Marketing & Automation for retained search
- How do I generate leads for retained search?
- How do I align my messaging with my strategy?
- I have no marketing in place—where do I start?
- Should I be using AI in my marketing?
We often hear these questions from recruitment business owners and marketers, which is why we created the Retrained Marketing & Automation Course. With our experience, community, and partnerships, we are here to help you tackle these challenges and deliver results.
Retained Search Digital Marketing Expert and Coach, Sarah Chester-Nelson acts as an extension of your marketing function to ensure you have: consistent messaging, revenue-driven strategy, lead generation roadmap, effective outreach, tech and tool guidance and a scalable framework.

Who is it for?
Our retained marketing system is perfect for recruitment business owners, leaders and marketers who want to:
- Learn strategies to consistently increase your retained business and secure more retainers.
- Develop a strong marketing foundation with the expertise and tools needed, even if you have a small or non-existent marketing function.
- Work with a marketing mentor who provides expert guidance to elevate your current strategies for effective and impactful marketing efforts.
- Use a bulletproof marketing model that consistently generates results and drives growth.
- Collaborate with an engaged community built on innovation and determination to generate retained leads and achieve success.
- Streamline their business development so that you have time to focus on delivery.
- Find and convert more clients.
What are our members saying?
What do you get?
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Step-by-Step Training Videos
Access training on outreach strategies, content creation, automation, and AI.
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Custom Coaching Plan
Take control of your marketing strategy with personalized onboarding and ongoing one-on-one coaching calls.
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Accountability
Quarterly one-on-one coaching calls to keep you accountable to your strategy and plan.
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Tools
Download and retain every document, template, and piece of collateral to support your efforts.
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Community
Never face a problem alone with our active, engaged community of retained search business owners, leaders, and marketers.
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Collaboration
Solve problems, gain support, and share new tools and ideas.
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Expert Sessions
Join sessions with topic experts who share insights on trending marketing topics.
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Search Foundation members currently have priority access to Retrained Marketing & Automation.
















