Most leadership search firms send you a stack of profiles and call it recruiting. We embed into your business, learn your culture and owner dynamics, and only align candidates we'd stake our own reputation on, and guarantee your success.
“For any owner-operated or high-growth company looking to make a critical executive hire, I can’t recommend Daniel strongly enough.”
Jim M.
Client · CTO search
9.6
Client NPS score
94%
12-month stick rate
95
Hires facilitated
Recommended by owners and executives in
Manufacturing
Facilities services
Home building
Dental
MedTech
Professional services
Our promise to you...
We stand behind the hire
Every placement carries a six-month replacement guarantee. If it doesn't work out, we pick up where we left off to ensure the right candidate is in place. Our job isn't done at the offer letter.
“He was all-in from the start, investing heavily to get to know us as individuals, as a company, and who exactly would fit our culture.”
Ronnie S.
Client president
Head
Navigating Talent begins by examining the 'Head'—the behavioral and intellectual faculties of a candidate.
We employ advanced behavioral assessments, both for the candidate and your existing team, to ensure a smooth operational alignment. It's about finding a candidate who doesn't just show up but works, thinks, and communicates effectively with YOUR executive team.
Horizon
The 'Horizon' phase widens the lens, revealing a candidate's external relationships, resources, and spheres of influence
We delve deep into the candidate's professional network, affiliations, and partnerships, ensuring they bring not just skills and experience but also invaluable relationships and resources to the table.
Heart
The 'Heart' phase delves into the intangibles: values, motivations, life stage, and purpose. With Captains Club, you don't just get a candidate who fits a role—you get a leader who fits your mission.
We match your company culture with executives who not only understand it but champion it
Helm
The 'Helm' phase focuses on proven experience and skills, ensuring your candidate's career journey aligns with your business trajectory.
We're not just filling a position; we're appointing the right helmsman to steer your company through its unique challenges and toward untapped opportunities..
Don't take our word for it...
In their own words, from the owners who hired with Daniel and the leaders he placed.
Most recent recommendation
We ultimately hired an outstanding VP of Sales, and I feel very good about both the decision and the process that got us there. Daniel was responsive, candid, thorough, and genuinely invested in getting this right for both the company and the candidates. I would absolutely work with him again on a critical executive search.
Aaron M.
Client CEO · VP of Sales search
Owners & CEOs who hired with Daniel
“Daniel added meaningful value by expanding my access to candidates far beyond what I would have found through job boards and my network alone.”
Gus G.
Client president · COO search
“I have worked with Daniel on multiple Executive level searches in two different companies I have led. Daniel's tenacity, execution orientation, and passion for his craft has created great results through all of our engagements.”
Rezwan M.
CEO · Repeat client
“He didn’t just post a role and forward resumes. … He spent the time it took to get to know me as the owner and strategic counterpart, surveyed our team to capture culture and needs, and came on-site to meet the people and see the real environment behind the org chart.”
Freeman D.
Owner · Integrator/COO search
Leaders Daniel placed
“He doesn't leave the candidates feeling commoditized, contrive spin, or try to force fits just to close deals. He just patiently works to find great matches and diligently follows up until their placements are complete.”
Daryl Q.
Placed as President
“He spent a great deal of time getting to know me and the hiring firm to ensure that it was a good match on both sides. His unique, data-driven process was instrumental in bringing it all together.”
Sandra B.
Placed as COO
“He was very detailed in not just getting the employer what they wanted, he was concerned that it would be the right fit for me as well.”
Benjamin M.
Executive placed with client
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