Season 8 | Ep33 Dan Moussa on growth, consulting skills and leading rec forward in the age of AI

What does growth really look like in 2025's recruitment market? For Dan Moussa, it means combining consulting skills, AI adoption and personal branding to move the industry forward.

On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I'm joined by Dan Moussa, founder of Talesca, a specialist recruitment business in Australia. Dan’s story is one of consistent adaptation, leaning into the tools and strategies that add genuine value in a fast-changing space.

In this episode, we discuss

• How personal branding has shaped Talesca’s growth
• Why consistency and consulting skills are more vital than ever
• How AI is transforming recruitment models and client expectations
• What it takes to build a business that stays relevant and delivers value

If you’re a recruitment founder looking to evolve your business, sharpen your commercial edge or understand how to futureproof your brand and delivery, this episode is well worth your time.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Rag Podcast

01:50 Overview of Talesca and Its Growth

03:36 Reflections on Recruitment Career Beginnings

09:14 The Importance of Consistency in Recruitment

20:28 Current State of Recruitment and AI Impact

28:53 The Value of Time in Recruitment

31:12 Consulting Skills in Recruitment

34:29 The Future of Recruitment: Data and AI

39:16 Changing Recruitment Models

44:01 Defining Success in Recruitment

49:05 Building a High-Performing Team

55:35 Community Building and AI in Recruitment

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