The Recruitment Mentors Podcast

Hishem Azzouz
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Nov 10, 2021 • 1h 1min

Recruitment Mentors LIVE - We discussed the state of Recruitment in 2021 & how to thrive in 2022.

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------We hosted our first face to face LIVE podcast event in London on October the 27th.On the panel, we had the brilliant Toni from Digital Gurus & Chris from SR2 Recruitment, who was nothing short of honest & authentic.We came together to share what we have learnt in the last 18 months and how we can take these learnings into next year.It was amazing to see so many people face to face again in one room, sharing ideas, insights and challenges.Enjoy the episode!------------------------------------------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.
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Nov 8, 2021 • 55min

Adam Nichols - Personal branding, growing a business, and all the learnings and difficulties that come with it!

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about the qualities that make a good recruiter, which isn’t your typical response🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on billings vs retained clients, and why you should focus more on repeat business than the numbers you put on a board🚀 Caring about client relationships and providing a bespoke service🚀 The reality of growing a business and why you should have difficult conversations with a business partner first🚀 You’ll learn about personal branding and the importance of persevering with it------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Adam Nichols, Founder of Rosslyn David recruitment. He started working in recruitment in 2015 after spending a number of years in banking, and after working at a few different agencies he decided to take the plunge and set up his own agency.This was an eye-opening experience which taught him not only how to grow and scale a business, but also the difficulties that aren’t often spoken about openly in the recruitment space.You can connect with Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-nichols-cefap-296a45b1/ ------------------------------------------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.
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Nov 1, 2021 • 56min

Harry Thornton - Why you should be obsessed with your market, aim to work with VC’s, and the importance of having patience when building relationships

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn how to add value and why you shouldn’t just call people when you need something🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on business development which isn’t your typical cookie-cutter response🚀 Building expertise and picking a market that you are obsessed with🚀 Venture Capital and how the “slow and steady” approach to this with BD can reap rewards------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Harry Thornton from Orama solutions.It was great to sit down with him and talk about his experience as a biller building a desk in his first year, through to now being a leader and setting up offices overseas.We cover a ton on this episode - from BD, to mindset, and how to build long-lasting relationships in recruitment.Harry is incredibly passionate about the industry and there are loads of key learnings for recruiters at any stage of their career in this episode.You can connect with Harry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrythorntonorama/ ------------------------------------------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.
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Oct 25, 2021 • 51min

Aaron Farel - Working with an investor and why being on the same page as your business partner is crucial!

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about the reality of investment and why bootstrapping may not be the best option for you🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on business development and solutions to offer clients🚀 Agreeing a salary and an equity percentage when partnering with an investor🚀 Having difficult conversations and why having a business plan is crucial ------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Aaron Farrel from Reviva Resourcing. He set up his first agency after just three years of working in industry, before deciding to part ways and set up Reviva Resourcing just under a year ago. Since then, he’s been on an interesting business journey both as a recruiter and a business owner. It was great to sit down with him and talk about his experience, from Business Development through to future plans for 2022 and beyond.You can connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaroncf/ ------------------------------------------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. 
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Oct 18, 2021 • 56min

Matt Hogg - From high street recruitment to an MBO, the learnings, the wins, and what it takes to run a successful recruitment business

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about the qualities of a highly successful recruitment consultant🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on MBO’s as well as key learnings along the way🚀 The importance of being aligned with Partners and how that feeds into the overall value of a recruitment business🚀 Key questions to ask in an MBO process ------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Matt Hogg from Wallace Hind.He started working in recruitment 21 years ago, and started off in a high street agency before progressing and working at Wallace Hind.It was great to sit down with him and talk about his career so far as well as the MBO process he undertook before becoming MD at Wallace Hind. You can connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhogg1/ ------------------------------------------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.
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Oct 11, 2021 • 52min

Tim Davey & Tim Cazemage - Achieving top biller status, growing a business, and a foolproof day plan!

Grab your LIVE podcast event tickets here - Live podcast event tickets.Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀You’ll learn about achieving top biller status and why mindset and motivation is key for success.🚀You’ll get a step-by-step day plan which shows the importance of organisation and structure.🚀Caring about your employees and creating strong internal processes.🚀Internal recruitment and key hires that make a difference to business growth.------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by the Co-Founders of InfraView, Tim Davey and Tim Cazemage.They both met over 20 years ago, and worked together at Stott & May before deciding to incept InfraView back in 2016.It was great to sit down with them both and get a deeper understanding of both of their journeys, as well as growing a business and how that experience has been so far.You can connect with them on LinkedIn:Tim Davey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timdavey/ Tim Cazemage: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timcazemage/ ------------------------------------------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.
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Oct 4, 2021 • 47min

Simon, Ollie & Pat founders of Soap - Why Internal recruitment is harder than you think, growing a business, and how to get good at hiring for your own recruitment company

Grab your LIVE podcast event tickets here - Live podcast event tickets.Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about Internal Recruitment and what it’s really like working with agencies from “the other side”🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on internal recruitment for your own agency, as well as criteria for hiring🚀 The importance of understanding your clients and the intricacies that go on behind the scenes when hiring🚀 You’ll learn about growing a business and how to overcome common hurdles------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Simon, Oliver, and Patrick, the Co-Founders of SOAP Recruitment.It was great to sit down with them and talk about not only growing a business, but also the intricacies of talent acquisition both internally when hiring, but also externally working with clients on a partnership basis.You can connect with them all on LinkedIn:Simon Koutis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoncyber/Oliver Kuehne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olliesoap/Patrick Harrison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickharrison1/------------------------------------------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.
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Sep 30, 2021 • 29min

Ellie Thompson & Jessie Grant - Insight into working at Sourcebreaker

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------We recently sat down with some of the Sourcebreaker team to find out what it's like to be part of Sourcbreaker's exciting growth journey.They both shared with us how they transitioned from recruitment to recruitment tech.What she has most enjoyed so far that she least expected and why it is a fantastic time to join Sourcebreaker.You can connect with them both here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellie-thompson-39909b164/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-grant-78ba53108/Plus, if you want to find out any further information about the exciting opportunities at Sourcebreaker, you can that here too: https://www.sourcebreaker.com/work-for-us/------------------------------------------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.
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Sep 27, 2021 • 52min

Holly Bird - Candidate management, believing in yourself, and being the best manager you can be for your team

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------The key takeaways from this episode are as follows:🚀 You’ll learn about candidate management and how to effectively run a process from start to finish🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on business development and having self belief🚀 Caring about your team and the importance of being an authentic manager🚀 The reality of recruitment and why it can sometimes take two years to build your confidence and desk🚀 You’ll learn about developing raw talent and the power of goal setting ------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Holly Bird from Barrington James.She started working in recruitment at 21, and has climbed through the ranks at Barrington James initially as a consultant, to now leading a team of 7 recruiters.It was great to talk about her tenure as a biller but also get into the nitty-gritty of what it’s like being a leader, developing as a manager, and running a team as well as continuing to bill.You can connect with Holly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-bird-598b20105/ ------------------------------------------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.
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Sep 23, 2021 • 21min

Ginny Myers - Insight into working at Vinny

Podcast Partners - Claim your exclusive savings with the links below.https://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/vincerehttps://recruitmentmentorspodcast.captivate.fm/sourcebreaker------------------------------------------We recently sat down with some of the Vincere team to find out what it's like to be part of Vincere's exciting growth journey.Ginny joined us to share with us how she transitioned from recruitment to recruitment tech.What she has most enjoyed so far that she least expected and why it is a fantastic time to join Vincere.You can connect with Ginny here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnymyers12/Plus, if you want to find out any further information about the exciting opportunities at Vincere, you can that here too: https://jointheteam.vincere.io/careers/------------------------------------------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.

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