The Recruitment Mentors Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Michael Green, founder of Unico, to unpack what he did differently to make his startup hit $700K in its first year.We talk through the strategic pivots that doubled his average fee, how he built credibility fast in the US market, and the mindset shifts that helped him grow from solo founder to high-performing team builder.You can connect with Michael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-green-582302125/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ibXma04wwVI-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:CapEx Currency - Check Out CapEx & Claim Your Exclusive Offer HereSourcewhale - 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/-------------------------

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In this episode, I sit down with Elliot Fielding, Co-Founder of Hubscale, to unpack how they’ve built one of the most high-performing recruitment businesses in cybersecurity.We dive into the strategy, culture, and hiring principles driving Hubscale’s rapid growth: from building their “Golden Circle” client strategy to creating a team that thrives on collaboration, data, and discipline.You can connect with Elliot here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/efielding1/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-fqxEgWPT7E-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:CapEx Currency - Check Out CapEx & Claim Your Exclusive Offer HereSourcewhale - 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/-------------------------

Download Job Adders FREE Global Recruitment Agency Benchmarking Report:https://ter.li/72igwt--------------------------In this episode, I was joined by James from Job Adder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespayne-cro/--------------------------Extra Stuff:Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeJoin 5,000+ 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/-------------------------

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PDa1vZEt_l4-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:CapEx Current - Check Out CapEx & Claim Your Exclusive Offer HereSourcewhale - 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/-------------------------

In this episode, I sit down with Liam to unpack his journey from struggling recruiter to top biller and now entrepreneur in Dubai.Liam went from a tough first year in recruitment to billing £32.5K weekly GP at Opus, before taking the leap to start his own business.We dive into the hard lessons of year one as a founder, the reality of moving to Dubai with £100K saved, and the strategies that helped him rebuild and succeed in a brand-new market.Connect with Liam here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-moir-holland-a194b3158/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CulZLPbdZsg-------------------------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 5,000+ 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/-------------------------

In this episode, I sit down with Terry Payne to unpack how he rebuilt Aspire from the brink of administration into an 8-figure, employee-owned success story.Terry shares what it was like to inherit a loss-making, headcount-heavy agency, lead it through survival mode during the pandemic, and transform it into a profitable, global business.We dive into the tough calls, the importance of being sales-led, and why giving employees ownership changed everything.If you’re leading a recruitment business through turbulence, Terry’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and rebuilding the right way.You can connect with Terry here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-payne-09722856/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sYtT52RPsxQ-------------------------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 5,000+ 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/-------------------------

In this episode, I sit down with Genie, founder of We Are Refyne, to unpack the hard truths from her first year running a recruitment business.From launching with no logo and limited experience, to turning over £364K and building a six-person team, Genie shares both the highs and the brutal lows, losing staff, unpaid invoices, and moments of doubt.We dive into the resilience it takes to keep going, the tactical wins that worked (like WhatsApp BD and SourceWhale), and why vision and culture matter even in year one.Connect with Genie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genie-burgess-a1342487/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SHuIcTRWYfA-------------------------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 5,000+ 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/-------------------------

In this episode, I sit down with Conor from Quest Personnel to unpack the hard lessons from every stage of building a recruitment business. Conor started at just 23, completely self-funded, and went from scraping by in a WeWork to leading a £1.4M agency. We walk through the scrappy early days, the lifestyle-business trap, and the mindset and leadership shifts that brought clarity and growth. Connect with Conor here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-boland-81555284/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cxNfpwj6AYU-------------------------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 5,000+ 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/-------------------------

In this episode, I sit down with Jack Procter, Regional Director at Opus, to unpack what it really takes to master contract recruitment. Jack shares how he scaled from fast-paced “ones and twos” deals to building predictable, project-based client partnerships. We dive into his playbook for hitting £17K weekly GP, the systems behind scaling beyond ad-hoc wins, and the leadership lessons he’s learned along the way.Connect with Jack here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-procter-a20439a3/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e_8p6fknMbU-------------------------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 5,000+ 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/-------------------------