Ertan Ikic: Behind The Scenes Of Top Pick Recruiting
Behind The Scenes Of Top Pick Recruiting
Every successful company has a story — one that rarely gets told in its entirety. For Ertan Ikic, founder of Top Pick Recruiting LLC, that story began with grit, long hours, and a vision to do things differently in the world of recruitment.
From the Butcher Shop to the Boardroom
Before becoming an entrepreneur, I spent years working as a butcher. It might not sound like the obvious path to running a recruitment company, but it shaped the foundation of who I am.
As a butcher, I learned discipline, consistency, and the importance of delivering quality every single day. You can’t fake good work — people see it immediately. That same mindset became the cornerstone of how I built Top Pick Recruiting.
When I started my business, I knew one thing: if I could bring honesty, precision, and work ethic into recruiting, I could build something truly lasting.
The Mission Behind Top Pick Recruiting
At Top Pick Recruiting LLC, our goal has always been more than just filling positions. It’s about connecting the right people with the right opportunities.
Recruitment is often treated as a numbers game — resumes, calls, placements. But to me, it’s about understanding people on a deeper level. Every candidate has a story, and every employer has a vision. My job is to make those two align perfectly.
That’s why I built my company around three simple principles:
- Integrity — Always do what’s right, even when no one is watching.
- Relationships — People come first, always.
- Results — Hard work and commitment will speak louder than promises.
A Day Inside Top Pick Recruiting
People often ask me what my typical day looks like. The truth is — there’s no such thing as a “typical” day.
Some mornings start with reviewing client needs, while others are spent coaching candidates through interviews or negotiating offers. Behind every placement, there’s a lot of listening, problem-solving, and persistence.
I personally stay involved in almost every major client decision. To me, leadership means being hands-on. I want every company we work with to feel like they have a partner, not just a recruiter.
What Sets Us Apart
The recruitment industry is full of competition — big firms, automated systems, AI-driven sourcing tools. But at Top Pick Recruiting, we rely on something much more powerful: human connection.
Technology helps us work faster, but relationships help us work better. I’ve seen candidates come back years later, not because they needed another job, but because they trusted our process and values. That kind of loyalty can’t be automated.
Every decision we make is guided by empathy, experience, and the belief that people deserve to be treated with respect — no matter where they are in their career journey.
Looking Ahead
Building Top Pick Recruiting LLC wasn’t easy. It took long nights, endless trial and error, and a deep belief that purpose matters more than profit.
But as I look at what we’ve built — the teams we’ve grown, the careers we’ve helped shape — I feel proud of how far we’ve come.
The future for Top Pick Recruiting is about growth with integrity. I want to continue expanding our reach while keeping our values intact. Whether we’re helping a startup find its first hire or connecting an executive with their next big opportunity, the mission remains the same: help people succeed.
Final Thoughts
Behind every company, there’s a human story — and this is mine. From being a butcher to running a recruitment agency, my journey proves that success isn’t about luck; it’s about hard work, consistency, and character.
When people hear the name Ertan Ikic, I want them to think of someone who built his business the right way — one relationship at a time.
