

The Recruitment Mentors Podcast
Hishem Azzouz
The #1 Most Practical Recruitment Podcast In the World
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Jul 20, 2025 • 58min
Building a Business That Doesn’t Rely on You: Emily’s Lessons From WOW Recruitment
What does it really take to step back and build a business that runs without you? In this episode, Emily from WOW Recruitment shares the biggest lessons from her journey from scrappy founder-biller at 22 to leading an 8-figure business with a team of 18. We talk about letting go of control, building leaders, creating systems, and learning to focus on what really drives growth. You can connect with Emily here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmcleod/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uS7aGxp4TGk-------------------------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/-------------------------

Jul 17, 2025 • 27min
Golden Nugget #83 | Adrianne Dias: From 7 Months Without a Deal to $20k/Week, How Mindset & Process Always Win.
Adrianne Dias, a recruitment professional with a remarkable journey, shares her transformation from struggling for seven months without a deal to achieving $20k per week. She emphasizes the power of a positive mindset and strategic self-improvement. Topics include mastering time management, building strong workplace relationships, and the critical role of market intelligence. Adrianne discusses overcoming perfectionism, reassessing account development strategies, and the importance of understanding organizational structures to enhance recruitment success.

Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 18min
What It Takes To Win in 2025 | Live Podcast Event in Glasgow
Our first ever LIVE podcast event in Glasgow - Enjoy!!-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fmICEe_oJp0-------------------------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/-------------------------

Jul 10, 2025 • 23min
Golden Nugget #82 | Dylan Hoyle: The Million-Pound Biller Blueprint: Mindset, Mastery & Reputation
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Jul 6, 2025 • 1h 5min
Lessons From the Trenches: Year One of Running a Recruitment Business with Ned Menheneott
I sit down with Ned Menheneott to share the lessons, challenges, and wins from his first year as a founder.From hiring and culture to big ambitions and board meetings, here’s what he’s learned in the trenches.Connect with Ned here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ned-menheneott-11a97572/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zQqF9wWAfbY-------------------------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/-------------------------

Jun 29, 2025 • 1h 1min
The Relentless Mindset Behind a Million-Dollar Desk with Mollie Gunn
Mollie Gunn is a dynamic recruiter with expertise across pharmaceuticals and consumer health, having built a million-dollar desk from scratch. In this discussion, she shares her journey, diving into the mindset and daily habits critical for success. Her insights on strategic partnerships and navigating client relationships emphasize quality placements over monetary gains. Mollie also tackles the challenges of imposter syndrome and the importance of resilience, making this a treasure trove of practical advice for recruiters aiming for the top.

Jun 26, 2025 • 24min
Golden Nugget #81 | Dom Taujanskas: The Playbook for Building a Desk From Scratch
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Jun 22, 2025 • 1h 8min
The Pain, Purpose, and Progress Behind 10 Years in Business with Lee & Paul from MAP Talent
Join Paul O'Shaughnessy, co-founder of MAP Talent and former professional footballer, alongside Lee Cuthbert, a tele-sales whiz turned recruitment director, as they delve into a decade of building their recruitment agency. They candidly discuss the emotional challenges of transitioning from sports to business, the power of mentorship, and the importance of authentic relationships in recruitment. Lessons on resilience, adaptability, and maintaining company culture reveal the raw truths behind long-term success in an ever-evolving industry.

Jun 19, 2025 • 60min
Contingent vs Retained Debate with Louise Archer & Chris Moylan
Join recruitment experts Louise Archer and Chris Moylan as they dive into the spirited debate over contingent versus retained recruitment models. Louise, an advocate for the retained model, shares coaching insights, while Chris brings his extensive contingent recruitment experience to the table. They explore how understanding client needs can shape recruitment strategies, the challenges of transitioning models, and the importance of trust in client relationships. Tune in for a lively discussion packed with valuable takeaways for recruiters!

Jun 15, 2025 • 1h 9min
What Building 66 Recruitment Brands from Scratch Taught Me with Blake Thompson
What does it take to build 66 recruitment brands from scratch?Blake Thompson returns to the podcast to share the lessons, mistakes, and wins from his journey launching dozens of agencies across the UK, US, and New Zealand with xRecruiter.Connect with Blake here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/startarecruitmentagency/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2xR7j_Xyh7U-------------------------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/-------------------------


