How I Built Top Pick Recruiting LLC

Every business has a beginning. For me, the idea of starting Top Pick Recruiting LLC was not just about creating a company – it was about building something that reflects my values: hard work, honesty, and the belief that the right people can change the future of a business.

The First Steps

When I first came to the United States, I quickly learned that success requires more than just ambition. It requires understanding how things work, adapting to a new culture, and being willing to put in the extra hours that others may not.

I didn’t start with a large budget, a team of experts, or a fancy office. I started with a vision – to create a recruitment agency that treats people with respect and helps companies truly grow. The first steps were simple: research the industry, connect with professionals, and slowly build a network.

At the beginning, I spent countless hours learning, listening, and asking questions. I wanted to understand what companies struggled with when hiring, and what professionals needed in order to trust a recruiter. That foundation became the core of Top Pick Recruiting.

Ertan Ikic - Founder of Top Pick Recruiting

The Challenges

Starting a company from scratch is never easy. There were moments when I doubted myself, when doors closed, and when things moved slower than I hoped. But I never lost sight of the bigger picture. Each setback became a lesson: how to negotiate better, how to manage time, and how to stay focused when things got tough.

One of the biggest challenges was building trust. Companies don’t just hand over their hiring needs to anyone. Candidates don’t trust just any recruiter with their careers. I knew that if I wanted to succeed, I had to prove myself through actions, not words. That meant showing up on time, delivering on promises, and being honest even when the truth was hard to hear.

Building the Foundation

What set Top Pick Recruiting apart from the beginning was the personal touch. I wasn’t interested in being just another agency that pushes résumés around. I wanted to understand both sides – what companies truly need, and what professionals are really looking for.

That’s why I built the business on listening first, acting second. Every client and every candidate is different, and my role is to connect those differences in a way that creates long-term success.

Over time, I realized that my strength wasn’t in competing with the biggest firms, but in offering something they couldn’t: genuine attention and care for every single person I worked with.

Growth and Vision

As time went on, word of mouth became my best marketing. A satisfied client leads to another introduction, and a happy candidate leads to more trust. Slowly, Top Pick Recruiting grew into a name that people could count on.

Today, I’m proud to see the company helping both small businesses and established firms find their top talent. But this is just the beginning. My vision is to keep expanding, to keep improving, and to make Top Pick Recruiting a partner that companies and professionals can rely on for years to come.

A Personal Reflection

Looking back, I realize that building this company was not only about business – it was about building myself. I became more resilient, more patient, and more focused on the things that truly matter.

How did I build Top Pick Recruiting LLC?
Step by step, with a clear vision, hard work, and the belief that if you do things the right way, success will follow.

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