How Candid Consulting Hired Google-Level Marketing Talent and Saved $82k a Year

Candid Consulting, a buying and creative services agency, was growing fast and needed to add top talent quickly without lowering their standards. 

As a business owner with limited time to source and screen candidates, Ashley Black, the agency’s founder, needed an efficient solution to build a high-quality team—without overspending.

Summary

• Challenge: Candid Consulting needed to quickly find skilled talent to grow their team without the hassle of sourcing and screening candidates.
• Why Candid Consulting chose Near: A mentor put Ashley Black in touch with Near, and she was immediately sold on their process and support. It gave her the confidence they’d nail the right hire—fast.
• Solution: Near delivered top talent and made onboarding easy, leading to great hires and a partnership that’s still going strong.
• Roles hired: Graphic Designer and Google Ads Specialist.
• Results:
  • Cost savings of 60%, amounting to $82,000 annually
  • Time to hire reduced from six to eight weeks to just two weeks
  • 40+ hours saved on sourcing and interviewing

Challenge

Candid Consulting needed to grow their team quickly and cost effectively but didn’t have the time or experience to manage the recruitment process.

Candid Consulting needed to quickly expand its team but lacked the resources and experience to handle the recruitment process. As the sole business owner, Ashley Black was already stretched thin and found it overwhelming to source, screen, and interview candidates on her own. 

While some US-based candidates were available, their costs were prohibitive. Not having the bandwidth to handle recruitment directly, Ashley needed a reliable partner who could efficiently deliver top talent within her budget.

Solution

Near guided Candid Consulting through an efficient hiring process, delivering high-quality candidates and saving them valuable time.

A mentor referred Ashley to Near, and she quickly found their approach to be exactly what she needed. Near’s team guided her through every step of the hiring process, providing clear explanations that gave her the confidence and support she needed.

Near’s team was really supportive and patient in explaining everything, which was critical for me as someone who had never done recruiting before. This made it a no-brainer to continue the partnership.

Ashley Black

Founder of Candid Consulting

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According to Ashley, the talent that Near sourced for Candid Consulting was incredibly high caliber. With her experience at Google, Ashley was familiar with top-tier talent, and she was thrilled to find that the people Near provided were on par with those she had worked with at Google. This level of quality, combined with the fast hiring process, made a significant impact on her business.

Candid Consulting successfully hired a Graphic Designer and a Google Ads Specialist through Near. The onboarding process was smooth, with Near guiding Ashley through each step to help integrate the professionals seamlessly into her team. 

The combination of amazing talent and continuous support from Near solidified Ashley’s decision to keep partnering with them for Candid Consulting’s hiring needs.

Results

Candid Consulting reduced hiring costs, sped up the recruitment timeline, and saved hours of work with Near’s support.

Partnering with Near led to several key benefits for Candid Consulting:

• Significant cost savings: Near helped Candid Consulting save 60% on overhead, equivalent to $82,000 annually, compared with US-based hires.
• Faster recruitment: Compared with hiring US-based talent, Near reduced the hiring process from six to eight weeks to just two weeks.
• Increased efficiency: Near’s support saved Ashley over 40 hours in sourcing and interviewing, allowing her to focus on core business operations.‍
• Cultural and linguistic alignment: The proximity of Latin American (LatAm) talent ensured time zone alignment, making it easier to collaborate with them remotely. Moreover, many of Ashley’s clients target Spanish-speaking audiences, making the language skills of Near’s candidates an invaluable asset.

I was hesitant about hiring offshore due to time zone differences, but hiring from LatAm solved that problem. The small time difference made it really easy to work together, and the added benefit of having Spanish-speaking talent has been a huge plus for my clients.

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Looking to expand your team efficiently while saving on costs? Schedule a complimentary consultation with Near to discover how our tailored recruitment solutions can help you achieve your business goals.

To learn more about Candid Consulting, visit Candid Consulting’s website.

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