

The Recruitment Mentors Podcast
Hishem Azzouz
The #1 Most Practical Recruitment Podcast In the World
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Dec 17, 2025 • 1h 18min
[REPLAY - TOP 5 EPISODES OF 2025] Edmund Blogg #3 Listened to episode of 2025.
Over the next few days, you'll be able to listen back to the most listened-to episodes of the year. 🔥At number 3, we have Edmund BloggIf you have enjoyed the podcast this year and have two minutes, it would help us out massively if you left a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

Dec 16, 2025 • 1h 6min
[REPLAY - TOP 5 EPISODES OF 2025] Alex Elliot #2 Listened to episode of 2025.
Over the next few days, you'll be able to listen back to the most listened-to episodes of the year. 🔥At number 2, we have Alex ElliotIf you have enjoyed the podcast this year and have two minutes, it would help us out massively if you left a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

Dec 15, 2025 • 1h 17min
[REPLAY - TOP 5 EPISODES OF 2025] Rebeka Mulk #1 Listened to episode of 2025.
Over the next few days, you'll be able to listen back to the most listened-to episodes of the year. 🔥At number 1, we have Rebeka MulkIf you have enjoyed the podcast this year and have two minutes, it would help us out massively if you left a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

Dec 11, 2025 • 32min
What I Learned From the Best Recruiters in the World This Year: Lessons From 2025
In a reflective session, the host shares insights from the year's top recruiters. Key topics include the importance of building relationships as a unique asset in recruitment and the value of market expertise over strict processes. The discussion highlights the necessity of in-person meetings to foster trust amid digital skepticism. There are tips to utilize AI for reducing administrative tasks, enabling more focus on personal connections. Additionally, the host stresses the importance of sales skills, diversification, and continuous skill enhancement to thrive in a competitive landscape.

Dec 8, 2025 • 1h 16min
The Pulse Group Story: How Two Founders Built a £1.4M Business From Scratch with Ricky & Tony
Two founders. £100k of their own money. And a first year that hit £1.4m invoicing and £1.1m EBIT.In this episode, I sit down with Ricky Burns and Tony Mulcock, co-founders of The Pulse Group, to unpack the real story behind their first 12 months.The leap, the risks, and why 95% of their success came from long-term relationships, trust, and advisory-led recruitment.Connect with them both here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymulcock/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmarcburns/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x9vMBjui4lo-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.Raise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.-------------------------Extra Stuff:Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeJoin 6,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

Dec 4, 2025 • 28min
Golden Nugget #95 | Creative BD That Cuts Through the Noise (with Lizzie)
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Dec 1, 2025 • 1h 19min
The Rebuild: Turning a £4M Crisis Into a Renewables Powerhouse with Matt Sykes
When Matt Sykes took over JD Ross Europe, he inherited a £4M ledger crisis, a merged brand that wasn’t working, and a team that needed a complete reset.In this episode, we walk through how that crisis forced a full pivot into renewables and how the business grew into a multi-country powerhouse across France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and beyond.You can connect with Matt here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sykesmatthew/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2jmoIfX7sYQ-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.Raise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.-------------------------Extra Stuff:Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeJoin 6,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

Nov 27, 2025 • 30min
Golden Nugget #94 | How a £5.8M Recruitment Business Collapsed Almost Overnight with John Gaughan
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Nov 24, 2025 • 1h 9min
From Imposter Syndrome to Founder: Chelsea’s First Year Building Unify
Chelsea went from battling imposter syndrome to launching Unify, a values-led recruitment business built around trust, DEI, and genuine long-term relationships.In this episode, we walk through her first year as a founder, the wins, the mistakes, the investor partnership, and the pressure of building a business while still figuring it all out.You can connect with Chelsea here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseakaraolis-diversityrecruitment/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vea-i7qseHU-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.Raise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.-------------------------Extra Stuff:Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeJoin 6,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

Nov 20, 2025 • 28min
Golden Nugget #93 | How Ethan Hall Scaled to £70K Weekly GP: The Contract Recruiter Masterclass
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