be directing my developer friends to him if given the opportunity, as well.

Ryan is a talented and exceptional recruiter. One of the best really. He encourages you and picks the best position that fits your career path. In addition, he's persistent and never gives up on the candidate to land a job. He was able to get me a job where there are many opportunities to grow and learn. If he is able to take an unlikely candidate like me, in the most impossible situation, and see potentials to get a job, he will most certainly land you one as well. It was a unique and fun experience to work with him. I highly recommend him to anyone.

Ryan is an exceptional recruiter, always thinking about the client business and how to go above and beyond expectations. His clients love his attention to detail and his extra care with each opportunity. Always willing to help, he can handle more than any recruiter that I have ever worked with and would highly recommend him to anyone lucky enough to work with him.

Ryan was a pleasure to work with during my job hunt. He worked hard to find a position for me in San Francisco, even going so far as to keep the chain of communication going while on his vacation. I would definitely recommend him for your job search.

When Ryan says he will get things done for you, he certainly will. He guided me though an interview process and went beyond the call of duty to make sure I was in the best position to receive an offer. I definitely would like to work with him in the future. Trust is a rare commodity in this profession and I can certainly say that you can trust him.

Ryan helped me land an awesome position that has branched out into many new opportunities for my career. He was always on top of my interests and literally had me working in days from leaving my old job. I would highly recommend Ryan if you are on the market looking for a new job.

During my last job search, Ryan contacted me about a position that I would otherwise not have considered. I took the position, and it's been a fantastic fit. Since then, I have used Ryan to find great talent for my team. He has an impressive ability to elicit and understand what I need as an employer, and to track down people would be great for the role. Ryan has a great sense of the market, understands high tech skill sets, and communicates well with both recruits and employers. Highly recommended.

Ryan not only introduced me to an amazing opportunity, but also helped me negotiate an astounding executive compensation package. After I joined the company, he followed up several times to make sure I was completely happy with the new gig. I'm very grateful for Ryan's help.

I hired Max and Y Scouts to recruit a new CFO and was delighted with the process and results. Max and his team went above and beyond to understand our company and culture, including attending internal company meetings, reading through volumes of background documents and spending hours interviewing our leadership team. Throughout the process, Max stayed engaged and regularly checked in to confirm that I was comfortable with the process. I highly recommend Max and the entire Y Scouts team to any company who appreciates the importance of a candidate's cultural fit. Other recruiting firms can also do a great job of finding a talented candidate with the requisite skills, but only Y Scouts has a diagnostic process to determine if the candidate will fit the culture.

Our business is about the WHY. It was refreshing to find another company that understands Purpose.

I have known Max for 25 years, and to say he’s a “stand up guy” would be an understatement! Max and his team at Y Scouts are remarkable at what they do: finding top talent that will FIT and STICK at the firms where they place them. This is due to the unique proprietary process Y Scouts has developed which never fails to deliver outstanding results.

I’ve worked with Max for over two years— He’s a leader who is not only passionate about recruiting— but also aims to lead in line with his values— walking the walk as he “talks the talk.” I would recommend working with Max if you care about a recruiting agency that doesn’t just find the perfect candidate on paper— but also finds the leader that elevates your culture to a new level.

Max and the team at Y Scouts bring a personalized approach to recruiting that creates not only a great match for the work, but a truly rewarding and purposeful experience for all parties. A white glove, hands on process that is very rare in today's recruiting environment.

Max and Y Scouts has taken everything painful out of the executive recruiting process and made it into an enjoyable partnership that focuses on the purpose and not the payday! I know I have aligned myself and my organization with an ethical, outstanding leader who uses business as a force for good. Max and his team continue to deliver exceptional service long after the "transaction" is closed. I can't give enough high praise and recognition for the work he does!

I am really impressed with the vision Max has for Y Scouts. He is leading the way for a desperately needed new model for recruiting...purposed-based recruiting. Companies that care about creating the right culture in their workplace should seriously consider this new approach to recruiting!

Working with Evan was such a positive experience during my job search. He was incredibly supportive and communicative throughout the entire process, always making sure I felt prepared and informed. What stood out the most was how much he genuinely cared about finding the right fit for me, not just any role. Thanks to his guidance and persistence, I was able to land a fantastic opportunity that I’m truly excited about. I’m very grateful for his help and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a recruiter who goes above and beyond.

Chris de Cecco has been an exceptional VP of Sales Enablement and a true leader within our organization. His leadership was not only a stabilizing force but also a source of inspiration, as he consistently sought new and innovative ways to drive business growth and revenue. Chris's initiatives, such as conducting sales calls to refine recruiting strategies, organizing sales contests, and running programs that resulted in triple-digit revenue growth have been game-changers. He also enhanced the desks of those he coached and ensured that recruiters were always motivated and aligned with the company's goals. Chris's big-picture, visionary thinking and his ability to empower teams with data have steered our business toward opportunities and away from risks. Chris's impact on our company has been profound, particularly in his role as a mentor and advocate. His dedication and support were especially evident when he stepped in to lead a division that had lost its leader, maintaining morale and driving performance. Additionally, during my maternity leave, he stepped in to support my team, providing invaluable guidance and ensuring that our projects remained on track. Chris is a rare talent, and I have no doubt that he will continue to excel and make significant contributions wherever his career takes him. I wholeheartedly recommend Chris for any leadership role, and I look forward to seeing his future successes!

Chris is the real deal. He played a pivotal role in my professional development. Whether I was coming off a tough quarter or pushing to reach the next level, Chris was always available, transparent, and willing to help. He offered unique and actionable advice that made a measurable difference in my performance. His ability to challenge my thinking while providing genuine support was much appreciated. Chris's influence on my career and many others has been lasting, and I know he'll continue to make a strong impact.

For the past 8 weeks, Chris has been a champion leader, with a strong emphasis on personal growth and professional enhancement. His ability to pull out the best traits of his team members, while helping them realize the pitfalls they're falling into was a real-life Master Class in leadership. Each week felt like a step forward, both in my professional career as well as my personal outlook on why I do what I do. The daily tasks have more meaning, and the relationships I form with my clients and candidates have stronger foundations than ever before. Chris made an impact on me that I hope to make on others going forward. If you get the chance to work with him, TAKE IT!

Chris, I refer to you as The Godfather of Recruiting! Just want to thank you Chris! You and your program have turned around, and ignited my recruiting skills and profession for the better! I learned so much! After doing this work for so long, and going through personal ups and downs, a lot of the fundamentals of recruiting were buried. You made me both professionally and personally better! Let this note of gratitude be a recommendation! Long live The Godfather! :-)

Chris is THE BEST sales trainer I have ever worked with. Period. Chris has the ability to go beyond the surface and dig deep to find the cause of the issue you are dealing with....when I say we go deep in his program I mean it, its unlike any sales program I have ever been apart of. This program has forever changed me in my professional and personal life...THANK YOU CHRIS! Forever grateful!

Chris is THE BEST sales trainer I have ever worked with. Period. Chris has the ability to go beyond the surface and dig deep to find the cause of the issue you are dealing with....when I say we go deep in his program I mean it, its unlike any sales program I have ever been apart of. This program has forever changed me in my professional and personal life...THANK YOU CHRIS! Forever grateful!

I reported directly to Chris for the past 3 years and he was great to be in business with. He pushed and challenged me to believe in myself and get the job done. He also taught me to be consistent and have a routine. I couldn't be happier with the outcome and am truly appreciative of all of his professional and personal advice. I look forward to the opportunity to work for or alongside him again.

Chris has made a tremendously positive impact on my life, both personally and professionally. I reported directly to Chris for 5 1/2 years while at CyberCoders. Chris is a natural leader who is never afraid to step up when called upon. He has a unique and rare ability to create high producing sales professionals who come from minimal experience by implementing structure and regimen into their daily routines. From a sales operations perspective, Chris is first in class at what he does. I highly recommend Chris to anyone looking to grow their business and enhance their operations.

Chris is positive, easy to get along with, a great leader / mentor, and his energy is contagious. He leads from the front and is a top notch recruiter. He is dedicated to developing his employees and takes their sales game to the next level. Chris's success is no surprise, his teams rally behind his can-do attitude and he genuinely cares about his teams development and success. Chris is "one of the good ones" in a very competitive and cut-throat industry.

I worked with Chris while I was at CyberCoders. His biggest strong suits are operations development/management, training, and sales. Watching him grow a large sales team/division in a few shorts years was impressive. He was always willing to provide guidance to myself and other jr managers as we were trying to climb the ranks. Pretty sure I asked Chris out to lunch about 50 times to pick his brain. He never said no. I still use some of what I learned from Chris in my current endeavor of scaling my own business. Id recommend Chris for any organization looking for a strong operational leader with great sales acumen.

Chris was instrumental in my development as a professional recruiter. Coming into the profession with only prior sales experience (but not recruiting), his ability to translate/correlate traditional sales with recruiting was second-to-none and crucial in my development. He consistently took folks in with little-to-no recruiting experience, gave them the tools/mindset to be successful, and turned them into top-tier recruiters. His teams always had a culture of family, accountability, and consistency. After moving into management, his mentor-ship was again invaluable as he would help his people navigate the nuances of, what was for many of his recruiters, their first real management opportunity. Having been a business owner himself, his knowledge of building and scaling teams set the bar not only for those around him, but for the entire company.