The Recruitment Mentors Podcast

Hishem Azzouz
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Aug 28, 2025 • 26min

Golden Nugget #87 | Ashley Jones: Expert Market Knowledge, Process Control & Candidate-First Selling

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Aug 25, 2025 • 1h 23min

Why Most Recruitment Companies Fail to Scale: The Hard Truths From Marc & Graeme (Achieved an 8-Figure Exit & Advised 40+ Founders Since)

In this episode, I sit down with Marc Cohen and Graeme Hubert, the founders of ConSol Partners, who achieved an 8-figure exit and have since advised over 40 recruitment founders.We unpack why most recruitment companies never scale beyond 20 heads, the common blind spots that stall growth, and the hard truths founders need to face if they want to build something valuable.You can connect with them both here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/graeme-hubert-a0a140/https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcdcohen1/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WBJbolWeIkA-------------------------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/-------------------------
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Aug 21, 2025 • 18min

Golden Nugget #86 | Sam Langford: How to Build a Standout Recruitment Brand in a Transactional Market

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Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 8min

The Contract Recruiter’s Comeback: How Nick Chambers Rebuilt His Desk & Doubled His Weekly GP

Nick Chambers, a contract recruiter specializing in the UK data market, shares his inspiring journey of bouncing back from a significant drop in weekly GP. He discusses strategies that helped him recover and double his earnings, emphasizing the impact of community and niche specialization. Topics include navigating client and candidate journeys, the importance of authentic relationships in recruitment, and the power of hosting networking events for building valuable connections. Nick highlights how mindset shifts can turn challenges into growth opportunities.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 23min

Golden Nugget #85 | Sade Turner-Moise: Resilience, Focus & Quality – How to Stay & Succeed in Recruitment Long-Term

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Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 19min

The Systems, Culture & Strategy Behind Alex Woodhead’s $1B Goal for Apera

Alex Woodhead helped scale Strativ Group to 120 people, £13M NFI, and £3.5M EBITDA in just four years then walked away.In this episode, we unpack why he made the bold move to start again with Apera, his $1B vision, and the systems, culture, and strategy he’s building from day one.If you’re thinking about starting over or building something big, this one’s for you.Connect with Alex here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderwoodhead/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XG6P4meBBY0-------------------------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/-------------------------
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Aug 7, 2025 • 26min

Golden Nugget #84 | Jack & Zac: The Sales Skills That Actually Matter, Curiosity, Control & Cold Calls

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Aug 4, 2025 • 1h 3min

Two Years In Recruitment, Two Contract Books Built from Scratch: Jenny Shares Everything She Learned the Hard Way

Jenny is two years into her recruitment career and she's already built two contract books from scratch.In this episode, we unpack the real lessons she learned the hard way: nearly quitting, switching markets, rebuilding from zero, and learning how to stay consistent.If you're in year 1 or 2 of your recruitment journey, this one's for you.You can connect with Jenny here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-pontefract/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HNrznCckyLU-------------------------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/-------------------------
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Jul 27, 2025 • 1h 7min

What Makes a Recruitment Business Valuable (and What Doesn’t) Craig Harman on Scaling Opus & Navigating a PE Exit

I sat down with Craig Harman, former APAC MD at Opus and Global CEO to unpack what actually makes a recruitment business valuable and what doesn’t.We talked about how he scaled across APAC, went through a private equity event, and everything he learned going through the process.You can connect with Craig here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harmancraig/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8gFZLlX3JWM-------------------------Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Job Adder: Check Out Job Adder & 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 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/-------------------------
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Jul 24, 2025 • 17min

The BIG Sourcewhale Update: Everything You Need to Know in 15 Minutes

SourceWhale just got a major upgrade. In this episode, I sit down with Dougie to break down everything you need to know. From the new “productivity platform” positioning to smarter modular pricing and exciting new features like Inbox Agent, AI Notetaker, and Search AI. If you’ve looked at Sourcewhale before or you’re curious about what’s next in recruiter productivity, this 15-minute update will get you up to speed. Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.

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