Ultra-Staff EDGE was honored to welcome former Chicago Bears Player, Desmond Clark, onto The Staffing Buzz Network! Desmond, a keynote speaker at this year's Midwest Staffing Conference, discussed his powerful No Space Between message and the real-life story of what it truly takes to turn dreams into outcomes. Inspired by his harrowing journey to Africa to rescue his son, in this episode, hear a sneak peek into his message and the principles Midwest Staffing Conference attendees will walk away with.

Additionally, tune in to hear about his journey from NFL Super Bowl Player to Founder/President/CEO of Bear Down Logistics. We also celebrate the anniversary of his 2007 Super Bowl game with the Chicago Bears!

Join us and the Illinois Search and Staffing Association, Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services, and the Michigan Association of Staffing Services for the Midwest Staffing Conference taking place on April 22nd and 23rd at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Learn more here and register today to meet Desmond Clark in-person and hear his keynote presentation!

In this holiday special, Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Michelle White, Director of Customer Success at Automated Business Designs! In this Wrap Up episode, Automated Business Designs celebrates a recent accolade for Best Support from G2, the accomplishments of the year, and what's to come in Ultra-Staff EDGE in 2026. Michelle also shares her crystal ball prediction for staffing in the new year. Stay tuned until the end to hear Michelle and Bob's favorite holiday movie and song. There may be a duet!

In this celebratory two-year anniversary episode of The Staffing Buzz Network, we welcome back our very first guest, Congressman Nathaniel Moran! In this insightful episode, hear about Congressman Moran's experience in Congress, the state of the economy, and his predictions for contingent staffing in 2026!