This post is not in jest in any way, but more asking for some guidance and direction from the other recruiters on the blogs.  I have been in the biz now over 10+ years, working the agency side and have spent the bulk of the time as a pure candidate guy, sourcing/headhunting.  I had some solid success in my career, and then things went haywire, literally.   

I had a rough estimate of close to 15+ jobs since 2009 and just kept spiraling.   Finally, a sick mind realizes it is ill and it isn't just the market.   I was and am bipolar.   If you know someone who is, then you understand.  If you don't, well most likely do but they are afraid to admit it.  It is not fun.  Now on medication, go to therapy and that is all great.  But of course, for all my past indiscretions, meaning taking jobs and bailing and just screwing up, getting a job with another firm at least for the immediate future isn't going to happen.

I fell into a situation through a buddy into a start-up firm that supposedly had a lot of business.  Today is my 50th day of work.  They had one open job rek and I closed it in 2 1/2 weeks so back in the game.   I took over the lead from another guy who was fired and ran with it.  But, minimal sales, no real support and I am not a sales guy.  I don't spend my time carrying a bag or calling to get business.   Primary owner isn't looking to invest more into more people and I need to make something stick.  I can cold call anyone when I am recruiting looking for candidates, but even then and now, I am not about the relationship as my illness doesn't really support that mentality.   I build a list of companies to call for business, and it still doesn't get done.  

This situation is bare bones, meaning no established clients, db...   

How do i do the job without a sales team and do it my way, purely headhunting and sourcing?   I have to make this work, as I am holding onto a family by a string and need to dig my way out of the hole that was dug.

Apologies for making this a therapy session.  

Appreciate any help and guidance.

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