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The Recruitment Mentors Podcast

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Mar 31, 2025 • 1h 13min

Why We Only Hire Entry-Level Talent and How It Got Us to £8 Million with Matthew Sullivan

In this episode, I sit down with Matthew Sullivan to unpack why his business only hires entry-level talent and how that decision helped them scale to £8 million NFI.We talk hiring strategy, retention, and building systems that turn rookies into high performers.There’s loads to take from this one.You can connect with Matt here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-sullivan-04ab67116/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8sCvwPtR3DU-------------------------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 4,000+ 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/-------------------------
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Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 6min

Alex Elliot's 10 Harsh Truths About Recruitment

In this episode, I dive into Alex Elliot's 10 harsh truths about recruitment. We discuss building high-performance teams, scaling businesses, and the tough realities behind achieving a successful exit.You can connect with Alex here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexelliott123/-------------------------Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LACws0NzbV8-------------------------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 4,000+ 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/-------------------------
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Mar 20, 2025 • 4min

Are You Coming To One Of Our Live Podcast Events This Year? We're coming to London, Manchester, Sydney, Glasgow and Austin in 2025.

You can grab tickets for our London event next week [50 tickets left]https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1256429708079?aff=oddtdtcreatorYou can grab tickets for our Manchester event in April [50 tickets left]https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1256420751289?aff=oddtdtcreatorConnect/ Follow me on Linkedin if you want to be in the know on all events this year:https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/
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Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 20min

Realities of Startup Life: Lessons Learned from a £500K First Year with Emma & Louise, Esto Search

Emma Lowman and Louise Garrison, co-founders of Esto Search, delve into their impressive £500k first-year journey in tech sales recruitment. They discuss the thrill and challenges of building an authentic brand while navigating emotional highs and lows. The duo highlights the importance of diversity and personal branding in recruitment, emphasizing genuine client relationships over mere skill matching. They also share valuable insights on time management, self-care, and the critical role of financial partnerships to enhance growth and well-being.
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Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 17min

From Under Performer to Top Biller: Rebeka Mulk’s UK Recruitment Playbook

Rebeka Mulk, a top-performing UK Tech recruiter, shares her inspiring journey from underperformance to becoming a top biller. She emphasizes the importance of identifying your 'why' in recruitment, which fuels resilience and success. Rebeka discusses the value of mentorship in her transformation and the need for adaptability within niche recruitment. Insights on mastering senior talent recruitment reveal effective outreach strategies and the significance of relationship management, all aimed at enhancing connection with clients and candidates alike.
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Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 10min

How to Build a £1m Contract Book in Any Market with James Gamble

James Gamble, a recruitment expert and founder of NXO Talent, shares his secrets to building three £1m contract books. He discusses how to find a niche and build authentic relationships with clients and candidates. The conversation highlights the importance of strategic client meetings and after-placement care for lasting partnerships. Additionally, he emphasizes embracing curiosity for financial mastery and the emotional challenges of transitioning from employee to entrepreneur. James's insights provide valuable guidance for navigating the recruitment landscape.
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Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 11min

From Rock Bottom to £1.6M with Elliot White

Building a recruitment business wasn’t the dream life Elliot expected—at first, it nearly broke him.In this episode, he shares the brutal lessons from hitting rock bottom, turning it around, and scaling to £1.6M.You can connect with Elliot here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliottwhitehubscale/-------------------------Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Sd3wHG0qGBQ-------------------------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 4,000+ 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/-------------------------
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Feb 17, 2025 • 1h 3min

What I Wish I Knew Before Scaling My Recruitment Business with Michael Wigington

Scaling a recruitment business comes with lessons you can only learn the hard way.In this episode, I sit down with Michael Wigington to unpack the biggest challenges, financial pitfalls, and leadership lessons he faced while growing CAMHS Professionals to £7M+ GP.You can connect with Michael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwigington/-------------------------Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H9zewj6lwYQ-------------------------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 4,000+ 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/-------------------------
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Feb 10, 2025 • 1h 2min

Breaking Into the US Market: The Reality vs. The Hype with Tim Salmon

In this episode, I sit down with Tim Salmon to unpack the reality of expanding into the US recruitment market.We cover the hard truths, biggest mistakes, and winning strategies for success—from working US hours in the UK to scaling a team in New York.You can connect with Tim here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salmontim/-------------------------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 4,000+ 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/-------------------------
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Feb 3, 2025 • 1h 14min

From Consultant to CEO: The Journey to a Recruitment MBO with Laura Clark

In this episode, I sit down with Laura Clark to unpack her journey from recruiter to CEO through a successful management buyout (MBO).We dive into the challenges, lessons, and realities of taking over a recruitment business plus what to look out for if you're being promised an MBO.Connect with Laura here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraclarkoa/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xCYyP-mEejY-------------------------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 4,000+ 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/-------------------------

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