

The Recruitment Mentors Podcast
Hishem Azzouz
The #1 Most Practical Recruitment Podcast In the World
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May 8, 2023 • 1h 7min
Ricky Martin - WWE to Entrepreneurship
Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.Vincere - https://bit.ly/3C8uHfvSourcebreaker - https://hubs.la/Q017bVC70-----------------------------------------Watch the episode on Youtube 🎥 - https://youtu.be/qWkOgeH9PmU-----------------------------------------In this episode, Ricky Martin shares his insights on what it takes to be successful in the recruitment industry and as an entrepreneur.After winning the apprentice in 2012 & becoming 50/50 partners with Alan Sugar he has been building Hyper Recruitment Solutions for the last ten years.Some of the key takeaways from this episode include:The importance of confidence and energy in recruitment.Having a mentor or coach.Understanding the market and having a unique selling proposition.Being adaptable and open to change.Focusing on employee well-being and mental health.Understanding the numbers and managing costs for scalability.You can connect with Ricky here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickymartin247/-----------------------------------------Find out how Recruitment Mentors can accelerate the performance of your recruitment teams with modern and engaging online learning delivered by current high performing recruitment professionals 🚀https://www.recruitmentmentors.com/-----------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

May 4, 2023 • 3min
Golden Nugget #50 | How to build BD confidence in your people as early as possible
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May 1, 2023 • 60min
Jamie Weekes - The fundamental basics are what you need to be successful in recruitment
Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.Vincere - https://bit.ly/3C8uHfvSourcebreaker - https://hubs.la/Q017bVC70-----------------------------------------Watch the episode on Youtube 🎥 - https://youtu.be/cViwmZYxDrM-----------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 Personal accountability, personal development, and having a growth mindset are crucial to succeed in recruitment.🚀 You’ll learn about the basics of recruitment and why a good recruiter doesn’t need to rely on fancy systems🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on business development which isn’t your typical cookie-cutter response🚀 Caring about client relationships and the importance of having a strong, solid database with detailed notes🚀 The USA market and why people fail as well as what has made Intaso successful across the pond-----------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Jamie Weekes, Director at Intaso. He started working in recruitment back in 2015, building a successful desk at Stanton House before moving to Intaso in the middle of the pandemic. Over the past three years, Jamie has created an incredible career for himself, building out a new market as well as becoming a true master of business development.We unpack SO much in this episode - from his BD tips and tricks, systems that have enabled him to flourish as a recruiter as well as the USA market and becoming a master of networking. You can connect with Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-weekes/ -----------------------------------------Find out how Recruitment Mentors can accelerate the performance of your recruitment teams with modern and engaging online learning delivered by current high performing recruitment professionals 🚀https://www.recruitmentmentors.com/-----------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

Apr 27, 2023 • 4min
Golden Nugget #49 | How to retain your best recruiters
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Apr 24, 2023 • 52min
Daniel Lawson - How to Succeed in Recruitment Without Being a DI*K
Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.Vincere - https://bit.ly/3C8uHfvSourcebreaker - https://hubs.la/Q017bVC70-----------------------------------------Watch the episode on Youtube 🎥 - https://youtu.be/EYlbljvpfm8-----------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 Personal accountability, personal development, and having a growth mindset are crucial to succeed in recruitment.🚀 Building relationships and finding a cultural fit are crucial to success.🚀 Mental and physical health is important, and finding a balance between work and life is necessary.🚀 Recruiters need to be personally responsible, motivated, coachable, driven, and able to find solutions to problems.🚀 Having a mindset of landing and expanding targets is vital for long-term success.-----------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Daniel Lawson who shares all of his insights on how to succeed in recruitment without being a DI*K.He speaks about the importance of personal accountability, personal development, and having a growth mindset.You can connect with Daniel here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellawson1/-----------------------------------------Find out how Recruitment Mentors can accelerate the performance of your recruitment teams with modern and engaging online learning delivered by current high performing recruitment professionals 🚀https://www.recruitmentmentors.com/-----------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

Apr 20, 2023 • 5min
Golden Nugget #48 | Principles to successfully recruiting internationally
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Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 12min
Mike Ames - The Seven Pillars of Recruitment Business Growth
Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.Vincere - https://bit.ly/3C8uHfvSourcebreaker - https://hubs.la/Q017bVC70-----------------------------------------Watch the episode on Youtube 🎥 - https://youtu.be/yMxcvLqQlJc-----------------------------------------Mike Ames, entrepreneur and consultant, shares insights on scaling a recruitment business. He emphasizes having a clear mission and aligning it with personal goals. Mike believes recruiters focus too much on external measurements like headcount and turnover, losing sight of what matters. He suggests building a scalable business based on seven pillars and maintaining profitability, value, and safety while growing. A stable team is key to achieving profitability. Mike also shares his struggle with retirement and the importance of having a purposeful journey.You can connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mspames/-----------------------------------------Find out how Recruitment Mentors can accelerate the performance of your recruitment teams with modern and engaging online learning delivered by current high performing recruitment professionals 🚀https://www.recruitmentmentors.com/-----------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

Apr 11, 2023 • 1h 3min
Lauren Windebank: Going solo as a Founder - what is it really like to run a business with two kids?
Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.Vincere - https://bit.ly/3C8uHfvSourcebreaker - https://hubs.la/Q017bVC70-----------------------------------------Watch the episode on Youtube 🎥 - https://youtu.be/jqy1MfHwKb8-----------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about founding a business and what Lauren’s experiences taught her🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on leadership and why you should treat people well and take time to manage, rather than reacting when bad things happen🚀 Working as a parent and the learnings that were taken from this in the early days🚀 Personal branding: Why it’s crucial and why the whole business should be focussing on it-----------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Lauren Windebank, Founder of Roma Black.She started working in recruitment 8 years ago, building her career as a consultant before Co-Founding Roma Black in 2018. Shortly after, Lauren became a solo Founder and had to manage building a business alone with two young children.It was great to sit down with him and talk about her experiences as a business owner - this episode gets into the gritty importance of starting up with the right people, how to be a model leader and also keep a successful business thriving!You can connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-windebank-3aa062107/ -----------------------------------------Find out how Recruitment Mentors can accelerate the performance of your recruitment teams with modern and engaging online learning delivered by current high performing recruitment professionals 🚀https://www.recruitmentmentors.com/-----------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.

Apr 6, 2023 • 8min
Golden Nugget #47 | The power of talking & how to start
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Apr 3, 2023 • 48min
Roger Wilkinson: Starting a recruitment business with 1 year experience? So did Roger!
Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.Vincere - https://bit.ly/3C8uHfvSourcebreaker - https://hubs.la/Q017bVC70-----------------------------------------Watch the episode on Youtube 🎥 - https://youtu.be/FsV37wVUB3Y-----------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about starting a business now vs “back then” - and why it’s substantially easier for Founder’s to get up and running in the industry than ever before🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on leadership as well as mistakes that Roger made that he’s now learned from 🚀 Promoting on values and the added value this can bring to your company culture when growing headcount🚀 The USA market and building a presence overseas🚀 How can you create leaders? And, inspire the next generation of recruiters-----------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Roger Wilkinson, Founder and CEO of OHO group.He started in the industry 15+ years ago, incepting OHO group with around 12 months of recruitment experience. A recession, 16 years later and a pandemic in-between, Roger has built a successful business as well as cracking the USA market. It was great to sit down with him and talk about his tenure as a recruiter, business owner, leader and international recruitment pioneer!You can connect with Roger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-wilkinson-b842182/ -----------------------------------------Find out how Recruitment Mentors can accelerate the performance of your recruitment teams with modern and engaging online learning delivered by current high performing recruitment professionals 🚀https://www.recruitmentmentors.com/-----------------------------------------I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - Hishem AzzouzIf you would love me to cover certain topics with future guests please drop me a message.Finally, if you have been enjoying the podcast and you have two minutes then it would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a review.You can do so with this link - Support the podcast and leave a review here.