build a People System
That Actually Scales
You can't scale people.
You scale systems
that help people perform.
Sharper Talent
helps growing companies
hire, onboard, develop, and optimize their people—so the business can scale
Great companies don't rely on great people figuring it out.
They build systems that help great people perform.
HIRE
Are we hiring the right people?
We offer headhunting powered by the Predictive Index, role clarity, and a tailored interview process that reflects your brand.
ONBOARD
Are new hires becoming productive quickly?
Make the most of your investment with a 90 Day New Hire Guarantee featuring structured onboarding.
LEAD
Can your managers actually lead?
Employee experience is a reflection leadership. We will assess and optimize leadership development across all roles.
SCALE
Is this system repeatable without you as the owner having to do all the work?
Scaling a people system needs structure. We are here to guide you at every level of growth.
Avoid the Headaches of Hiring
Most business owners don't have the time and resources to find great employees.
This leads to problems like…
Frustration in the hiring process
Hiring the wrong people
Confusion when trying to hire
Struggling to identify good talent
Tons of wasted time
Overworked employees
You should be able to find and hire great talent.
Let Sharper Talent take the headache out of finding and hiring the right people.
SCIENCE-BACKED HIRING POWERED BY THE PREDICTIVE INDEX
Austin McCurdy
Sharper Talent, CEO
I’ve struggled with hiring too!
I was a franchisee with Papa John’s Pizza for 11 years.
Having hired thousands of people and leading hundreds of employees in a high turn-over industry, I know what it’s like to strive to hire, develop, and retain top talent
.
Through our team’s combined experiences we can help you make informed and confident hires.
Companies We've Found Great Talent For
We’re certified in these areas to help you make informed and confident hires.
Meet the
Sharper Talent Team
Gary Harper
Gary Harper, leader of Sharper Business Solutions, helps businesses scale through vision and systems, earning a reputation as a "difference maker" with results.
Owner
Austin McCurdy
Austin McCurdy, CEO of Sharper Talent, leverages award-winning experience managing 8 Papa John’s locations and 200+ employees to optimize talent.
CEO
AJ Sandoval
Business Unit Leader
AJ Briner
Operations Manager
Bill Petry
Executive Headhunter
Paul Jorgensen
Predictive Index Specialist
Josefina Alas
Recruiting Coordinator
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