Small but growing Target the firm’s expanding Columbus base and mid-sized team of 2-10 employees as a gateway to scalable recruiting services that can support regional and national client needs.

Recruiting niche Leverage ESP’s focus on executive search within staffing and recruiting to propose specialized services such as talent mapping, leadership assessment, and retained search enhancements for mid-market companies.

Technology stack Offer modern recruitment tech integrations and processes that complement their current stack (AWS, Microsoft 365, FrontPage, RequireJS) to improve candidate sourcing, onboarding efficiency, and client reporting.

Growth opportunities Position services that support revenue growth for a small firm aiming for regional dominance, including scalable recruitment process outsourcing, onboarding programs, and client success initiatives to win larger, multi-position deals.

Competitive positioning Differentiate by emphasizing local market leadership in Central Ohio with national reach, and propose targeted marketing, employer branding, and candidate engagement strategies to attract higher-value clientele similar to larger firms.