Over the years of analyzing, consulting, and writing about the job board industry at Job Board Secrets, I have watched hundreds of founders launch with high hopes—only to see many of them make the exact same missteps. Building a profitable job board isn’t just about putting up a website and waiting for the checks to…
Here is a blog post summary based on the interview transcript from Job Board Secrets: In a recent episode of Job Board Secrets, host Chris sat down with the CEO and co-founder of RollieJobs, an AI-native B2B and gov-tech startup based out of South Bend, Indiana. Less than a year old and entirely bootstrapped, RollieJobs…
The job board landscape is undergoing a massive shift. In my recent virtual meetup, a panel of niche job board founders, agency operators, and industry veterans gathered to discuss everything from AI tools and the downfalls of massive aggregators to unique new monetization strategies. Here is a breakdown of the key takeaways and major trends…
I recently sounded the alarm on the misteps of Indeed, writing about how HR professionals and employers are finally reaching a breaking point over rising costs, complex pricing/rules, and diminishing returns. The phrase “The Indeed Tax” has begun to resonate deeply with anyone managing a recruitment ad budget. But as I look at the broader…
What does it take to build a digital business that lasts nearly three decades, survives four massive economic downturns, and successfully competes against multi-billion-dollar giants like LinkedIn? In a recent episode of JobBoard Talk, I sat down with Dan Rohn, the founder of JournalismJobs.com. Self-described as a “quiet founder” who prefers staying out of the…
The replay from last years Job Board Con event is now publicly available to my readers. Unfortunately I will not be hosting one this year. A new dedicated job search app aims to connect backpackers and working holiday makers with travel employers offering short-term and seasonal work opportunities in Australia. The mobile platform, which launched…
Interview Spotlight: Dylan Stanke from EasyrJobs.com In a recent conversation, Dylan Stanke, a 2025 graduate from the University of Louisville, shared the origin story and rapid growth of his new job board, EasyrJobs.com. Launched just six weeks ago, the platform aims to solve the frustrations many new graduates face in a deceptive and overcrowded job…
In the most recent episode of Job Board Secrets, I interview Lou Goodman, Advisor to Jobiqo, where we explored the shifting landscape of the recruitment industry through their new report, “The Job Board Revolution.” The discussion highlighted a critical turning point: the industry is suffering from “marketing myopia,” focusing on selling application volume when the…
For years, the hunt for a remote career began and ended with giant aggregators like LinkedIn, Indeed, or the OG of the space, We Work Remotely. But as the “work from home” revolution matures, a new trend is emerging: the hyper-niche remote job board. From platforms like FindRemoteLawJobs.com to RemotePRJobs.com, we are seeing a shift…
The Origin Story: Solving a Real Problem Stacey Dunn-Emke started nutritionjobs.com back in 2000 out of pure necessity. As a clinical dietitian looking for a new position, she discovered that major job boards like Monster.com and CareerBuilder had virtually no dietitian-specific openings. Rather than accept this gap in the market, she taught herself HTML, studied…