1:15PM - 2:00PM
Dan Mori
Format: Dual-Session Closeout
• Part 1: Teaching (Metrics Framework)
• Part 2: Live Coaching & Open Forum
Most staffing leaders leave conferences inspired, but struggle to translate ideas into measurable, lasting performance improvement.
This closeout session is designed to solve that problem.
In the first half, Dan Mori will breakdown the two most core metrics that quietly determine whether a staffing firm grows profitably or spins its wheels year after year. These metrics create clarity, expose leverage points, and give leaders a practical way to prioritize action once they return to the office.
In the second half, the session shifts from teaching to real-world application. Dan distills everything discussed throughout the Summit and opens the floor to the audience to identify what resonated most during the Summit, where adoption may break down, and how to turn ideas into behavior change. This is live coaching, focused on execution, not theory.
The goal is simple: ensure attendees leave knowing exactly how to get their money’s worth from the investment they made to be at the Summit.
Part 1: The Two Metrics That Drive Long-Term Profitability
Dan will walk through two foundational metrics every staffing leader must understand and actively manage:
1. Average Weekly Value of Headcount (AWVHC)
You’ll learn:
- What goes into AWVHC
- Why AWVHC is the fastest way to diagnose operational health
- Which levers leaders can pull to improve AWVHC without adding headcount
- How small improvements in AWVHC compound into significant Gross Margin gains
2. Gross Margin (GM) Retention
You’ll learn:
- Why GM Retention is more important than Client Retention
- How to track GM Retention year over year
- How margin erosion quietly kills profitability even when “clients are retained”
- How focusing on GM Retention improves long-term enterprise value and decision-making
This section connects strategy, operations, and leadership accountability into a clear, measurable framework.
Part 2: Live Coaching, Reflection & Adoption
The second half of the session shifts to an open forum designed to drive real adoption:
- What attendees found most impactful during the Summit
- Where they see resistance or risk in applying what they learned
- Questions about implementing new tactics inside real organizations
- How to prioritize changes without overwhelming teams
- How leaders can coach for adoption, not just compliance
Dan will provide direct, real-world coaching based on what actually works inside staffing organizations, helping attendees pressure-test ideas and leave with practical next steps.
Key Takeaways
- A clear understanding of the two metrics that most directly impact profitability
- Practical guidance on improving AWVHC through controllable operational levers
- A new lens on GM Retention, and why it outperforms traditional retention metrics
- Clarity on what actions to take first after the Summit
- Real-world coaching to help ensure ideas turn into execution
Who This Session Is Ideal For
- Staffing agency owners and executives
- Sales and operations leaders responsible for profitability
- Leaders frustrated by growth without margin improvement
- Anyone who wants to leave the Summit with clarity, not just inspiration