One message stood out loud and clear during our recent iBoost Talent Lunch & Learn: Ownership changes when you stop building for someone else… and start betting on yourself.
During the conversation, William Ulmer shared his journey from corporate staffing leadership into entrepreneurship — and why choosing faith over fear ultimately changed everything.
Alongside April Diehl and Vance Tiller, the discussion revealed what staffing ownership can look like when leaders are truly supported instead of isolated. View it here or the live replay on LinkedIn.
“I Felt Like I Was Building Something for Somebody Else.”
After years inside large staffing organizations, Will realized something was missing. Despite success, experience, and strong performance, he no longer felt connected to the purpose behind the work.
“It felt like I was putting a lot of effort into building something for somebody else.”
That realization became the turning point. Like many staffing leaders, he knew how to build business, lead teams, and drive results. But eventually the question became:
What if all that effort could finally build something of your own?
Faith Over Fear
One of the most impactful parts of the webinar was Will’s honesty about fear. Not fear disappearing — but learning to move forward despite it.
“I think you’re always in that season… choosing faith over fear.”
Entrepreneurship requires trust.
Trust in yourself. Trust in your purpose. Trust that the risk is worth it.
Will shared how leaning into faith helped him step into ownership and finally pursue the life and impact he felt called toward.
The Biggest Challenge? Isolation.
Another major takeaway from the webinar was this: Most leaders don’t struggle because they lack talent. They struggle because they’re isolated.
As Vance Tiller shared:
“Isolation is a scary place to be.”
That’s why the iBoost Talent model was built around partnership and support. From operational guidance and recruiting systems to pricing strategy, coaching, and robotics integration, franchise owners aren’t expected to figure everything out alone.
Will explained it best:
“You don’t feel like you have to earn your seat at the table here. It’s a welcome seat.”
Support Creates Speed
One thing that stood out throughout the conversation was how much faster owners can move when they aren’t buried in back-office chaos. Will and his business partner Chip Thomas focus heavily on sales, operations, and relationship-building while leaning on the iBoost support team for operational infrastructure and strategic guidance.
April Diehl shared how that support shows up in real time — from client meetings to recruiting processes to helping franchisees solve problems quickly and efficiently. The goal is simple:
Help owners grow faster without carrying the weight alone.
The Future of Staffing Is Changing
The webinar also highlighted how workforce solutions are evolving beyond traditional staffing. Through the partnership with Impact Workforce Solutions and Impact Robotics, franchise owners can now bring workforce strategy, staffing, and automation into the same conversation.
Instead of simply filling labor gaps, the focus becomes improving operations and quality of life for workers. That shift is creating entirely new opportunities for staffing leaders willing to think differently.
“Bet on Yourself.”
If there was one phrase that captured the spirit of the webinar, it was this:
“Bet on yourself.”
Because many leaders already have the skills.
They already know the industry.
They already know how to build relationships and solve workforce problems.
The difference is finally building something that belongs to them.
As Will shared:
“There’s no better place to learn, grow, and bet on yourself than right here.”
Final Thought
Ownership is about more than business. It’s about freedom. Purpose. Impact. Legacy.
And sometimes the biggest step isn’t learning staffing. It’s finally trusting yourself enough to stop building for someone else… and start building the life you were meant for. Learn more about what an owner’s life looks like.
Make it a priority to chat with Bill Tasillo about the opportunity in your market. Or connect directly with Will. He’s up for a genuine conversation.