TJ Kastning

TJ Kastning is a seasoned entrepreneur with a strong background in recruiting and the leather goods industry. He founded BestLeather.org, an online magazine reviewing quality leather products, which served as a formative business experience and helped him build relationships. He also founded Conquest Leather, which manufactured and sold leather chess boards, and was a partner at Marlondo Leather Co. His entrepreneurial spirit is further highlighted by his involvement in multiple businesses from a young age, including being raised in an entrepreneurial family. seekgocreate+2

As the Founder & Managing Partner of Ambassador Group, TJ specializes in relational headhunting with a focus on meaningful work and relationships. He has transformed the company from a solo recruiting operation into a full team, emphasizing strategic hiring, deep position discovery, and 12-month onboarding support. His approach centers on reducing hiring risk through process improvements and acting as full-cycle talent advisors. ambassadorgroup+3

TJ integrates his Christian faith into his business practices, viewing work as noble and a moral good. He emphasizes servant leadership, integrity, love in business, and building trust in professional relationships. He believes in seeking the best for others through care, compassion, grace, and mercy, which informs his approach to clients, employees, and candidates. seekgocreate