The Recruitment Mentors Podcast

Over the next couple of days, you're going to be able to listen back to the most listened to episodes of the year. 🔥At number 1 we have Blaine Daws.You can see the top 10 episodes here.------------------------------------------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.

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 traits a modern recruiter needs and how this differs from how we traditionally view recruitment.🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on MBOs, from what they are, what to consider, as well as the pitfalls that Simon experienced himself.🚀 Growing an agency and the importance of transparency with employees in relation to your long-term goals.------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Simon Brown, Founder of Digital 51. He has worked in recruitment since 2004 across a number of well-known household names in recruitment.It was great to sit down with him and talk about his tenure in other agencies, as well as discuss MBOs and the growth of his own agency this year.You can connect with Simon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-brown-47392a9/ ------------------------------------------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.

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 traits recruiters need to develop to survive in the ever-changing market🚀You’ll get some solid advice on tech and automation as well as the pros and cons of each🚀Caring about client relationships and why you should focus on less account-based work in 2022🚀 Roles within a recruitment business and how to make decisions as co-founders------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Harry Griffiths and Andrew Ward, Founders of Digital Waffle. It was great to understand their business, from its inception, to growth, through to how they differentiate themselves in the market. ------------------------------------------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.

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 why putting clients on a pedestal can hold you back from success🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on building your recruitment desk and getting the most out of your day🚀 Caring about your team and the difficulties that come with managing 20+ people🚀 The beauty of remote working and how to keep company culture alive------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Kane Webster from Bright Purple. He started working in recruitment nearly 10 years ago and has worked his way up the ranks at Bright Purple, leading a team of 20 people whilst also managing client relationships.It was great to sit down with him and talk about his 1tenure at Bright Purple as well as doing a deep dive on management, business development, and remote working,You can connect with Kane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanewebster/ ------------------------------------------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.

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 being “top biller” and why surrounding yourself with the right people is key🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on business development which directly draws on the Covid-19 pandemic🚀 Growing a business and how it works with more than one co-founder🚀 Being purpose-driven and why you should leave your ego at the door------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Fraser McLeod, Co-Founder of Nexus SearchHe started working in recruitment at 19, building his career at ChapmanBlack for 6 years before setting up Nexus with three other co-founders, shortly after ChapmanBlack went into administration.It was great to sit down with him and talk about his tenure as a recruiter within ChapmanBlack, as well as his experience setting up and scaling a business in the pandemic. You can connect with Fraser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frasermcleodnexus/------------------------------------------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.

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 importance of relationship building and how the recruitment landscape has changed over the years🚀 You’ll get some solid advice on building a business and why looking after your people is important🚀 Caring about D&I and why the fear of saying the wrong thing shouldn’t stop you🚀 Incentivising staff and the power of share schemes------------------------------------------This week I’m joined by Ben Broughton, Founder of Primis.He started working in recruitment at the infamous SThree, and continued his success at Premier Group where he spent the majority of his recruitment career.It was great to sit down with him and talk about his tenure as a recruiter as well as a recruitment business owner. You can connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-broughton1/------------------------------------------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.

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.

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.

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.

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.