Our clients often express concerns about the high cost of executive search. Barry’s model is highly cost effective and identifies higher qualified candidates. Other Executive search firms often work on a commission in the 18 – 25% range of base salary for each successful placement, some even 30%. Predominantly they work on a contingency basis, meaning they are paid contingent upon them successfully filling a position. Consequently, lower commissioned or difficult, time consuming placements are neglected in favour of high salaried or easier to fill placements.