In this episode, I sit down with John Gaughan to unpack the rise and fall of Finlay James, a 20+ year old and £5M recruitment business.We explore hard lessons on leadership, navigating financial struggles, and rebuilding after liquidation.John shares candid insights on resilience, tough decisions, and the realities of running a recruitment firm that went into liquidation.-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/42fpeaCLNf8-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below:Sourcewhale - https://sourcewhale.com/book-demo?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=recruitment_mentors_podcast&utm_content=book_a_demoFirefish - https://www.firefishsoftware.com/rmp-------------------------Extra Stuff:Grab your FREE eBook Masterclass on Improving Your Job To Fill Ratio: https://resources.thisishector.com/improve-your-job-to-fill-ratioLearn more about our all-in-one training platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeSign up for our FREE Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TVv98Y90EHI-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below:Sourcewhale - https://sourcewhale.com/book-demo?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=recruitment_mentors_podcast&utm_content=book_a_demoFirefish - https://www.firefishsoftware.com/rmp-------------------------Extra Stuff:Grab your FREE eBook Masterclass on Improving Your Job To Fill Ratio: https://resources.thisishector.com/improve-your-job-to-fill-ratioLearn more about our all-in-one training platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeSign up for our FREE Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

In this episode, I sit down with Ethan to unpack how he built a £70K weekly GP contract book, the strategies that drove his success, and why he’s starting over.From hard truths to fresh insights, Ethan shares what it takes to thrive in recruitment—even in tough markets.You can connect with Ethan here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethan-hall-244a37b2/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DyquJeOLE3c-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below:Sourcewhale - https://sourcewhale.com/book-demo?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=recruitment_mentors_podcast&utm_content=book_a_demoFirefish - https://www.firefishsoftware.com/rmp-------------------------Extra Stuff:Grab your FREE eBook Masterclass on Improving Your Job To Fill Ratio: https://resources.thisishector.com/improve-your-job-to-fill-ratioLearn more about our all-in-one training platform, Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeSign up for our FREE Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

In this episode, I sit down with Liam Newton to uncover the strategies he used to successfully break into the US recruitment market.From building relationships to overcoming challenges, Liam shares his playbook on what it really takes to expand your recruitment business stateside.You can connect with Liam here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medtechrecruiter/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uJhJNB4DSE0-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below:Sourcewhale - https://sourcewhale.com/book-demo?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=recruitment_mentors_podcast&utm_content=book_a_demoFirefish - https://www.firefishsoftware.com/rmp-------------------------Extra Stuff:Grab your FREE eBook Masterclass on Improving Your Job To Fill Ratio: https://resources.thisishector.com/improve-your-job-to-fill-ratioLearn more about our all-in-one training platform, Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeSign up for our FREE Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

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In this episode, I sit down with James Holder, who shares his proven 8-step strategy to building a contract book from scratch to hitting £15k weekly GP.We dive into practical tips, uncover the secrets behind solution selling, and how to convert perm roles into lucrative contract deals.You can connect with James here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/engagewithjames/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gQ4VdaLfwMQ-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below:Sourcewhale - https://sourcewhale.com/book-demo?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=recruitment_mentors_podcast&utm_content=book_a_demoFirefish - https://www.firefishsoftware.com/rmp-------------------------Extra Stuff:Grab your FREE eBook Masterclass on Improving Your Job To Fill Ratio: https://resources.thisishector.com/improve-your-job-to-fill-ratioLearn more about our all-in-one training platform, Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeSign up for our FREE Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

In this episode, I sit down with Oliver Cooke to uncover the strategies behind Phaidon International's growth and impact, including how they created 27 millionaires in recruitment.We dive into their scalable model, unique people-first approach, and the key decisions that fuelled their incredible success.You can connect with Oliver here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ocooke/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JDYvNfCVbuU-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below:Sourcewhale - https://sourcewhale.com/book-demo?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=recruitment_mentors_podcast&utm_content=book_a_demoFirefish - https://www.firefishsoftware.com/rmp-------------------------Extra Stuff:Grab your FREE eBook Masterclass on Improving Your Job To Fill Ratio: https://resources.thisishector.com/improve-your-job-to-fill-ratioLearn more about our all-in-one training platform, Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeSign up for our FREE Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

In this episode, I sit down with Sophie Reed the founder of JL:Pro.For the last six years she has been entirely dedicated to supporting US recruiters & US Staffing firms and we uncover what it really takes to succeed in the States.We discuss practical insights for recruiters looking to expand, including key challenges, market dynamics, and how to maximise your potential overseas.You can connect with Sophie here: Sophie Reed | LinkedIn-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_eJQ4nCYl1A-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below:Sourcewhale - https://sourcewhale.com/book-demo?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=recruitment_mentors_podcast&utm_content=book_a_demoFirefish - https://www.firefishsoftware.com/rmp-------------------------Extra Stuff:Grab your FREE eBook Masterclass on Improving Your Job To Fill Ratio: https://resources.thisishector.com/improve-your-job-to-fill-ratioLearn more about our all-in-one training platform, Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeSign up for our FREE Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

We dive into the key strategies and how Dante has scaled his recruitment agency to over $3.7M in annual billings.You can connect with Dante here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dante-n/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WL3CMo9OJQE-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below:Sourcewhale - https://sourcewhale.com/book-demo?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=recruitment_mentors_podcast&utm_content=book_a_demoFirefish - https://www.firefishsoftware.com/rmp-------------------------Extra Stuff:Grab your FREE eBook Masterclass on Improving Your Job To Fill Ratio: https://resources.thisishector.com/improve-your-job-to-fill-ratioLearn more about our all-in-one training platform, Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeSign up for our FREE Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

In this episode, I sit down with Luke Barrow, who shares his journey from recruitment to founding a mental health movement.We dive into how personal loss shaped his mission and explore his dedication to making mental health support more accessible for everyone.You can connect with Luke here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-barrow-14b879184/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xpIIfQYyttU-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below:Sourcewhale - https://sourcewhale.com/book-demo?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=recruitment_mentors_podcast&utm_content=book_a_demoFirefish - https://www.firefishsoftware.com/rmp-------------------------Extra Stuff:Grab your FREE eBook Masterclass on Improving Your Job To Fill Ratio: https://resources.thisishector.com/improve-your-job-to-fill-ratioLearn more about our all-in-one training platform, Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeSign up for our FREE Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------